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Lorena SosaView profile

Associate Professor

• Comparative Human Rights
• Intersectional Discrimination
• Gender-Based Violence
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Lorena Sosa is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance, Utrecht University, specializing in International and European Law. She is affiliated with the Netherlands Institute of Human Rights (SIM) and the research program Family & Law (UCERF). Her roles include membership of the management board of the Center for Global Challenges, Director of Education at UGlobe since 2022, and a community-engaged learning ambassador for her faculty since 2023. Education: PhD (cum laude) in Law from Tilburg University (2015), LL.M. in International Public Law (cum laude, National University of Córdoba), and a law degree from the same institution. Prior to Utrecht, she held positions at the University of Buenos Aires, University of Turku, and others. Research focuses on intersectional discrimination, gender-based violence, and human rights law. Key areas include the Istanbul Convention, feminist legal frameworks, and trans rights in criminal procedures. She employs socio-legal methods and collaborates with international organizations like the EU, Council of Europe, and UN. Publications span topics like femicide, domestic violence, and transgender experiences. Recent works include contributions to the Routledge International Handbook on Femicide and Feminicide (2023) and Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women (2023). Awards include the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2018), VENI Grant (2020), and the Max van der Stoel Award (2015) for her PhD on intersectionality in violence against women frameworks. Teaching includes courses on human rights law at Utrecht’s Legal Research Master, PIL Master, and University College Utrecht. She advises on projects related to victim rights, gender diversity, and empirical legal studies.

Leonora C AngelesView profile

Professor

• Community Development
• Social Policy
• Participatory Planning
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Leonora C Angeles is a Professor at the University of British Columbia's School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), serving as Admissions Chair with joint appointments as Associate Professor in Women's and Gender Studies and Director of the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice. Previously a Faculty Research Associate at UBC's Centre for Human Settlements, she conducted international development projects across Southeast Asia, Brazil, and Vietnam. Her academic credentials include a Diploma, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy from Queen's University, reflecting foundational training in interdisciplinary social sciences. Angeles' research critically interrogates community development through participatory planning, governance, and transnational feminist frameworks. She examines how gender, race, class, sexuality, and (dis)ability intersect in planning processes, with deep regional expertise in Southeast Asia. Her scholarship challenges conventional development paradigms by centering feminist participatory action research that prioritizes community agency and social justice, particularly in agrarian transitions and urban governance contexts. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent interdisciplinary engagement with political economy, disaster resilience, and feminist planning methodologies. Her work demonstrates methodological rigor in qualitative and participatory approaches while maintaining regional specificity in Philippine and Southeast Asian contexts. Key thematic threads include pandemic governance, food security, transnational marriage systems, and climate adaptation, all analyzed through intersectional power dynamics. As Graduate Program Advisor for the Centre for Women's and Gender Studies, Angeles mentors emerging scholars in critical methodologies. Her international research collaborations, particularly in the Philippines and Vietnam, have generated significant insights into participatory governance and capacity building, though specific grant mechanisms are not detailed in available sources. She actively shapes UBC's research ecosystem through leadership in the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice and Centre for Women's and Gender Studies, driving interdisciplinary scholarship at the nexus of planning, gender, and social justice while maintaining strong community-university partnerships in the Global South.

Jonathan HerringView profile

Professor

• Medical Law and Ethics
• Family Law
• Criminal Law
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Professor Jonathan Herring serves at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford with a focus on Medical Law and Ethics, Family Law, Criminal Law, and Vulnerability Theory . His work bridges feminist ethics of care with legal frameworks, challenging traditional individualistic approaches. DM Wolfe-Clarendon Fellow, Exeter College Editorial Board: Child and Family Law Quarterly Research Interests He investigates law's interaction with human relationships , emphasizing areas like domestic abuse as human rights violation , pregnancy regulation , mental capacity ethics , and dementia-related legal reforms . His Law Through the Life Course (2021) examines age-based legal assumptions. Publication Trends Recent works focus on obstetric violence (with Pickles), fragile X syndrome ethics (with Johnson), and revising sexual offense consent models . Articles span 2017-2025 , showing sustained engagement with vulnerability theory and relational legal philosophy . Teaching Contributions He instructs Criminal Law , Family Law , and Medical Law and Ethics for Oxford's BA Jurisprudence, plus Medical and Family Law BCL courses. Supervises DPhil topics across domestic abuse , obstetric violence , and trans parenthood .

• Climate Change Biology
• Conservation Science
• Ecological Modeling
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Professor Stephen Willis is a faculty member at Durham University , serving as Director of Research in the Department of Biosciences. His work bridges climate change ecology, conservation biology, and species distribution modeling, with extensive collaborations across academic (Universities of York, Leeds, Copenhagen) and non-academic institutions (RSPB, BirdLife International, NERC). He employs spatially explicit models, GIS, and remote-sensed data to analyze environmental change impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity, and range shifts in native/invasive species. Continental-scale protected area networks Trans-Saharan migratory birds Alpine ungulate population dynamics Deer-biodiversity interactions His recent research (2025-2023) focuses on wildlife hunting practices in Southeast Asia, acoustic monitoring innovations for waders, bias mitigation in ecoacoustic studies, protected area expansion for migratory birds, and systematic conservation status mapping. Earlier projects (2022-2010) examined carbon stock modeling, vulture foraging ranges, malaria risk projections, and climate-phenology mismatches. Supervision : He currently mentors PhD students in biodiversity monitoring, climate adaptation, and wildlife ecology, while past advisees completed research on topics like vulture land-use patterns, Rift Valley bird distributions, and butterfly range shifts. Collaborative networks span 15+ institutions globally.

Surya MonroView profile

Professor

• Gender Studies
• Sexuality Studies
• Transgender Studies
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Professor Surya Monro is a leading academic in Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Loughborough, where she joined in 2023. She previously held positions at the University of Huddersfield, Cambridge, Keele, Leeds, Sheffield, and Huddersfield. She is also a Visiting Researcher at the University of the Free State, South Africa, reflecting her strong international engagement. Her educational foundation includes a PhD from the University of Sheffield (2001), and she is an active member of the British Sociological Association and the European Sociological Association. Surya Monro’s research centers on gender, sexuality, intersectionality, and equality, with pioneering contributions to transgender studies, bisexuality, and intersex studies. Her work spans India, South Africa, and multiple European nations, combining theoretical innovation with policy relevance. She has authored influential books such as Bisexuality (2015), which topped Palgrave’s bestseller list, and is lead author of an upcoming monograph Intersex, Variations of Sex Characteristics, DSD: Critical Approaches (Routledge, 2024). Her research often bridges activism and academia, contributing to public debates and policy through media engagement and consultation with organizations like the DWP and NHS England. Her recent scholarly output reflects a deep engagement with LGBTQI identities, citizenship, and social justice. Themes across her publications include transgender rights, non-binary identities, intersex advocacy, forced migration, and the decolonization of queer theory. Her editorial leadership in journals like Sexualities , Critical Social Policy , and Culture, Health and Sexuality underscores her influence in shaping discourse in gender and sexuality studies. She has been recognized with scientific awards from the Council for European Studies and the Gender and Sexual Research Network for her collaborative research on Norway and post-Soviet countries. These accolades highlight the international impact of her work. Professor Monro actively supervises PhD students and collaborates with scholars across the Global South. She co-edited the influential volume Queer in Africa: LGBTQI Identities, Citizenship, and Activism (2020), which brings together interdisciplinary perspectives on sexual and gender diversity in Africa. Her involvement with the COST Action LGBTI+ Social and Economic (In)equalities network further demonstrates her commitment to transnational research collaboration. She is deeply engaged in public sociology, having been interviewed four times on BBC Radio 4 and contributing to public debates on equality and social policy.

• Nutrition
• Metabolic Health
• Reproductive Health
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Dr. Jessica Grieger is a Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the Adelaide Medical School under the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Her research focuses on maternal diet, metabolic health, and reproductive outcomes, with a particular emphasis on gestational diabetes, fertility, and developmental origins of disease. Her research program includes systematic reviews and meta-analyses on gestational diabetes prevention, intervention components, and the impact of preconception diet on fertility. She has contributed to high-impact studies in journals like Communications Medicine and Human Reproduction Update . Dr. Grieger's scientific work has been recognized through her NHMRC Externally-Funded Research Fellow position, and her findings have informed clinical guidelines and public health strategies. She supervises honors and higher degree research students in dietary analysis, qualitative methods, and metabolic syndrome studies. Her collaborations span institutions like the Australian Pathogen Genomics Program and involve developing genomic tools for pathogen tracking. She also explores telomere biology in offspring and the implementation of precision medicine approaches for maternal health.

Salvador Vidal-OrtizView profile

Professor

• Race/Ethnic Studies
• Puerto Rican and Latino Studies
• Racialized Sexualities
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Dr. Salvador Vidal-Ortiz is a Professor of Sociology at American University, specializing in Race/Ethnic Studies, Queer Theory, and Transgender Studies. He holds a PhD from The Graduate Center, CUNY, and has taught globally, including at the University of Colorado Boulder and Universidad de Los Andes (Colombia). His research focuses on racialized sexualities, migration, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. He has received numerous awards, including the ASA Sociology of Sexualities Section’s Best Article Honorable Mention (2022) and the Ruth Benedict Book Prize (2016). Vidal-Ortiz co-edited award-winning works like Queer Brown Voices and The Sexuality of Migration , and led initiatives such as the ASA Sexualities Section Pre-conference on 'Sexualities, Race, and Empire.' He has held distinguished visiting roles at institutions like Michigan State University and University at Buffalo. Research Interests: Primary areas include Race/Ethnic Studies, Puerto Rican and Latino Studies, Racialized Sexualities, and Queer Theory. Secondary focuses include migration, religion, and applied research. He actively contributes to academic leadership, serving as Chair of the ASA Latina/o Sociology section and editorial board member of journals like TSQ: Transgender Studies Quarterly . Grants & Community Work: His Fulbright-funded research explores LGBT displacement in Bogotá. He collaborates with groups like Different Avenues and the Latino GLBT History Project. Media engagements include radio discussions on Latin American LGBTQ+ issues and op-eds on 'Dismantling Whiteness in Academe.' Teaching: Courses include 'Race, Racialization and Power' and 'Intersectionality: Theory/Prac.' He emphasizes decolonizing curricula and queer pedagogy, as seen in his 2021 Teaching Sociology article.

Hilary MartinView profile

Researcher

• Medical Genomics
• Population Genetics
• Genetic Architecture of Diseases
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Dr. Hilary Martin is a Group Leader in Human Genetics at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and a College Research Associate at St John's College, Cambridge. Her research focuses on medical and population genomics, analyzing high-throughput sequence and genotype data from large cohorts to address various medical and population genetic questions. She leads the Martin Group which studies the genetic architecture of rare and common disorders in diverse populations, with particular emphasis on populations with high levels of parental relatedness. BSc (Human Genetics) from the University of Queensland, Australia PhD from the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics in Oxford Postdoctoral research at Sanger Institute with Jeff Barrett Group Leader at Sanger Institute since September 2018 Dr. Martin's research program spans several key areas in human genetics. Her group analyzes large-scale genetic and electronic health record data to explore fine-scale population structure, its impact on disease risk, and the genetic architecture of both rare and complex diseases. A particular focus is on populations with high levels of parental relatedness (consanguinity), where her team investigates how autozygosity affects disease risk across the phenotypic spectrum. Her work on developmental disorders examines the role of rare recessive variants and polygenic risk, while her research with South Asian populations explores the genetic basis of cardiometabolic diseases. Analyzing her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward multi-ancestry studies, particularly focusing on British Pakistani and Bangladeshi populations through the Genes & Health project. Her research increasingly integrates rare variant analysis with polygenic risk scores to understand the full genetic architecture of complex traits. There's also a growing emphasis on understanding how population structure, consanguinity, and founder effects influence disease risk across diverse populations. Her work bridges fundamental population genetics with clinical applications, particularly in neurodevelopmental disorders and cardiometabolic diseases. Extensive publication record in top journals including Nature, Cell, and Nature Genetics Leadership in major collaborative projects like Deciphering Developmental Disorders (DDD) Key contributions to understanding the role of consanguinity in disease architecture Development of methods for analyzing recessive variants in diverse populations Dr. Martin leads a dynamic research group comprising PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff scientists. Her group works closely with multiple large-scale studies including the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), Millennium Cohort Study, Born in Bradford, Deciphering Developmental Disorders study, Genomics England, and Genes & Health. She maintains strong collaborations with clinical and research teams across the UK and internationally, particularly with groups studying South Asian populations. Her research has secured significant funding through institutional support and collaborative grants that enable large-scale genomic analyses. The Martin Group operates within the Human Genetics Programme at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, maintaining close ties with the Hurles Group and other related teams. They collaborate extensively with the East London Genes and Health project, which is one of the world's largest community-based genetics studies focusing on people of Pakistani and Bangladeshi heritage. The group maintains strict data security and confidentiality procedures while working closely with the communities they study through community engagement and dissemination of scientific findings.

Carla A. PfefferView profile

Professor

• Transgender Studies
• Fat Studies
• LGBTQ Health
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Carla A. Pfeffer is Professor and Chair of Sociology at Michigan State University, with affiliations in the Consortium for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Center for Gender in Global Context. Her research examines marginality, stigma, and identity negotiation at intersections of gender, sexuality, bodies, health, and family systems. Pfeffer's scholarship investigates trans pregnancy experiences, fat justice movements, LGBTQ healthcare access, and queer kinship formations. Her acclaimed book Queering Families analyzes partnerships between cisgender women and transgender men, receiving multiple awards including the ASA Sex and Gender Section Distinguished Book Award. Research encompasses: Trans reproductive justice and healthcare access Fat studies and body liberation movements Queer family formations and kinship practices Intersectional methodologies in gender/sexuality research Pfeffer has secured funding from the Economic and Social Research Council, Mellon Foundation, and American Council of Learned Societies. She serves as Editor-in-Chief of Fat Studies and was elected Chair of ASA's Sex and Gender Section. Her community engagement includes DEI leadership in K-12 education systems.

Patricia KissingerView profile

Professor

• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
• HIV epidemiology
• Reproductive health
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Patricia Kissinger is a Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. With over three decades of expertise in infectious disease epidemiology, she focuses on HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), women's reproductive health, and substance use across global contexts including Africa, Haiti, and the U.S. Deep South. BSN, Marquette University MPH, Tulane University PhD in Epidemiology, Tulane University Her research examines STI/HIV transmission dynamics, partner notification, expedited partner therapy, sexual networks, substance abuse, and the intersection of reproductive health with pandemic responses (e.g., COVID-19 ). She has led NIH-, CDC-, and externally funded grants, published extensively, and contributed to STI treatment guidelines. Recent articles highlight her work on HIV PrEP eligibility, STI diagnostics, sexual health education in Louisiana, and pandemic-related behavioral shifts. Her awards include the American STD Association Career Achievement Award and NIH College of Reviewers membership, reflecting her influence in epidemiology and public health policy. 2021 Student/Trainee Research Mentoring Award 2020 Excellence in Research - Tulane Synergy Event 2019 American STD Association Career Achievement Award 2018 CDC STD Prevention Conference Honorable Mention Dr. Kissinger serves as Associate Editor for Journal Sex Trans Dis , consults for CDC policy, and chairs the National Academies' Committee on STI prevention. Her work bridges clinical research, public health practice, and community engagement to address health disparities.

Grant MontgomeryView profile

Professor

• Genetics
• Genomics
• Reproductive Disorders
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Professor Grant Montgomery is a leading academic at the University of Queensland (UQ), serving as Director of the UQ Genome Innovation Hub and Group Leader of the Genomics of Reproductive Disorders at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB). His primary focus is on understanding the genetic and epigenetic basis of reproductive disorders, particularly endometriosis, through large-scale genomic studies and functional analyses. His work integrates multi-omics data to identify disease mechanisms and develop translational solutions. Research Interests: Genetic and epigenetic regulation of endometrial function Systems genetics approaches to study complex diseases Functional validation of genomic risk variants Development of clinical tools like eQTL/mQTL browsers Multi-omics integration for disease biomarker discovery Recent Articles: Highlighting endometriosis genetics, comorbidity mechanisms, and novel diagnostic approaches. Key themes include genetic risk stratification, epigenetic dysregulation, and translational applications of genomic data. Collaborations: Active partnerships with institutions globally, including University of California, San Francisco, Oxford Endometriosis CaRe Centre, and Monash University. Major consortia include International Endometriosis Genetics Consortium and Reprogen Consortium. Advising & Training: Supervises PhD students focusing on endometrial cell biology, epigenetic regulation, and computational genomics. Provides training opportunities in functional genomics and systems biology. Labs/Teams: Leads a multidisciplinary team with expertise in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and clinical research. Maintains cell culture facilities and single-cell sequencing capabilities.

Ulrika DahlView profile

Professor

• Queer Theory
• Gender Studies
• Postcolonial Studies
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Ulrika Dahl is Professor of Gender Studies at Uppsala University's Center for Gender Research since 2018. Her work bridges critical race theory, queer kinship studies, and feminist epistemology within Scandinavian and transnational contexts. Her educational background includes a BA Magna Cum Laude in Anthropology and Gender Studies from Lawrence University (1994) and a Ph.D. in Anthropology and Women's Studies from UC Santa Cruz (2004). She has held positions at Södertörn University (2004-2016), Stockholm University, and served as Fulbright Hildeman Fellow at Gustavus Adolphus College (2011). Dahl's research centers on three interconnected strands: 1) Queer kinship and race in assisted reproduction (currently leading the Forte-funded project Scandinavian Border Crossings with Rikke Andreassen); 2) Anti-gender movements and conservative feminism (within Swedish Research Council's Future of Democracy environment); 3) Creative writing as feminist methodology. Her approach combines decolonial pedagogy with intersectional analysis of whiteness, affect, and reproductive politics. Her publication trends reveal consistent engagement with queer kinship formations (35% of recent work), anti-gender discourse (25%), creative methodologies (20%), and critical whiteness studies (20%). The interdisciplinary nature spans gender studies, anthropology, sociology of reproduction, and critical race theory. Fulbright Hildeman Fellow (2011) Associate Editor, European Journal of Women's Studies (2014-present) Former Senior Editor, lambda nordica (2009-2020) Dahl supervises PhD and MA students at Uppsala while co-organizing the Queer Research Group and participating in the Family and Kinship Research Group. She coordinates interdisciplinary networks including the CIRCUS-funded Nature as Culture initiative and is affiliated with the WOMHER research school on women's mental health. Current collaborations span South Africa, Brazil, and Southern Europe focusing on decolonial feminisms.

Marla BrettschneiderView profile

Professor

• Political Theory
• Feminist Theory
• Queer Studies
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Dr. Marla Brettschneider is a Professor of political and feminist theory at the University of New Hampshire, holding a joint appointment in the Department of Political Science and International Affairs and the Women’s and Gender Studies Department within the College of Liberal Arts. She specializes in Jewish Diversity Politics and Political Theory, integrating feminist, queer, anti-racist, class-based, de-colonial, and Jewish theoretical frameworks. Her research emphasizes intersectional analysis, particularly focusing on marginalized identities and their political dimensions. Education: She earned a Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. in Political Science from New York University and the State University of Binghamton, respectively. Her teaching spans courses like Feminist Political Theory, Politics and Society, and LGBTQ Politics. Research Interests include diversity political theory with emphases on feminist, queer, critical race, Jewish, class, and de-colonial perspectives. Notable publications include works on Jewish-African communities, queer Jewish identities, and the intersection of feminism and political thought. She has authored or edited over 30 books and articles from 1995–2025, focusing on marginalized voices in political theory. Grants and Collaborations: She has secured two grants (2021) and collaborated on projects like Africana Jewish Journeys . Her work bridges academic and activist spaces, advocating for intersectional and inclusive political frameworks. Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is named, her research often involves interdisciplinary collaborations, including with scholars like E. Bruder and M. Le Roux on African Jewish diasporas.

• LGBT Rights
• Transgender Rights
• Human Rights Law
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Anniken Sørlie serves as an Associate Professor of Law at the Department of Social Sciences within the Faculty of Social Sciences at Oslo Metropolitan University. Her academic career spans multiple institutions including the University of Oslo and Østfold University College, with expertise in human rights law, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations. Sørlie holds leadership roles in professional organizations including JURK – Legal Advice for Women and The European Commission on Sexual Orientation Law (ECSOL), where she contributes to shaping legal frameworks for gender and sexual diversity in Norway and internationally. Doctorate in Law, University of Oslo (2018) - Thesis: "The Right to Gender Identity: A Grounded Life Cycle Perspective" Master's Degree in Law, University of Oslo (2012) Bachelor's Degree in European and American Studies, University of Oslo (2009) Professor Sørlie's research primarily focuses on the legal rights of LGBT individuals in Norway, with special emphasis on transgender rights and the intersection of gender identity with legal frameworks. Her work critically examines how laws impact people in vulnerable situations, particularly regarding privacy rights, protection against discrimination, and access to healthcare. She has made significant contributions to understanding compensation mechanisms for victims of violence following extreme events and the legal aspects of welfare benefits. Her scholarship bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical implications for policy development and social justice initiatives. Sørlie's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on gender identity, transgender rights, and inclusive legal frameworks. Her work spans children's rights, elderly care, workplace inclusion, and reproductive justice, revealing how cisnormative structures within legal systems create barriers for transgender individuals. The publications show a progression from foundational legal analysis toward practical interventions for creating more inclusive societies, with increasing attention to intersectional approaches that consider how gender identity intersects with other aspects of identity and social position. His Majesty the King's Gold Medal (2019) for doctoral thesis "The Right to Gender Identity: A Grounded Life Cycle Perspective" As an educator, Sørlie teaches human rights, administrative law, and welfare law at both bachelor's and master's levels, with specific focus on children's rights, social security, and health law. She serves as an examiner at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Law and other educational institutions, contributing to the development of future legal professionals. Her external engagements include board membership with JURK – Legal Advice for Women, active participation in the European Commission on Sexual Orientation Law, and previous service on Norway's Equality and Discrimination Board, demonstrating her commitment to applying academic expertise to real-world legal challenges. Sørlie participates in the "Living conditions, health, work and social inequality" research group at OsloMet, contributing to interdisciplinary work that connects legal scholarship with broader social science perspectives. Her involvement in projects like "LAW22JULY: RIPPLES" demonstrates her engagement with research teams addressing the legal aftermath of significant societal events. She collaborates with researchers across institutions including the University of Oslo and Oslo Pride to advance understanding of transgender experiences in Norwegian society.

Shijie CaoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Biotechnology
• Chronic Disease
• Drug Formulation
• +7 more

Dr. Shijie Cao serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy, where he leads the Cao Lab focused on innovative drug delivery approaches for immunological disorders. His research bridges pharmaceutical sciences with immunology to develop novel therapeutic strategies targeting the microbiome and immune system. Dr. Cao earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Fudan University in Shanghai, China in 2013, followed by a PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Washington in 2018. He completed postdoctoral training in Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago from 2019-2023 before joining the UW faculty in June 2023. His research program centers on mucosal immunoengineering and microbiome pharmaceutics , with the goal of developing translatable tools to prevent and treat immunological disorders including allergies, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases. The lab specifically focuses on developing therapeutics that modulate the immune system by targeting the microbiome and its associated metabolites. By leveraging advanced drug delivery tools and microbiome modulation strategies, Dr. Cao's team aims to unravel the complex interplay between the microbiome and various organ systems to improve human health. Analysis of Dr. Cao's recent publications reveals a strong trajectory in developing microbiome-targeted therapies, particularly using butyrate and other microbial metabolites for autoimmune conditions and food allergies. His work demonstrates increasing sophistication in delivery systems, with recent publications focusing on glycosylation-modified antigens for tolerance induction, serine-conjugated butyrate prodrugs with high oral bioavailability, and injectable butyrate-prodrug micelles for long-acting immune modulation. The research spans applications from autoimmune arthritis and neuroinflammation to peanut allergy treatment and chronic wound healing. Dr. Cao actively collaborates with prominent researchers including Jeffrey A. Hubbell and maintains strong connections with his previous mentors at the University of Chicago. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals including Nature Biomedical Engineering, Cell Reports Medicine, and Biomaterials, reflecting the significance and innovation of his contributions to pharmaceutical sciences. The Cao Lab is currently accepting graduate students and maintains active research programs in two primary areas: developing tolerance-inducing vaccines for food allergies and autoimmune conditions, and creating microbiome-targeted delivery systems for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The lab employs interdisciplinary approaches combining nanotechnology, immunology, and microbiome science to address unmet medical needs in immune-mediated disorders.