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Dillon MahmoudiView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Geography
• Economic Geography
• Digital Capitalism
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Dillon Mahmoudi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography & Environmental Systems at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). He holds affiliate faculty positions in the School of Public Policy and the Department of Economics, and is a Faculty Fellow at the Hilltop Institute. For AY 2024-2025, he is a Visiting Professor (Professeur invité) at the Centre Urbanisation Culture Société at the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) in Montréal. His education includes a Ph.D. in Urban Studies and Planning from Portland State University, a Graduate Certificate in GIScience from the same institution, and a B.S. in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on the intersections of economic geography, digital capitalism, urban inequality, and critical GIS, emphasizing how technology and spatial processes reproduce systemic inequities. Key research interests include algorithmic bias in urban planning, the material impacts of digital infrastructure, and the political ecology of housing and land use. He employs mixed-methods approaches, combining advanced quantitative GIS with qualitative analysis to interrogate spatial injustices. Recent work includes analyzing the 'Market Value Analysis' algorithm's role in perpetuating racialized disinvestment, examining Amazon's warehouse labor dynamics, and studying ground rent systems in Baltimore that disproportionately affect Black communities. His work has been featured in Political Geography , Annals of the American Association of Geographers , and Environment and Planning D . Dr. Mahmoudi teaches courses on economic geography, spatial data analysis, and GIS applications. He actively seeks graduate advisees interested in critical urban studies, digital geographies, and political economy approaches. His research has contributed to policy debates on equitable urban development and the ethical use of geospatial technologies.

Sushan RuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Plant Breeding
• Horticultural Crop Physiology
• Disease Management in Berries
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Sushan Ru is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Auburn University's College of Agriculture. Their research focuses on plant breeding, crop physiology, and disease management in berries, particularly strawberries and blueberries. They lead the Small Fruit Breeding Program at Auburn University, emphasizing drought tolerance, disease resistance, and high-throughput phenotyping techniques. Key tools developed include the Breeding Information Management System (BIMS) and collaborations with GDR (Genome Database for Rosaceae). Research interests span machine learning applications in agriculture, such as deep learning-based yield prediction and hyperspectral imaging for stress analysis. They investigate climate resilience in crops through drought tolerance studies and cultivar performance evaluations across open-field and high-tunnel systems. Pathogen surveys, including Botryosphaeria stem blight distribution in Alabama, underpin their disease management strategies. Publications highlight innovations in phenotyping tools, data management platforms, and breeding strategies for sustainable horticulture. Their work bridges computational methods with traditional agronomic practices to enhance crop productivity and environmental adaptability.

Paul SavaView profile

Professor

• Seismic Imaging
• Planetary Geophysics
• Wavefield Tomography
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Paul Sava is a Professor and C.H. Green Chair of Exploration Geophysics at the Colorado School of Mines, serving as Department Head of Geophysics since 2019. He holds a PhD in Geophysics from Stanford University (2005), an MSc from Stanford (1998), and an Engineer Geophysicist degree from the University of Bucharest (1995). His research focuses on seismic and radar wavefield imaging, planetary geophysics, and infrastructure monitoring. Notable contributions include advancements in wave-equation migration and planetary radar tomography. Education: PhD in Geophysics, Stanford University, 2005 MSc in Geophysics, Stanford University, 1998 Engineer Geophysicist, University of Bucharest, 1995 Research interests emphasize wavefield-based methods for subsurface imaging, planetary resource exploration, and autonomous data acquisition. Recent work explores seismic imaging of asteroids and Mars, leveraging orbital radar systems. His publications span seismic inversion, microseismic monitoring, and elastic wavefield tomography. Awards include the Reginald Fessenden Award (2007), T.K. Young Leadership Award (2020), and multiple Top 30 presentations at SEG Annual Meetings. He leads the Center for Wave Phenomena and actively collaborates with NASA and industry consortia on grants totaling over $6 million. Advising and grants involve mentoring over 30 students and postdocs, with grants focused on planetary radar imaging, seismic FWI, and Mars subsurface analysis. Key projects include the Planetary Orbital Radar Processing and Simulation System (PORPASS) and autonomous seismic exploration systems. Labs/Teams: Directly leads the Center for Wave Phenomena and the Seismic Imaging Team at CWP, advancing open-source tools like Madagascar for reproducible geophysical research.

Andrew WestView profile

Researcher

• Robotics
• Nuclear Engineering
• Radiation Detection
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Andrew West is a researcher affiliated with the University of Manchester, contributing to the Dalton Nuclear Institute. His work focuses on advancing robotics and autonomous systems for nuclear environments, particularly in radiation detection, mobile robot navigation, and hazardous environment exploration. Key areas include radiation mapping, sensor integration, and risk assessment in nuclear facilities. He has developed specialized robots like CARMA II and Vega for nuclear surveying and decommissioning tasks. Collaborations span international institutions such as JSI and LUNL, with datasets publicly available via Figshare. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable energy and industry innovation. Education: Background in robotics and nuclear engineering, though specific degrees are not detailed in the text. Research interests emphasize the practical application of robotics in nuclear decommissioning, including real-time radiation avoidance, sensor fusion, and multi-robot ecosystems. His work bridges theoretical modeling (e.g., Gaussian process regression) with practical field deployments, ensuring robots can safely operate in high-risk environments. Publications highlight advancements in radiation localization, sensor calibration (e.g., angular responses), and safety protocols for autonomous systems. The top-cited works focus on multimodal sensing and digital twin platforms for nuclear robot fleets, showcasing industry-academia partnerships. Grants & Projects: Contributions to projects like TORONE (Total Characterisation of Nuclear Environments) and the development of open-source platforms like Mona robot. West’s lab focuses on creating affordable, robust robotic solutions for nuclear challenges, with datasets publicly accessible to foster collaborative research.

Leslie A. RobertsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Indigenous Studies
• Colonialism
• Socio-cultural Anthropology
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Leslie A. Robertson is an Associate Professor of Sociocultural Anthropology at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Anthropology, within the Faculty of Arts. She holds a Ph.D. (2001) from UBC, an MA (1994) from the University of Calgary, and a BA (1991) from Simon Fraser University. Her research focuses on Indigenous and settler colonialism, collaborative ethnography, and the intersections of memory and colonialism. Key projects include intergenerational histories with Indigenous communities, cultural impact assessments of resource projects, and studies on health and housing in marginalized urban populations. Robertson has led major grants, including SSHRC-funded projects on vulnerability mapping during the pandemic and Nak’azdli Territory’s historical reclamation efforts. Her awards include the Wheeler-Voegelen Prize (2013) and multiple book prizes for her work on Indigenous activism and colonial histories. Robertson is also an editor of BC Studies and has authored/co-authored influential texts like Standing Up with Ga’axsta’las and Imagining Difference . Her teaching and research emphasize community collaboration, with notable projects involving First Nations communities in British Columbia. Current initiatives explore digital representations of Indigenous histories and the ‘afterlife’ of colonialism through ethnography and oral narratives.

Julie E. CummingView profile

Professor

• Musicology
• Renaissance Music
• Medieval Music
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Julie E. Cumming serves as Professor in the Department of Music at McGill University's Schulich School of Music, currently on sabbatical for the 2024-2025 academic year. Her distinguished career at McGill began in 1992 following seven years at Wellesley College, with significant leadership roles including Interim Dean (2016-2017) and Associate Dean of Research and Administration (2011-2016). BA in Music and Medieval Studies, Barnard College, Columbia University (1980) MA in Musicology, University of California, Berkeley (1982) PhD in Musicology and Medieval Studies, University of California, Berkeley (1987) A leading scholar in Medieval and Renaissance musicology, Professor Cumming's research encompasses polyphonic analysis, historical improvisation, music notation (1100-1600), and digital humanities applications. Her groundbreaking work includes re-examining madrigal origins through empirical evidence and mapping 16th-century musical transmission across cultures. She pioneered computational musicology through the ELVIS project, creating the first large-scale data-driven analysis of musical style. Her recent publications demonstrate an innovative fusion of traditional musicological methods with cognitive science and big data approaches, particularly in analyzing compositional processes and musical cognition in Renaissance contexts. Current projects focus on distributed cognition in early modern performance practices and developing international metadata standards for musical sources through the LinkedMusic initiative. Professor Cumming has received multiple prestigious teaching awards: Schulich School of Music Full-Time Teaching Award (2007) McGill’s David Thomson Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Supervision (2015) Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools Teaching Award, doctoral level (2017) She has supervised over 20 PhD dissertations on diverse topics including Renaissance counterpoint treatises, music and plague, and espionage in Elizabethan England, with former students now holding faculty positions at University of Toronto, University of Aberdeen, and Brandeis University. Her research funding includes: Principal Investigator: Digging into Data Challenge Grant "ELVIS" (2012-2014) Co-investigator: SSHRC Major Collaborative Research Initiative "Making Publics" (2005-2010) Co-leader: SSHRC Partnership Grant "SIMSSA" (2014-2023) Co-investigator: SSHRC Partnership Grant "LinkedMusic" Professor Cumming co-founded and leads the SIMSSA research team, an international consortium developing open-source tools for music score analysis and source linking, while directing the ELVIS project's continued development of vertical interval succession databases for Renaissance music analysis.

• Biomechanics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Engineering Education
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Agnes d’Entremont is a Professor of Teaching in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) pro tem at the Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia. She holds degrees from McGill University (B.Eng) and UBC (M.A.Sc, Ph.D), with professional credentials as a P.Eng, Fellow of the Canadian Society for Engineering in Education (FCEEA), and member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Her work bridges biomechanics research and innovative engineering education. **Research & Teaching**: Agnes specializes in human joint biomechanics using MRI technology, particularly childhood hip disorders in collaboration with BC Children’s Hospital. Her teaching focuses on biomechanics, dynamics, and interdisciplinary outreach, including pioneering courses like APSC 366 ('The Art of the Possible') for non-engineering students. She emphasizes experiential learning, team-based projects, and open educational resources (OER). **Awards**: Notable recognitions include the 2021 BCcampus Open Education Award, 2020 ASEE Outstanding New Educator Award, and the 2020 Killam Teaching Prize. Her scholarship addresses systemic barriers in STEM through equity-focused curriculum design and outreach program evaluation. **Leadership**: She leads initiatives on EDI in engineering education, competency mapping for inclusion, and policy analysis on affirmative action. Her OER projects (e.g., Mechanics Map, Mechanics WeBWork Problems) prioritize accessibility and collaborative learning. **Collaborations**: Agnes collaborates across disciplines and institutions, including partnerships with BC Children’s Hospital and national engineering education associations (ASEE, CEEA). Her work aims to democratize engineering knowledge and foster societal engagement with technical decisions.

Olga BoichakView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Digital Cultures
• Conflict Studies
• Media Ecosystems
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Dr. Olga Boichak is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Cultures and Director of the Computational Social Science Lab at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD from Syracuse University (USA) and an MPA. Her research focuses on the role of digital technologies in shaping public perception and outcomes of wars, particularly in Ukraine and other post-colonial contexts. Boichak is an Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow exploring colonial topographies of digital sovereignty and leads projects on geopolitical digital media dynamics. Education: PhD in Interdisciplinary Social Science, Syracuse University MPA, Syracuse University Research Interests: Mediatized warfare and participatory war dynamics Information warfare and digital sovereignty Online activism and diasporic humanitarianism Algorithmic agency and meme culture Cybersecurity and geopolitical tech landscapes Awards & Grants: 2024 Max Crawford Medal (Australia's top humanities honor) ARC DECRA Fellowship ($380k) for digital sovereignty research SOAR Prize for interdisciplinary info warfare research Her work bridges humanities and tech through projects like the Computational Social Science Lab, and she advises Australian government agencies on digital security risks. Boichak is also Director of the Ukrainian Studies Foundation in Australia and faces Kremlin sanctions for her advocacy. Labs & Teams: Leads the Computational Social Science Lab and collaborates with institutions like King's College London and the University of Glasgow.

Gede Primahadi W. RajegView profile

Researcher

• Cognitive Linguistics
• Construction Grammar
• Quantitative Corpus Linguistics
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Gede Primahadi W. Rajeg is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oxford's Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics (2023–2025), concurrently serving as an Assistant Professor (asisten ahli) at Udayana University's Faculty of Humanities in Bali, Indonesia. His primary research focuses on Cognitive Linguistics, Construction Grammar, and Quantitative Corpus Linguistics, with recent emphasis on Austronesian linguistics, language documentation, and computational methods. He leads the CompLexico research group at Udayana University, specializing in computer-assisted lexicology and lexicography. Rajeg is a member of the Indonesian Young Academy of Sciences (ALMI) since 2023 and has contributed to international projects like the Enggano language documentation initiative, funded by the AHRC. His work integrates corpus linguistics, experimental methods, and open science practices, often using R for data analysis. He teaches Corpus Linguistics and Research Methods courses at Udayana University and has organized workshops on digital humanities and corpus-based research. Education: PhD in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (Monash University, 2019), supported by Monash International Postgraduate Research Scholarship and Monash Graduate Scholarship. His thesis explored metaphors of happiness in Indonesian, supervised by Professors Alice Gaby and Simon Musgrave. Research Interests: Lexical semantics, grammatical constructions, cognitive semantics, Austronesian historical linguistics, computational lexicography, and open science infrastructure. He actively contributes to language preservation projects, such as creating Enggano dictionaries and digital resources. Grants & Projects: Enggano lexical resources project (AHRC AH/W007290/1), leading to community-oriented dictionaries and databases. Collaborates with institutions like Oxford's Sustainable Digital Scholarship initiative and the Indonesian Language Agency. Labs/Teams: CompLexico (Udayana University), Enggano Documentation Team (Oxford), and the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Humanities and Social Sciences (CIRHSS).

Kavin NarasimhanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Complexity Science
• Computational Modelling for Public Policy
• Agent-based Modelling
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Kavin Narasimhan is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies (CIM) at the University of Warwick. His research focuses on complexity science and computational modelling for public policy, employing agent-based modelling and futures studies methodologies. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Queen Mary University of London (2016) and a B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from Anna University, India. He was awarded Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in 2021. Previously, he served as a Research Fellow at the University of Surrey’s Centre for Research in Social Simulation (CRESS) between 2015-2023. His teaching responsibilities include convening the IM939 module on Data Science principles and contributing to courses like IM952 (Big Data Research) and IM949 (Data Visualization in Policy). Key research grants include leadership roles in the CAPTURED project (2024-2025) exploring UK green economy transitions and co-investigator roles in ESRC-funded projects on AI and climate adaptation. His work emphasizes participatory methods for knowledge co-production with stakeholders and citizens. Recent publications highlight his contributions to climate policy adaptation, pandemic model engagement, and modular model frameworks like ESSA@work. His computational models address water governance (WATERING), energy demand practices (HOPES), and transboundary dam impacts. He actively engages in science communication through YouTube and public workshops, such as the 2021 ‘Empowering Communities to Fight Climate Change’ event. Professional recognition includes the NCRM Reproducibility Bursary (2022) and ESRC Policy Fellowship (2022). His research bridges computational methods with social science theory, aiming to inform equitable policy design through participatory and complexity-aware approaches.

Rob van GentView profile

Researcher

• History of Astronomy
• Celestial Cartography
• Historical Scientific Instruments
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Dr. Rob van Gent is a Researcher at the Mathematical Institute within the Faculty of Science at Utrecht University. His work focuses on the history of astronomy, celestial cartography, and historical scientific instruments. He has contributed extensively to studies of star catalogs, medieval astronomical instruments like astrolabes, and the evolution of celestial maps from antiquity to modern times. Key research interests include the analysis of historical star atlases (e.g., Cellarius' Harmonia Macrocosmica), cross-cultural astronomy transmission (e.g., Al-Sufi's influence), and the digitization of historical astronomical resources. He served on the editorial board of KNAW Press from 2009 to 2010, reflecting his engagement in scholarly publishing. With over 44 publications, van Gent explores topics ranging from ancient eclipse records to the origins of telescopic technology. His work bridges historical documentation with modern astronomical practices, particularly through projects like the IAU Working Group on Star Names. He actively contributes to public understanding of astronomy history through publications and digitization efforts of rare celestial maps and instruments.

Omri AbendView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Semantic Representation
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Omri Abend is an Associate Professor at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, affiliated with the School of Computer Science and Engineering and serving as Chair of the Department of Cognitive and Brain Sciences. His research lies at the intersection of Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing, and Cognitive Science, with a focus on semantic representation and language acquisition modeling. His primary research interests include: Computational modeling of child language acquisition Semantic representation frameworks, particularly Universal Conceptual Cognitive Annotation (UCCA) Statistical learning and machine translation Unsupervised grammar learning and lexical relation induction Cross-lingual and cross-domain alignment in language models Evaluation methodologies for NLP systems His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward analyzing large language models (LLMs), exploring human-like patterns in AI, improving evaluation metrics, and applying NLP to humanitarian domains such as Holocaust testimony analysis. His work combines theoretical linguistic insights with practical machine learning applications. Scientific awards include: Outstanding Paper Award at ACL 2017 Area Chair Award for Best Paper in the Track at ACL 2023 He has supervised and collaborated with numerous researchers and students across projects in semantic parsing, machine translation, and cognitive modeling. His work has been supported by community-wide initiatives such as the MRP shared tasks, which he co-organized. He also leads research on ethical AI, open human feedback, and the computational analysis of historical narratives. Omri Abend leads several research teams focused on: The development and application of the UCCA framework for semantic annotation Cross-lingual and cross-domain knowledge representation in LLMs Computational modeling of language acquisition Evaluation and improvement of NLP systems Application of NLP to digital humanities and historical testimony analysis

• Urban Planning
• Environmental Health
• Transportation Engineering
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Dr. Esra Suel is an Associate Professor in City Modelling at the University College London's Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA) since 2024. She holds a part-time role as Senior Scientist at ETH Zurich's Future Cities Lab. Her expertise spans urban systems, environmental health, and geomatic engineering. She earned a PhD in Urban Systems and Transport Planning from Imperial College London (2016), and holds degrees from Sabanci University and the University of Michigan. Research Interests: Dr. Suel focuses on the intersection of urban environments and health, leveraging street-view imagery and machine learning to assess greenspace impacts on cardiovascular health, mental well-being, and urban inequality. Her work also explores transport equity, air quality modeling, and sustainable city indicators. Recent studies include large-scale slum mapping in Africa and global urban health benchmarking tools. Key Contributions: Her 2025 studies link greenspace exposure to depression risk reduction in US women and reveal cardiovascular health disparities through street-level analysis. Earlier work pioneered air quality estimation via satellite imagery in data-scarce regions. She co-developed KidSat, a poverty-mapping dataset using satellite imagery. Awards: MRC Rutherford Fellowship (2018) Labs: CASA's Urban Analytics Lab, Future Cities Lab (ETH Zurich) Grants: Wellcome Trust-funded Healthy Cities project, MRC funding Her interdisciplinary approach bridges geospatial technologies with public health, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 11.

• Network Protocol Validation
• Formal Methods in Software Engineering
• Mobile and Wireless Networks (MANETs/IoT)
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Stéphane MAAG is a Professor at Telecom SudParis, associated with the SAMOVAR research laboratory. His work focuses on formal methods for protocol validation, network security, and distributed systems monitoring. He has contributed to advancing testing methodologies for mobile ad-hoc networks (MANETs), IoT protocols, and wireless communication systems. His research integrates machine learning techniques for automation and has been applied to web testing frameworks and ERP systems. Key research areas include protocol performance evaluation, trust management in networks, and curriculum design for computer science ethics. His work spans both academic surveys (e.g., European ethics education studies) and technical innovations (e.g., proactive interoperability solutions for wireless routing). Publications emphasize practical applications of formal methods, with over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals like International Journal of Ethics Education , Computer Communications , and IEEE Transactions . His work bridges theoretical foundations with real-world systems like ODOO ERP and SIP protocols.

Alexa T. McCrayView profile

Professor

• Biomedical Informatics
• Knowledge Representation
• Clinical Information Exchange
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Alexa T. McCray, PhD , is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and a co-founder of the Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI). She has played a transformative role in national biomedical informatics infrastructure through leadership at the National Library of Medicine and NIH. Institution: Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Leadership: Co-Founder, Department of Biomedical Informatics Research Focus: Knowledge representation, data interoperability, undiagnosed diseases, research culture Major Projects: Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN), UMLS, ClinicalTrials.gov Dr. McCray's research centers on overcoming persistent challenges in the curation, dissemination, and exchange of scientific and clinical information. Her work spans knowledge representation, biomedical discovery infrastructure, and patient engagement in rare disease research. She has pioneered efforts in health data standardization, interoperability, and the ethical and practical dimensions of open science. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in patient-centered research, particularly in rare and undiagnosed diseases, genomic medicine, and health literacy. Her work increasingly integrates informatics with patient experience, data sharing ethics, and collaborative science. Themes include natural language processing, cohort resource mapping, and research culture reform, reflecting a broad impact across biomedical informatics and translational science. Scientific Awards and Honors: Elected to the National Academy of Medicine (2001) Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow, American College of Medical Informatics Fellow, International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics Chair, NASEM 2018 consensus study on Open Science by Design Immediate past chair, NASEM Board on Research Data and Information Dr. McCray has served as Co-Principal Investigator on major NIH-funded projects including the Undiagnosed Diseases Network Coordinating Center. She has advised numerous researchers and contributed to national policy discussions on data sharing and research integrity. Her leadership in academic publishing and scientific debate has shaped the field of medical informatics. She has led and contributed to major labs and teams, including the development of national resources such as ClinicalTrials.gov and the UMLS at the National Library of Medicine. At Harvard, she is affiliated with the Department of Biomedical Informatics and has collaborated extensively across institutions through the Undiagnosed Diseases Network and other consortia.