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Professor John W. Edmunds is a leading academic in Infectious Disease Modelling at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Holding a Professor position since 2013 and serving as Dean of the Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health (2013-2019), he combines mathematical, statistical, and economic models to inform public health policy. His part-time role at the Health Protection Agency (HPA) since 2008 underscores his policy advisory contributions. PhD in Infectious Disease Modelling (Imperial College, 1994) MSc in Health Economics (University of York, 1995) BSc in Biology (Imperial College, 1989) His research focuses on understanding disease transmission and optimizing control strategies. He has pioneered methods integrating social contact surveys , participatory surveillance (e.g., Influenzanet), and economic analysis to evaluate vaccines and interventions. Recent work includes SARS-CoV-2 dynamics , Ebola spatial forecasting , and typhoid vaccine prioritization . His 15 most recent publications highlight social contact patterns (Reconnect, CoMix studies), vaccine impact (HPV, typhoid), and real-time outbreak analytics (Ebola, cholera). Key trends include digital epidemiology , behavioral surveillance , and cross-country modeling for global health. Knighthood (2024) for services to epidemiology Weldon Memorial Prize (2022) for biostatistics contributions FMedSci (2018) for medical science excellence OBE (2016) for public service As an educator, he teaches "Modelling and the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases" and co-organizes "Pandemics: Emergence, Spread and Response" . Current grants include National Institute for Health and Care Research projects on post-pandemic surveillance and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funding for polio eradication. He leads collaborations with the Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases , Vaccine Centre , and Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre , while advising UK and WHO committees on zoonotic influenza , variants , and testing programs .

• Infectious Disease Modelling
• Epidemiology
• Public Health Policy
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Virginia Pitzer is a Professor of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases) at Yale School of Public Health, where she joined as an assistant professor in 2012. She serves as Co-Director of the Public Health Modeling concentration and is an Affiliated Faculty member at the Yale Institute for Global Health. Dr. Pitzer is also a member of the Graduate Studies Executive Committee overseeing the PhD program and currently serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief for PLOS Computational Biology. She has contributed to World Health Organization advisory groups, including the Immunization and Vaccine-related Implementation Research Advisory Committee (WHO IVIR-AC). Dr. Pitzer's research focuses on mathematical and statistical modeling of infectious disease transmission dynamics, with special emphasis on rotavirus, typhoid fever, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Her work examines how interventions such as vaccination, improved treatment of cases, and improvements in sanitation affect disease transmission at the population level. She has published extensively on vaccine effectiveness, transmission patterns across age groups, and the impact of vaccination programs in both high and low-income countries. Her research has significant implications for public health policy and vaccine implementation strategies globally. Dr. Pitzer has received recognition for her scholarly contributions through her editorial role at PLOS Computational Biology and her participation in WHO advisory committees. Her work bridges mathematical modeling with practical public health applications, particularly in global contexts where infectious diseases pose significant challenges. As Co-Director of the Public Health Modeling concentration, Dr. Pitzer plays a key role in training the next generation of researchers in mathematical epidemiology. Her collaborative approach is evident through her numerous co-authored publications with researchers across Yale and international institutions. The Pitzer Lab continues to advance methodologies for modeling infectious disease transmission and evaluating public health interventions.

• Infectious Disease Modeling
• Mathematical Epidemiology
• Rotavirus
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Dr. Naveen K. Vaidya is a full Professor at San Diego State University (SDSU) in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics . He received his PhD and M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from York University, Canada , and M.Sc., B.Sc., and B.Ed. from Tribhuvan University, Nepal . His postdoctoral research was conducted at Los Alamos National Laboratory and Western University, Canada . Research Interests : Dr. Vaidya specializes in applied mathematics and mathematical biology , focusing on modeling infectious diseases such as HIV, SARS-CoV-2, dengue, malaria, and tuberculosis. His work spans within-host and between-host dynamics, integrating differential equations , dynamical systems , optimal control , and biostatistics . Recent projects explore climate impacts on disease spread and machine learning in public health analytics. Scientific Awards : He has received prestigious honors, including the University of Missouri Faculty Scholars (2015/2016) Susan Mann Dissertation Award (2008) NSERC Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories (2008/2009) Travel Support Awards from NSF and MBI (2018) Simons Foundation Collaboration Grant (2020, declined due to NSF grants) Grants and Funding : Dr. Vaidya has secured multiple grants from the National Science Foundation (2016–2021; 2020–2023), Simons Foundation , International Mathematical Union , and SDSU Start-up Funds . He also organized the AMNS-2019 conference in Nepal and led workshops on collaborative research. Labs and Teams : As principal investigator of the SDSU-DiMoLab , he leads a multidisciplinary team studying COVID-19 , HIV , and other infectious diseases. The lab trains graduate and undergraduate students and collaborates internationally, particularly with Tribhuvan University, Nepal .

• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematical Biology
• Pathogen Dynamics
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Gregory Skladzien, MD is an Assistant Professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science with dual appointments in the College of Health Professions (Physician Assistant Department) and Chicago Medical School (Department of Foundational Sciences and Humanities, Cell Biology and Anatomy), holding these positions since 2004 and 2003 respectively. Dr. Skladzien's educational background includes: BA summa cum laude from North Central College (1974) MD cum laude from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine (1976) Residency in General Surgery at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals (1976-1981) His research focuses on General Surgery with specialization in abdominal wall procedures, hernia management, and surgical oncology. His work bridges clinical practice with foundational sciences through dual departmental appointments in anatomy and cell biology, emphasizing case-based surgical education and age-related surgical challenges. His publication history from 1982-2006 features clinically significant case reports on rare surgical conditions including typhoid-related appendicitis and cutaneous sarcomas, alongside encyclopedia contributions on hernias in aging populations. These works demonstrate consistent expertise in complex general surgery with emphasis on public health implications. Professional recognition includes: Fellow, American College of Surgeons (1983-2000) No graduate student advising or research grants are documented in available records. Clinical practice history shows transition from active surgical service to emeritus status at Resurrection Medical Center since 2003.

• General Surgery
• Anatomy
• Cell Biology
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Dr. Robert F. Breiman is Professor of Global Health and Environmental Health at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health and School of Medicine. His research focuses on addressing health inequities through child mortality prevention, urban health in impoverished settings, and combating respiratory and enteric diseases, including emerging pathogens. He founded the Infectious Diseases and Oncology Research Institute (IDORI) at the University of the Witwatersrand (2022–2025) and now serves as its Senior Scientific Advisor. Education: MD (University of Arizona), Infectious Diseases (UCLA), Epidemic Intelligence Service (CDC) Research Interests: Dr. Breiman’s work spans maternal and child health , infectious disease dynamics , typhoid fever burden studies , urban health disparities , and vaccine implementation . His projects include CDC- and NIH-funded initiatives on SARS-CoV-2, pneumococcal genetics, and typhoid surveillance across Africa, South Asia, and beyond. Scientific Awards: Elected to the National Academy of Medicine (2017) Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (FIDSA) Fellow of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (FASTMH) Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi honors Grants & Affiliations: He has led major global initiatives, including the Gates Foundation-funded Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) , CREID-ECA (NIH), and COVIED (CDC). His collaborations span institutions like Johns Hopkins University, Washington State University, and the International Vaccine Institute, with mentorship roles in Uganda, Kenya, and Bangladesh.

• Maternal and Child Health
• Urban Health
• Infectious Diseases
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Marcelo B. Sztein, MD is a tenured Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). Since 1989 he has been a key leader within the Center for Vaccine Development (CVD) , serving as Chief of the Cellular Immunology and Flow Cytometry Section, founder of the CVD Immunology Group, and—since 2010— Associate Director for Immunologic Research . He holds secondary appointments in the Departments of Medicine and Microbiology & Immunology and directs the CVD Flow & Mass Cytometry Core that supports campus-wide cutting-edge single-cell analysis. Education & Training High School #4, Nicolás Avellaneda, Argentina — B.S., Biology, 1970 University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine — M.D., 1976 National Research Council, Argentina — Fellow, Immunology, 1976–1979 National Institutes of Health — Visiting Fellow, 1979–1982 George Washington University Medical Center — Research Fellow, Cancer Research Laboratories, 1982–1983 Research Focus Dr. Sztein is an internationally recognized authority on the immunology of infectious diseases , with emphasis on mucosal and systemic immunity elicited by vaccines. His work deciphers human host responses to Salmonella Typhi/Paratyphi, Shigella , ETEC, Plasmodium falciparum , dengue virus, Ebola virus, H. pylori , and influenza. Using controlled human infection models, non-human primates, and novel organotypic intestinal models, his laboratory identifies correlates of protection, dissects multifunctional T-cell subsets (CD4⁺, CD8⁺, MAIT, regulatory T cells), and explores how the gut microbiome modulates vaccine-induced immunity. Current projects under the NIH-funded Cooperative Center for Human Immunology (CCHI) integrate multi-omics , single-cell mass cytometry (CyTOF) , and high-dimensional flow cytometry to accelerate rational vaccine design. Recent Publication Trends Between 2014 and 2016 Dr. Sztein’s group published >25 high-impact papers that collectively advance three major themes: (1) elucidating multifunctional T- and B-cell signatures associated with protection following typhoid and Shigella vaccination; (2) applying controlled human infection models to rigorously benchmark new vaccines; and (3) pioneering 3-D organotypic intestinal cultures and mass cytometry panels to study mucosal responses at single-cell resolution. These studies are shaping the next generation of enteric vaccines for global health. Grants & Funding Leadership Principal Investigator, NIH U19-AI082655 “Mucosal and Systemic Immunity, Vaccines and Microbiota Interplay in Humans” (2014–2019) Principal Investigator, NIH R01-AI036525 “Immune Mechanisms of Protection in S. Typhi Vaccines” (2013–2018) PI Research Project 1, NIH U19-AI109776 “Immunoprophylactic Strategies to Control Emerging Enteric Infections” (2014–2019) PI of Immunology Core, NIH U19-AI110820 “Host, Pathogen, and the Microbiome” (2014–2019) Senior Immunologist, VTEU Contract HHSN2722013000221 (2013–2023) Laboratory PI, HHSN27200012 & HHSN27200010 cytokine/immune-phenotyping service contracts Co-Director of Immunology, T32-AI07524 Training Grant (2013–2018) Laboratory & Core Facilities Dr. Sztein directs the CVD Flow and Mass Cytometry Core , housing state-of-the-art BD LSR-II, Beckman-Coulter Astrios EQ cell sorter, Fluidigm CyTOF 1, and CyTOF Helios instruments. The core supports up to 19-parameter cell sorting and 35-plus-parameter mass cytometry, enabling investigators across UMSOM and collaborating institutions to perform advanced single-cell multi-omics studies under BSL-2/3 containment.

• Immunology of infectious diseases
• Cytokine immunobiology
• Mucosal immunity
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Dwi Rahayu is a Lecturer in the Department of Human Centred Computing at Monash University. She is a Chief Investigator in the 2025 project 'Integrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) into ICT Education: A GenAI-Powered Approach to Curriculum Development' funded by the Australian Council of Deans of Information and Communications Technology (ACDICT). Her research spans smart energy systems, wireless sensor networks, data science, and educational technology. Her expertise contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing equitable and inclusive education through technology. Research collaborations include work on multimodal analytics for team teaching, sentiment analysis of e-commerce reviews, and material science innovations in metallurgy. Key research trends include optimizing data routing in sensor networks, developing context-aware energy solutions, and leveraging large language models for topic and sentiment analysis. She has advised multiple projects involving energy management, healthcare practices, and corporate financial analysis. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Her work also involves community-focused initiatives, such as improving web programming skills through Laravel frameworks and enhancing logical thinking via game development in adolescents. Projects often emphasize practical applications of technology in public administration and healthcare contexts.

• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Smart Home Technologies
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Nicholas Feasey is a Professor and Director of Research at the School of Medicine, University of St Andrews, where he holds the Sir James Black Chair. He is based in the Infection and Global Health Division, focusing on antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases, and public health challenges in low-resource settings, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. University: University of St Andrews School: School of Medicine Department: Infection and Global Health Division Position: Professor, Director of Research Email: naf6@st-andrews.ac.uk His research centers on the epidemiology and genomics of bacterial pathogens such as Salmonella , Escherichia coli , and Klebsiella pneumoniae , with a strong emphasis on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), infection prevention and control, and environmental reservoirs of pathogens. His work integrates field studies in Malawi with advanced genomic and modeling approaches to inform public health interventions. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on AMR dynamics, longitudinal pathogen surveillance, wastewater-based epidemiology, and healthcare-associated infections. His studies often employ genomic analysis and large-scale cohort designs to understand transmission patterns and resistance mechanisms. Notably, his team has investigated the role of urban waste in harboring multidrug-resistant bacteria and evaluated infection control practices in Malawian hospitals. Nicholas Feasey collaborates extensively with international research groups and contributes to global health policy through evidence generation on typhoid, antimicrobial usage, and AMR burden. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to health and sanitation. He leads or contributes to significant research initiatives involving real-time genomic surveillance, cost-effectiveness of public health interventions, and the impact of WASH (water, sanitation, hygiene) improvements on AMR. His leadership in research output and dataset generation underscores his role as a key figure in global infectious disease research.

• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Infectious Diseases
• Global Health
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Matthew B. Laurens is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Institute for Global Health. He holds additional roles as Director of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program, Director of the Typhoid Vaccine Acceleration Consortium (TyVAC), and Director of the International Clinical Trials Unit at the Malaria Research Program. His primary research focuses on malaria, typhoid fever, and vaccines for diseases affecting resource-limited populations. He leads studies in collaboration with global partners in Burkina Faso, Mali, Malawi, and Uganda. Education: Oglethorpe University (B.S., Biology, 1992), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (MPH, 1996), Mercer University School of Medicine (M.D., 2001). Postgraduate training includes pediatrics residency and chief residency at Tulane, followed by a pediatric infectious diseases fellowship at the University of Maryland. Research interests include vaccine development, immune responses to vaccination, antimalarial immunity, and HIV-malaria coinfection. His work emphasizes translational studies, clinical trials, and global health partnerships. Over 110 publications span malaria and typhoid vaccine efficacy, vaccine safety in HIV-exposed populations, and immunogenomic studies. Awards include the Bailey K. Ashford Medal (2023), Fellowships from the IDSA and PIDSS (2023-2024), and recognition for mentorship and pandemic response. He serves on advisory boards for the NIH, WHO, and vaccine consortia, and is an Associate Editor for the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. Key contributions include advancing typhoid conjugate vaccines, demonstrating PfSPZ-CVac efficacy in malaria, and evaluating vaccine co-administration strategies. Current initiatives focus on human challenge studies (HIC-Vac) and malaria vaccine development through the PfSPZ Program.

• Malaria
• Typhoid Fever
• Vaccinology
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Matthew Just is a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Georgia, where he completed his PhD in 2022 after earning BS (2012) and MS (2016) degrees from Georgia Southern University. He teaches mathematics courses for middle grades education majors and mentors undergraduate research. His educational background includes: BS in Mathematics, Georgia Southern University, 2012 MS in Mathematics, Georgia Southern University, 2016 PhD in Mathematics, University of Georgia, 2022 Just's research centers on number theory and combinatorics, investigating the interplay between additive and multiplicative structures, integer partitions, and analytic properties of power series/modular forms. His earlier work developed transmission models for Ebola and typhoid outbreaks, demonstrating cross-disciplinary applications in mathematical biology. His publication trends reveal deep integration of analytic methods across number theory and combinatorics, with emerging connections to arithmetic geometry through partition Eisenstein series and semi-modular forms, while maintaining relevance to real-world problems via epidemiological modeling. His academic honors include: Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant (2019) David Galewski Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award (2020) As an active mentor, Just guides over 10 undergraduate researchers through the Directed Reading Program and as Undergraduate Research Mentor for combinatorics/number theory, yielding one published paper and multiple manuscripts in preparation. He also provides specialized tutoring for students with diverse learning needs across all age groups. He participates in departmental seminars like Combinatorics SMARTS and contributes to the academic community through the UGA Duplicate Bridge Club, while balancing family life with his wife Erin and children Filly and August.

• Number Theory
• Combinatorics
• Arithmetic Geometry
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Dr. Emily Webster is an Assistant Professor in the History and Philosophy of Health and Medicine at Durham University. Affiliated with the Department of Philosophy and the Centre for the History of Medicine and Disease , she also serves as a Fellow of the Institute for Medical Humanities . Her research bridges biological and humanistic perspectives to explore historical epidemics. Education: Not explicitly stated Webster's transdisciplinary work examines: Historical epidemics as multi-species ecological phenomena Intersections between colonialism and disease ecology Environmental determinants of infectious disease Her recent publications focus on: Plague in British India Environmental materialities in pandemic history Colonial sanitation practices Historical urban health challenges She contributes to academic discourse through: Editorial work at Environmental History Now Affiliated research on the AHRC-IRC-funded project "Typhoid, Cockles, and Terrorism"

• Colonialism
• Postcolonialism
• Imperialism
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Daniel Leung is a Professor of Internal Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Utah . He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of British Columbia and an M.D. from Wake Forest University School of Medicine . His research focuses on Mucosal-Associated Invariant T (MAIT) cells in infections like cholera , sepsis , and diarrheal diseases , with emphasis on their immune regulatory roles and vaccine implications. Education: B.Sc., University of British Columbia M.Sc., University of British Columbia M.D., Wake Forest University School of Medicine Leung's work examines how MAIT cells contribute to B cell help , antibody production , and mucosal immunity . His team investigates these cells in human tonsil germinal centers and mouse models , particularly in cholera vaccine development using MAIT-activating ligands . Recent publications highlight his efforts in serosurveillance for cholera and SARS-CoV-2 , integrating statistical and machine learning approaches to estimate disease incidence from cross-sectional data. He also develops electronic clinical decision support tools (eCDST) for diarrhea management in low- and high-resource settings , aiming to reduce antibiotic misuse and improve patient outcomes. Key collaborations include the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) , GHESKIO (Haiti) , and institutions like Johns Hopkins and University of Florida . His research is funded by NIH (R01AI130378, R01AI135114, R01AI135115) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (OPP1198876).

• Mucosal Immunology
• MAIT Cells
• Cholera
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Diane E. Brown is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Her research focuses on translational pediatrics, rheumatology, and hematology, with a particular emphasis on autoimmune disorders, inflammatory diseases, and comparative medicine. Her work spans juvenile idiopathic arthritis, neuro-oncology, and anemia pathophysiology, utilizing murine and canine models. Key contributions include studies on Tocilizumab therapy, iron homeostasis, and hematologic cancer suppression in mice. While no explicit awards or educational credentials are listed in the provided text, her publications highlight collaborations with institutions like Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). She has contributed to veterinary toxicologic clinical pathology standards and canine health research. Dr. Brown’s scientific output reflects interdisciplinary work at the intersection of human and animal health, including participation in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study and the NCI Comparative Brain Tumor Consortium. Her research has implications for translational medicine, linking pediatric and veterinary discoveries.

• Pediatrics
• Rheumatology
• Immunology
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James E. Galen , Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, specializes in developing attenuated bacterial vaccines and plasmid-based expression systems for pathogens like Clostridium difficile , Salmonella , and Yersinia pestis . His work focuses on live oral vaccines and antigen export technologies to enhance immune responses. Education : B.A. in Biochemistry from the University of Virginia (1979); Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (1991). Dr. Galen’s research includes engineering Salmonella vectors to deliver vaccines against malaria , SARS , plague , and enteric fever . He pioneered antibiotic-free plasmid stabilization systems and non-hemolytic ClyA technology to improve vaccine safety and efficacy. Recent publications highlight his work on C. difficile vaccines targeting toxins A, B, and CDT, and heterologous prime-boost strategies combining Salmonella vectors with DNA vaccines. His studies span preclinical trials , animal models , and clinical immunology . Scientific Awards : Multiple U.S. and international patents for antigen export systems, plasmid stabilization, and vaccines against Salmonella and C. difficile. Grants : NIH R01 funding for C. difficile vaccines (2012–2017); Wellcome Trust Strategic Translational Award (2012–2017); Enteric CETR grant for typhoid and Shigella vaccines.

• Attenuated bacterial vaccines
• Live oral vaccines
• Malaria
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Dr. Rosangela Mezghanni is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine . Her research focuses on human translational immunology , particularly the interplay between innate and adaptive immune responses to enteric pathogens like Salmonella , E. coli , and Shigella . She pioneered a patented 3-D organotypic model of human intestinal mucosa to replace animal models in studying mucosal immunity. Education : PhD in Microbiology & Immunology from Paris Descartes University; DEA in Microbiology; B.Sc. in Medical Analysis. Research Themes : Epigenetic regulation during pathogen infections MAIT cell and T follicular helper cell interactions Vaccine-induced immune signatures (Ty21a, tularemia) Secretory IgA-microbiota dynamics in preterm infants HLA-E restricted CD8+ T cell mechanisms Key Publications (2019–2025) reveal expertise in: Salmonella pathogenesis Vaccine correlates of protection Organoid-based mucosal studies Microgravity-enabled immunology Epigenetic immune programming Awards & Patents : Co-inventor of US Patent 9,200,258 for 3-D intestinal model Collaborations span institutions including University of Maryland, University of Paris, and NIH-funded projects.

• Human translational immunology
• Host immune response
• Adaptive immune response
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