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Kristin Konnyu is a Lecturer in Implementation Science at the Aberdeen Centre for Evaluation, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen. She was previously an Assistant Professor at Brown University’s Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health. Her work bridges evidence synthesis and implementation science across health, public health, and climate change interventions. Education: PhD in Epidemiology, University of Ottawa (2018) BEd in Education, University of Ottawa (2013) MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of British Columbia (2008) BSc in Anatomy and Cell Biology, McGill University (2005) Her research focuses on methods for synthesizing complex interventions and translating evidence into practice, particularly in complex systems involving multiple actors and behaviors. She is interested in de-implementation of low-value care, healthcare innovation adoption, and climate change mitigation in healthcare. She employs interdisciplinary approaches, drawing from epidemiology, education, and rehabilitation sciences. Her recent publications demonstrate strong trends in systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and methodological innovation in implementation science. She frequently contributes to Cochrane reviews and protocols, with a focus on audit and feedback, behavior change techniques, antenatal care, and environmental impacts of health interventions. Her work often involves large collaborative teams and high-impact journals. Scientific Awards: Robert L. Kane Memorial Award (2022) Joseph De Koninick Prize for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis (2019) Worton Researcher in Training Award (2018) Award of Excellence, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa (2017) Kristin Konnyu supervises Masters and PhD students in Applied Health Sciences, with interests in implementation science and evidence synthesis for complex problems. She is co-course coordinator for PU5031: Evidence-based Health and evaluator for two other postgraduate courses. She also teaches short courses and webinars on implementation and evidence synthesis methods. She is affiliated with the Cochrane Collaboration and serves as a methods editor for the Climate Solutions Working Group at the Campbell Collaboration. She leads and contributes to major commissioned reports for agencies like AHRQ and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and her work supports health policy and clinical decision-making. Her lab and team collaborations are extensive, involving international researchers in systematic review methodology and implementation science.

• Implementation Science
• Evidence Synthesis
• Systematic Reviews
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Olaf Kramer is a Professor of Rhetoric and Knowledge Communication at the Department of General Rhetoric, Faculty of Humanities, University of Tübingen. He leads the Presentation Skills Research Center and serves as Managing Director of the Research Center for Science Communication (RCS). Since 2021, he has been the spokesperson for the RHET AI Center, focusing on artificial intelligence in science communication. Kramer is also a key editor of Science Notes magazine and the neue rhetorik / new rhetoric book series. Professor, Department of General Rhetoric, University of Tübingen Head, Presentation Skills Research Center Managing Director, Research Center for Science Communication (RCS) Spokesperson, RHET AI Center Editor, Science Notes and neue rhetorik series Education: Studied General Rhetoric, German Literature, Philosophy, and Psychology in Tübingen, Frankfurt (with Jürgen Habermas), and Chapel Hill, USA (with Lawrence Grossberg) Ph.D. (2008): Rhetoric in Goethe Habilitation (2015): Virtual Reality, with teaching authorization in General Rhetoric and German Literary Studies Olaf Kramer's research centers on science communication , communicative competence , political communication , digital rhetoric , and virtuality . His work bridges classical rhetorical theory with contemporary media and public discourse, particularly in scientific and political contexts. He investigates how knowledge is recontextualized in public communication and how digital platforms reshape rhetorical practices. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in interdisciplinary rhetoric , combining insights from law, theology, education, and digital media. His work explores the rhetorical dimensions of judicial decisions, science slams, social media, and AI, emphasizing the role of narrative, visual design, and audience engagement in shaping public understanding. The integration of virtuality and digital navigation into rhetorical theory highlights his innovative approach to modern communication challenges. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Kramer actively supervises a large cohort of students and researchers, many of whom have collaborated on publications and projects. He has secured third-party funding for major initiatives like the Presentation Skills Research Center. His advisory and leadership roles extend to university governance, public engagement, and professional consulting for organizations such as the Max Planck Society and the German Foreign Office. He is deeply involved in public science communication through the Science-Notes lecture series, which he founded and moderates, and through media appearances on ZDF/3sat and RTL. His work also includes designing and leading rhetorical training programs for academic, corporate, and governmental clients, demonstrating a strong commitment to translating academic knowledge into practical applications.

• Science Communication
• Rhetoric
• Knowledge Communication
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James D. Reich is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Pace University, part of the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences. His academic work bridges religious studies, philosophy, and literature, with a focus on pre-modern South Asia, particularly medieval Kashmir. He has previously taught at NYU, Barnard College, The New School, and Harvard University. PhD, Harvard University, 2016 MTS, Harvard Divinity School, 2009 BA, Vassar College, 2005 Reich’s research centers on the intersections of aesthetics, theology, and literary theory in Sanskrit intellectual traditions. He has a particular interest in how poetry communicates emotion, the role of language and expertise, and the philosophical underpinnings of religious practice. His work also extends to contemporary religious life, especially within diasporic Hindu communities in New York. He is currently researching the history of gemstones and gemstone experts in South Asia, as well as the representation of song and singing in Sanskrit literature. His recent publications include articles in Indo-Iranian Journal , Journal of Indian Philosophy , and Journal of the American Oriental Society , as well as public essays in Boston Review and The Revealer . His 2021 book, To Savor the Meaning: The Theology of Literary Emotions in Medieval Kashmir (Oxford University Press), is a major scholarly contribution that examines the theological dimensions of literary aesthetics through the works of Anandavardhana, Abhinavagupta, and Mahimabhatta. The articles and essays reflect a consistent engagement with themes of emotion, transmission of knowledge, divine play, and the cultural significance of literary and religious forms across historical and contemporary settings. Reich is also an active translator of Sanskrit texts, including selections from Buddhabhaṭṭa’s gemological manual and Subandhu’s Vāsavadattā . His translations appear in journals such as Circumference and Caesura . He has co-authored ethnographic research on Guyanese Hindu communities in Queens, NY, exploring themes of double diaspora, identity, and intergenerational continuity. This work reflects his commitment to public scholarship and interdisciplinary inquiry. Reich teaches courses such as Indian Philosophy, Eastern Religious Thought, Buddhism, and senior seminars in philosophy and religious studies. He has supervised independent studies on topics like Buddhist art on the Silk Road and offers private Sanskrit instruction in New York City.

• Religious Studies
• Philosophy of Religion
• Indian Philosophy
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Tijana Krstic is a Professor in the Department of Historical Studies at Central European University (CEU), where she conducts research and teaches on the early modern Ottoman Empire and its religious, cultural, and social dynamics. She is affiliated with the Doctoral School of History and the Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies and the Center for Religious Studies at CEU. From 2015 to 2021, she led the ERC-funded OTTOCONFESSION project, which explored the formation of Sunni orthodoxy in the Ottoman Empire and its connections with Christian confessional developments in Europe. PhD in History, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1998–2004) MA in History, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1998–1999) B.A. in History and Southeast European Studies, American University in Bulgaria (1994–1998) Her research focuses on religious conversion, confessionalization, Ottoman-Muslim identity, and cross-cultural interactions in the early modern Mediterranean. She examines how narratives of conversion shaped imperial identity and religious orthodoxy, and how Ottoman intellectual and religious life evolved in dialogue with broader Eurasian developments. Her work often draws on understudied sources, including conversion narratives, polemical texts, and diplomatic records. Her recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with the themes of religious identity, orthodoxy, and interconfessional dynamics. She has published on Morisco refugees, Ottoman catechisms, intertextuality in religious polemics, and the role of interpreters in imperial diplomacy. Her research demonstrates how the Ottoman Empire was deeply interconnected with early modern European religious transformations. European Research Council Consolidator Grant (OTTOCONFESSION project, 2015–2020) Krstic has advised and collaborated with numerous scholars and research teams. She currently represents CEU on the Board of Directors of the Cluster of Excellence 'Eurasian Transformations' (EurAsia), funded by the Austrian Science Fund, coordinating research and teaching with international partners. Her work continues to shape the field of Ottoman and early modern religious history.

• Ottoman History
• Early Modern Mediterranean
• Religious Conversion
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Brigitta Szabó-Bálint is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Leadership and Organizational Sciences within the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Pécs. She earned her PhD in Business Administration from the Doctoral School of Business Administration in 2021, following a 2010 degree in Management with a leadership consulting specialization. Educational Background 2010: MA in Management (Leadership Consulting), University of Pécs 2021: PhD in Business Administration, Doctoral School of Business Administration Her research focuses on human resource management , emphasizing career development and employer branding . She explores innovative recruitment methods and integrates knowledge management and talent management into organizational practices. The three most recent publications analyze trends in labor market expectations, university anniversary-driven employee engagement strategies, and career success metrics for fresh graduates. These works span interdisciplinary keywords including Economics, Business Administration, and Organizational Behavior. Scientific contributions include recognition as an Executive Fellow Awardee. She actively supervises thesis students and participants in the National Scientific Students' Associations Conference (OTDK), fostering practical research collaboration through workshops linking employers and students. Since 2015, she has served as a mentor and coach at the Pécsiközgáz Career Point, translating academic insights into organizational applications through research projects and industry partnerships.

• Human Resource Management
• Career Development
• Employer Branding
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Marta Monjo Cabrer is a Full Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Faculty of Fundamental Biology and Health Sciences, University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). She co-leads the Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering (TERCIT) research group, affiliated with UIB, IUNICS, and the Balearic Islands Health Research Institute (IdISBa). She also coordinates the PhD in Translational Research in Public Health and Highly Prevalent Diseases (TISP) and serves on key scientific committees including the Internal Scientific Committee (CCI) and Innovation Commission (CI) of IdISBa. University: University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) Faculty: Faculty of Fundamental Biology and Health Sciences Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Group: TERCIT (Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering) Institutional Affiliations: IUNICS, IdISBa, BIOIB (former) Education: Bachelor in Biology, University of the Balearic Islands (1998) Bachelor in Biochemistry, University of the Balearic Islands (1999) PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, UIB (2004) Predoctoral Fellowship, UIB (2000–2003) Visiting Researcher, Institute for Nutrition Research, University of Oslo (2001–2002) Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Biomaterials, University of Oslo (2004–2008) Her research focuses on biochemistry, molecular biology, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, biomaterials, drug delivery systems, and therapeutic extracellular vesicles . She has extensive experience in technology transfer and the development of dental implants and specialized medical products. Her academic trajectory includes roles as Associate Professor (2007–2008), Ramón y Cajal Researcher (2009–2013), Contracted Doctoral Lecturer (2014–2017), Senior Lecturer (2017–2022), and Full Professor (current). She has supervised numerous predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers and teaches courses such as General Biochemistry Laboratory, Biomaterials, and Master's thesis projects. The analysis of her scholarly output reveals a strong emphasis on translational research, with publications and projects centered on developing clinical applications of biomaterials and cell-based therapies. Her work bridges laboratory innovation with real-world medical solutions, particularly in dentistry and regenerative medicine. She has contributed to over 90 articles, 5 patents, and more than 100 conference presentations, reflecting a consistent and impactful research trajectory. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Several entrepreneurship awards 4 teaching quinquenia (five-year teaching periods) 3 research sexenia (six-year research periods) 1 transfer quinquenium (knowledge transfer) CAIB salary supplements for teaching, research excellence, and knowledge transfer Marta Monjo actively supervises predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers and has participated in 27 research projects (13 as principal investigator) and over 30 industry contracts. She played a key role in founding two biotechnology companies and was a member of the executive committee of the Biotechnology and Biomedical Cluster of the Balearic Islands (BIOIB) until 2013. Her leadership extends to academic governance and innovation strategy through her roles in IdISBa and interdisciplinary research coordination. Laboratories and Research Teams: Principal Investigator, Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering (TERCIT) Group, UIB Co-leader with Dr. Joana Mª Ramis Affiliated with IUNICS and IdISBa Active in technology transfer and clinical translation of biomaterials

• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Tissue Engineering
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Priv. Doz. Dr. Kuangyu Shi is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at the Chair for Computer-aided Medical Procedures, School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT), Technical University of Munich (TUM). He also serves as Chief Medical Physicist and Head of the Lab for Artificial Intelligence & Translational Theranostics at the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Inselspital, University of Bern. His research focuses on translational molecular imaging computing, AI in nuclear medicine, digital twin technology, and computational biology for theranostics. Dr. Shi holds a Ph.D. from the Max-Planck Institute for Computer Science (2008) and an Habilitation from TU Munich (2018). He teaches courses including Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging , Clinical Decision Support , and Advanced Medical Imaging . He is actively involved in professional organizations like the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) and the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), and serves on editorial boards for journals such as Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging . His research projects include the DHM (German Heart Center Munich) lab, NARVIS Lab, and computational surgineering. He supervises student projects in AI-driven treatment planning, low-dose imaging, and early diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases. His work bridges clinical needs with advanced computational methods, emphasizing AI and medical imaging innovations.

• Medical Imaging
• Artificial Intelligence
• Nuclear Medicine
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Vivienne Orchard is a Lecturer in French at the University of Southampton's Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics. Her work bridges Francophone film, literature, and cultural theory with critical disability studies, migration narratives, and disciplinary epistemology. B.A. in French and Spanish, University of Oxford M.A. & Ph.D. in French, University of London (British Academy funded) Former lectrice at University of Paris XIII and Research Fellow at University of Birmingham Research interests focus on knowledge institutionalization, disability representation, and cross-border narratives. Her current project with Dr Eleanor Jones examines UK universities' role in historical disability marginalization, including eugenics genealogies. Recent publications analyze neurodiversity discourse , institutional well-being frameworks , and autism representation in French contexts. She has presented at international conferences across six countries, supported by British Academy and University of Southampton grants. PhD Supervision: Charlotte Grace Fodor As part of the Southampton Centre for Medical and Health Humanities, her interdisciplinary work challenges disciplinary boundaries while maintaining strong foundations in French literary and philosophical traditions.

• Francophone Film Studies
• 20th/21st Century French Literature
• Disability Studies
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Leonhard Dobusch is a full Professor of Business Administration with a focus on Organization at the University of Innsbruck's Faculty of Business and Management, specifically within the Institute for Organisation and Learning. He has held this position since February 2016, after serving as a Junior Professor at Freie Universität Berlin from 2012-2016. Professor Dobusch maintains active international collaborations with researchers at institutions including ETH Zurich, University of Oxford, University of Zurich, and University of Duisburg-Essen. University of Innsbruck: Professor of Business Administration (since 2016) Freie Universität Berlin: Junior Professor of Management (2012-2016) Freie Universität Berlin: Postdoc at Chair for Inter-Organizational Cooperation (2009-2012) Stanford Law School: Research Fellow at Center for Internet & Society (2008) Max Planck Institute for Social Research: Postdoc Fellow (2008-2009) Professor Dobusch's research centers on three interconnected areas that challenge conventional organizational thinking. His work on organizational openness examines how principles like open source software, open science, and open innovation manifest in practice, revealing how formal openness often leads to unintended exclusion. His second research stream investigates alternatives to intellectual property rights in regulatory uncertain environments, particularly in pharmaceutical innovation where he studies approaches to vaccine development beyond traditional patent systems. Thirdly, he develops the concept of 'organisationality' to redefine how we understand organization in increasingly fluid social systems. His research has significant implications for companies, public administrations, and scientific institutions navigating the challenges of openness, regulatory uncertainty, and new organizational forms in the digital age. Professor Dobusch's publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact contributions to organizational studies, with articles appearing in top journals including Organization Studies, Journal of Management Studies, and Long Range Planning. His work shows a clear trajectory from studying open source software adoption in city administrations (his doctoral research) to broader questions about organizational forms, openness, and intellectual property in complex systems. 2025: Best Reviewer Award of the Journal Organization Theory 2025: Prof of the Year Award in Rhetoric and Didactics 2022: Best Paper Award of the Strategy Practice Interest Group 2020: Ideas Worth Teaching Award by Aspen Institute for 'Organizing in Times of Crisis' 2020: LehrePlus!-Preis der Universität Innsbruck 2016: LehrePlus!-Preis for 'Open Organizations and Organizing Openness' course Professor Dobusch actively integrates his research into teaching, exemplified by his award-winning wiki-based course 'Open Organizations and Organizing Openness' and the collaborative online course series 'Organizing in Times of Crisis', which received international recognition. He currently leads a three-year DFG/FWF-funded research project 'Organising Creativity under Regulatory Uncertainty: Alternative Approaches to Intellectual Property' with Professor Sigrid Quack. Within professional networks, he serves as Chair of the Executive Board of the Interest Group 'Strategizing Activities and Practices' at the Academy of Management and regularly leads sub-themes at the European Group of Organization Studies Colloquium on Organizational Openness. Professor Dobusch contributes to several research communities through his blogs 'osconjunction.net' and 'governancexborders.com', and participates in the Momentum-Kongress that connects academic research with social and political practice. His work bridges theoretical innovation with practical relevance, particularly in how organizations can navigate the tensions between openness and closure, formal regulation and creative adaptation.

• Organizational Openness
• Open Strategy
• Intellectual Property Rights
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Susan Land is a Professor of Education and the Associate Dean of Undergraduate and Graduate Education in the Learning, Design, and Technology Program at Penn State University's College of Education. She also serves as the Head of the Department of Learning & Performance Systems. Dr. Land earned her doctorate in Instructional Systems from The Florida State University under Dr. Michael Hannafin. Prior to Penn State, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Georgia's Learning and Performance Support Laboratory and faculty at the University of Oklahoma's Instructional Psychology and Technology Program. Earlier, she worked on instructional design projects with the U.S. Air Force Academy, Citibank, and Hewlett Packard. Her research emphasizes frameworks for technology-enhanced learning environments, particularly focusing on how learners meaningfully engage with technology in student-centered contexts. She has published over 60 manuscripts and co-edited two editions of Theoretical Foundations of Learning Environments with Dr. David Jonassen, which has been reprinted repeatedly, translated into Korean, and achieved notable sales in the Instructional Technology field. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward mobile, context-sensitive learning in outdoor environments using proximity-based technologies like iBeacons. These studies examine children's scientific observations in arboretums, sense-making conversations in botanical gardens, and knowledge sharing in online affinity spaces, revealing patterns in how technology mediates learning experiences across different contexts. Young Scholar Award from Association for Educational Computing and Technology (AECT) Outstanding Article of the Year Award from AECT 2015 SIG-IT Best Paper Award from American Educational Research Association (AERA) Top 10 most-published/frequently-cited authors in Educational Technology Research & Development College of Education 2016 Outstanding Teaching Award Dr. Land advises graduate students and collaborates extensively with researchers including Heather Zimmerman, Priya Sharma, and Chris Millet. Her NSF-funded research with Zimmerman examines how proximity-based computing supports children's scientific sense-making in outdoor environments. She leads the Augmented and Mobile Learning Research Group, which investigates context-sensitive, place-based learning using mobile technologies and augmented reality. Her research has been supported by multiple grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and Penn State's Center for Online Innovation in Learning (COIL). Current projects include developing the Penn State Places platform for creating iBeacon-triggered content in public spaces, with applications in arboretums, children's gardens, and community engagement initiatives.

• Learning Sciences
• Educational Technology
• Instructional Design
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Pierre-Philippe Fraiture is a Professor in the Department of French Studies at the University of Warwick. His research focuses on twentieth- and twenty-first century French and Belgian literatures, particularly colonial writing and discourses, francophone postcolonial literature from Sub-Saharan Africa, African philosophy, and the intersection of African literature with visual arts and extractivism. He has secured significant funding from the AHRC, British Academy, and European Research Council, and serves as a Research Associate at the CNRS-funded 'Les Afriques dans le monde' team at Sciences Po, Bordeaux. Research areas span colonial memory, African philosophical traditions, and extractivist narratives Recipient of ERC Consolidator Grant (2020-2025) and Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2025, 15 months) Editorial roles: Regional editor for Belgium in A Historical Companion to Postcolonial Literatures , co-editor of special journal issues Teaches modules including Postcolonial Literatures in French , Colonial Memory , and French Crime Fiction His recent publications examine Congolese cultural production, extractivism in African art, and translations of African thought. He has supervised doctoral research on postcolonial theory, political Islamism in Algeria, and Caribbean-Haitian literary analysis, while currently guiding five theses on topics ranging from Conan Doyle's reception in China to contemporary crime fiction. As Corresponding Fellow of the Académie Royale des Sciences d’Outre-Mer (Brussels) since 2015, he contributes to international academic networks. His ERC-funded project (2020-2025) investigates African philosophy and genres, while his Leverhulme-funded monograph DRC Extractivism across the Arts and Literature analyzes resource exploitation narratives. He has presented research at institutions like Cornell, Amherst, and the University of Edinburgh, and served on university committees including the Equality and Inclusion Forum. Key Awards : European Research Council Consolidator grant (2020-2025) Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2025) British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship Corresponding Fellow, Académie Royale des Sciences d’Outre-Mer (2015)

• twentieth- and twenty-first century French and Belgian literatures
• colonial writing and discourses
• francophone postcolonial literature and thought
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Halima Jibril serves as Assistant Professor (Research) in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Warwick Business School, University of Warwick. She is Co-Investigator on the UKRI-funded Innovation and Research Caucus (IRC), a research centre dedicated to enhancing evidence-based practices in research and innovation funding policy. Her research examines business innovation determinants, firm resilience, and performance drivers with dual focus on internal enablers and external business support systems. She specializes in rigorous evaluation of business support programmes using experimental and quasi-experimental methodologies, bridging academic theory with practical policy implementation across multiple government contexts. Analysis of her 2019-2022 publications reveals consistent exploration of SME productivity dynamics amid digital transformation, pandemic recovery, and net zero transitions. Her work demonstrates methodological sophistication through mixed-methods designs and randomized trials, consistently targeting policy-relevant insights for economic resilience and innovation ecosystems. Scientific Awards: No specific awards or fellowships were documented in the source material. Halima supervises Master's dissertations in Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation while teaching Advanced Quantitative Research Methods at PhD level. Her grant portfolio includes leadership in the UKRI-funded IRC and multiple government-commissioned evaluations including the Evolve Digital programme for family firms and Cavendish Enterprise's Business Boost project, demonstrating strong policy engagement. She operates within the Innovation and Research Caucus framework, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to translate research into actionable funding strategies for research and innovation ecosystems, with particular emphasis on evidence-based policy design.

• Business Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• SME Performance
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Shelley L. Berger is the Daniel S. Och University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, holding a "Penn Integrates Knowledge" Presidential Appointment. She serves as Director of the Epigenetics Institute at the Perelman School of Medicine and is Co-Director of the Tumor Biology Program at the Abramson Cancer Center. Her academic appointments span multiple departments including Cell and Developmental Biology, Biology, and Genetics. Dr. Berger earned her B.S. in Biology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 1982, followed by a Ph.D. in Cell & Molecular Biology from the same institution in 1987. Her distinguished career has led to her current position as a University Professor, one of the highest academic honors at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Berger's research focuses on epigenetics and chromatin structure/function in genomic regulation, with particular interest in post-translational modifications of histones and transcription factors. Her laboratory investigates how DNA-packaging structures are manipulated during genomic processes, with applications to understanding cancer, neurodegeneration, and other diseases. Her work spans multiple biological contexts including: Chromatin regulation of transcription Neuroepigenetics and memory formation Behavioral epigenetics in social insects Chromatin regulation in aging and senescence Cancer epigenetics and tumor suppressor mechanisms Analysis of Dr. Berger's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of epigenetics with aging, cancer, and neurobiology. Her work demonstrates how histone modifications and chromatin remodeling influence cellular senescence, with implications for age-related diseases including Alzheimer's. She has also pioneered research on epigenetic mechanisms in social behavior using ant models, and in T cell exhaustion relevant to cancer immunotherapy. A unifying theme across her publications is the role of specific histone modifications and chromatin regulators in controlling gene expression programs in diverse biological contexts. Dr. Berger has received numerous honors including her appointment as a Daniel S. Och University Professor and a "Penn Integrates Knowledge" Presidential Appointment, recognizing her exceptional interdisciplinary contributions to science. These prestigious appointments reflect her significant impact on the fields of epigenetics and chromatin biology. Dr. Berger mentors a vibrant research team consisting of multiple postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and research specialists. Her laboratory, part of the Epigenetics Institute at Penn, investigates fundamental mechanisms of chromatin regulation with implications for human health and disease. Current research directions include exploring how epigenetic mechanisms control aging processes, cancer development, and social behavior in model organisms. Dr. Berger collaborates extensively with other leading researchers, including Carl June (pioneer of CAR T cell therapy) and John Wherry (expert in T cell exhaustion), to translate basic epigenetic discoveries into potential therapeutic applications. The Berger Lab operates within the Smilow Center for Translational Research at the University of Pennsylvania. The lab employs a multidisciplinary approach combining molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and model organism studies to investigate chromatin regulation. Current research foci include epigenetic mechanisms in aging and senescence, cancer epigenetics, neuroepigenetics, and behavioral epigenetics in social insects.

• Epigenetics
• Chromatin structure and function
• Histone modifications
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Raquel Gómez-Díaz is Professor at the University of Salamanca's Department of Library Science and Documentation within the Faculty of Translation and Documentation. She holds qualifications including a Diploma in Library Science and Documentation, Graduate degree in Documentation, and PhD from the University of Salamanca. She teaches across multiple programs including the Bachelor's in Information and Documentation, Master's in Digital Information Systems, Master's in Textual Heritage and Digital Humanities, and Doctoral program in the Knowledge Society. Her research explores digital reading technologies (devices, applications, social reading), information sources , and library science . Key focus areas include reading behavior analysis, digital literacy development, educational technology implementation, and knowledge dissemination frameworks. Her work bridges library sciences with digital humanities and educational innovation. Publications demonstrate strong emphasis on digital reading ecosystems , educational technology evaluation , and scholarly communication . Research consistently examines technology adoption in educational contexts, digital resource management, and reading community development across academic, public, and youth settings. She has supervised 11 doctoral students to completion with research spanning library science, digital humanities, and educational technology. Since joining the faculty in June 2013, she has completed three recognized research periods (sexenios), the most recent in 2023.

• Digital Reading
• Information Science
• Library Science
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Jih-Fei Cheng is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Scripps College, where he teaches and researches at the intersection of science, media, surveillance, and social movements. He holds a PhD in American Studies and Ethnicity with an emphasis in Visual Studies from the University of Southern California, an MA in Asian American Studies from UCLA, and a BA in Communication from UC San Diego. His interdisciplinary scholarship engages feminist, queer, and decolonial theories to analyze the political economies of virology, global health, and racial capitalism. His research centers on the historical and transnational entanglements of science, empire, and social justice. Key areas include the institutionalization of queer politics, the geopolitics of HIV/AIDS, and the racialized foundations of virology. His co-edited volume AIDS and the Distribution of Crises (Duke UP, 2020) rethinks the pandemic as a network of overlapping crises shaped by colonialism and neoliberalism. He is currently working on a book project titled Materialist Virology , which historicizes virology within Euro-American empire. Cheng’s recent publications span journals such as History and Technology , Radical History Review , and GLQ , with 2025 articles on financial contagion and reservoirs signaling his continued engagement with interdisciplinary frameworks linking finance, disease, and history. His work often collaborates with artists and activists, exemplified by writings on Candice Lin’s art and co-organized dialogues on care and intravention during the pandemic. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Lavender Graduation Award (2023, 2016), Professional Development Grants (2019–2020, 2016–2017), and fellowships from USC and the American Antiquarian Society. His teaching and service reflect a deep commitment to LGBTQIA inclusion, racial justice, and community-based scholarship. Lavender Graduation Award for providing safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA students, Queer Resource Center, The Claremont Colleges (2023) Professional Development Networks Grant at The Claremont Colleges (2019–2020) Diversity Teaching Award Nominee, The Claremont Colleges (2018) EnviroLab Asia Research and Conference Award (2017–2018) Lavender Graduation Award (2016) Professional Development Networks Grant (2016–2017) Research Fellow, Summer Institute for the Center for Historic American Visual Culture, American Antiquarian Society (2014) Visual Studies Summer Research Award, USC (2014) New Directions Fellow, USC Center for Feminist Research (2011–2012) Tritia Toyota Fellowship (2001–2002) Cheng has advised and collaborated with numerous scholars and activists, though no formal advisees are listed. His work is deeply rooted in community engagement, having previously worked in HIV/AIDS social services and served on the Board of Directors at the HIV League. He was managing editor of American Quarterly (2010–2013) and has taught at UCLA and Hunter College. His research is supported by interdisciplinary networks and collaborative projects, including digital humanities initiatives and art-theory praxis. He is involved in multiple collaborative research and publishing projects, often working with artists like Candice Lin and scholars such as Alexandra Juhasz and Nishant Shahani. His recent special issue on 'Reservoirs' brings together scholars from anthropology, media studies, and philosophy to rethink historical and ecological crises. His lab-like collaborative environments include feminist media praxis collectives and interdisciplinary workshops on crisis, care, and decolonial knowledge.

• Feminist Studies
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Critical Race Theory
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