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• Medical Anthropology
• Critical Medical Anthropology
• Qualitative and Ethnographic Research Methods
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Melania Calestani is a Senior Lecturer and Department Lead for Research in the Department of Midwifery at Kingston University's School of Education, Midwifery and Social Work. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, she leads the 'Ways of Knowing' curriculum thread across all midwifery programs while serving as Chair of the Midwifery Tackling Racism Working Group and leader of the Inequalities and Critical Midwifery Studies Special Interest Group. PgCert, Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, Kingston University PhD, Anthropology, Goldsmiths (University of London) MRes, Anthropology, Goldsmiths (University of London) MSc, Anthropology and Ecology of Development, UCL MSc (3 years + 1), Geography, University of Genoa Her research centers on critical medical anthropology, with emphasis on health inequalities, race/ethnicity frameworks, and biosocial perspectives connecting macro-level structures to individual experiences. She employs qualitative/ethnographic methodologies across diverse contexts including the UK, Bolivia, Mexico, and Europe, consistently prioritizing marginalized perspectives through critical theory and social justice lenses. Her work challenges conventional paradigms in well-being studies, environmental health, and maternity care systems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) Critical examinations of structural racism in healthcare (weight stigma, indigenous pandemic responses); (2) Innovative methodologies for addressing health inequities (renal decision-making, neuroethics); and (3) Decolonial approaches to well-being and environmental health (Buen vivir, toxic legacies). These strands consistently integrate critical medical anthropology with actionable frameworks for clinical practice. 2017 Jim Lewis Prize for 'Doing the dirty work of the green economy' 2010 Ashby Prize for 'Inextinguishable Fibres: Demolition and the Vital Materialism of Asbestos' 2009 Best Dissertation Award from International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies Dr. Calestani actively supervises 9 doctoral students across PhD and EdD programs, with research spanning maternity care justice, refugee education, and clinical decision-making. Her leadership extends to the Inequalities and Critical Midwifery Studies Special Interest Group and the Midwifery Tackling Racism Working Group, where she develops anti-racist frameworks for clinical practice. Current projects include EU-funded studies on indigenous health sovereignty and NHS decision-making processes. Her research operates through international collaborations including the ATTOM transplant study consortium and EU environmental health initiatives, with fieldwork spanning Bolivia, Mexico, and UK healthcare settings. The Inequalities and Critical Midwifery Studies SIG serves as her primary platform for translating critical theory into clinical practice improvements.

• Neural Machine Translation
• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
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Yang Liu is a researcher at the Institute of Computing Technology (ICT), Tsinghua University , and affiliated with the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence . His work spans computational linguistics, machine translation, and dialogue systems, with additional collaborations in medical NLP and cross-lingual knowledge representation. Doctorate from Purdue University Collaborations with Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook researchers Research focuses on Neural Machine Translation (NMT) advancements through: Self-supervised alignment and regularization Document-level context integration Robust translation frameworks for low-resource scenarios Adapter-based pluggable models Recent works extend to conversational AI, including: Subjective knowledge integration in task-oriented dialogue Context representation analysis for open-domain dialogue Synthetic conversation dataset generation Key contributions include: THUMT: Open-source NMT toolkit Earth Mover's Distance for lexicon induction Context Gates for translation fluency Publications demonstrate continuous engagement with top-tier conferences including ACL, EMNLP, and COLING, collaborating with prominent figures like Maosong Sun and Qun Liu.

Krystal MizeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Evolutionary Developmental Psychology
• Social Relationships
• Emotions
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Krystal Mize is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) . She teaches courses in developmental psychology, brain science research, and evolutionary developmental theory, emphasizing critical thinking and oral communication. Dr. Mize is also a Honors College Fellow and collaborates with the Shady Rest Institute for Positive Aging . PhD in Experimental Psychology MA in Psychology BA in Experimental Psychology Her research integrates evolutionary and developmental perspectives to study the social brain across the lifespan. Key areas include emotions (notably jealousy) , parent-child interactions , and neurodegenerative conditions like PCA . She leads the Evolutionary Developmental Psychology (EDP) Lab , affectionately known as 'The Everything Lab,' which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Mize’s work on PCA focuses on raising awareness and creating patient-centered resources, including a virtual support group. She also explores infant jealousy , technoference , and intimate partner homicide , often collaborating with Dr. Todd Shackelford and Florida Atlantic University’s WAVES Lab. Her mentorship model trains over 20 undergraduates per semester in EEG technology and behavioral research methods. Scientific Awards Honors College Fellow at FGCU Dr. Mize actively involves students in funded research projects, guiding them to present at graduate-level conferences and co-author publications. Her lab emphasizes experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches, aligning with FGCU’s mission of intellectual exploration.

Rodney McAdamView profile

Professor

• Innovation Management
• Business Model
• Quality Management
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Rodney McAdam is a Full Professor of Innovation Management at Ulster University Business School, Department of Management, Leadership and Marketing. With an h-index of 49 and over 8,000 citations, he maintains an active research profile focused on innovation ecosystems, business model design, and knowledge management. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals and spans healthcare, technology transfer, and global entrepreneurship. Research interests include: Business model innovation in social and healthcare contexts Cross-border technology commercialization and university spin-outs Quality management frameworks for sustainable systems Stakeholder-driven value creation in academic-industry partnerships Recent publications (2019-2022) demonstrate a strong focus on multi-level innovation dynamics, with recurring themes of value co-creation, international scaling of academic ventures, and lean management in healthcare. His methodological approach frequently combines case studies with stakeholder analysis. Professor McAdam has supervised postgraduate research but no specific student names or awards are documented. Contact: r.mcadam@ulster.ac.uk, Jordanstown Campus, Newtownabbey BT37 0QB, UK.

Joseph KanView profile

Professor

• Prosthodontics
• Implant Dentistry
• Peri-implant Diseases
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Joseph Kan is a Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, where he has been a key contributor to research and education in prosthodontics and implant dentistry. His work focuses on improving clinical outcomes through innovative prosthetic designs, surgical techniques like the socket shield method, and the use of advanced dental materials. Education: FP CERT, Loma Linda University (1998) FP CERT, Loma Linda University (1998) MS, Loma Linda University (1995) FP CERT, Loma Linda University (1995) DDS, Loma Linda University (1990) BS, Pacific Union College (1985) Dr. Kan's research interests center around prosthodontics, implant dentistry, peri-implant tissue preservation, CAD-CAM denture materials, and prosthetic design impact on bone health . His work bridges clinical practice with scientific investigation, aiming to optimize both functional and esthetic outcomes in dental implant rehabilitation. He frequently collaborates with leading experts such as Dr. Charles J. Goodacre, contributing to consensus reports and meta-analyses that shape clinical guidelines. His recent publications reflect a consistent focus on evidence-based dentistry, with significant contributions to understanding peri-implant disease management, reline material performance, implant positioning, and digital workflows . The integration of AI in bibliometric analysis and emphasis on systematic reviews highlight his commitment to advancing the field through rigorous methodology. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: FP CERT, Loma Linda University (1995) FP CERT, Loma Linda University (1998) Dr. Kan has supervised academic work, as indicated by one recorded supervised output, and continues to contribute to research grants and scholarly activity in implant dentistry. He is associated with multidisciplinary teams focused on improving implant survival and patient outcomes. His work is often conducted within collaborative frameworks involving periodontists, prosthodontists, and engineers. While specific lab names are not mentioned, his research output suggests involvement in biomaterials testing, clinical trials, and digital dentistry innovation.

Conrad MeyerView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Health Law
• Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
• Healthcare Governance
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Conrad Meyer is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and the University of New Orleans Masters Level Health Administration Program , specializing in healthcare regulatory compliance and law. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School and a Master of Health Administration from Tulane University School of Public Health. Research interests include: Healthcare regulatory compliance Telemedicine legal frameworks Stark/Anti-kickback analysis Hospital-physician integration Healthcare fraud investigations Publications focus on healthcare policy, compliance trends, and technology integration, with key themes in ACO regulations , social media in healthcare , HIPAA updates , and telemedicine compliance . Awards and affiliations : Louisiana Super Lawyer Chambers USA Band 1 attorney Fellow of American College of Healthcare Executives Louisiana Hospital Association American Health Lawyers Association Practice areas cover physician employment agreements, peer review proceedings, fraud investigation defense, and healthcare transaction structuring with a focus on CMS and ACA compliance.

Rodnita DavisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cardiac arrest
• Nursing education curriculum
• Nursing education assessment & evaluation

Rodnita Davis is an Assistant Professor at Notre Dame of Maryland University's School of Nursing, specializing in cardiac arrest care and nursing education curriculum development. She teaches in the Nursing Programs, including the Entry-Level BSN, RN to BSN, and Accelerated BSN tracks. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Duquesne University (2013) Master of Science in Nursing, Leadership in Nursing Education, Notre Dame of Maryland University (2018) Doctor of Nursing Practice, Duquesne University (2021) Her research focuses on clinical education assessment, simulation-based learning, and improving critical care outcomes during cardiac arrest. Recent publications highlight cohort-based clinical training models, preceptorship frameworks, and quality improvement initiatives in progressive care units. Professional certifications include CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) and CNE (Certified Nurse Educator). She actively contributes to nursing leadership through affiliations with Sigma Theta Tau International, American Nurses Association, and specialized critical care organizations.

Rachael CroweView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nurse Practitioner Role Transition
• Mentorship in Nursing
• Pediatric Critical Care
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Rachael Crowe serves as Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Nursing Programs at Notre Dame of Maryland University's School of Nursing, teaching in both the Entry-Level BSN and Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN programs. Her office is located in room 210 of the University Academic Building (UAB), with contact details rcrowe@ndm.edu and phone 410-532-5274. Her educational credentials include: Doctor of Nursing Practice from Georgetown University Master's in Nursing (Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) from the University of Michigan Certificate in Nursing Education from the University of Michigan Bachelor's in Nursing from the University of Michigan Research interests center on novice nurse practitioner role transition and mentorship effects on career adaptation , with clinical expertise in pediatric critical care, vascular access techniques, and point-of-care ultrasound utilization. Her work bridges clinical innovation and professional development to enhance patient safety in high-acuity pediatric settings. Publication trends from 2018-2020 reveal intense focus on vascular access complications in pediatric critical care, featuring intracavitary ECG and ultrasound innovations. Concurrently, she developed measurement tools for nurse practitioner role transition , reflecting dual commitment to clinical procedural safety and workforce development. Scientific Awards No specific awards were documented in the source material. As Director of Graduate Nursing Programs, she oversees advanced nursing education while maintaining clinical research engagement. Her service as Expert Reviewer for the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2020) demonstrates scholarly impact, though grant details remain unspecified in the text. Collaborative work occurs within Children's Hospital of Philadelphia networks and University of Michigan clinical teams, particularly in anesthesia-critical care medicine departments. These partnerships drive vascular access service development and procedural safety initiatives in pediatric intensive care environments.

Peter S. HusseyView profile

Professor

• Health Care Costs
• Health Care Financing
• Health Care Quality
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Peter S. Hussey is Vice President and Director of RAND Health Care, a Senior Policy Researcher at RAND Corporation, and a Professor at the RAND School of Public Policy. He leads one of the world's largest health policy research organizations, managing over 200 experts on 200+ projects. His research focuses on healthcare payment and delivery innovations, with over 100 publications. Previously, he directed the RAND Health Services Delivery Systems program and worked at the OECD in Paris. He holds a Ph.D. in Health Policy and Management from Johns Hopkins University. Education: Ph.D. in Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Research Interests: Health care costs, financing, quality, and economics; payment reform, system performance, and international comparisons. Key topics include Medicare policy, healthcare delivery innovations, and value-based care. Advocacy & Grants: Oversee RAND Health Care's extensive research portfolio addressing opioid use, mental health, and access to care. Collaborates on projects like the PROMETHEUS bundled payment experiment and analyses of VA healthcare quality. Labs/Teams: Directs RAND Health Care and collaborates with the RAND School of Public Policy and the University HealthSystem Consortium on quality improvement initiatives.

Ashley M. KranzView profile

Professor

• Child Health
• Oral Health
• Health Care Access
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Ashley M. Kranz is a Senior Policy Researcher at the RAND Corporation and a Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. She holds a Ph.D. in Health Policy and Management from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. Her research focuses on improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes for vulnerable populations, particularly those enrolled in Medicaid. She employs quantitative methods to evaluate health policies and programs, with a focus on oral health, pediatric care, and school-based health centers. Dr. Kranz has led multiple federally funded studies, including NIDCR-funded work on pediatric fluoride varnish application barriers, AHRQ-funded analyses of dental surgical costs, and NICHD-funded evaluations of school-based health centers’ impact on education and health outcomes in California and Oregon. Her work also addresses dual Medicare-Medicaid enrollees, American Indian youth obesity interventions, and strategies to reduce neonatal abstinence syndrome. Her recent research highlights include examining state-level structural racism’s impact on children’s oral health, Medicaid managed care’s role in pediatric dental emergencies, and racial disparities in healthcare access during the pandemic. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to policy initiatives like the Equity-First Vaccination Initiative to address vaccination disparities in marginalized communities. Dr. Kranz collaborates with community health centers, state agencies, and policymakers to translate research into actionable strategies. Her work often bridges clinical care, social determinants, and public health policy, emphasizing equity-centered approaches to healthcare improvement.

• Biomedical Data Sciences
• Computational Systems Biology
• Quantitative Biosciences
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Kevin Janes is the John Marshall Money Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics at the University of Virginia. He holds dual appointments in Engineering and Medicine, co-leading NIH-funded initiatives in Cancer Systems Biology and Biomolecular Data Science. His research integrates engineering principles with molecular biology to address cancer and infectious disease through systems-level approaches. Education: B.S./B.A. Biomedical Engineering & Spanish, Johns Hopkins University (1999) Ph.D. Bioengineering, MIT (2005) Postdoctoral Fellowship, Harvard Medical School (2005–2008) Research Interests: Focuses on Biomedical Data Sciences , Computational Systems Biology , and Quantitative Biosciences . Develops models to analyze tumor progression, viral infections, and cellular stress responses. Recent work includes oncogenic stress adaptation in cancer cells, patient-specific breast cancer organoid models, and viral cardiomyopathy mechanisms. Awards: Pew Scholar (2010) David & Lucile Packard Fellow (2011) Kavli Fellow (2013) NIH Director’s New Innovator Award (2012) AIMBE Fellow (2020) Grants & Leadership: Co-Director of the NIH T32 SBDS Training Program and the U54 Cancer Systems Biology Center (SASCO). Chairs study sections for the American Cancer Society and NCI. Editorial roles at Science Signaling and Cell Systems . Labs & Teams: Janes Lab specializes in systems approaches to disease. Collaborates with clinicians and engineers to translate models into precision medicine strategies. Active in training programs fostering interdisciplinary biomedical scientists.

Melissa DichterView profile

Professor

• Intimate Partner Violence
• Health Equity
• Veterans' Health
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Melissa Dichter is a Professor at the School of Social Work within the College of Public Health at Temple University. She is also a core investigator at the Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, highlighting her dual commitment to academic scholarship and impactful veteran health services research. Her educational background includes a PhD and MSW in Social Welfare and Clinical Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in Child Development from Tufts University. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in health services research at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion. Dr. Dichter’s research centers on intimate partner violence (IPV), with a focus on healthcare and legal system responses, survivor experiences, and the unique needs of women veterans and gender/sexual minority populations. Her methodological expertise includes qualitative research, mixed methods, and community-engaged approaches. Her work often addresses health equity, social determinants, and system-level interventions. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on IPV screening in the Veterans Health Administration, crisis line utilization among veterans, elder abuse, and patient-centered interventions. Themes across her work include gender disparities, trauma-informed care, healthcare access, and the intersection of violence with housing instability and mental health. Member, Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, VA Medical Center Active researcher in Veterans Health Administration initiatives Focus on implementation science and policy impact Dr. Dichter has received significant grant support through her VA affiliations and collaborates extensively with interdisciplinary teams. She teaches graduate courses including Foundations in Social Work Research and Intimate Partner Violence, shaping future social work leaders. While specific student advisees are not listed, her mentorship is evident through co-authored publications with junior researchers. She has contributed to major efforts in IPV screening implementation, crisis intervention refinement, and health equity research, particularly within national healthcare systems like the VHA. Her work informs both clinical practice and policy development.

• Pharmacoeconomics
• Health Economics
• Outcomes Research
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Kenneth Kwing-Chin Lee is a Professor at the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University, Malaysia. He previously served as a founding member and Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) School of Pharmacy, where he was Associate Director of External Affairs. He holds concurrent appointments as Adjunct Professor at CUHK School of Pharmacy, Honorary Professor at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, and was Visiting Professor at the University of London School of Pharmacy (2008–2011). He has maintained strong academic ties with institutions across Mainland China as a visiting scholar. Undergraduate: Pharmacy, University of Washington, Seattle, USA Higher Qualifications: Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), UK Higher Qualifications: University of Oxford, UK Professor Lee is a pioneer in pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research in Asia. His research centers on health and pharmacoeconomics, focusing on the measurement and valuation of health using preference-based instruments and discrete choice experiments. He specializes in patient-level data analysis and decision-analytic modeling, critically evaluating the validity of such assessments in global and emerging economy contexts. His recent work emphasizes large-scale, robust studies to support healthcare planning and policy decisions with less speculative evidence. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in health economic evaluations across chronic conditions such as heart failure, diabetes, and cancer. The articles highlight methodologies including systematic reviews, budget impact analyses, and randomized trials integrating economic components. Key domains include cost-effectiveness, health-related quality of life, and policy-relevant modeling for healthcare systems in Asia, particularly Malaysia. Justice of the Peace, Government of Hong Kong (2003) Professor Lee has been Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Medical Economics since 2006 and is Co-Editor of Value in Health Regional Issues . He has led multiple research grants and consultancy projects, including budget impact analyses for the Malaysian Ministry of Health and cost-effectiveness studies on biologics for psoriasis and thalassaemia. He actively supervises postgraduate researchers, including external PhD candidates like Deanna Mill. His work is widely cited and has influenced health policy, being referenced in policy sources and widely shared in academic networks. He leads an active research network with collaborators across Malaysia, Hong Kong, and the UK, focusing on real-world health economic applications. His projects often involve interdisciplinary teams and aim to translate research into actionable health policy. The ongoing BIA project on apremilast (2025) underscores his continued leadership in pharmaceutical economic evaluation.

Nikki GarnerView profile

Research Fellow

• Health Psychology
• Behavioural Science
• Lifestyle Behaviour Change
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Nikki Garner is a Research Fellow at Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, with active roles in the Lifespan Health and Nutrition and Preventive Medicine research groups. She holds a PhD in Health Psychology from the University of Exeter (2023), a Doctorate in Health Psychology from the British Psychological Society (2018), an MSc in Health Psychology from the University of Bedfordshire (2010), and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Clinical from the University of Kent (2006). PhD in Health Psychology – University of Exeter (2023) Doctorate in Health Psychology (C Psychol) – British Psychological Society (2018) MSc in Health Psychology – University of Bedfordshire (2010) BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical – University of Kent (2006) Her research focuses on health psychology and behavioural science, particularly in lifestyle behaviour change, nutrition-related eating behaviours, physical activity, and weight management to promote healthy ageing. She applies these principles across diverse health domains including diabetes prevention, dementia, cognitive health, falls prevention, menopause, and sexual health. Her expertise includes designing and evaluating complex behavioural interventions, service evaluations, systematic reviews, and qualitative research methods such as interviews and focus groups. Her recent publications highlight high-impact work in diabetes prevention and dementia risk reduction, including randomized controlled trials and review articles published in journals like JAMA Internal Medicine , BMC Medicine , and BMJ Open . These studies examine interventions involving lifestyle changes, peer mentorship, and multi-domain approaches to improve health outcomes in at-risk populations. Nikki is a Registered Health Psychologist (HCPC), a Registered Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and a full member of its Division of Health Psychology. She also holds a EuroPsy certificate. She is involved in teaching and training at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, focusing on equipping healthcare professionals and students with communication skills and theoretical knowledge in behaviour change. Her current research projects include grant development for the PILLOW study and an exploration of the lived experience of menopause and obesity, funded by NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board. She is affiliated with the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Senior Research Associate and collaborates extensively with NHS, government, and local authorities on public health initiatives.

Cyril MoersView profile

Researcher

• Transplant Surgery
• Organ Transplantation
• Abdominal Surgery
• +5 more

Dr. Cyril Moers is a Transplant Surgeon and Tenure Track researcher at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen. His work focuses on kidney transplantation, emphasizing interventions during organ preservation to enhance organ quality and predict post-transplant outcomes. He led the scientific steering committee for the international Machine Preservation Trial and published key studies in New England Journal of Medicine . His current research explores pre-transplant organ resuscitation and evaluation, supported by grants including the Kolff Postdoc Grant and ZonMw Klinische Fellows Grant. Research interests span transplant surgery, abdominal surgery, organ donation, ex vivo machine perfusion, prediction models, and clinical trials. Notable publications address normothermic machine perfusion, furosemide's role in kidney preservation, and MRI applications in organ assessment. Awards include prestigious grants from the Dutch Kidney Foundation and Kolff Foundation. Dr. Moers actively engages with public discourse on transplantation advancements, including commentary on donor organ policies and xenotransplantation breakthroughs. His interdisciplinary approach bridges surgical practice with cutting-edge research, aiming to improve organ utilization and patient outcomes.