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• Philosophy
• Hermeneutics
• Existential Analytics
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Jaroslav Novotný is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities, Charles University, Prague. His academic work bridges philosophy and literary analysis, focusing on hermeneutics, existential analytics, and the history of metaphysics through dialogical frameworks. Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy (2007, Charles University), Mgr. in Philosophy (2002, Charles University), Bc. in Philosophy (1998, Faculty of Humanities). Career: Lecturer (2002–2007), Senior Lecturer (2007–present), and Head of the Philosophy Module (2005–2019). His research explores the interplay between philosophical concepts and literary works (e.g., J. Hašek, B. Hrabal), emphasizing existential spatiality, temporal constitution, and metaphysical dialogues. Key themes include attunement (Stimmung), the openness of being, and dialectical transformations. Recent publications focus on Heideggerian interpretations, epideictic rhetoric, and the ontological dimensions of art and literature. He contributes to the faculty's research projects such as COOPERATIO, Text and Image in Phenomenology, and Phenomenology and Semiotics. Active in institutional research initiatives like the Centre for Phenomenological Research and the Anthropology of Communication, he has participated in grants including GACR and PROGRES schemes, advancing interdisciplinary studies in philosophy and phenomenology.

• Applied Electromagnetics
• Computational Electromagnetics
• Metamaterials
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Francisco Javier Falcone Lanas is a Professor in the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Communication Engineering at the Public University of Navarre. He is affiliated with the Institute of Smart Cities and leads research in the Communication, Signals and Microwaves research group. He also participates in the Doctoral Program in Communications Technologies, Bioengineering, and Renewable Energy. His research focuses on applied and computational electromagnetics, with specializations in: Analysis and design of complex electromagnetic media and metamaterials Design of communication devices (filters, diplexers, couplers, antennas) Implementation of devices on flexible/paper substrates Wireless power transfer systems Computational electromagnetic code development (FDTD, 3D Ray Launching, Radar RCS) Implementation of devices for PLMN, WSN, LPWAN and Radar systems Radioelectric analysis at physical layer and system level His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on millimeter-wave technology, MIMO antenna systems, 5G/6G communications, and wireless sensor networks. His work often addresses optimization challenges related to energy consumption, interference handling, and capacity/coverage in communication systems. He has made significant contributions to the fields of metamaterials and their application in antenna design and performance enhancement. With an H-index of 58 in Scopus, Professor Falcone Lanas has established himself as a leading researcher in his field. His research has practical applications in various domains including: 5G/6G mobile communication systems Wireless body area networks Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications Wireless sensor networks for industrial applications Digital twin modeling for UAV communications Earthquake disaster management systems

Monika P. JadiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neuroengineering
• Cortical Circuits
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Monika P. Jadi is an Assistant Professor at Yale School of Medicine , affiliated with both the Department of Psychiatry and Department of Neuroscience . Her work bridges computational neuroscience and neuroengineering, focusing on cortical circuit dynamics and dendritic computations. Ph.D. in Neuroengineering, University of Southern California (2010) Postdoctoral Training, Salk Institute Computational Neurobiology Laboratory (2017) Research spans computational principles of flexible brain information processing, utilizing applied physics and machine learning methodologies. Key interests include: Dendritic Synaptic Inhibition Cortical Oscillation Mechanisms Interneuron Class Modulation Population Coding Temporal Dynamics Neuromodulation in Columnar Circuits Recent publications examine spatial context effects on visual cortex information flow, brain-state dependencies in cortical processing, and primate behavioral modeling . The lab employs both computational modeling and in vitro experiments to dissect neural circuit properties. Awarded the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00), her work receives institutional support from Yale's Molecular Psychiatry Division and Neuroscience Program . Collaborations span neurophysiology, computational modeling, and translational brain imaging initiatives.

• Epidemiological methods
• Network science
• Global Health
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Dr. Diego Bassani is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto. He holds concurrent appointments as a Senior Scientist at The Hospital for Sick Children and Director of the International Program Evaluation Unit at the Centre for Global Child Health. His interdisciplinary work bridges epidemiology and network science to advance population health measurement. M.Sc., Ph.D. (Epidemiology) His research emphasizes large-scale epidemiological studies, network science applications, and methodological innovations in maternal and child health. Current projects include reconstructing population networks from national survey data, developing novel sampling designs, and enhancing timeliness in public health surveillance. Recent work explores allometric scaling, microbiota associations, and neonatal probiotic interventions. Key trends in his recent publications include network-based population health modeling (SEEDNet), microbiota analysis in Bangladeshi infants, and methodological advancements in cross-country health data synthesis. These studies span epidemiology, microbiology, and computational approaches. Dr. Bassani leads projects funded by the New Frontiers in Research Fund, NSERC, CIHR, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Global Affairs Canada. His methodological focus on network science aims to revolutionize health data collection and disease pattern detection. He collaborates with the ISI Foundation and contributes to open-source data infrastructure through initiatives like SEEDNet, supporting global health research and policy formulation.

• Landscape and Environmental Planning
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Sustainable Development
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Sonja Butula is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb , specializing in landscape and environmental planning. Her academic journey began with a postgraduate degree in 'Renewable Natural Resources Conservation' from CIHEAM - MAICH (Chania, Greece) and culminated in a doctorate from the University of Zagreb. Research Focus : Landscape planning, GIS applications, sustainable development, and protection of rural/urban landscapes. Teaching : Courses include Teorija krajobraza i krajobraznog planiranja (Landscape Theory and Planning), Zaštita okoliša i krajobraza (Environmental and Landscape Protection), and studio-based planning modules. Her scholarly work emphasizes integrating GIS technology into environmental modeling and landscape assessment. Key projects include Protection of Landscape Qualities within Rural Development Policy (2007-2013) and Landscape Opportunities for Territorial Organization (INTERREG IIIB CADSES, 2004-2005). Awards include a 2005 scholarship from The Royal Society of Edinburgh .

Stefania FiorentinoView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Planning
• Urban Regeneration
• Public Policy
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Dr Stefania Fiorentino is an Associate Professor in Planning and Urban Regeneration at the University of Cambridge, where she is a Fellow of Downing College and Director of Studies for Land Economy. Her work bridges urban planning , economic geography , and public policy to address inclusive regeneration strategies and regional inequalities. PhD in Planning Studies from the Bartlett School of Planning (UCL) Former roles at UCL and London South Bank University Advisor to EU Commission, House of Lords, and Industrial Land Commission Her research examines how economic shifts and crises (e.g., climate change, post-COVID dynamics) reshape urban spaces, with a focus on densification policies , co-working spaces , and left-behind coastal towns . Recent projects analyze shared workspaces as social infrastructure , industrial clusters , and governance frameworks for equitable development. Her publications span leading journals like Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society and Cities . She contributes to editorial boards (including Regions ) and collaborates internationally, with engagements at University of Toronto, Politecnico di Milano, and Science Po. She trains PhD students and leads modules on planning policy, urban regeneration, and research methods.

Huiping LiuView profile

Associate Professor

• Breast Cancer
• Cancer Metastasis
• Circulating Tumor Cells
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Huiping Liu, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Medicine (Hematology and Oncology) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She directs the Liu laboratory, which investigates circulating tumor stem cell (CTSC) clusters in breast cancer metastasis, therapy resistance, and immune evasion using single-cell multi-omics, CRISPR/Cas9, and machine learning. Her work bridges basic science and clinical translation through partnerships with the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine. Education: MD, Fourth Military Medical University, China (1995) PhD, University of Chicago (2006) Dr. Liu's research centers on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of circulating tumor stem cell clusters. Her laboratory employs cutting-edge single-cell multi-omic profiling and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing to unveil tumor cell-immune cell interactions during metastasis. A key focus is developing machine and deep learning approaches for biomarker-guided therapeutics screening and targeted delivery using antibodies and exosomes. This work has significant implications for overcoming therapy resistance in triple-negative breast cancer and other aggressive subtypes through novel targeting of CD81-CD44 interactions and exosome-based delivery systems. Analysis of Dr. Liu's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a dominant focus on breast cancer metastasis mechanisms, particularly the role of circulating tumor cell clusters and exosomes in therapy resistance. Her work integrates computational biology with experimental models to identify novel therapeutic targets including Plexin-B2 and membrane proteins involved in cluster formation. The research spans oncology, immunology, and bioinformatics, with increasing emphasis on AI-driven drug discovery and liquid biopsy applications for precision oncology in metastatic disease. Scientific Awards: Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago Investigator (2024) Co-Leader, ACS Cancer Stem Cell Consortium (2024) Elected Member, American Society for Clinical Investigation (2023) Cancer Stem Cell Consortium Award, American Cancer Society (2023) Dr. Liu serves as Co-Leader of the ACS Cancer Stem Cell Consortium and Co-chair of the annual Cancer Stem Cell Conference, fostering national collaborations. She holds editorial roles at eLife and participates in AACR meeting leadership. Her laboratory partners with multidisciplinary teams for translational research and clinical trials, including therapeutic commercialization through ExoMira Medicine, Inc., where she holds ownership interests. Current grants include support from the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub and American Cancer Society for developing exosome-based therapeutics and AI-driven biomarker discovery. The Liu laboratory operates within Northwestern's Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center and Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics, utilizing advanced core facilities for single-cell analysis and bioinformatics. The team collaborates extensively with the Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine to develop machine learning pipelines for therapeutic screening and with clinical oncologists for biomarker validation in ongoing trials.

Gemma BallardView profile

Lecturer

• East Asian Cinema (particularly South Korean Film)
• Genre Theory
• National and Transnational Cinemas
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Dr. Gemma Ballard is a Lecturer in East Asian Studies and Recruitment Lead at the School of Languages, Arts and Societies, University of Sheffield, where she joined in 2021 after serving as a Research Assistant and Teaching Associate. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, she bridges film studies, cultural theory, and Korean studies through interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Film Studies from the University of Sheffield (dissertation: 'From Seoul to Soul: Cityscapes, Urban Narratives and National Visions in Post-Millennial South Korean Cinema') MA in English Literature (Film Pathway) from the University of Sheffield BA Joint Honours in English and Film & Television Studies from the University of Derby Ballard's research centers on East Asian Cinema—particularly South Korean Film—where she investigates urban space as both celluloid construct and national symbol. She examines Seoul's centralization in Korean popular culture from post-liberation to contemporary eras, analyzing how cinematic representations shape 'Korean-ness' and national identity. Her work extends to Genre Theory, Transnational Cinemas, Cinematic Landscapes, and Postmodern Narratives, revealing intersections between spatial politics and cultural production. Her recent publications reveal evolving scholarly trajectories across film studies and educational research. The 2023 monograph on South Korean urban landscapes demonstrates deep engagement with national identity construction, while the 2025 study abroad research signals expansion into global citizenship education. Consistently, her work analyzes spatial representation—from Seoul's cityscapes to American urban films—through theoretical lenses including Thirdspace and postmodern identity. Her professional recognition includes: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) As Recruitment Lead for East Asian Studies, Ballard supervises MA and undergraduate dissertations while developing curriculum for modules spanning Korean popular music, mass culture, and society. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes collaborative learning through goal-driven seminars that foster critical dialogue. She actively contributes to the Sheffield Centre for Research in Film (SCRIF), presenting conference papers on Korean women's cinema and national identity. Ballard maintains strong institutional integration through SCRIF membership and cross-departmental digital initiatives with South Yorkshire's tech sector, reflecting her commitment to applied academic engagement beyond traditional scholarly boundaries.

Andrew BarbourView profile

Professor

• Surgical Oncology
• Cancer Genomics
• Translational Research
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Professor Andrew Barbour is an academic general surgeon and translational researcher at The University of Queensland , specifically affiliated with the School of Medicine under the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences . He specializes in upper gastrointestinal, pancreatic, melanoma, and sarcoma surgery , with expertise in robotic and laparoscopic procedures for conditions like oesophageal cancer and soft tissue tumours. Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland Faculty of Anaesthetists, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons His research integrates genomic, epigenomic, and transcriptomic data to advance precision medicine in cancer , focusing on biomarker discovery for therapy response and recurrence prediction. Key contributions include the DOCTOR trial (first PET-guided personalized therapy for oesophageal cancer) and the GAP Trial (establishing preoperative chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer). Recent publications emphasize spatial transcriptomics for thin melanoma mortality prediction, multi-omic profiling of oesophageal adenocarcinoma, and radiomics for immune signature analysis in melanoma. His work also explores small extracellular vesicle heterogeneity and genomic catastrophes as drivers in cancer. Queensland Advancing Clinical Research Fellowship for melanoma recurrence prediction Key roles in NHMRC-funded trials and MRFF MASTERPLAN trial As Chair of the AGITG Upper GI working party , he leads national cancer research initiatives. His Surgical Oncology Lab at TRI operates the Cancer Evolution Biobank , linking tumour biology with clinical outcomes.

Pushpa ArabindooView profile

Associate Professor

• Human Geography
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Political Ecology
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Pushpa Arabindoo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at University College London (UCL), where she leads the Geographies of Infrastructure module and co-directs the UCL Urban Laboratory. She previously served as EURIAS Junior Fellow at the Paris Institute of Advanced Studies and holds a PhD from the London School of Economics. Her research examines urban transformations through critical lenses of political ecology, infrastructure, and middle-class politics, with Chennai, India as her primary empirical focus. Arabindoo's work bridges human geography , urban studies , and political ecology , investigating themes including: Infrastructural ecologies and metabolic urbanism Middle-class spatial politics and public space Resettlement geographies and urban marginalization Water governance and environmental justice Southern urban theory and postcolonial urbanism Her publications consistently engage with Chennai's urban dynamics while contributing to global theoretical debates. Her scholarly recognition includes: EURIAS Junior Fellowship (2017-2018) Senior Women in Leadership Development Network participation (2022) Expert Assessor for European Urban Initiative (2023-2025) At UCL, she coordinates multiple graduate programs including Cities and Climate Change (with Prof. Chris Brierley), supervises dissertations across disciplines, and contributes to the Bartlett School of Planning. She maintains active international collaborations through her editorial work and urban policy engagements.

Preston P. ThakralView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Episodic Memory
• Memory Distortion
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Preston P. Thakral is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Smith College, where he teaches courses in memory, cognitive neuroscience, and research methods. He serves as the Principal Investigator of the Neuroscience of Memory and Flexible Cognition Laboratory, conducting cutting-edge research on the neural mechanisms underlying episodic memory and its relationship to other cognitive processes. Dr. Thakral earned his Ph.D. in psychology and neuroscience from Boston College, where he also completed his M.A. and B.A. His academic journey included postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard University (working with Dr. Daniel Schacter) and the University of Texas at Dallas (working with Dr. Michael Rugg), followed by a position as Director of the Human Neuroscience Laboratory at Boston College before joining Smith College. His research program takes an adaptive perspective on episodic memory, investigating how the constructive nature of memory that makes it prone to error also serves beneficial roles in flexible cognition. His work demonstrates that memory processes involved in remembering past events are also engaged in helpful ways during imagination, creative thinking, and problem solving. This perspective challenges traditional views of memory errors as purely maladaptive, instead framing them as byproducts of a flexible system that supports broader cognitive functions. Dr. Thakral's publications reveal a consistent research trajectory examining the links between memory distortion and creative cognition, with recent work focusing on neural mechanisms using fMRI meta-analyses and examining how memory processes contribute to everyday problem solving. His research employs a multi-method approach including functional neuroimaging, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and event-related potentials to build comprehensive models of memory function. As a mentor and educator, Dr. Thakral guides undergraduate research in his laboratory while teaching foundational courses in psychology. His research has been supported by National Institutes of Health funding, including grants from the National Institute of Mental Health and National Institute on Aging. The Neuroscience of Memory and Flexible Cognition Laboratory employs three primary cognitive neuroscience techniques: fMRI for spatial resolution, ERPs for temporal resolution, and TMS for causal manipulation. This multi-method approach allows the lab to create comprehensive models of episodic memory function that account for insights from both correlational and manipulative methods, providing convergent evidence for theories of memory function.

Alan N. EngelmanView profile

Professor

• HIV-1 Integration
• Virology
• Molecular Biology
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Alan N. Engelman, Ph.D. , is a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Principal Investigator at Engelman Laboratory. He has held appointments in Pathology (1995-2009) and Medicine (2009-present) at Harvard, with concurrent roles at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Education: B.S.Ch.E., Tufts University (1981) M.S., Tufts University (1985) Ph.D., Tufts University School of Medicine (1990) His research focuses on HIV-1 integration mechanisms , targeting capsid-host interactions and nuclear entry pathways . Recent studies investigate phase separation dynamics, nucleoporin engagement, and structural modeling of viral core transport. Scientific Awards: 1995: R-AXIS Golden Crystal Award 2010: NIH MERIT Award 2012: Harvard Honoris Causa MA 2014: AAAS Fellow 2016: American Academy of Microbiology Fellow Engelman has mentored numerous researchers in retrovirology, including Sooin Jang , Satya Singh , and Zachary Ingram . His work spans collaborations with institutions like Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, focusing on structural and mechanistic aspects of HIV-1 replication.

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
• Stem Cell Research
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Ruxandra Dafinca is a Brain Science Research Fellow and Group Leader at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN), University of Oxford, where she leads research within the Oxford Motor Neuron Disease Centre. Her work focuses on unraveling molecular mechanisms in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) using cutting-edge patient-derived stem cell models. Her educational background includes: MSc DPhil Dr. Dafinca's research program investigates intracellular signaling pathways leading to synaptic deficiencies in ALS/FTD through spatial proteomics , transcriptomics , and live imaging of patient-induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons. She pioneered iPSC differentiation to motor and cortical neurons in 2013, establishing critical models for studying C9ORF72 hexanucleotide expansions and TDP-43 proteinopathies . Her work targets therapeutic discovery by identifying regulatory pathway disruptions in neurodegenerative processes. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2020-2025) reveals dominant themes in C9ORF72-related ALS/FTD mechanisms , mitochondrial dysfunction , axonal transport defects , and neuroinflammation . Key methodologies include high-throughput drug screening, CRISPR genome editing, and multi-omics integration, with strong translational emphasis on biomarker discovery and personalized drug evaluation for ALS therapeutics. Her research is funded by major grants from the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation , Motor Neuron Disease Association , and Oxford University's John Fell Fund and Medical Sciences Division Pump-Priming Award . She actively recruits postdoctoral researchers for multi-omics and microfluidics projects, indicating active mentorship in advanced neurodegenerative disease modeling. Dr. Dafinca collaborates extensively within the Oxford Motor Neuron Disease Centre alongside Professor Kevin Talbot (Head of Department), Associate Professor Martin Turner, and Professor Elizabeth Gray. Her laboratory leverages iPSC co-culture systems and advanced imaging to dissect neuron-microglia interactions and develop novel therapeutic strategies for ALS/FTD.

David HeegerView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science
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David Heeger is a Silver Professor and Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University. His research focuses on computational neuroscience, neural circuits, and cognitive modeling. He leads the Computational Neuroimaging Laboratory and has contributed extensively to understanding visual perception, attention mechanisms, and cortical processing. B.A. in Mathematics (University of Pennsylvania, 1983) Ph.D. in Computer Science (University of Pennsylvania, 1987) Postdoctoral Fellowship at MIT Media Lab (1987-1990) Former faculty at Stanford University (1991-2002) His research spans Neuroscience , Machine Learning , and Visual Perception . Key contributions include normalization models in neural circuits, computational frameworks for attention dynamics, and neuroimaging techniques. Recent work explores traveling waves in the visual cortex, hypoxia effects on cognition, and applications of recurrent neural networks. Scientific awards include: David Marr Prize in computer vision (1987) Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (1994) Troland Award from the National Academy of Sciences (2002) Margaret and Herman Sokol Faculty Award (2006) He teaches courses on perception, computational neuroscience, and sensory-motor systems, with handouts covering signal detection theory, neural integrators, and linear systems. His publications (15 most recent) address topics ranging from attention mechanisms in binocular rivalry to arterial oxygen desaturation impacts on cognitive performance, normalization in neural networks, and cortical dynamics in visual processing.

Gwenn SmithView profile

Professor

• Neuroimaging
• Geriatric Psychiatry
• Neurodegenerative Disorders
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Gwenn Smith, PhD, is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She serves as Director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry and Co-Director of the Center for Translational Molecular Imaging at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Her primary research facility is located at the Department of Psychiatry, 5300 Alpha Commons Drive, Baltimore. Dr. Smith leads a research program focused on molecular neuroimaging of neurodegenerative and mood disorders. For over two decades, her work has centered on: Developing PET imaging methods to study neurobiological mechanisms of cognitive decline Investigating monoaminergic system dysfunction in late-life depression and dementia Mapping treatment response mechanisms for brain stimulation therapies Identifying early biomarkers for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and related disorders Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on multimodal neuroimaging approaches integrating PET, MRI, and proteomic analyses. Recent work emphasizes: Interactions between serotonin degeneration and amyloid deposition Optimization of deep brain stimulation for Alzheimer's disease Neurobiological signatures of psychosis across neurodegenerative disorders Advanced 7T MR spectroscopy applications Dr. Smith directs several neuroimaging initiatives including studies on fornix deep brain stimulation (ADvance trial), blood-brain barrier opening using focused ultrasound, and traumatic brain injury in athletes. She maintains active collaborations across neurology, neurosurgery, and radiology departments to advance translational applications of neuroimaging.