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• Volcanology
• Magma Petrology
• Eruption Dynamics
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Yuki Suzuki is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences, Resources and Environmental Engineering at Waseda University's School of Education. She holds a Doctor of Science degree from the University of Tokyo and serves as a visiting researcher at the University of Tokyo's Earthquake Research Institute. Her academic career includes positions as Associate Professor at Waseda University (2017-2023) and research roles at the University of Tokyo. Professor Suzuki specializes in volcanology, with research interests focused on volcanic ash characterization, magma dynamics, eruption processes, and disaster prevention engineering. Her work combines field observations, petrological analysis, and experimental approaches to understand magma ascent, eruption triggering mechanisms, and volcanic hazard assessment. She has made significant contributions to understanding the 2011 Shinmoe-dake eruption, Haruna volcano's history, and Sinabung Volcano's ongoing activity. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on eruption dynamics, with particular attention to the relationship between magma properties and eruption styles. She has developed innovative methods for analyzing volcanic ash color systematics and microlite textures to monitor ongoing eruptions. Her research bridges fundamental volcanology with practical applications for volcanic hazard mitigation. Research Grant Review Committee Award (2017) Volcanological Society of Japan Research Encouragement Award (2008) Professor Suzuki actively contributes to volcanic monitoring and hazard assessment through numerous committee memberships including the Japan Meteorological Agency Volcanic Eruption Prediction Liaison Committee and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Volcanic Research Promotion Headquarters. She leads the Next Generation Volcanologist Training Program and has secured multiple research grants focused on magma dynamics and eruption processes. Her teaching encompasses volcanology courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including specialized seminars on petrology and volcanology.

• Finance
• Financial Engineering
• Corporate Finance
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Professor Yasunori Katsurayama at Waseda University's Faculty of Social Sciences is a leading scholar in finance and financial engineering with over 30 years of research experience. His work combines mathematical modeling with empirical analysis to address corporate finance challenges, particularly in Investment decision timing Credit risk valuation Real options frameworks . His research spans 1989-2025 with significant contributions to real options analysis , credit risk modeling , and portfolio optimization . Key trends in his 15 most recent papers show increasing focus on Stochastic investment timing Japanese market reforms Credit rating inconsistencies Technology-driven R&D valuation . As concurrent researcher at Waseda Research Institute for Science and Engineering (2024-2025) and director of the Institute for Motivation Science, he bridges finance with broader data science initiatives. His teaching portfolio includes Corporate Finance , Computational Finance , and Business Management courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Julia DarbyView profile

Professor

• Applied Macroeconomics
• Time Series Econometrics
• Labour Market Analysis
• +7 more

Julia Darby is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Strathclyde. She joined Strathclyde in 2003 after previous roles at the Universities of Glasgow, Stirling, and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research in London. Her expertise spans applied macroeconomics with a focus on labor markets, fiscal policy, wage determination, and econometric modeling. Education: BSc in Economics (University College, 1986), MSc (University of York) Research Themes: Labour market dynamics, fiscal policy analysis, market volatility, and policy evaluation Key Collaborations: Scottish Institute for Research in Economics (SIRE), Glasgow Chambers of Commerce SDG Contributions: Education and labor market policy improvements Her research network includes collaborations with academics across 6 similar profiles, focusing on fiscal relations, market volatility, and tax competition. Julia supervises PhD students in macroeconomics and econometrics, and her teaching covers economic policy, macroeconomics, and econometrics at undergraduate and masters levels. She has participated in 35 professional activities including conferences, examinations, and committee memberships, with notable work on Brexit uncertainty indices and UK social care workforce analysis.

J. Dustin TracyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Health Economics
• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
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J. Dustin Tracy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Management, Economics, & Policy at Augusta University's School of Public Health. His academic appointment focuses on health economics research and teaching, with particular emphasis on experimental methodologies to evaluate health policies. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from Georgia State University (2018), an M.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt University (2012), and a B.A. in Psychology from Tufts University (1996). Prior to academia, he worked as a licensed mental health counselor. Tracy's research centers on health economics and behavioral economics, investigating how market institutions shape healthcare decisions. His work employs laboratory experiments to test policy interventions, with focus areas including health insurance design, health disparities, credence goods markets, and the impact of disclosure requirements. He has developed virtual environments to simulate life-course health decisions and utilizes accelerometry data for health metrics research. His publication trends reveal consistent contributions across health economics (45%), experimental methodology (30%), and behavioral economics (25%), with increasing focus on health disparities and policy evaluation in recent years. Reviewer for Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization (2022, 2024) Reviewer for Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour (2022) Committee Member for Department Search Committee (2025-present) Committee Chair for Research Grant Forum (2022-2023) Member of USA-Scotland Rural Health Converge Collaborative (2024-present) Tracy directs laboratory research examining how behavioral principles affect health decisions, including projects on loss-framed incentives, reputation systems in healthcare markets, and physical activity measurement. His teaching portfolio includes Behavioral Economics and Research Methods courses, emphasizing critical analysis of scientific literature and classroom experiments to demonstrate economic principles.

• Finance
• Economics
• Credit Risk
• +2 more

Hieu Nguyen is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Applied Finance at Macquarie University . His research focuses on financial markets, corporate governance, and economic policy. Research Interests: Automated underwriting, subprime lending, political corruption, firm investment behavior, credit risk modeling, and incentive design. Key Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary research with scholars in finance, economics, and political science. Network: 60 readers on Mendeley, with research outputs spanning 2023-2025.

Petter Andreas RingenView profile

Professor

• Psychiatry
• Neuroscience
• Mental Health
• +7 more

Petter Andreas Ringen is a Professor at the Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo. His research focuses on severe mental disorders, cannabis use, neurocognitive functioning, and cardiometabolic risks in psychiatric populations. Current position: Professor II, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, University of Oslo Email: p.a.ringen@medisin.uio.no Visiting address: Sognsvannsveien 21, Gaustad sykehus, Oslo Research interests span cannabis interactions with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders, violence in mental health contexts, cardiometabolic risk management, and neurocognitive assessments. Key projects include the 'Extreme Challenges' study on self-harm and the 'sTOP' initiative examining violence in severe mental disorders. 2025 publications address consciousness in psychosis and cardiometabolic health interventions. 2024 work explores violence phenomenology and hypothalamic structures in offenders. 2023 studies examine substance use mediation, clinical insight, and vocational rehabilitation. Earlier research (2005-2014) investigates cannabis effects on disorder onset, cognitive dysfunction, and medication adherence. No explicit scientific awards or student advisement details provided in the text. Contributes to major journals including Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening, BMC Psychiatry, and Schizophrenia Research, with ongoing work in forensic psychiatry and public health implications.

Wing Hong ChanView profile

Professor

• Econometrics
• Derivatives
• Risk Management
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Wing Hong Chan is a Professor at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University. His research focuses on econometrics, derivatives, risk management, and asset pricing models. He can be contacted at wchan@wlu.ca and is currently on sabbatical. His work addresses financial market dynamics, volatility modeling, and institutional policy impacts. Research interests span cryptocurrency hedging strategies, corporate credit risk in emerging markets, gold market structural breaks, and commodity futures pricing. He has investigated policy effects of price limits in China’s stock markets and the role of liquidity in commodity markets. His contributions include econometric analyses of jump risk in derivatives and long-memory processes in diamond and gold markets. Recent articles highlight Bitcoin’s hedging potential, volatility spillovers in commodity markets, and competing risks in currency regime shifts. Chan’s work bridges theoretical econometric frameworks with applied financial market issues, emphasizing practical implications for risk management and policy design. With no listed scientific awards, his focus remains on advancing quantitative methods for financial market analysis. He does not currently supervise students but maintains an active publication record. His office is located in LH3082.

Tim HigginsView profile

Associate Professor

• Income Contingent Loan Theory
• Panel Data Econometrics
• Microsimulation Modelling
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Associate Professor Tim Higgins serves as Associate Dean (Research) at the College of Business and Economics , Australian National University. He holds his academic position in the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies & Statistics with a focus on actuarial studies. Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia ORCID Profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2936-257X Contact: tim.higgins@anu.edu.au Tim's research spans multiple domains including: Income Contingent Loan Theory with applications to education, parental leave, and training Panel Data Econometrics for financial and demographic analysis Microsimulation Modelling of policy impacts Superannuation Policy and retirement income frameworks Stochastic Earnings Dynamics for long-term financial planning Demographic Modelling of workforce patterns His 15 most recent publications (2014-2024) focus on income contingent loan structures, financial policy, and econometric analyses across education, social policy, and agricultural economics. Key journals include Economics of Education Review , PLoS ONE , and Risk Management and Insurance Review . Scientific awards include: ANU Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Public Policy and Outreach (2014) ANU Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2005) Tim has received research funding through: Australian Research Council Linkage Projects (multiple) Academies Linkage Grant (Academy of Social Sciences of Australia) His research teams have developed: Innovative evolutionary kernel-based subset time-series models Bootstrap methods for investment approach improvements Comprehensive frameworks for household electrification financing

• Transportation Economics
• Financial Econometrics
• Energy Economics
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Kambiz Raffiee serves as Associate Dean for Graduate Programs & Research and Director of MBA/Online Executive MBA programs at the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Business. A Foundation Professor Award recipient, he demonstrates exceptional leadership in academic administration while maintaining rigorous research and teaching standards in economics and business disciplines. His educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Economics from University of Oregon M.S. in Economics from University of Oregon B.A. in Economics from Pahlavi University Raffiee's research program centers on econometric analysis of market volatility and uncertainty transmission mechanisms. He employs advanced time-frequency domain methodologies to investigate spillover effects between economic policy shocks and sector-specific outcomes, with particular expertise in transportation economics (airline industry), energy markets (crude oil/diesel pricing), and socio-economic determinants of public health. His work consistently bridges theoretical econometrics with real-world business applications. Recent publications (2017-2025) reveal a concentrated focus on economic policy uncertainty impacts across consumer goods industries, financial markets, and energy sectors. Using regime-switching models and cross-spectral analysis, his research identifies distinct volatility patterns during uncertainty shocks and quantifies transmission channels between US policy environments and global markets, particularly in Pacific Basin and Latin American economies. His scientific recognition includes: University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Professor Award for integrated excellence in research, teaching, and service As academic administrator, Raffiee oversees graduate business education strategy while maintaining active research supervision. His leadership in MBA/EMBA program development demonstrates commitment to integrating cutting-edge economic research into executive education curricula, though specific grant details and student mentorship records aren't publicly documented in available sources.

Karen LewisView profile

Professor

• Asset Pricing
• International Finance
• Macro Finance
• +3 more

Karen Lewis is the Joseph and Ida Sondheimer Professor in International Economics and Finance at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, where she has served since 1994, including roles as Co-Director of the Weiss Center for International Financial Research (2005–2011). She holds a secondary appointment as Professor of Economics in the School of Arts and Sciences. PhD, University of Chicago (1985) BA, University of Oklahoma (1979) Her research focuses on international asset pricing, macro finance, and risk management, with a particular interest in globalization of financial markets and firm financing. Recent work examines disaster risk, monetary policy spillovers, and exchange rate wedges. She has published extensively in top journals such as the Journal of International Economics , Review of Financial Studies , and Journal of International Money and Finance . Notable affiliations include the National Bureau of Economic Research (Research Associate since 1991), the Globalization and Monetary Policy Institute (Senior Fellow since 2010), and the Research Advisory Council of SAFE in Europe. She has served as a consultant to central banks and international organizations, including the International Monetary Fund and Federal Reserve Banks. Senior Fellow, Globalization and Monetary Policy Institute Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research Olin Fellow, National Bureau of Economic Research Research Advisory Council member, SAFE (Sustainable Architecture for Finance)

Andrew RyanView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Health Policy
• Health Economics
• Health Services Research
• +7 more

Andrew Ryan, PhD, is Adjunct Professor of Health Management & Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. He directs the Center for Evaluating Health Reform, co-directs the Center for Health Outcomes & Policy, and serves as Associate Director of Data & Methods for the Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation. Previously he was Associate Professor of Public Health at Weill Cornell Medical College. Education PhD in Social Policy with concentration in Health Policy, Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University Research Interests Dr. Ryan’s work centers on the empirical evaluation of health-policy interventions, with particular emphasis on how alternative payment models—pay-for-performance, bundled payments, and Medicare Advantage reforms—affect quality, spending, and equity of care. He employs quasi-experimental designs and large administrative datasets to assess causal impacts of policy on provider behavior and patient outcomes. His investigations span Medicare hospital value-based purchasing, the Medicare Shared Savings Program, Medicare Advantage star ratings and overpayments, state-level affordability standards, and the distributional consequences of payment reform on disadvantaged populations. Publication Trends Across more than 100 peer-reviewed articles, Ryan’s recent output (2023-2025) exhibits three dominant themes: (1) rigorous assessment of Medicare Advantage payment accuracy and market behavior, including favorable selection and vertical integration; (2) evaluation of bundled-payment and ACO models on surgical quality and spending; and (3) methodological advances in difference-in-differences and propensity-score techniques applied to claims data. These studies appear in top-tier journals such as New England Journal of Medicine , JAMA , The Lancet , and Health Affairs . Scientific Awards 2009 AcademyHealth Dissertation Award for “The Design of Value-Based Purchasing in Medicare: Theory and Empirical Evidence” Advising & Grants Dr. Ryan mentors doctoral and post-doctoral trainees at the University of Michigan and is principal investigator on multiple NIH and CMS funded grants aimed at evaluating national payment reform initiatives. His research teams are interdisciplinary, drawing from health economics, biostatistics, and clinical epidemiology. Laboratories & Teams He leads the Center for Evaluating Health Reform and co-directs the Center for Health Outcomes & Policy , both housed within the University of Michigan School of Public Health. These centers serve as hubs for policy-relevant analyses, providing data infrastructure and methodological expertise to federal and state agencies as well as international collaborators.

Anna Rita GermaniView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Law and Economics
• Environmental Justice/Discrimination
• Environmental Crime
• +5 more

Anna Rita Germani is an Associate Professor of Economic Policy at Sapienza University of Rome, where she teaches in the Faculty of Law within the Department of Legal and Economic Studies. She currently teaches courses including Political Economics (channel M-P), Environmental Economics, International Economics, and Economics and Politics of Public Procurement and Contracts, with classes scheduled to begin in February 2025 across various days and locations at the university. Professor Germani's research focuses on the intersection of economics, law, and environmental issues. Her primary research interests include: Environmental Law and Economics Environmental Justice and Discrimination Environmental Crime Economics of Crime Air pollution and environmental crime relationships Organized crime and environmental violations Her scholarly work demonstrates a strong empirical approach to analyzing environmental crime in Italy, particularly examining connections between environmental violations, organized crime (including "eco-mafia" activities), and socioeconomic factors. Recent publications investigate the relationship between environmental crime and air pollution health impacts, the influence of income inequality on environmental crime rates, and the effectiveness of regulatory enforcement mechanisms. Her research consistently employs regional and provincial level data from Italy to examine spatial patterns and develop policy-relevant insights, with a growing focus on European comparative perspectives. Professor Germani holds several significant professional appointments beyond her university position. She serves as a consultant for the Council of Europe in the field of anti-corruption, anti-money laundering (AML), and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) response to environmental crime within the Action against Economic Crime in the Western Balkans framework. She is also a member of the Academic Committee of the International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement (INECE). Previously, she contributed as a member of the Group of Evaluation Experts (GEV) for Area 13a Economic and Statistical Sciences established by ANVUR for the Evaluation of Research Quality (VQR 2015-2019). Within Sapienza University, Professor Germani actively mentors graduate students as a member of the teaching staff for the PhD program in "Public Law" (Law and Economics curriculum). She maintains regular office hours for students and thesis advisees, with appointments available both in-person and via teleconference. Her research appears to be supported by projects including "Disuguaglianze economiche e disuguaglianze ambientali in Italia: un'analisi empirica a livello provinciale" (Economic and environmental inequalities in Italy: an empirical analysis at provincial level), demonstrating continuity between her scholarly work and applied policy research. Her work connects with international research networks focused on environmental compliance and enforcement, particularly through her involvement with INECE and her consultancy with the Council of Europe, suggesting collaboration with global researchers and policymakers working on environmental crime issues. This international engagement complements her detailed empirical work on the Italian context, creating a valuable bridge between local case studies and broader policy frameworks.

• Addiction Medicine
• Substance Use Disorders
• Health Services Research
• +3 more

Adam J. Gordon, MD, MPH, FACP, DFASAM, is the Elbert F. and Marie Christensen Endowed Research Professor and tenured Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He serves as Section Chief of Addiction Medicine at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System and holds core faculty membership at the VA Salt Lake City Informatics, Decision-Enhancement and Analytic Sciences (IDEAS) Center. Dr. Gordon is Editor-in-Chief of Substance Abuse journal and Principal Investigator of the NIH NIDA-funded Greater Intermountain Node (GIN). He founded and directs the Program for Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy (PARCKA). Education: Fellowship: General Internal Medicine, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System/University of Pittsburgh MPH: University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center MD: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine BA: Biological Sciences, Northwestern University Research Focus: Dr. Gordon's 25-year research career centers on improving healthcare access and quality for vulnerable populations, particularly those with addiction disorders and homelessness. His work examines evidence-based identification, assessment, and treatment of substance use disorders, employing health services research, clinical trials, big data analytics, and implementation science methodologies. Key interests include opioid use disorder treatment, health equity, and innovative care models for veterans. Publications: His over 310 peer-reviewed articles (appearing in JAMA, BMJ, and The Lancet) predominantly explore addiction treatment implementation, health system interventions for substance use disorders, and healthcare disparities. Recent works focus on buprenorphine access in rural settings, trauma-informed care for pregnant individuals with OUD, and predictive modeling of treatment outcomes. Awards & Honors: 2021 VA HSR&D Health System Impact Award 2022 David C. Lewis MD Service to AMERSA Award Distinguished Fellow, American Society of Addiction Medicine Fellow, American College of Physicians Allen Humphrey Excellence in Medical Student Research Mentoring Award 2013 W. Anderson Spickard Excellence in Mentorship Award Mentorship & Grants: Dr. Gordon mentors trainees across all career stages, with mentees receiving NIH K-awards and major research grants. He leads over 100 federally funded projects (NIH, VA, AHRQ, PCORI, SAMHSA) and serves as primary/co-mentor on multiple career development awards. Time allocation: 80% research/mentoring, 10% clinical/education, 10% administration. Leadership: Directs PARCKA and the VIP Initiative for vulnerable veterans. Oversees clinical trials through GIN and contributes to VA IDEAS Center's health services research. Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine.

• Cutaneous oncology
• Cutaneous lymphoma
• Dermatopathology
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David A. Wada, MD is an Associate Professor (Clinical) in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He serves as the Director of the Dermatopathology Laboratory at the University of Utah and has directed the Multidisciplinary Cutaneous Lymphoma program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute since 2012. Dr. Wada is board-certified in dermatology, dermatopathology, and anatomic and clinical pathology with the American Board of Dermatology and American Board of Pathology. Dr. Wada's educational background includes: M.D. from University of Hawaii School of Medicine M.S. in Biomedical Sciences, Cell, Molecular, & Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program from University of Hawaii B.A. in Biology, with Distinction from University of Hawaii Dermatology Residency at Mayo Clinic Dermatology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic Dermatopathology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency at University of Utah Health Sciences Center Internal Medicine Internship at Exempla St. Joseph's Hospital Dr. Wada specializes in cutaneous oncology with clinical focus centered on diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous lymphoma, lymphomatoid disorders, melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. As a practicing dermatopathologist, he specializes in interpretation of skin biopsies to ensure accurate diagnosis of skin cancer, with particular interest in pathology of skin lymphoma and related diseases. His research spans cutaneous malignancies with emphasis on clinical trials associated with treatment of these conditions. Patient reviews consistently rate him 5.0/5 based on 62 reviews, praising his professionalism, knowledge, empathy, and willingness to spend time with patients. Analysis of Dr. Wada's recent publications (2022-2024) reveals a strong focus on cutaneous lymphoma subtypes, melanoma variants, and innovative treatment approaches for skin cancers. His work frequently involves multidisciplinary collaboration, particularly with oncology and pathology colleagues. Key research areas include ultra-low dose radiation therapy for cutaneous lymphomas, molecular characterization of cutaneous T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders, and improving diagnostic approaches for challenging skin conditions that mimic lymphoma. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly contribution to high-impact dermatology and oncology literature. Dr. Wada has been actively involved in multiple clinical trials associated with the treatment of cutaneous malignancies at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. His leadership roles include directing the Multidisciplinary Cutaneous Lymphoma program since 2012, which coordinates care across specialties for complex lymphoma cases, and serving as Director of the Dermatopathology Laboratory where he oversees critical diagnostic services. Dr. Wada directs the Multidisciplinary Cutaneous Lymphoma program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, leading a specialized team focused on comprehensive care for patients with cutaneous lymphomas. His role as Director of the Dermatopathology Laboratory indicates leadership in a critical diagnostic service that supports both clinical care and research activities related to skin cancer diagnosis. His clinical practice at the Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South Clinic focuses on Dermatology/Melanoma in Salt Lake City.

Brian SullivanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Colorectal Cancer
• Cancer Screening
• Genomic Risk Stratification
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Brian Sullivan, MD, MHS is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Duke University School of Medicine and a Physician Scientist at the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center. His research focuses on optimizing colorectal cancer prevention through genomic risk stratification and clinical decision support systems for personalized screening strategies. Dr. Sullivan's primary research interest is developing novel approaches for colorectal cancer risk assessment during screening and surveillance. His work investigates how genomic data and clinical factors can improve risk stratification to target intensive interventions to high-risk individuals while reducing unnecessary procedures for lower-risk populations. Current projects include clinical decision support tool implementation, stool-based test validation, and polygenic risk score development within Veterans Health Administration cohorts. Analysis of his 34 publications (2015-2025) reveals consistent focus on colorectal cancer screening optimization, with recent work emphasizing real-world evidence generation, patient safety in endoscopy, and genomic risk prediction. Over 70% of his publications involve Veterans Affairs collaborations, highlighting the VA's central role in his research program. Dr. Sullivan actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Duke University Medical Center and the Durham VA, including gastroenterologists, geneticists, epidemiologists, and health services researchers. His work contributes to national guidelines for colorectal cancer surveillance through participation in large cooperative studies like the CONFIRM trial.