جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Lymphoma
• Hodgkin Lymphoma
• Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
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Jonathan W. Friedberg, M.D., M.M.Sc. is the Director of the Wilmot Cancer Institute and Professor in the Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He holds the Samuel E. Durand Chair in Medicine and leads one of the nation's premier lymphoma programs. Dr. Friedberg is internationally recognized for his expertise in lymphoma treatment, particularly in developing novel therapies and clinical trial approaches. Dr. Friedberg's research focuses on lymphoma, with particular expertise in Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. His work spans the entire treatment continuum from diagnosis through novel therapies including autologous stem cell transplantation and CAR-T cell interventions. He has built a comprehensive lymphoma program with expertise spanning hematopathology, radiation oncology, dermatology, and neurology, in addition to hematology and medical oncology. His research interests include developing risk-adapted treatment strategies, investigating novel therapeutic agents, and improving outcomes for patients with various lymphoma subtypes. Dr. Friedberg's extensive publication record demonstrates his leadership in lymphoma research, with recent work focusing on immunotherapy combinations, predictive modeling, risk stratification, and novel treatment approaches for various lymphoma subtypes. His research has significantly contributed to the understanding and treatment of lymphomas, particularly in developing more personalized and effective treatment strategies. Scientific Awards: Faculty Academic Mentoring Award (2012) Scholar in Clinical Research (2008) America's Top Doctors Selection (2008) Jacob Gitelman Award (2007) Lawrence A. Kohn Senior Teaching Fellow (2004-2006) Clinical Investigator Career Development Award (2003) Clinical Oncology Research Fellowship "Immunotherapy of Hodgkin's Disease" (2001-2003) Rising stars program for innovative research (2001-2003) As Director of the Wilmot Cancer Institute, Dr. Friedberg leads numerous clinical trials and research initiatives focused on advancing lymphoma treatment. He is actively involved in SWOG and has served in leadership roles for multiple clinical trials investigating novel therapies for lymphoma patients. His practice team includes Anna Morrison, R.N., and Kerri Hugelmaier, N.P., providing comprehensive care for lymphoma patients. Dr. Friedberg has established the Lymphoma Epidemiology of Outcomes (LEO) Consortium, a large observational cohort study supporting broad research on NHL prognosis and survivorship. His leadership extends to national organizations where he contributes to developing clinical practice guidelines and consensus recommendations for lymphoma treatment.

• Drug Delivery
• Nanomedicine
• Biopharmaceutics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shyh-Dar Li is a Professor and Tong Louie Chair in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, where he also serves as Chair of Nanomedicine and Chemical Biology. With a BSc in pharmacy from National Taiwan University (1998) and PhD in pharmaceutical sciences from UNC Chapel Hill (2008), followed by postdoctoral training at UC San Diego's Moores Cancer Center (2009), Dr. Li has established himself as a leading researcher in advanced drug delivery systems. His research focuses on developing innovative nanomedicine platforms for targeted delivery of biological therapeutics including peptides, proteins, antibodies, and nucleic acids. Dr. Li's laboratory has pioneered several novel drug delivery approaches, particularly in lipid-based nanoparticles, phospholipid-free vesicles, and polymer systems for cancer immunotherapy, pain management, and protein delivery. His work bridges fundamental nanotechnology with translational applications for difficult-to-treat diseases. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on tumor microenvironment modulation, endosomal escape mechanisms for nucleic acid delivery, and non-invasive delivery routes for protein therapeutics. His research demonstrates increasing sophistication in nanocarrier engineering, with recent work incorporating machine learning approaches to optimize nanoparticle design and expanding into immunomodulatory therapies that harness the body's immune system to fight cancer. Scientific Recognition: 2014 AFPC New Investigator Award 2013 AAPS New Investigator Award in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technologies 2013 CIHR New Investigator Award 2013 CSPS Early Career Award 2012 Prostate Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award Dr. Li's research program has been consistently supported by major Canadian funding agencies including CIHR, NSERC, and MITACS. He actively collaborates across disciplines and accepts graduate students into his research program, focusing on cutting-edge approaches to overcome biological barriers in drug delivery. His laboratory, the Laboratory of Targeted Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine, serves as a hub for innovation in pharmaceutical nanotechnology.

• Immunology
• Translational Immunology
• Computational Immunology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Mark Coles serves as Professor of Immunology and Lead for Industrial Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, University of Oxford, holding concurrent roles as Kennedy Trust Senior Research Fellow, Official Fellow at Reuben College, and Affiliate Faculty at the Wolfson Centre of Mathematical Biology. His interdisciplinary work bridges immunology, computational modeling, and translational research to accelerate therapies for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. His academic journey began with a BSc in Microbiology from Cornell University (1992), followed by a PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology at UC Berkeley under David Raulet, and postdoctoral training with Dimitris Kioussis at the National Institute of Medical Research. At the University of York (2006-2017), he pioneered stromal immunology research and co-founded the York Computational Immunology Laboratory. Coles' research centers on stromal and systems immunology, with core expertise in stromal cell biology, inflammatory disease mechanisms, and mathematical modeling of immune responses. He champions 3Rs-based approaches (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) to reduce animal testing through in silico models, integrating spatial single-cell biology with multi-scale computational frameworks to dissect immune function in human tissues. His 2025 publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory applying interdisciplinary methods across diverse disease contexts—from cardiac fibrosis and vaccine responses to arthritis pathogenesis and CAR-T cell therapy—unified by focus on stromal-immune crosstalk and quantitative modeling to identify therapeutic targets. Key honors include: Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology Kennedy Trust Senior Research Fellow As former Director of Graduate Studies (2017-2024) at the Kennedy Institute, Coles mentored numerous graduate students while co-leading major initiatives including the Arthritis Therapy Acceleration Program and Human Cell Atlas medicalization. His entrepreneurial impact spans three co-founded ventures: Simomics Ltd (in silico disease modeling), Lightox Ltd (phototherapy for oral cancer), and Mestag Therapeutics (fibroblast-targeted therapies for cancer/inflammation). He directs the Laboratory of Stromal and Systems Immunology and Oxford Mathematical Immunology Group, fostering collaborations with Christopher Buckley, Calliope Dendrou, and Eamonn Gaffney to develop Quantitative Systems Pharmacology models that translate mechanistic insights into patient therapies.

• Pharmacology
• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Cancer Therapy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Wing Lam is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Pharmacology at the Yale School of Medicine. He holds a BSc in Molecular Biology and a PhD in Biochemical Pharmacology from City University of Hong Kong, followed by postdoctoral training at Yale. His research focuses on developing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulations as adjuvants for cancer therapy, notably YIV-906, which enhances chemotherapy efficacy and mitigates intestinal toxicity. Lam also pioneered the STAR database for herbal drug discovery and the Mechanism-Based Quality Control (MBQC) platform for botanical drug standardization. Education: BSc (Hons) Molecular Biology, City University of Hong Kong, 1995 PhD Biochemical Pharmacology, City University of Hong Kong, 1999 Postdoc, Pharmacology, Yale University, 1999-2002 His research interests span cancer pharmacology, TCM modernization, and mitochondrial toxicity mechanisms. Key projects include YIV-906’s role in enhancing anti-PD1 and CAR T-cell therapies, developing L-nucleoside analogs like troxacitabine, and investigating tylophorine analogs’ antitumor effects. Lam has co-chaired sessions at multiple Consortium for Globalization of Chinese Medicine (CGCM) meetings and contributed to patents on herbal drug formulations and quality control methods. Recent work explores YIV-906’s potential for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and phase II clinical trials for colon and liver cancers. Lam’s publications highlight synergistic drug interactions, mitochondrial DNA depletion mechanisms, and TCM’s evidence-based application in chronic diseases. His grants include studies on PHY906 as an adjuvant in rectal cancer therapy and collaborations with Yiviva, Inc. He maintains active roles in editorial boards, including a special issue on herbal drug quality control in Frontiers in Pharmacology . Lam’s lab is embedded within Dr. Yung-Chi Cheng’s group, focusing on translational pharmacology and botanical drug innovation.

• Immunology
• Genomics
• Multiomics Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Calliope Dendrou is an Associate Professor in Clinical Pathology and Inflammation at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology (KIR), University of Oxford, leading the Immune Disease Multiomics Laboratory. She previously held a Wellcome & Royal Society Sir Henry Dale Fellowship at the University of Oxford’s Centre for Human Genetics before joining KIR in 2023. Her research focuses on immune disease mechanisms using multiomics approaches, including genomic profiling to identify therapeutic targets across tissues and immune-mediated diseases. She co-leads large-scale projects like the Oxford-J&J Cartography Consortium and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s LEGACY Network, and teaches on the MSc in Genomic Medicine program. Educational Background: BSc (Biology, Imperial College London, 2005; Forbes Memorial Medal Winner); PhD in Infection & Immunity (University of Cambridge, 2010). Postdoctoral training at the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine under Prof. Lars Fugger. Research interests include immunogenetics, cytokine signaling pathways, drug repositioning, and cross-disease pathophysiology. Her work integrates single-cell and spatial transcriptomics to dissect immune-cell interactions in diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and celiac disease. Recent articles highlight her contributions to understanding vaccine adjuvant responses, Th17 cell roles in spondyloarthritis, and immune-epithelial networks in celiac disease. Collaborations emphasize multi-omic data analysis (e.g., Panpipes pipeline) and translational studies toward precision medicine. Awards: Forbes Memorial Medal (BSc), Wellcome & Royal Society Sir Henry Dale Fellowship. Leadership roles include Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Champion and 'Single-Cell & Spatial Omics for Precision Medicine' Module Lead. Lab & Teams: Immune Disease Multiomics Lab at KIR. Active in collaborative initiatives such as the LEGACY Network, focusing on large-scale immune profiling in ancestrally diverse populations.

Kelly Arnoldمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Computation and Modeling
• Drug Delivery and Therapeutics
• Systems Immunology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kelly Arnold is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. Her research integrates systems engineering principles with immunology to investigate variability in immune responses across infection, vaccination, and injury, with a focus on computational modeling and clinical translation. Research Focus Systems-level immune response modeling Vaccination and antibody functionality Vaginal microbiome-host interactions Chronic lung disease progression Computational serology and proteomics Recent Work Her 2025 studies examine SARS-CoV-2 vaccination responses in cancer patients and computational frameworks for vaginal probiotics. Earlier works (2024-2007) span COPD progression, lupus fibrosis, HIV susceptibility, and tissue engineering for fertility preservation. Methodologies include proteomic profiling, network modeling, and microfluidic systems.

Vanessa Samouëlianمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار بالینی

• Gynecological Oncology
• Cervical Cancer
• Endometrial Cancer
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vanessa Samouëlian, MD, PhD, serves as an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Montreal. Based at the Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), she specializes in gynecological oncology within the Gynecological Oncology division. Her institutional roles include leading Tumor Board meetings and serving as a service representative on CHUM's medical act evaluation committee and the University of Montreal externship committee. Her educational background includes: MD from University of Montpellier 1, France (1992-1998) Certificate of Clinical and Therapeutic Synthesis and Master's in Biological/Medical Sciences (1998) IUD in Colposcopy and Cervicovaginal Pathology (1999) DES in Gynecology-Obstetrics from University of Lille 2, France (2005) PhD from Biology-Health Doctoral School, University of Lille 2 (2007) Clinical Fellowship in Gynecology Oncology at CHUM (2009-2011) Dr. Samouëlian's research centers on gynecological malignancies with emphasis on cervical, endometrial, and vulvar cancers. She investigates molecular biomarkers for nodal metastasis, treatment outcomes in high-risk endometrial carcinoma, and surgical innovation including robotic techniques. Her work bridges clinical oncology, cancer pathology, and HPV vaccination strategies through national collaborations. Her 2015-2016 publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory focused on endometrial cancer through the Canadian High Risk Endometrial Cancer (CHREC) Consortium. Key themes include adjuvant therapy optimization, pathological pattern analysis (MELF invasion), and surgical training innovation using virtual reality simulation. These works demonstrate integration of clinical practice, molecular diagnostics, and surgical education within gynecologic oncology. Within CHUM's organizational structure, Dr. Samouëlian contributes to the Historical Assignment Team and Gynecological Oncology division. She co-developed the Contemporary Clinical Questions on HPV-Related Diseases and Vaccination booklet with Gynecologic Oncology Canada and Merck Canada, endorsed by major Canadian gynecological societies including the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.

Carmen Bergomمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Radiation Oncology
• Breast Cancer
• Tumor Microenvironment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Carmen Bergom, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine (WashU Medicine), where she joined the faculty in 2020. She holds secondary appointments in the Division of Cancer Biology and the Siteman Cancer Center. Her research focuses on leveraging genetic models to improve radiation therapy efficacy while mitigating radiation-induced cardiotoxicity , particularly in breast cancer patients. Key areas include radiation biology , tumor microenvironment , and cardio-oncology . Recent publications highlight her work in genetic mapping of radiation sensitivity (e.g., rat chromosome 3 variants), innovative imaging techniques (e.g., integrin-targeted PET), and clinical trial design for cardiovascular risk stratification. Her laboratory has pioneered the first genetic studies of radiation-induced cardiac dysfunction. Scientific awards include the Michael Fry Research Award (2021) and recognition as a Top Doctor in America (2018, 2019). She serves as Chair of the ASTRO Science Council Scientific Review Panel and co-chair of the Clinical and Experimental Research in Radiation Oncology meeting at ESTRO. Dr. Bergom treats breast cancer patients clinically and mentors students across all levels (undergraduate to postdoctoral). Her work bridges basic research with clinical applications , aiming to develop biomarkers and therapeutic targets for radiation oncology.

• Statistics
• Public Health
• Medicine
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Zhiling Gu is a Research Fellow at Yale School of Public Health, having earned her Ph.D. in Statistics at Iowa State University. Her work integrates statistical theory with applications in public health and medicine. Her research spans Functional Data Analysis Network Analysis Spatiotemporal Modeling Statistical AI Foundations Nonparametric Learning applied to neuroimaging, electronic health records, and environmental health studies. Recent publications focus on Adaptive spatiotemporal models Neuroimaging data processing Pandemic forecasting frameworks Environmental exposure modeling with methodological rigor and practical implementation. Scientific achievements include Runner-up in SMI 2023 Student Paper Competition She has taught STAT 305: Engineering Statistics (ISU) STAT 226: Business Statistics Statistical Computing Statistical Learning and actively engages in academic presentations at conferences like SMI 2024 and CMStatistics 2022.

• Biochemistry
• Protein Chemistry
• Post-translational Modifications
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christian Friedrich Wilhelm Becker is a full Professor at the University of Vienna, holding a position within the Faculty of Chemistry and the Department of Biological Chemistry. His research profile shows extensive activity in protein chemistry and biochemistry, with particular focus on post-translational modifications and their implications in disease mechanisms. His work bridges chemical biology, biochemistry, and biomedical applications, contributing significantly to the academic and research landscape at one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious universities. Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna Department of Biological Chemistry Active research leader with numerous ongoing projects Significant publication record spanning multiple disciplines Professor Becker's research primarily focuses on protein chemistry, particularly post-translational modifications and their role in protein function and dysfunction. His work spans multiple interconnected areas including ubiquitination, protein aggregation, prion protein behavior, and biomimetic approaches to protein analysis. His research has significant implications for understanding neurodegenerative diseases and developing novel therapeutic approaches. The fingerprint analysis of his work shows strong connections to biochemistry, molecular biology, and chemistry, with particular emphasis on cysteine chemistry, glycosylation, and amino acid modifications. Analysis of Professor Becker's recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on protein modification techniques and their biological implications. His work shows increasing sophistication in chemical biology approaches to study protein function, with particular emphasis on ubiquitination pathways and protein aggregation mechanisms. The integration of chemical synthesis methods with biological analysis represents a hallmark of his research approach. His publications span high-impact journals in biochemistry, chemical biology, and peptide science, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of his contributions. Professor Becker has received notable recognition for his research contributions, most prominently the Cathay Award in 2020. This award acknowledges his significant contributions to the field of protein chemistry and chemical biology. His work appears to have practical applications in therapeutic development, particularly in the areas of targeted protein degradation and immunotherapy, which likely contributed to this recognition. Cathay Award (2020) Professor Becker leads multiple significant research projects, including 'Targeted protein degradation - from small molecules to complex organelles' (2020-2024), 'Taktira: Development of an improved, low-side-effect and sustainable immunotherapy' (2019-2023), and 'Structure Zoom: Zooming in on protein functional sites with atomic resolution' (2018-2021). These projects demonstrate substantial grant funding and collaborative research efforts across multiple institutions. His active participation in 290 recorded activities through 2025 indicates a highly engaged research program with numerous collaborators and trainees. Targeted protein degradation project (2020-2024) Taktira immunotherapy project (2019-2023) Structure Zoom project (2018-2021) Professor Becker's research environment includes a robust team of collaborators and junior researchers, as evidenced by the numerous co-authored publications and activities. His work intersects with multiple research groups studying protein function, modification, and therapeutic applications. The international collaboration network shown in his profile indicates significant engagement with researchers across multiple countries, creating a dynamic research ecosystem focused on advancing protein science and its biomedical applications.

Michael Baymمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microbial Evolutionary Genomics
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Computational Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Baym is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School with affiliate appointments in Microbiology and the Laboratory of Systems Pharmacology, and as an Associate Member of the Broad Institute. He leads the Baym Lab, which studies microbial evolutionary genomics and antibiotic resistance through a hybrid of experimental, computational, and theoretical approaches. His research focuses on: Antibiotic Resistance Evolution and practical interventions Mobile Genetic Elements (plasmids, phages, transposons) Computational Genomic Algorithms for big data analysis Synthetic Biology tools and technologies Key recent publications explore phage discovery systems , phylogenetic compression of microbial genomes, and RNA-guided gene drives in plasmids. His work is supported by multiple NIH/NIGMS and NSF grants including a MIRA award. Scientific honors include: Packard Fellowship (2018) Pew Biomedical Scholarship (2020) Sloan Research Fellowship (2020) A. Clifford Barger Excellence in Mentoring Award (2021) SSQBio Mentorship Award (2022) The lab actively trains PhD students and postdoctoral fellows with alumni occupying academic and industry positions globally. Current team members include researchers from interdisciplinary backgrounds working at the intersection of experiment, computation, and theory .

• Immunology
• Virology
• Inflammation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Santiago F. González is a Group Leader at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB) in Bellinzona, Switzerland, and an extraordinary professor at the University of Italian Switzerland (USI). He earned dual PhDs in microbiology (University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain) and immunology (University of Copenhagen, Denmark), followed by postdoctoral work (2007–2011) at Harvard Medical School's Immune Disease Institute under Michael Carroll. PhD in Microbiology, University of Santiago de Compostela PhD in Immunology, University of Copenhagen His research focuses on immune system dynamics during respiratory viral infections, vaccination, and cancer metastasis. Key areas include influenza recognition , lymph node inflammation , and immune cell behavior in vivo. He pioneered studies on C-type lectin receptors (e.g., SIGN-R1) in viral immunity and epigenetic modulators for inflammation. Recent publications highlight his work in epigenetic drug development , nanovaccines , and computational tools for immune cell tracking. His group uses two-photon intravital microscopy and spatial-temporal modeling to dissect immune responses. Scientific awards include three EU Marie Curie Fellowships (2004–2013), enabling his transition to independent research. His collaborations span Harvard, USI, and European institutions, with grants from the EU and Swiss research bodies. His lab at IRB, established via the 2013 Marie Curie Career Integration Grant , develops novel imaging approaches and therapeutic strategies for infectious and immune-mediated diseases.

Preet Singhمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corrosion Science
• Electrochemistry
• Metals and Alloys
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Preet Singh is a Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech, with affiliations to the College of Engineering. His research focuses on corrosion science, electrochemistry, and environmental degradation of materials, particularly metals and alloys. Prior to joining Georgia Tech in 2003, he was a faculty member at the Institute of Paper Science and Technology (IPST), where he investigated corrosion issues in the pulp and paper industry. Professor Singh's work explores fundamental mechanisms of material degradation in industrial environments, aiming to develop mitigation strategies against environment-induced failures. Key research areas include corrosion fatigue, hydrogen embrittlement, stress corrosion cracking, and oxidation behavior. His group employs experimental approaches to study material reliability under varying chemical and mechanical conditions. Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration across oncology, agriculture, and energy systems, reflecting broad applications of materials science principles. Research trends show increased focus on biomedical materials and sustainable technologies alongside core corrosion studies. Professor Singh advises graduate students including Abdullah Alzubail, Yousif Al Rabie, Sai Shreeya, Yara, and Sean Li. He directs the Corrosion and Materials Reliability Laboratory (CMCRL), which partners with industry to solve practical engineering challenges related to material performance.

Yousif Shamooمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Antibiotic Resistance
• Bacterial Evolution
• Biophysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yousif Shamoo is the Ralph and Dorothy Looney Professor of BioSciences at Rice University, where he has been a faculty member since 1998. He previously served as Vice Provost for Research (2014-2022) and Director of the Institute of Biosciences and Bioengineering (2008-2014). He holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University (1988). His research focuses on combating multi-drug resistant bacteria through experimental evolution and biophysical approaches. Key interests include: Evolutionary trajectories of antibiotic resistance in pathogens like Enterococcus and Acinetobacter Biochemical basis of adaptation using microfluidics, genomics, and structural biology Discovery of novel antimicrobial strategies targeting cell membrane stress pathways Microbial interactions in spatially structured environments Publications emphasize antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, evolutionary biophysics, and microfluidic technology development. Recent work explores daptomycin resistance pathways ( LiaFSR ), membrane lipid signaling, and high-throughput evolution platforms. Awards & Honors: AAAS Fellow (2024) Ralph and Dorothy Looney Professorship (2020) George R. Brown Award for Excellence in Teaching (2015) George R. Brown Superior Teaching Award (4×, 2009 onward) ASM Distinguished Lecturer (2011-2013) He leads an active research group funded by NIH and DoD, advising 15+ graduate students. Current projects integrate synthetic biology with Streptomyces-derived drug discovery and microfluidic biosurveillance platforms.

Jeffrey T. Jensenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contraception
• Reproductive Health
• Translational Research
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey T. Jensen, M.D., M.P.H., is the Leon Speroff Professor and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). He holds joint appointments as Professor of Public Health and Preventive Medicine and serves as a Core Scientist at the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC). Dr. Jensen completed his medical degree at Emory University, a Master of Public Health at the University of Washington, and residency training at OHSU. Research Focus: Dr. Jensen leads translational and clinical research programs focused on contraceptive innovation. His work emphasizes nonhuman primate models to develop: Novel contraceptive agents targeting oocyte-specific pathways Non-surgical permanent contraception methods Optimized emergency contraception for diverse populations He directs OHSU's Women’s Health Research Unit and the Gates Foundation-funded Oregon Permanent Contraception Research Center (OPERM). Recent Publications: His 15 most recent articles (2023-2025) demonstrate concentrated expertise in: Advanced hormonal contraceptive formulations (IUDs, vaginal rings, oral agents) Weight-adjusted dosing strategies for emergency contraception Biomarker validation for contraceptive efficacy monitoring Real-world assessment of bleeding pattern management Leadership & Collaboration: Dr. Jensen is Principal Investigator of the NICHD Contraception Clinical Trials Network and collaborates with global health organizations (CONRAD, FHI360, Population Council). He serves as Deputy Editor for the journal Contraception and consults for multiple pharmaceutical companies on product development.