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Sara FergusonView profile

Associate Professor

• Psoriasis
• Microvascular Function
• Nitric Oxide
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Sara Ferguson, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at an unspecified university. Her research focuses on the intersection of skin physiology, vascular function, and health interventions. Key research themes include psoriasis pathophysiology, microvascular responses to ultraviolet radiation, and nitric oxide mechanisms Explores health disparities through vitamin D supplementation studies in African American college students Investigates cost-effective healthcare delivery models in dermatology via bundled payment systems Recent publications highlight her work on sunscreen protection for cutaneous microcirculation, HPV vaccination in immunosuppressed patients, and disease-specific vascular impairments in psoriasis. While specific awards or educational background aren't publicly listed in the provided text, her Scopus h-index of 8 and 338 citations indicate significant academic impact.

• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Microcirculation
• Oxygen Sensing
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Mads Riemann serves as a Part-time Lecturer in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, contributing to teaching activities in biomedical sciences. His research centers on cardiovascular physiology with emphasis on microcirculation, oxygen sensing mechanisms, and ion channel function. Using mouse cremaster muscle arteriole models, he investigates hypoxic/hyperoxic vasomotor responses, conducted vascular signaling, and the roles of K_ATP channels, L-type calcium channels, and CYP450 enzymes. His work extends to cardiac electrophysiological changes in metabolic disorders like pre-diabetes. Analysis of publications from 2008-2015 reveals consistent focus on microcirculatory oxygen sensing pathways, particularly K_ATP channel and 20-HETE mediated mechanisms. Key contributions include establishing links between pre-diabetes and cardiac arrhythmogenesis, stroke mechanisms in congenital heart disease, and conducted vasomotor response propagation in arteriolar networks.

Geoffrey PayneView profile

Professor

• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Immunology
• Microcirculation
• +3 more

Dr. Geoffrey Payne is the President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Northern British Columbia, as well as a Professor within the Division of Medical Sciences. He holds academic appointments in the Northern Medical Program and oversees administrative leadership roles. His academic background includes a PhD in Cardiovascular and Renal Physiology, an MSc in Neuroscience and Pharmacology, and a BSc in Behavioural Neuroscience, all from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University's John B. Pierce Laboratory, specializing in Microcirculation research. Dr. Payne’s research focuses on cardiovascular physiology, immunology, and lymphatic systems, with notable contributions to understanding microvascular dysfunction in aging, inflammatory responses, and structural valve degeneration in cardiac devices. His work integrates intravital microscopy and translational approaches to study disease mechanisms. He has authored or co-authored over 145 publications, emphasizing innovations in transcatheter valve therapies and microcirculatory biology. His recent studies investigate the impact of bioprosthetic valve remodeling, smoking effects on coronary vasculature, and Alzheimer’s-related microvascular changes. Dr. Payne also advocates for rural healthcare delivery and medical education reform, contributing to interdisciplinary medical curricula and interprofessional education models. As an administrator, he champions academic innovation and community engagement, aligning research priorities with regional healthcare needs in Northern British Columbia.

Dan NicolauView profile

Professor

• Biomolecular Motor Systems
• Micro/Nano-Engineered Surfaces
• Lab-on-a-Chip Technology
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Dan Nicolau serves as a Professor and holds the Marika Zelenka Roy Chair in Bioengineering at McGill University's Faculty of Engineering, Department of Bioengineering. His research integrates bioengineering principles with micro/nano-fabrication techniques to develop innovative biomedical solutions. His research focuses on dynamic hybrid nanodevices utilizing protein molecular motors on semiconductor devices, smart micro/nano-profiled surfaces for biomolecular probing, non-denaturating biomolecule immobilization technologies for biosensors and microfluidics, and biological intelligence algorithms inspired by microorganism survival strategies. Key application areas include Lab-on-a-Chip systems, biosensors, high-throughput screening, and medical diagnostics. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on vascular-on-chip modeling (particularly gas embolism and bubble dynamics), fungal intelligence algorithms for space exploration, protein-surface interactions , and molecular motor-based biosensors . His work bridges fundamental biophysics with practical engineering solutions for biomedical challenges. Scientific recognition includes the prestigious Marika Zelenka Roy Chair in Bioengineering at McGill University. His laboratory develops microfabricated structures for studying biological systems, with particular expertise in creating electro-mechanical devices that interface with biomolecules, combinatorial surface probing platforms , and network-based biocomputing systems . Current research directions include vascular system modeling, fungal navigation algorithms, and advanced biosensor development using molecular motors.

Thanh DinhView profile

Assistant Professor

• Podiatry
• Diabetic Foot Ulcers
• Wound Healing
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Thanh Dinh is a Podiatrist and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School , affiliated with Boston Children’s Hospital’s Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department. His clinical practice focuses on diabetic foot ulcers, microcirculation abnormalities, and sports-related podiatric surgery, with specialized expertise in reconstructive foot surgery and hallux valgus deformities . Education: Medical degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, residency at Palmetto General Hospital, fellowship at Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center Research Trends: 15+ publications (2004–2019) primarily address diabetic foot pathophysiology, microcirculation dynamics, wound healing mechanisms, and regenerative therapies like amniotic tissue applications Clinical Leadership: Director of Residency Education at BIDMC, integrating evidence-based practices in diabetic foot management and sports medicine Collaborative Networks: Works across Boston Children’s Hospital locations including Waltham, Boston, and affiliated institutions

Heidi V. ConnollyView profile

Professor

• Pediatric Sleep Medicine
• Sleep-Disordered Breathing
• Pediatric Pulmonology
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Heidi V. Connolly is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine , specializing in sleep disorders in children. She is affiliated with the Sleep & Wellness Center and Golisano Children's Hospital, where she focuses on complex pediatric cases involving craniofacial abnormalities and obesity-related sleep apnea. Education : Bachelor's degree from Northwestern University, M.D. from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (1988). Training : Residency at Children's Memorial Hospital (1989-1992), Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care at University of Chicago Hospitals (1992-1995), Fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine at Golisano Children's Hospital-University of Rochester (1995-1999). Dr. Connolly's research spans two decades, primarily investigating sleep-disordered breathing in children with craniofacial abnormalities and obesity. Her work includes clinical trials on adenotonsillectomy efficacy and studies linking sleep disorders to behavioral health in asthmatic children. Early career research focused on oxygen transport physiology and endotoxemia in critical care. Her publications (1988-2009) cover topics from progesterone pharmacokinetics to modern pediatric sleep medicine. Key trends include interdisciplinary applications of sleep studies, craniofacial interventions, and obesity's impact on respiratory health. Scientific Awards : Best Doctors in America (2003) Best In-Training Abstract, AAP Critical Care Section (1997) Edward Livingston Trudeau Scholar, American Lung Association (1997-1998) Resident Teacher of the Year (1988-1989) Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Citation (1988) Dr. Connolly is board certified in general pediatrics, pediatric critical care, pediatric pulmonology, and sleep medicine. She is a member of the American Thoracic Society and American Academy of Sleep Medicine, contributing to both clinical practice and research in pediatric respiratory health.

Tomas StrömbergView profile

Professor

• Biomedical Optics
• Microcirculation
• Medical Imaging
• +3 more

Tomas Strömberg is a Professor at the Department of Medical Technology (IMT), Linköping University, Sweden. His research and teaching focus on the intersection of engineering and medicine, particularly biomedical optics and microcirculation. He collaborates with healthcare providers and industry partners like Perimed AB to translate optical technologies into clinical and industrial applications. His research group develops optical methods for tissue characterization, including Laser Doppler techniques for blood flow measurement and multispectral imaging for oxygen saturation analysis. Key areas include Monte Carlo modeling of light transport in tissue, quantitative assessment of skin physiology, and applications of machine learning in real-time perfusion imaging. Recent publication trends highlight the use of advanced computational models, artificial intelligence, and multimodal optical systems to study microcirculatory dynamics in diseases like diabetes, lupus, and cardiovascular conditions. His work bridges theoretical modeling with clinical validation, emphasizing non-invasive diagnostic tools. As an educator, Strömberg teaches lung physiology, signal theory, and statistical methods in research, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate programs. He is part of the Biomedical Imaging and Spectroscopy; Clinical Instrument Translation (BISCIT) group, driving innovation in clinical detection and monitoring of skin diseases.

Hanna JonassonView profile

Lecturer

• Microcirculation
• Biomedical Optics
• Medical Technology
• +3 more

Hanna Jonasson is a Lecturer at Linköping University's Department of Medical Technology (IMT), where she conducts research focused on microcirculation and optical techniques to measure skin microcirculation. Her work aims to understand the role of microcirculation in disease development and the complex relationship between large and small vessel function. Dr. Jonasson's primary research interest lies in biomedical optics, specifically using light-based techniques to non-invasively measure parameters in the microcirculation such as blood flow, blood volume, and oxygen saturation. Her work investigates how changes in skin microcirculation may reflect the function of all small vessels in the body and how these changes relate to cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and other conditions. She is particularly interested in developing better individualized risk assessment for cardiovascular disease through microcirculatory measurements. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on microcirculation measurement techniques, cardiovascular risk assessment, skin optics, and biomedical education. The research spans from fundamental optical techniques development to clinical applications, with significant work on the SCAPIS study examining microvascular function in a Swedish middle-aged cohort. Her work combines optical engineering with physiological understanding to develop non-invasive diagnostic tools. Dr. Jonasson is actively involved in biomedical engineering education, having developed interactive remote laboratory modules for electrical safety training. Her research group is part of the Biomedical Optics research area at Linköping University, which is an emerging field using light and electromagnetic energy to understand cellular and tissue structures in living organisms. She collaborates extensively with researchers across multiple institutions, as evidenced by her numerous co-authored publications, particularly within the SCAPIS Micro project which explores links between impaired microcirculation and cardiovascular diseases using new optical techniques.

Marcus LarssonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Biomedical optics
• Microcirculation imaging
• Laser speckle contrast imaging
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Marcus Larsson is Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Medical Technology at Linköping University, Sweden, where he also serves as Deputy Dean. His research develops optical methods—laser speckle contrast imaging, multispectral imaging and Monte-Carlo modelling—to quantify skin capillary perfusion and oxygenation, work that has continuous funding from national and EU sources and direct translation to cardiovascular risk assessment. Education: MSc in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, Linköping University, 1999 PhD in Biomedical Instrumentation, Linköping University, 2006 Marcus leads the Biomedical Optics group that designs real-time, non-invasive systems combining hardware advances with machine-learning algorithms. By merging spectroscopic and laser-Doppler data his team achieves comprehensive microcirculatory maps applicable to diabetes, sepsis and population-based cohorts such as SCAPIS. He is Director of Studies for the Biomedical Engineering programme, teaching five core courses from first-year design to specialised optics and modelling, and acts as assistant supervisor for doctoral student Andisheh Etminan. Collaborative projects involve senior colleagues Göran Salerud, Tomas Strömberg and Ingemar Fredriksson and are conducted within the Department of Medical Technology, a national centre for medical technology research and education founded in 1972.

Ashkan Bavnbæk EftekhariView profile

Associate Clinical Professor

• Cardiology
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
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Ashkan Bavnbæk Eftekhari is a Clinical Associate Professor at Aalborg University and Senior Physician at Aalborg University Hospital Clinical Institute . He is affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences and works within the Department of Cardiology in Aalborg, Denmark. His research focuses on interventional cardiology , particularly: Coronary artery disease and stenosis mechanisms Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) techniques and outcomes Revascularization strategies in acute and chronic coronary syndromes Fractional flow reserve and physiological assessment In-stent restenosis and vascular healing dynamics Recent publications (2025) include pivotal work on: 10-year outcomes for deferred vs conventional stent implantation in STEMI patients Microvascular resistance and its impact on perfusion after revascularization Guiding catheter interactions with physiological assessments Symptom-disease severity correlations in coronary artery disease He has contributed to 66 publications , including 2 research datasets , and his work has been highlighted in 2 media outlets regarding mortality risks associated with specific diagnostic methods.

• Medical Optics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Neuroimaging
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Dr. Andrés Quiroga is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) , specializing in Medical Optics. He holds a PhD in Applied Physics from the University of Campinas (Brazil). His research focuses on developing and applying advanced optical techniques such as functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and speckle contrast spectroscopy to study vascular health, brain connectivity, and clinical conditions like carotid artery stenosis and severe COVID-19 complications. Key research areas include non-invasive assessment of microvascular and endothelial impairments, particularly through the HEMOCOVID-19 international clinical study . His work bridges biomedical engineering and clinical medicine, with applications in critical care monitoring, neuroimaging, and respiratory rehabilitation post-COVID-19. He is affiliated with the Medical Optics Office and Laboratory 321 at ICFO, contributing to cutting-edge optical instrumentation development. Recent publications highlight innovations in on-skin optical devices, low-cost monitoring tools, and real-time diagnostics using diffuse optical techniques. His research emphasizes translational applications, aiming to improve patient outcomes through advanced optical diagnostics.

• Pre-Eclampsia
• Heart Disease
• Obstetrics
• +7 more

Dr. J.M.J. Cornette is a Researcher at Erasmus MC, part of Erasmus University Rotterdam, specializing in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Their work focuses on maternal medicine, cardiovascular complications in pregnancy, preeclampsia, and fetal cardiology. Key areas include anticoagulation strategies in high-risk pregnancies, microcirculatory changes in preeclampsia, and applications of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in obstetric settings. Research interests span systematic reviews on congenital heart disease diagnostics, randomized controlled trials evaluating biomarkers for preeclampsia, and international registry studies on prosthetic heart valves during pregnancy. Collaborations include the ESC EORP and ROPAC networks. Recent studies emphasize translational research linking physiological mechanisms to clinical outcomes in maternal-fetal medicine. Publications highlight innovations in fetal echocardiography techniques, thrombosis management protocols, and microcirculation dynamics during normal and pathological pregnancies. The PRERISK trial demonstrates commitment to evidence-based interventions targeting maternal mortality reduction.

Darja SmirnovaView profile

Researcher

• Septic Shock
• Sepsis
• Microcirculation
• +7 more

Darja Smirnova serves as an Acting Scientific Assistant and Ph.D. student at the Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Clinical simulations, Riga Stradins University. Her academic work centers on advancing critical care practices through innovative monitoring and therapeutic interventions for septic shock patients. Her research portfolio spans: Septic Shock Pathophysiology and Management Microcirculation Monitoring via Remote Photoplethysmography Hemoperfusion and Endotoxin Adsorption Therapies COVID-19 Critical Care Complications Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Applications Non-invasive Diagnostic Technologies Smirnova pioneers engineering-clinical integrations to optimize sepsis treatment protocols and microcirculatory assessment in intensive care settings. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals a dominant focus on oXiris hemofilter applications for endotoxin removal, quantitative microcirculation analysis via photoplethysmography, and critical airway management using ECMO. Her work consistently bridges biomedical engineering with bedside critical care to address sepsis-induced organ dysfunction. She leads the doctoral project 'Endotoxin and cytokine adsorption properties of the AN69-based polyethyleneimine membrane in septic shock patients' (2022-2026) and contributes to national initiatives including 'Life with COVID-19' (Latvian Council of Science) and EU Structural Funds projects for university modernization. Her collaborations with Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital focus on optimizing extracorporeal blood purification protocols under Professor O. Sabelnikovs' mentorship.

Hans O. PinnschmidtView profile

Research Fellow

• Medical Biometry
• Epidemiology
• Biostatistics
• +3 more

Hans O. Pinnschmidt is a Research Fellow at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), affiliated with the Institute of Medical Biometry and Epidemiology within the Faculty of Medicine. His work focuses on medical biometry, epidemiology, and clinical research across disciplines like neurology, cardiology, and infectious diseases. He contributes to multicenter studies, clinical trials, and retrospective analyses, emphasizing translational research between basic science and clinical practice. His research interests include statistical modeling in medical studies, outcomes analysis in critical care, and molecular mechanisms in neurological disorders. Recent work spans topics like cerebral vasculitis cohorts, antibiotic efficacy in listeriosis, and microcirculatory blood flow dynamics. Dr. Pinnschmidt collaborates extensively with clinical teams across surgery, neurology, and cardiology departments. His publications highlight contributions to understanding autoimmune kidney diseases, atrial fibrillation treatment outcomes, and neuro-oncological subtyping. No specific grants or awards are listed, though his active publication record reflects sustained research engagement.

• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Interventional Cardiology
• Coronary Artery Disease Management
• +3 more

Dr. Damien Collison is an Honorary Clinical Fellow at the University of Glasgow's School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health. His research focuses on coronary artery disease, fractional flow reserve (FFR)-guided interventions, and optimizing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) outcomes. He has contributed to studies on coronary microcirculation, PCI procedural improvements, and clinical trial design. His work spans clinical trials such as TARGET-FFR and CorMicA, evaluating FFR and imaging techniques for PCI optimization. He collaborates on projects analyzing coronary perforation risks and outcomes, contributing to interventional cardiology safety and efficacy research. Key contributions include systematic reviews on PCI-related complications and studies on post-PCI angina predictors. His research emphasizes translational cardiology, bridging physiology and clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.