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Carla P. GomesView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Constraint Reasoning
• Optimization
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Carla P. Gomes is a Professor of Computer Science at Cornell University with joint appointments in the Department of Computer Science and the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. She holds a PhD in computer science from the University of Edinburgh and an M.Sc. in applied mathematics from the University of Lisbon. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence, constraint reasoning, optimization, and computational sustainability. As Director of the Institute for Computational Sustainability (ICS) and co-director of the Cornell University AI for Science Institute, she leads efforts to integrate AI with sustainability challenges. Her research themes include the integration of constraint reasoning, machine learning, and operations research to solve large-scale problems. She pioneered the field of Computational Sustainability, addressing environmental, economic, and societal challenges through AI. Gomes directed two NSF Expeditions in Computing awards and established CompSustNet, a large-scale sustainability research network. Key awards include the 2021 ACM–AAAI Allen Newell Award, AAAI Feigenbaum Prize, and fellowships from AAAI, ACM, and AAAS. Her work spans over 200 publications, with contributions to AI, sustainability, and materials discovery. She advises numerous PhD students and oversees postdocs in AI, sustainability, and interdisciplinary projects. Gomes' lab focuses on AI for scientific discovery, including autonomous materials synthesis and crystal-structure phase mapping. She collaborates with institutions like JCAP and the Materials Project, advancing AI-driven solutions for energy and environmental challenges. Current projects include Schmidt AI in Science postdoc initiatives and AI-driven materials discovery platforms like DRNets and SARA.

• Cancer Research
• Immunology
• Oncology
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Dr. Karen Anderson is a Professor at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the School of Life Sciences, the Biodesign Center for Personalized Diagnostics, and the College of Health Solutions. Her research focuses on tumor biology and immune system interactions in cancer, particularly developing biomarkers for early detection of cancers like breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and HPV-related cancers. She employs molecular techniques such as protein arrays, next-gen sequencing, and functional genomics to identify therapeutic targets and vaccine candidates. Education: Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology (Duke University), M.D. from Duke University School of Medicine, and B.A. in Chemistry (University of Virginia). Research interests include cancer immunotherapy, autoantibody profiling, and translational applications of proteomics. Key achievements include pioneering autoantibody-based biomarker assays and investigating HPV serology in head and neck cancers. Awards include the Health Care Heroes Award and recognition as one of Arizona's Most Influential Women. Teaching responsibilities include courses on research techniques and honors thesis supervision. Grants span biomarker validation, cancer genomics, and point-of-care diagnostics. Active in professional service, including roles in grant review panels and public health initiatives.

Thomas MaguireView profile

Research Fellow

• International Relations
• Intelligence Studies
• Security Cooperation
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Dr Thomas Maguire is a Visiting Fellow with the King's Intelligence and Security Group in the Department of War Studies at King's College London, and Assistant Professor of Intelligence and Security at Leiden University. His research focuses on intelligence-propaganda interactions and international security cooperation, particularly in Cold War Southeast Asia and counter-terrorism contexts. Education: PhD in International Relations (POLIS, University of Cambridge) MPhil in International Relations (POLIS, University of Cambridge) BA (Hons) in History (Durham University) Maguire's research examines the intersection of intelligence operations and propaganda dissemination in foreign policy contexts, with specialized focus on British and American covert action in Southeast Asia. He also investigates post-colonial security relationships and international counter-terrorism cooperation frameworks. His work spans historical analysis and contemporary security challenges. Maguire's publications demonstrate interdisciplinary research across public health, virology, and immunology, particularly addressing COVID-19 diagnostics, vaccine development, and immune responses. This reflects methodological versatility in addressing complex global security and health challenges through both historical analysis and biomedical research. Scientific Awards: Lisa Smirl Prize for best thesis (University of Cambridge) Maguire leads the Dutch Government-funded 'Sharing Secrets' project investigating intelligence disclosure decision-making. He teaches intelligence studies courses and co-convenes the Cambridge Intelligence Seminar. At Leiden, he coordinates undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Intelligence Studies and Crisis Management. Maguire previously served as Research Fellow at Darwin College and the Department of Politics and International Studies (University of Cambridge), and as John Garnett Visiting Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute focusing on East African security challenges.

William John MossView profile

Professor

• Infectious diseases
• Vaccine-preventable diseases
• Infectious disease epidemiology
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William John Moss is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where he also holds joint appointments in International Health and Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. He serves as Executive Director of the International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC) and Deputy Director at the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute. His work spans multiple centers including the Center for Global Health, Center for Humanitarian Health, and Johns Hopkins Vaccine Initiative. Dr. Moss earned his MD from Columbia University in 1984 and his MPH in 1995. As a pediatrician with subspecialty training in infectious diseases, he has conducted extensive field research across multiple countries including Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and India. His research focuses on the epidemiology and control of childhood infections in resource-poor settings, with particular emphasis on measles-HIV interactions, malaria transmission in southern Africa, serosurveillance for immunization programs, and care of HIV-infected children in rural Zambia. His recent work (2024-2025) demonstrates continued focus on measles epidemiology, malaria transmission dynamics, and vaccine implementation research, with numerous publications examining immunity gaps, human mobility patterns, and malaria vector biology in African settings. Scientific Awards: Wyeth-Lederle Vaccines and Pediatrics Young Investigator Award in Vaccine Development (1999-2001) Gustave J. Martin Innovative Research Fund Fellow (2001) Advising, Mentoring and Teaching Recognition Award (2007-2008) Dr. Moss leads multiple research projects including studies on HIV-infected children's immune reconstitution, malaria transmission dynamics in southern Zambia, and strengthening immunization systems through serosurveillance. His work bridges clinical medicine, epidemiology, and public health policy to address critical challenges in global infectious disease control.

Catherine PollingView profile

Lecturer

• Psychiatric Epidemiology
• Self-harm
• Health Inequalities
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Catherine Polling is an NIHR Clinical Lecturer in General Psychiatry at King’s College London (KCL), affiliated with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) and the Health Inequalities Research Group . Her work focuses on mental health inequities, self-harm epidemiology, and mixed-methods research, particularly in urban and marginalized communities. Education: MBBS from University College London, MSc in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, PhD from KCL's Department of Psychological Medicine Research Interests: Catherine investigates health disparities in mental health services using advanced statistical methods (multi-level modeling, Bayesian disease mapping) and GIS-based data visualization. Her clinical work with the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust complements her academic focus on systemic racism and mental health outcomes. Teaching & Engagement: She lectures on urban mental health for KCL’s Urban Informatics MSc and co-leads training on racism in mental health services. She also facilitates reflective practice groups accredited by the Balint Society and contributes to curriculum reform via the Maudsley Cultural Psychiatry Group. Scientific Awards: NIHR Clinical Lecturer Fellowship Wellcome Training Fellowship Research Trends: Her publications emphasize self-harm risk factors, pandemic impacts on healthcare workers, ethnic disparities in mental health services, and the intersection of urban environments with mental health outcomes. She integrates large-scale clinical datasets, qualitative interviews, and spatial analysis to address systemic inequities.

Craig W. HedbergView profile

Professor

• Foodborne Disease
• Public Health Surveillance
• Outbreak Investigation
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Craig W. Hedberg is a Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Minnesota. As Co-Director of the Minnesota Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence , he focuses on enhancing public health surveillance and collaboration between agencies to improve foodborne illness detection. Education: PhD in Epidemiology (1993), MS in Environmental Health (1984) from the University of Minnesota, BS in Biology (1976) from the University of Connecticut. His research integrates epidemiology , food safety , and outbreak investigation , with recent work on Salmonella risk frameworks and SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in grocery workers. Over his career, he has received awards like the Frozen Food Foundation’s Freezing Research Award (2023) and the Excellence in Advising Award (2019) . His publications span foodborne disease surveillance, regulatory compliance, and historical epidemiology studies. Scientific Awards: 2023 - Frozen Food Foundation’s Freezing Research Award 2022 - President’s Recognition Award, International Association for Food Protection 2022 - LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH HERO AWARD, City of Minneapolis 2021 - Ewen C.D. Todd Control of Foodborne Illness Award 2019 - Excellence in Advising Award, University of Minnesota School of Public Health

Vicki L. Traina-DorgeView profile

Professor

• Virology
• Immunology
• Viral Pathogenesis
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Dr. Vicki L. Traina-Dorge is a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Tulane University School of Medicine and a molecular virologist at the Tulane National Primate Research Center. Her research focuses on viral pathogenesis, vaccine efficacy, and nonhuman primate models for infections like SVV, SIV, RSV, and alphaviruses. She leads NIH-funded vaccine trials targeting HIV and studies reactivation of latent viruses linked to diseases like shingles, stroke, and Alzheimer's. Education: BS in Biology and Medical Technology, Jacksonville State University M.T. (ASCP), Medical Technology, Caraway Methodist Medical Center PhD in Microbiology and Immunology, Tulane University Medical Center Research Interests: Her work spans viral mechanisms, vaccine development, and latent viral reactivation. Key areas include: Simian varicella virus (SVV) latency and zoster models Preclinical HIV vaccine trials using rSVV-SIV vectors Alphavirus (EEE/WEE/VEE) VLP vaccine efficacy Mucosal immunity in SIV/RSV challenges Grants & Labs: PI of NIH RO1 and SVEU Contract awards. Active in the Tulane National Primate Research Center, collaborating on vaccine trials and pathogenesis studies.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Biostatistical Methods
• Chronic disease
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Xiaoyu Che is an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, where he serves as the principal biostatistician in the Center for Infection and Immunity (CII) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. His work bridges statistical methodology with biomedical research, focusing on complex disease mechanisms through advanced data analysis approaches. Dr. Che received his academic training at prestigious institutions: BS in Mathematics from Zhejiang University (2006) PhD in Mathematics from Claremont Graduate University (2013) Dr. Che's research program centers on the development and application of statistical methods for multi-omics analyses, with particular focus on understanding the pathogenesis of chronic and neurodevelopmental conditions. His work spans multiple domains including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), and Gulf War Illness (GWI). He employs sophisticated biostatistical approaches to integrate diverse biological data types, revealing novel insights into disease mechanisms. His methodological expertise includes Bayesian statistics, metabolomic analysis, immune signature identification, and microbiome characterization, all aimed at translating complex biological data into meaningful clinical insights. Analysis of Dr. Che's publication record reveals a strong thematic focus on applying advanced statistical methods to understand complex disease mechanisms. His work consistently bridges biostatistical innovation with biomedical discovery, particularly in the areas of neurodevelopmental disorders and chronic fatigue conditions. The publications demonstrate progression from foundational methodological work to increasingly sophisticated multi-omics integration approaches, reflecting both technical growth and expanding research impact. His collaborative approach is evident through numerous high-impact publications with interdisciplinary teams across Columbia University and beyond. Dr. Che teaches BIST P8104: Probability in the Biostatistics MS degree program at Columbia, demonstrating his commitment to training the next generation of biostatisticians. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided materials, his extensive publication record across multiple high-impact journals suggests successful grant funding supporting his research program. As principal biostatistician in the Center for Infection and Immunity, Dr. Che plays a critical role in the analytical framework of the center's research initiatives. His work supports the center's mission to understand the relationship between infectious agents and human health through rigorous quantitative analysis. The collaborative nature of his research is evident in the diverse range of co-authors spanning immunology, virology, microbiology, and clinical medicine.

Alessandra LuchiniView profile

Professor

• Nanotechnology
• Proteomics
• Molecular Medicine
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Alessandra Luchini serves as Professor in George Mason University's School of Systems Biology and the Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine (CAPMM), where she pioneers nanotechnology solutions for cancer and infectious disease diagnostics. Her work bridges biomolecular interface engineering with clinical translation through advanced proteomic platforms. Education Ph.D. from University of Padova, Italy Research Focus : Dr. Luchini's program centers on nanoproteomics for biomarker discovery, specifically developing hydrogel-based affinity capture systems to detect urinary biomarkers of Lyme disease, Chagas disease, and tuberculosis. Her lab innovates in biomimetic membrane models using neutron reflectometry to study pathogen-host interactions, while translating findings into point-of-care diagnostic devices through CAPMM's clinical partnerships. Publication Trends : Recent work (2024-2025) reveals three converging trajectories: (1) urinary peptide diagnostics for tick-borne illnesses validated against clinical symptom scores, (2) engineered nanoparticle networks for pathogen sequestration in blood/plasma, and (3) membrane biophysics studies enabling targeted drug delivery. This integration of basic membrane science with clinical proteomics defines her translational approach. Awards 2023 SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award for Virginia higher education Research Leadership : As CAPMM principal investigator, Dr. Luchini directs NIH-funded projects developing FDA-cleared diagnostic platforms. Her team collaborates with CDC on Babesia diagnostics and with oncology centers on field cancerization proteomics, while mentoring postdocs in nanoparticle engineering and mass spectrometry techniques. Infrastructure : The CAPMM core facility houses state-of-the-art mass spectrometers, neutron reflectometers, and GMP-compliant nanoparticle synthesis equipment, supporting her lab's work on urinary biomarker validation and affinity capture technology development.

• Dengue Virus Research
• Zika Virus Epidemiology
• Vector-Borne Diseases
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Stephen Waterman is a Clinical Professor at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego. His work focuses on vector-borne disease epidemiology, particularly dengue and Zika viruses, with a strong emphasis on public health preparedness and surveillance. He has conducted extensive research in Puerto Rico and other regions, investigating transmission dynamics, risk factors, and control strategies for mosquito-borne illnesses. Key research areas include: 1) Dengue vaccine efficacy and implementation, 2) Zoonotic disease surveillance, 3) Community-based interventions for vector control, and 4) Cross-border health issues. Over 150 peer-reviewed articles document his contributions to understanding disease epidemiology, clinical outcomes, and public health policy. Recent work addresses challenges in diagnosing dengue amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, optimizing Zika surveillance strategies, and evaluating vaccination cost-effectiveness. He collaborates with CDC, NIH, and global health agencies on outbreak investigations and policy development.

James O Lloyd-SmithView profile

Professor

• Epidemiology
• Zoonotic Diseases
• Viral Transmission Dynamics
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James O Lloyd-Smith is a Professor in the departments of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Computational Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on understanding the ecological and evolutionary drivers of infectious diseases, with a particular emphasis on zoonotic pathogens and viral transmission dynamics. Key areas of investigation include the spillover of pathogens from wildlife to humans, environmental stability of viruses, and the application of mathematical models to inform public health strategies. His work spans disciplines such as epidemiology, computational biology, and wildlife health, with notable contributions to studies of influenza, leptospirosis, and monkeypox. He has pioneered methods to predict pathogen spread using mechanistic models and has explored the impact of climate, human behavior, and environmental factors on disease emergence. Notable projects include analyzing the stability of SARS-CoV-2 in different environments, investigating the role of childhood immune imprinting in influenza susceptibility, and developing frameworks to assess risks of viral spillover from bats. His research integrates field data with computational approaches to address global health challenges.

Matthew FerrariView profile

Professor

• Public Health
• Quantitative Epidemiology
• Population Ecology
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Matthew Ferrari serves as Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics and Professor of Biology at Pennsylvania State University's Eberly College of Science. His research integrates mathematical and statistical approaches to address critical questions in infectious disease dynamics, with particular expertise in vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and rubella. He holds the distinguished position of Huck Career Development Professor, reflecting his significant contributions to interdisciplinary research at Penn State. Dr. Ferrari's research program focuses on developing mathematical and statistical tools to understand disease incidence patterns and the effects of heterogeneity in time and space. He emphasizes that 'models are only as good as the data upon which they are based,' leading him to work directly with ministries of health to design surveillance systems that efficiently allocate vaccination efforts for disease control and elimination. His work on measles dynamics in low and middle-income countries addresses why measles virus still kills over 100,000 children annually despite available vaccines, collaborating with the World Health Organization, Médecins Sans Frontières, US-CDC, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on vaccine-preventable diseases, with recent work increasingly addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine immunization programs. Dr. Ferrari has developed statistical methods used by the WHO to estimate global measles mortality burden, analyzing time series as partially observed Markov processes to both estimate infection burden and fit dynamical transmission models. His research consistently bridges theoretical modeling with practical public health applications across numerous countries including China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, India, Niger, Nigeria, Madagascar, Malawi, Pakistan, and Zambia. Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics Huck Career Development Professor Professor of Biology at Pennsylvania State University Active collaborator with WHO, CDC, Gates Foundation Dr. Ferrari leads multiple research initiatives including Data4Action, which has measured the pandemic's impact on local communities for two years. His work has been instrumental in developing evidence-based vaccination strategies and informing global health policy. He maintains an active presence in both academic and public health spheres, regularly contributing to policy discussions and media commentary on infectious disease dynamics.

V Stalin RajView profile

Associate Professor

• Coronaviruses
• Vaccine Development
• Virus Discovery
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V Stalin Raj serves as an Associate Professor in the School of Biology at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram, where he leads research on coronavirus virology and host-pathogen interactions. Previously, he worked as a Scientist at Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands (2010-2017) and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Liege, Belgium. Dr. Raj earned his PhD in Biotechnology from the University of Madras in 2007, with thesis research on White Spot Syndrome Virus and Monodon Baculovirus affecting farmed Penaeus monodon. His academic journey includes a BSc in Microbiology (1999) from the University of Madras and an MSc in Biotechnology (2001) from Madurai Kamaraj University. His primary research focuses on coronavirus entry mechanisms, virus-host interactions, and vaccine development. Dr. Raj is particularly known for his work identifying dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) as the functional receptor for MERS-CoV, published in Nature (2013). His laboratory investigates how coronaviruses like MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 enter host cells, with emphasis on developing broad-spectrum antivirals and thermostable vaccines suitable for resource-limited settings. Current projects explore natural compounds like EGCG from green tea as potential inhibitors of viral entry across multiple coronavirus strains. Analysis of his recent publication record reveals a strong focus on coronavirus spike protein interactions, neutralizing antibody development, and innovative vaccine platforms. His work spans fundamental virology to translational applications, with increasing emphasis on addressing challenges posed by SARS-CoV-2 variants and the need for broadly reactive coronavirus countermeasures. Scientific Recognition Co-author on multiple high-impact papers in Nature , Science , The Lancet Infectious Diseases , and PNAS Key contributor to identifying DPP4 as the MERS-CoV receptor, a fundamental discovery in coronavirus research Recipient of postdoctoral fellowships at University of Liege and research opportunities at prestigious institutions including Erasmus MC Dr. Raj serves as a journal referee for Emerging Infectious Disease (CDC), Eurosurveillance (ECDC), Journal of Virological Methods, and other prominent virology publications. His research program at IISER Thiruvananthapuram focuses on developing thermostable vaccine platforms and investigating mechanisms of viral entry inhibition, with particular attention to making coronavirus countermeasures accessible in resource-limited settings worldwide.

Pamela P MartinezView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational Biology
• Host-Pathogen Interactions
• Infectious Diseases
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Pamela P Martinez serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, holding concurrent appointments in Microbiology, Statistics, and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Her research program integrates computational modeling with epidemiological data to address critical questions in infectious disease dynamics. Her primary research focuses on the interplay between ecological and evolutionary processes in pathogens, specifically investigating how climatic and demographic factors shape spatial-temporal disease patterns and how pathogen diversity influences public health interventions. She employs mathematical and computational approaches applied to longitudinal time-series data, with particular emphasis on SARS-CoV-2, dengue, malaria, and rotavirus. Her work bridges theoretical epidemiology with practical public health applications, often incorporating climate science and socioeconomic variables. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals consistent themes across computational biology, climate-infectious disease interactions, and pandemic response. Key trends include the development of novel modeling frameworks for pathogen evolution (e.g., ortholog refinement algorithms), quantification of climate drivers on tropical diseases, and rigorous assessment of intervention strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her research demonstrates increasing integration of high-resolution mobility data, immune history analysis, and equity considerations in infectious disease modeling. No scientific awards are documented in the available information. Details regarding student mentorship, grant funding, laboratory infrastructure, or collaborative research teams are not provided in the source materials.

Akira EndoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Infectious Disease Modelling
• Epidemiology
• Mathematical Modelling
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Dr. Akira Endo is an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), holding a primary affiliation with the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and a joint appointment at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. He also served as a Visiting Research Fellow at Nagasaki University and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Dr. Endo earned his MD & BSc in Medicine from the University of Tokyo (2011–2017) and a PhD in Infectious Disease Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (2017–2021). His research focuses on mathematical modelling of infectious disease dynamics, particularly examining transmission patterns within households, schools, workplaces, and sexual networks. He has contributed to understanding optimal control strategies for outbreaks like mpox (monkeypox) and influenza, emphasizing network interventions and public health policy. His work bridges epidemiology and mathematical modeling, addressing challenges such as overdispersion in disease transmission and the impact of superspreading events. Key areas of interest include: Analysis of heavy-tailed sexual contact networks in mpox outbreaks Assessment of border control and vaccination strategies for pandemic management Quantitative design of interventions to mitigate disease spread Dr. Endo has been recognized with awards including the Japan Society for Mathematical Biology Early Career Award (2022) and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Overseas Research Fellowship (2021). His research also explores global health equity, such as assessing mpox risks in Southeast Asia and vaccine development for emerging pathogens like Nipah virus. His career includes roles as an Assistant Professor at Nagasaki University and a JSPS Research Fellow in London. He collaborates internationally, contributing to interdisciplinary teams like the CMMID COVID-19 Working Group. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as Science , Lancet , and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences .