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Christer Höögمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Meiosis
• Cell Cycle
• Spindle Assembly Checkpoint
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christer Höög is a Professor in Cell and Molecular Biology at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden. His academic career spans over three decades, with key roles including membership in the research evaluation committee at the Danish Cancer Society (2009-2011) and chairman of the Swedish Cancer Society's research priority committee (2006-2009). He has been elected to prestigious institutions such as Academia Europaea (2009) and the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO, 2003), and received the Distinguished Professor Award at Karolinska Institutet (2010). Research Focus: Höög's laboratory investigates meiotic chromosome segregation, emphasizing the role of the synaptonemal complex—a conserved protein structure critical for accurate chromosome pairing and segregation during germ cell division. His work explores how defects in this complex contribute to aneuploidy, a leading cause of miscarriages, congenital disorders, and mental retardation in humans. By combining genetic, biochemical, and ultrastructural approaches, his research aims to uncover molecular pathways underlying meiotic errors and improve assisted reproductive technologies. Scientific Leadership: Current and past committee memberships in cancer and biomedical research institutions Member of the Nobel Assembly in Physiology or Medicine (2007) Honors and Awards: Distinguished Professor Award, Karolinska Institutet (2010) Academia Europaea member (2009) Nobel Assembly member (2007) EMBO member (2003) Flormanska Award (2003)

Marina Fortunaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Public International Law
• International Criminal Law
• Human Rights Law
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Dr. Marina Fortuna is an Assistant Professor of Public International Law at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Law. She specializes in the practices of international courts and quasi-judicial bodies, focusing on customary international law (CIL) interpretation, treaty interpretation methods, and the intersection of psychology/ethics with international law. Her research explores judicial impartiality, human rights mechanisms, and international criminal law. Fortuna holds a PhD from the TRICI-Law project, analyzing CIL interpretation by international courts. She teaches courses on international law at both LLB and LLM levels, including public international law and dispute settlement. She actively participates in moot court competitions as a judge and mentor. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through human rights advocacy and legal scholarship. Education: PhD in International Law (TRICI-Law project), University of Groningen Research: TRICI-Law project (ERC-funded), CIL interpretation methodologies, ICJ jurisprudence Her research interests emphasize the practical application of legal principles in international courts, particularly the ICJ, human rights bodies, and criminal tribunals. She examines how psychological factors and ethical considerations influence legal outcomes in cross-border disputes. Recent projects include analyzing obstetric violence as a human rights violation and the role of social media evidence in ICJ proceedings. Awards: Avril McDonald Award (2018) Grants: Horizon-2020 TRICI-Law project Fortuna leads the Transboundary Legal Studies department's faculty board and collaborates with international legal institutions. She co-edits the TRICI-Law Book Series and publishes in journals like Oxford Reports on International Law . Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate programs, integrating practical skills through moot court competitions.

• Health Economics
• Labor Economics
• Gender Economics
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Mayra Pineda-Torres is an Assistant Professor in the School of Economics at the Georgia Institute of Technology, affiliated with NBER and IZA. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Texas A&M University (2022) and a B.A. in Economics from ITAM (2015). Her research focuses on health, labor, and gender economics, particularly examining how reproductive healthcare policies impact women’s and teenagers’ welfare. Key areas include the long-term effects of 1960s-70s contraception/abortion policies, modern TRAP regulations, and the interplay between educational access and fertility rates. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, Texas A&M University (2022) B.A. in Economics, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), Mexico (2015) Research Interests: Healthcare access disparities in rural/underserved areas Reproductive rights and policy impacts Teen fertility reduction through educational expansion Connections between abortion access and intimate partner violence Notable Awards: 2020 IWPR Doctoral Fellow in Economics & Reproductive Health Teaching: Courses include ECON 4510 (Health Economics), ECON 4699 (Undergraduate Research), and ECON 4803 (Economics of Risky Behaviors). She emphasizes understanding course material beyond grades, drawing from her own academic journey. Affiliations: National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Faculty Research Fellow IZA Institute of Labor Economics Research Affiliate

Jane Stollمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Family Law
• Assisted Reproduction Law
• Legal Parenthood
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jane Stoll is a Senior Lecturer in Private Law at Karlstad University, Sweden. Her teaching portfolio includes Family Law, Social Welfare Law, Tort Law, Medical Law, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Freedom of Speech/Freedom of the Press, and Administrative Law. Her research focuses on assisted reproduction law, legal parenthood, surrogacy arrangements, and children's right to genetic origins information. She has authored books and contributed to edited volumes addressing these topics in international and Nordic contexts. Her work critically examines Sweden’s compliance with international human rights obligations regarding donor offspring rights and challenges posed by surrogacy. She co-authored annual Nordic Council of Ministers reports on biotechnology legislation from 2014-2017, analyzing regulatory trends across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Jane Stoll’s publications reflect a strong emphasis on balancing legal frameworks with ethical considerations in reproductive technologies. Her research bridges family law, bioethics, and human rights, addressing gaps in Nordic and international legal systems related to modern reproductive practices.

• Biology of Early Development
• Human Genetics
• Gene Editing Tools
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Olga Chaplia is an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale School of Medicine's Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. She holds a PhD in Cytology, Histology, and Molecular Biology and has certifications as a Senior Embryologist (ESHRE). Her research focuses on early embryonic development, human genetics, and reproductive technologies. She collaborates with institutions like the Fertility Center on projects exploring IVF efficacy, endometrial biology, and space-based ART. Education: BS (Honors) in Biology (2008), MS in Biology (2010), and PhD in Cytology/Histology (2015) from the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. Postdoctoral work at the Institute of Food Biotechnology and Genomics NAS of Ukraine. Research Interests: Gene editing applications in reproductive medicine Mitochondrial DNA in follicular development Impact of maternal age and BMI on IVF outcomes Endometrial receptivity and embryo transfer success Key Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes clinical outcomes in IVF protocols, endometrial-embryo interactions, and novel approaches for low-oocyte-yield cases. Her 2024 publications address space-based ART challenges and mitochondrial biomarkers in fertility. Awards: None explicitly listed. Advising & Grants: No specific trainees or grants detailed, but collaborates on multi-institutional ART studies. Active in fertility research teams within Yale's Fertility Center. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Fertility Center research programs exploring IVF optimization and reproductive biology innovations.

• Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
• Embryo Culture Techniques
• Cryopreservation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Cihan Halicigil is an Assistant Professor in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine and Laboratory Director at the Yale Fertility Center and Yale Medicine Greenwich Fertility. He holds dual MSc degrees (Biotechnology and Clinical Embryology) and a PhD in Biology from Middle East Technical University (METU), with additional training at Leeds University. With over 20 years of experience, he has overseen 13,000+ fresh IVF cycles and trained dozens of clinical embryologists. His research focuses on embryo culture optimization, micromanipulation techniques, cryopreservation, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), and AI-driven advancements in IVF. Recent work explores IVF applications in space environments and fertility diagnostics. He leads initiatives to improve embryo selection and laboratory automation, emphasizing clinical outcomes and ethical standards. Key contributions include co-authoring Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine guidelines for PGT-M and developing novel diagnostic tools like paper-based fertility testing. His lab collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, such as leveraging YOLOv8 AI models for male fertility assessment and studying microgravity effects on human reproduction.

• Cell Biology
• Developmental Biology
• Reproductive Sciences
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Binyam Mogessie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at Yale University. He holds affiliations with the Yale Cancer Center, Yale Stem Cell Center, and the WRHR Advisory Committee. His research focuses on cytoskeletal mechanisms in female meiosis and reproductive aging, particularly exploring how actin and microtubule dynamics influence chromosome segregation and genomic integrity in oocytes and embryos. Education: BSc in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from Jacobs University Bremen (2007), PhD in Cell Biology from the University of London (2011), followed by postdoctoral training at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (2015) and the Max Planck Institute (2017). Established an independent lab at the University of Bristol in 2019 before joining Yale in 2022. Research interests include nuclear actin dynamics, oocyte aging, and mechanisms preventing aneuploidy. His lab uses advanced microscopy and protein degradation tools to study cytoskeletal interactions during meiosis and early embryonic development. Key awards include the Pew Scholar (2024), Vallee Scholar (2024), and SRF Emerging Investigator Award (2023). His work has been published in Nature Communications , Science Advances , and Developmental Cell . Professional activities include editorial roles in eLife , Molecular Human Reproduction , and Trends in Cell Biology . He advocates for diversity in science, emphasizing representation to combat systemic inequities.

• Biolaw
• Comparative Constitutional Law
• Minority Rights
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Simone Penasa is an Associate Professor of Comparative Constitutional Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Trento, Italy. His academic career spans over a decade, including roles as a Fixed-Term Fellow Researcher and Post-Doc Researcher. He specializes in Biolaw, Comparative Constitutional Law, Minority Rights, Health Law, and Legal Pluralism. Penasa’s research focuses on the intersection of law, science, and technology, particularly in areas like surrogacy, artificial intelligence governance, and constitutional adjudication. He has conducted research abroad at institutions such as the Max Planck Institute and the University of Barcelona, and participates in international projects like the Jean Monnet Module “BIOTELL.” His work emphasizes scientific reasonableness in legislative and judicial processes, addressing topics such as embryo rights, genetic privacy, and the ethical implications of biomedical research. He has authored over 50 publications, including articles on AI ethics, migration policies, and constitutional design. Penasa is a member of multiple editorial boards (e.g., Diritto Pubblico Comparato ed Europeo ) and has been recognized with the “Premio Giustino D’Orazio” for his doctoral thesis. He frequently lectures at conferences worldwide, advocating for interdisciplinary legal approaches to contemporary challenges.

Edmond Sanganyadoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Toxicology
• Chemical Contaminants
• Environmental Chemistry
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Edmond Sanganyado is an Assistant Professor in Forensic Science at Northumbria University's Department of Applied Sciences. He holds a B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from the National University of Science and Technology (Zimbabwe) and a Ph.D. in Environmental Toxicology from the University of California, Riverside, where he was a Fulbright Fellow. His research focuses on assessing the fate, transport, and toxicity of emerging contaminants in aquatic ecosystems through advanced analytical techniques and molecular biology approaches. Education includes: PGCHE, Northumbria University (2022-2024) PGCHE, Falmouth University (2018) Ph.D. Environmental Toxicology, University of California (2016) B.Sc. Applied Chemistry, National University of Science and Technology (2008) His primary research investigates how chemical contaminants impact environmental and human health, with focus areas including: Environmental fate and transport of contaminants Bioaccumulation in marine mammals Organic contaminant analysis methods Risk mitigation strategies Chemical exposure health effects Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on environmental pollution analysis, health implications of contaminants, and innovative detection methodologies. Research trends show increasing emphasis on microplastics, antibiotic resistance, and interdisciplinary approaches to environmental toxicology. Awards and honors: IES Fellowship (2021) Periodic Table of Younger Chemists Award (2018) GYA Travel Award (2024) CSFS Autumn Conference Bursary (2023) Vitae International Researcher Development Conference Bursary (2023) Dr. Sanganyado leads international collaborations including the EU-funded CoARA TIER project and serves as editor for Discover Toxicology and FSI: Animals and Environments. He mentors students through his role accepting PhD candidates and has held prior positions as Professor at Shantou University. Laboratory activities focus on environmental contaminant analysis, with specialized equipment for organic contaminant detection. His research team investigates chemodynamics, bioaccumulation mechanisms, and adverse health effects in aquatic ecosystems through field studies and laboratory simulations.

Jerome Michelettaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Animal Behavior
• Primate Communication
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jerome Micheletta is an Associate Professor in Animal Behaviour at the University of Portsmouth, UK. He is affiliated with the School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences within the Faculty of Science & Health, and co-directs the Macaca Nigra Project. His research focuses on the evolution of social communication, particularly in crested macaques, integrating field observations with cognitive experiments. He leads the NetFACS project funded by the Leverhulme Trust, developing novel frameworks to study facial communication using network analysis. Education: PhD (2012, studying crested macaque communication), MSc Eco-physiology and Ethology (2007, Louis Pasteur University), BSc Zoology (Henry Poincaré University, Nancy). Prior to his academic role, he worked as a field assistant in Indonesia. Research interests center on social complexity and communication complexity in primates. His work spans facial behavior analysis, multimodal signaling, and conservation biology around Tangkoko Nature Reserve. Recent studies include equine facial behavior evolution and large-scale macaque comparative research. He supervises PhD projects on topics like anthropogenic impacts on macaque behavior and facial expression networks. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating research projects for BSc Psychology and MRes Science programs, and animal behavior modules. His lab collaborations involve the Centre for Comparative and Evolutionary Psychology.

• Reproductive Endocrinology
• Infertility
• Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amanda N. Kallen serves as Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Yale School of Medicine. She is a member of the Reproductive Scientist Development Program (RSDP) and leads the Kallen Lab, which focuses on reproductive science. Dr. Kallen is actively involved with numerous programs including the Center for RNA Science and Medicine, Fertility Preservation Program, In Vitro Fertilization Program, Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Program. Dr. Kallen completed her medical education at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine (MD, 2007), followed by residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale-New Haven Hospital (2010), where she served as Administrative Chief Resident (2011). She then completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Yale School of Medicine (2014). During her fellowship, she was accepted into the NIH-funded Reproductive Scientist Development Program scholar program. Dr. Kallen's research program investigates the regulation of gene expression in granulosa cells, with specific interests in Granulosa Cells, Gynecology, Infertility, MicroRNAs, Ovary, Reproductive Medicine, and RNA, Long Noncoding. Her work spans reproductive biology, molecular mechanisms of ovarian function, and clinical applications for fertility preservation. Dr. Kallen has published extensively in high-impact journals including New England Journal of Medicine, Fertility and Sterility, and Human Reproduction, with recent publications focusing on premature ovarian insufficiency, ovarian tissue cryopreservation, and cellular mechanisms of ovarian aging. Dr. Kallen has received multiple awards including the Yale University "Resident of Excellence" award, the North American Menopause Society / Teva Medical Resident Excellence Award, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Resident Reporter award, and the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics Resident Scholar award. Dr. Kallen is highly active in professional organizations, currently serving on the Executive Board of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) as the national Junior Fellow Congress Advisory Council Chair. She is a graduate of ACOG's Robert Cefalo Leadership Institute and a member of the ASRM Women's Council. Dr. Kallen also serves as an Interactive Associate for Fertility & Sterility and as a reviewer for multiple scientific journals. As an educator, Dr. Kallen plays an active role in medical student and resident education and serves as a faculty mentor for the Yale medical student Ob/Gyn Interest Group. Her clinical interests include pediatric and adolescent gynecology and endocrinology, infertility, and premature ovarian insufficiency.

Reiner A. Veitiaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ovarian development and function
• Transcription factors and signaling molecules
• Human female infertility
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Reiner A. Veitia is a Full Professor of Functional Genomics at Paris Diderot University (class of Professor de Classe Exceptionnelle since 2014). He leads the research group Molecular Oncology and Ovarian Pathologies at Institut Jacques Monod since 2009. Academic affiliations: Paris Diderot University (1992-present), Institut Jacques Monod (2009-present) Academic ranks: Assistant Professor (2000-2005), Full Professor (2005-present) Education : Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (2003) PhD in Human Genetics (1998), Paris Diderot University/Institut Pasteur (Summa cum laude) Master in Human Genetics (1994), Paris Diderot University BSc in Biochemistry (1992), Havana University Research interests focus on ovarian development and function, transcription factors in reproductive biology, mathematical modeling of genetic phenomena, and gene regulation mechanisms in female infertility. His work bridges molecular oncology with ovarian pathologies. Scientific honors : Honorary Member of the Institut Universitaire de France Jacques Salat-Baroux prize, French National Academy of Medicine Institut Universitaire de France membership Institut THERAMEX prize for women's health research Professional roles include Vice-President of Science Division at Paris Diderot University, President of its Faculty of Biology's Scientific Council, and editorial leadership as Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Genetics (Wiley-Blackwell).

• Molecular Ecology
• Arthropod Community Dynamics
• Ecological Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Natalie R. Graham is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, affiliated with the College of Natural and Health Sciences. Her research focuses on molecular ecology and the dynamics of arthropod communities in the Hawaiian archipelago, particularly addressing human impacts on vulnerable ecosystems. She holds a PhD in Environmental Science from UC Berkeley (2021) and an MS from Sonoma State University (2014). Graham leads the ʻElala Biodiversity Lab, investigating ecological and evolutionary processes shaping biodiversity over geological time using DNA metabarcoding and eDNA techniques. Her work emphasizes island ecosystems as models for understanding community assembly and invasion genomics. Key research areas include arthropod interactions with plant networks, environmental DNA applications for biosecurity, and the genomic response of species to Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD). She has secured grants including a UH Hilo SEED grant and HI INBRE funding, and mentors students through programs like PIPES. Collaborations include UC Berkeley’s Rausser College and federal agencies like USGS. Graham’s lab develops DNA reference libraries for Hawaiian arthropods and explores handheld sequencing technologies for rapid biodiversity assessments. Her publications span topics from transposable element evolution in Hawaiian spiders to ethical genomic data practices. Graham actively engages in undergraduate training, offering courses in genetics, insect systematics, and quantitative ecology. She advocates for Indigenous data sovereignty and community-driven research in tropical conservation biology.

Machteld Vonkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Family Law
• Modern Families
• Comparative Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Machteld Vonk is an Associate Professor at Antwerp University, holding the rotating TPR private law chair (2019-2020). She is affiliated with the Faculty of Law, specializing in Family Law and the Law of Persons, and is also a member of A-LAB and the Amsterdam Centre for Family Law. Her research focuses on comparative family law, modern family structures, children's rights, and assisted reproduction. She serves as a legal advisor to the Hof Den Haag and the Raad voor de Strafrechtstoepassing en Jeugdbescherming in The Hague. Education: PhD in Comparative Family Law from Utrecht University (2007) MA in Law from University of Amsterdam (2002) MA in English Language and Literature from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (1991) Her research explores legal frameworks for non-traditional family structures, surrogacy rights, and child welfare. She has published extensively on adoption law, foster care systems, and European human rights law's impact on family law. She leads projects on 'simple adoption' for long-term foster children and legal recognition of non-traditional families. Her work bridges legal theory and practical policy reform.

Isra Blackمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Healthcare Law
• Normative Jurisprudence
• Moral Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Isra Black is a Lecturer in Health Law and Research Impact and Engagement Lead at University College London's Faculty of Law. Their work bridges health law with normative jurisprudence and moral philosophy, focusing on adolescent medical treatment rights, mental capacity law, end-of-life decisions, and health-related human rights. They hold an Associate Membership at the Rotman Institute of Philosophy (Western University) and serve as Commentaries Editor for Medical Law International (2022–). Active in interdisciplinary legal scholarship, Isra's research emphasizes the unique role of legal norms in healthcare contexts while engaging with ethical frameworks from philosophy. Roles: Lecturer in Health Law, Research Impact Lead, Rotman Institute Associate Member Committees: AHRC Peer Review College (2022–), SLS Research Grants Committee (2023–) Research interests include legal methodologies intersecting healthcare, particularly how normative ethics informs medical law. Their work critiques treating health law as merely a subset of medical ethics, advocating for contextual legal analysis. Recent publications address transformative experiences in treatment refusal, adolescent autonomy, and ethical dilemmas in end-of-life care. Publications span over a decade, focusing on assisted dying frameworks, legal safeguards in euthanasia jurisdictions, and palliative care ethics. Collaborations include work on pandemic vaccine policies and motivational interviewing in healthcare settings. Professional contributions extend to policy analysis, including submissions to UK Parliament on compulsory vaccination and briefing papers for the Commission on Assisted Dying.