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Yibeltal Assefa AlemuView profile

Associate Professor

University of QueenslandAustralia

Associate Professor Yibeltal Assefa Alemu is a researcher at the School of Public Health , University of Queensland, specializing in Global Health Systems . He has over 15 years of experience in health systems research, disease control programs, and policy development, with a focus on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Global Health Security . Before joining UQ in 2016, he held leadership roles in Ethiopia, including Deputy Director General of the Ethiopian Public Health Institute and Director of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation at the Federal HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Office. Education : MD (Addis Ababa University), MSc (Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium), PhD (Free University of Brussels VUB) Research Interests His research centers on strengthening health systems to achieve UHC and health security, with a focus on: Health systems and Primary Health Care Equity in disease control programs (e.g., HIV/AIDS, TB) Digital health technologies for multimorbidity management Knowledge translation into policy and practice Global health guidelines and implementation science Recent Publications His 2025 articles analyze multidisciplinary approaches to Ethiopia’s health extension program, equity in HIV/AIDS policy, and the economic trade-offs of global health security. Earlier works (2024) examine maternal/neonatal care coverage, cancer disparities, and digital health strategies. These studies span sub-Saharan Africa and Iran, addressing vertical and horizontal health system interactions. Supervision He supervises PhD students on topics including HIV/AIDS epidemiology in South Sudan , equitable vaccine access , and climate-resilient health systems , with completed projects on cervical cancer elimination in Ethiopia and HIV service equity.

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Karl UmbleView profile

Associate Professor

University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUnited States

Karl Umble, PhD, MPH, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the University of North Carolina's Gillings School of Global Public Health. He has held leadership roles in public health education and workforce development programs, including directing the BSPH Program (2014-2019) and teaching courses in program evaluation, leadership development, and teaching methodologies. Education: BS in Biology/Chemistry (Juniata College, 1982), MPH in Health Behavior (UAB, 1987), PhD in Adult Education (UGA, 1998) Key Affiliations: North Carolina Institute for Public Health, National MCH Workforce Development Center His research focuses on leadership development in public health systems, program evaluation methodologies, and continuing professional education strategies. He has conducted evaluations for major CDC programs and international health initiatives in Vietnam and the Philippines. Umble emphasizes practical applications of evaluation findings to strengthen health management practices. Recent work includes leadership training programs like the National Public Health Leadership Institute and the Caribbean Health Leadership Institute. His teaching spans undergraduate capstone projects, doctoral seminars, and executive leadership training modules. Awards: Tanner Teaching Award (2015), Balderson Leadership Award (2007), Provost Service Award (2004) Grants/Projects: CDC Sustainable Management Development Program evaluations, Management Academy for Public Health impact studies Led development of the BSPH capstone curriculum and currently oversees evaluation activities at the National MCH Workforce Development Center. Active in global health leadership initiatives through Gillings' international partnerships.

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Flurin CondrauView profile

Professor

University of ZurichSwitzerland

Flurin Condrau serves as a Full Professor at the University of Zurich within the History of Medicine department. His academic focus centers on 20th-century medical history with particular expertise in tuberculosis, public health campaigns, and pharmaceutical developments across German, English, and Swiss contexts. Condrau's research examines tuberculosis sanatoriums, antibiotic impacts on hospital governance, and psychopharmacological experimentation ethics. His work reveals how social structures shaped disease management through comparative analysis of institutional practices and patient experiences during critical medical transitions. Analysis of his 2009-2019 publications shows consistent investigation into infectious disease history, psychiatric medicine evolution, and therapeutic revolutions. Key trends include ethical scrutiny of drug trials, reinterpretation of medical institutions, and cross-national comparisons of public health responses to epidemics. No specific scientific awards or prizes are documented in the provided materials. While explicit details about student supervision remain undisclosed, Condrau's extensive editorial work and collaborative publications indicate significant academic mentorship. His research has likely attracted competitive grants supporting historical investigations into medical institutions and therapeutic practices. As a core member of Zurich's History of Medicine team, Condrau contributes to preserving medical heritage through museum studies and archival research, examining how historical medical practices inform contemporary healthcare challenges.

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Sam AbrahamView profile

Professor

Murdoch UniversityAustralia

Sam Abraham is a Professor at Murdoch University, affiliated with the School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences and leading the Antimicrobial Resistance and Infectious Disease Laboratory under the Centre for Biosecurity and One Health. His research focuses on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), genomics, and robotics in a One Health framework, bridging human, animal, and environmental health. BSc Zoology (2003–2006), Mahatma Gandhi University, India MSc Biotechnology (2006–2007), University of Wollongong, Australia PhD Microbiology (2008–2012), University of Wollongong His research explores AMR dynamics in production animals, zoonotic pathogens, and environmental reservoirs. Recent work includes robotic surveillance systems for AMR tracking, genomic analysis of livestock pathogens, and interventions for infectious disease control. Notable article trends include robotic AMR detection, pathogen genomics in livestock and wildlife, and interdisciplinary approaches combining virology, microbiology, and computational tools. Sam leads teaching and supervisory initiatives in microbiology and One Health, with projects spanning Australia and international collaborations (e.g., Cambodia, Iraq). His lab develops next-generation platforms for AMR surveillance.

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John AltinView profile

Associate Professor

Beckman Research Institute of City of HopeUnited States

John Altin is an Associate Professor at TGen's Immunology and Microbial Genomics Division, conducting cross-disciplinary research at the intersection of adaptive immunity, genomics, and biotechnology. His work focuses on high-dimensional immune profiling using advanced platforms like PepSeq and MHC-PepSeq for studying immune responses across $10M+ research programs . Key contributions include understanding T cell regulation pathways and developing serological tools for infection tracking. Immunology and Microbial Genomics Division, TGen Co-developer of PepSeq platform Recipient of >$10M research funding His research spans infectious disease immunology (SARS-CoV-2, tuberculosis, malaria), autoimmune mechanisms (type 1 diabetes), and biotechnological innovations in antibody/TCR analysis. Publications demonstrate cross-reactive immunity patterns and high-dimensional immune profiling across human and animal populations. Laboratory members include Sophia Carvalho (PhD), Heather Mead (PhD), Jorge Soria-Bustos (PhD), and Erin Kelley (MS). Collaborations extend to Prognosys Biosciences, SpaceX research, and Arizona clinical institutions. Current work emphasizes longitudinal infection tracking and vaccine response dynamics in immunocompromised populations.

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Gulnaz IsabekovaView profile

Research Fellow

University of BremenGermany

Gulnaz Isabekova is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Bremen and the Research Centre for East European Studies within CRC 1342 Global Dynamics of Social Policy (Phase Two, 2022-present). She has extensive experience in public health, healthcare systems, and social policy in post-Soviet states, with a focus on health aid sustainability, labor migration impacts, and donor-state-civil society interactions. PhD in Social Sciences (University of Bremen, 2021) MSc in Comparative Public Policy (University of Edinburgh, 2012) BA in International and Comparative Politics & International Law (American University of Central Asia, 2011) Her research explores the intersection of Sustainable Development Goals, poverty, inequality, and migration. Current projects include WHO collaboration on the "Health in the Mountains Agenda" (2024-present) and Winrock International's "Kazakhstan Actions Against Trafficking in Children" (2023). Recent publications analyze tuberculosis treatment barriers in Armenia, child trafficking in Kazakhstan, and health aid sustainability in Central Asia. Her work combines empirical field research with policy analysis frameworks, emphasizing stakeholder dynamics and institutional capacity-building. Collaborations span the University of Gothenburg's V-Dem project (2012-2021), EU's "Caspian" training network (2015-2018), and NGOs like AIDS Foundation East-West (2017-2018). She contributes to CRC 1342's research on social policy dynamics in authoritarian regimes.

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Marianna CerasuoloView profile

Associate Professor

University of SussexUnited Kingdom

Dr. Marianna Cerasuolo is a Reader in Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computation at the University of Sussex's School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. Her research focuses on mathematical and computational modeling for medical, biological, and environmental applications, including cancer dynamics, soil microbiome analysis, and sustainable agriculture. She has held positions at the University of Portsmouth and Rothamsted Research, and leads projects like the Horizon Europe-funded BIOservicES and the H2020 Diverfarming initiative. Her work integrates statistical, mathematical, and computational methods to address problems in oncology, ecology, and public health. Education: Advanced degrees in applied mathematics and mathematical biology (not explicitly listed). Research Interests: Cancer modeling, epidemiology, plant-environment interactions, bio-statistics, and computational biology. Her grants include the £6M BIOservicES (2023-2028) and a London Mathematical Society grant on microbial dynamics. She teaches courses like Machine Learning and Statistics for Health and Monte Carlo Simulations. Key contributions include developing the SusDiver app for agricultural sustainability and models predicting prostate cancer therapy efficacy.

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Jolene SkordisView profile

Professor

University College LondonUnited Kingdom

Prof Jolene Skordis holds multiple senior roles at University College London (UCL): Vice-Dean (International) of the Faculty of Population Health Sciences, Director of the Centre for Global Health Economics, and Deputy Director of the UCL Institute for Global Health. She also serves as Vice Chair of the European Global Health Research Institutes Network. Her expertise lies in health and development economics, focusing on public health interventions, fiscal sustainability, anti-poverty programs, and health equity. She has influenced policy across multiple countries through her research. Education includes a PhD from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2006), multiple commerce degrees from the University of Cape Town and University of South Africa, and postgraduate qualifications in higher education and marketing. Her work emphasizes translating evidence into policy, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Research interests span economic evaluations of health interventions, including randomized trials of community-based care, fiscal strategies for healthcare delivery, gender empowerment through economic interventions, and social networks influencing health behaviors. She explores how digital technologies impact healthcare workforce dynamics and advocates for equitable global health strategies. Her recent work focuses on pandemic agreements, maternal mental health programs in Kenya/Lebanon, and optimizing tuberculosis care in Eastern Europe. She emphasizes participatory approaches in women’s groups to improve child health outcomes and has pioneered cost-effectiveness analyses for interventions like conditional cash transfers and radio-based early childhood development programs. Prof Skordis’s projects often address systemic challenges such as labor crises in healthcare systems, universal health coverage design, and leveraging multi-sectoral partnerships (agriculture, education) to enhance health outcomes. She is a leading voice in aligning global health policies with implementation realities, emphasizing equity and evidence-based decision-making.

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Siavash VahidiView profile

Assistant Professor

University of GuelphCanada

Dr. Siavash Vahidi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on understanding the structure, function, and dynamics of large biomolecular machines, particularly those involved in protein degradation in pathogens like Mycobacterium tuberculosis . He employs advanced techniques such as mass spectrometry (H/D exchange, native MS) and high-field NMR spectroscopy to study these systems. His lab is actively recruiting students and postdocs, emphasizing a commitment to diversity and training in cutting-edge methodologies. Education: BSc in Chemistry, National University of Iran, Tehran PhD in Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Western Ontario CIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Toronto & The Hospital for Sick Children Research: Key interests include the M. tuberculosis proteasome system, ClpP proteases in human mitochondria, and the role of allostery in substrate selection. The lab’s integrative approach combines structural biology with biochemical and computational methods, aiming to identify novel drug targets for tuberculosis and other diseases. Awards: Paul de Mayo Award for Best PhD Thesis Lab & Training: The Vahidi Lab emphasizes interdisciplinary training, offering expertise in mass spectrometry, NMR, and computational tools (e.g., Python, Linux). Supported by grants and collaborations, the lab fosters an inclusive environment with a strong focus on mentorship. Lab Resources: Website: Vahidi Lab Twitter: @VahidiLab

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Franque GrimardView profile

Associate Professor

McGill UniversityCanada

Franque Grimard is Associate Professor of Development Economics at McGill University. He holds a PhD from Princeton University and has consulted for organizations including World Bank and Health Canada. Research examines health economics in developing countries, poverty alleviation strategies, and environmental-economic tradeoffs in agricultural systems. Fieldwork spans multiple countries including Peru, Pakistan, Côte d'Ivoire, and Haiti. Publications analyze health system reform, tuberculosis control economics, and gender impacts of infrastructure development. Research demonstrates consistent focus on policy-relevant development issues through empirical microeconomic analysis. Received research grants from SSHRC, CIDA, and Rockefeller Foundation. Conducted health policy evaluations for Canadian government and international agencies.

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Simon SpencerView profile

Professor

University of WarwickUnited Kingdom

Simon Spencer is a Professor of Statistics at the University of Warwick, affiliated with the Zeeman Institute for Systems Biology and Infectious Disease Epidemiology Research (SBIDER) and the Warwick Analytical Sciences Centre (WASC). His research focuses on Bayesian inference applied to epidemiology, stochastic epidemic models, and statistical methods for analytical science. He has held previous positions at the University of Nottingham and Massey University in New Zealand. His teaching includes advanced courses such as CH923: Statistics for Data Analysis , ST925: Graduate Topics in Statistics , and MA4M1/MA6M1: Epidemiology by Example . His research group currently includes PhD students Matthew Adeoye and Richard Haughey, and MSc students Olli Smith and Sangavi Pirabakaran. He collaborates extensively with global health institutions on projects addressing infectious disease modeling and public health policy. Spencer’s work bridges statistical methodology and real-world applications, with a focus on outbreak detection, model comparison, and the integration of geostatistical data with transmission models. His recent contributions include frameworks for lymphatic filariasis elimination projections and analyses of HIV transmission dynamics in Uganda. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary research in systems biology and analytical chemistry, leveraging advanced statistical techniques to address complex health challenges.

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Shirley GrahamView profile

Research Fellow

University of St AndrewsUnited Kingdom

Shirley Graham is a Research Fellow at the University of St Andrews School of Biology, focusing on CRISPR-Cas bacterial immune systems. Her work examines molecular mechanisms of type III CRISPR effectors, antiviral signaling pathways, and nuclease regulation. Key research areas include: Cyclic nucleotide signaling in antiviral defense Structural enzymology of CRISPR-associated nucleases CRISPR system regulation and inactivation mechanisms Bacterial-phage coevolution Recent publications characterize novel CRISPR ancillary effectors, antiviral signaling via ATP-SAM conjugation, and structural foundations of type III CRISPR complexes. Work increasingly explores therapeutic applications for antibacterial strategies and phage resistance engineering. Methodological strengths include structural biology (cryo-EM), bioinformatic discovery of defense systems, and biochemical analysis of enzyme kinetics. Research contributes to the National Center for Smart Growth and integrates computational predictions with experimental validation of immune mechanisms.

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Ian HarperView profile

Professor

University of EdinburghUnited Kingdom

Professor Ian Harper is Chair of Anthropology, Health, and Development at the University of Edinburgh , affiliated with the School of Social and Political Science , Global Development Academy , and Global Health Academy . His work bridges medical practice and anthropological research, focusing on South Asia , particularly Nepal, and global health policy.

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Hua HeView profile

Professor

Tulane UniversityUnited States

Hua He is a Professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Data Science at Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, specializing in advanced statistical methodologies for public health research. Her work bridges theoretical biostatistics with practical applications in infectious disease diagnostics and causal inference frameworks. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Statistics, University of Rochester MA in Statistics, University of Rochester BS in Mathematics, Southwest Normal University, China Dr. He's research focuses on mixture population modeling, causal inference, longitudinal data analysis, and ROC analysis, with significant applications in tuberculosis diagnostics and molecular epidemiology. She develops novel statistical approaches for social media data analysis, drinking outcome modeling, and zero-modified datasets, emphasizing methodological rigor in public health contexts. Her textbook Applied Categorical and Count Data Analysis and edited volume Statistical Causal Inferences and Their Applications in Public Health Research establish her as a leading methodological authority. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a concentrated focus on CRISPR-based diagnostic technologies and next-generation sequencing for tuberculosis detection, with strong emphasis on point-of-care applications, diagnostic accuracy validation, and low-resource setting adaptations. These works integrate biostatistical innovation with molecular diagnostics to address critical gaps in infectious disease control. Her scientific recognition includes: Teaching Excellent Award (2020) Dr. He directs the Methodology/Biostatistics Unit at Tulane University Translational Science Institute (TUTSI) and serves as Principal Investigator for an NIH R01 grant Moving beyond description: statistical and causal inference for social media data , alongside multiple pilot studies and foundation-funded projects. She has contributed biostatistical expertise to dozens of NIH-funded investigations, particularly in tuberculosis and infectious disease research. As Co-director of TUTSI's Clinical Research Core and Statistical Deputy Editor for the American Journal of Public Health , she leads institutional research infrastructure while advancing methodological standards in public health science.

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Lisa ChenView profile

Clinical Professor

University of California, San FranciscoUnited States

Lisa Chen is a Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), specializing in the programmatic management of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB). She serves as Principal Investigator and Medical Director of the CDC-funded Curry International Tuberculosis Center (CITC), focused on creating culturally appropriate training programs and technical assistance for TB control globally. Additionally, she is Senior Director of the MECOR program under the American Thoracic Society, enhancing research capacity in low- and middle-income countries through epidemiological and clinical training. Her work emphasizes global health equity, contributing to U.S. national drug-resistant TB guidelines and collaborating with high-burden countries like Tanzania, Uganda, and Indonesia. She co-edited the textbook Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: A Survival Guide for Clinicians and leads initiatives such as the SMART4TB Capacity Strengthening project. She also chairs the World TB Day Oversight Planning Committee and serves on STOP-TB USA's Coordinating Board. Professional affiliations include UCSF's Center for Tuberculosis Leadership & Initiatives and leadership roles in global health advocacy. Her research focuses on improving TB treatment protocols, programmatic quality, and cross-border health strategies.

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