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Akihiko Nishimura is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He holds a PhD from Duke University (2017) and MS and BS degrees from Stanford University (2011 and 2010). His research focuses on Bayesian methods, statistical computing, and public health data science, with applications in precision medicine and observational health data analytics. PhD, Duke University, 2017 MS, Stanford University, 2011 BS, Stanford University, 2010 Nishimura's research centers on developing advanced statistical and computational methodologies for real-world health data. His work emphasizes Bayesian inference, large-scale computing, and software development for reproducible research. He is particularly interested in using observational health data to improve clinical decision-making and advance precision medicine. He co-leads the Bayesian Learning and Spatio-Temporal modeling group (BLAST Group) and the inHealth/OHDSI Lab , collaborating with clinicians and data scientists across institutions. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in methodological innovation in Monte Carlo methods (e.g., Hamiltonian and Zigzag samplers), scalable Bayesian inference, and applications in pharmacovigilance, diabetes management, and infectious disease modeling. The articles span disciplines including biostatistics, computational statistics, public health, and bioinformatics, demonstrating a consistent focus on high-impact, computationally intensive problems in health data science. Nishimura actively contributes to the scientific community through methodological development and open science. He develops statistical software and shares teaching materials on GitHub, emphasizing reproducibility and performant computing. His involvement in the OHDSI community enables large-scale, multi-institutional studies that would not be feasible with single-source data. His work has been recognized through publications in top-tier journals such as the Journal of the American Statistical Association , Biometrika , and JAMA Ophthalmology , and has been picked up by numerous news outlets and social media platforms, indicating broad scientific and public impact. Nishimura teaches courses on performant statistical computing and advanced Monte Carlo methods, training the next generation of data scientists in efficient algorithm and software design. He mentors students and collaborators in statistical methodology and software development, fostering a culture of rigorous, reproducible, and impactful research.

• Bayesian Statistics
• Statistical Computing
• Public Health Data Science
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Dr. Matthew D. Dunn serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Urology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), practicing at Santa Monica Urology with hospital affiliations at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and UCLA West Valley Medical Center. Education: MD, Keck School of Medicine of the USC, 1992 Residency in Urology, LAC + USC Medical Center, 1998 Fellowship in Urology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 1999 Research and Clinical Focus: Dr. Dunn specializes in endoscopic management of complex kidney stones and urinary diversions, laser treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, and laparoscopic urological procedures. His work bridges clinical urology with minimally invasive surgical innovation, particularly in stone disease and obstructive uropathies. Honors and Awards: Super Doctors Southern California recognition (2022-2025) Professional Activities: Board certified by the American Board of Urology since 2001, Dr. Dunn actively participates in clinical trials including the Uriprene® Degradable Temporary Ureteral Stent study. He maintains active clinical practice accepting new patients across multiple insurance networks while speaking exclusively English.

• Urology
• Endourology
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Jean V. Joseph, M.D., M.B.A. currently serves as W.W. Scott Professor and Chairman of the Department of Urology, and Professor of Oncology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He is a prominent figure in urologic surgery with leadership roles including President of the Society of Urologic Robotic Surgery and board memberships with the Society of Academic Urologists, Endourology Society, and American Board of Urology. Dr. Joseph completed his undergraduate education at Boston University and earned his MD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He completed his urology residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in 1998, followed by fellowship training in reconstructive urologic surgery at University College London. He furthered his expertise with a master class in laparoscopic prostatectomy at the Institute Mutualiste Montsouris in Paris and earned an MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2004. A pioneer in robotic surgery, Dr. Joseph specializes in robotic procedures for urologic diseases, particularly prostate cancer. His research focuses on surgical innovation, novel robotic technology applications, simulation techniques, and patient outcomes. He has participated in numerous international live robotic surgery demonstrations, including the first live robotic prostatectomy transmission to the American Urological Association in 2010. His recent publications reflect continued innovation in robotic platforms, surgical training methodologies, and prostate cancer treatment approaches. Dr. Joseph has received multiple awards including the Boston Scientific Fellowship Grant (2007-2015), Upstate New York Resident's Day Competition 1st prize (1998), and several academic and community service awards throughout his career. His editorial leadership and contributions to the field have been recognized through invitations to edit books, author chapters, and serve as course director for major urological meetings. As an educator and mentor, Dr. Joseph has trained numerous surgeons in robotic techniques and has developed curricula for surgical simulation training. His leadership extends to institutional governance as he has served on the Board of the University of Rochester Medical Center and multiple national professional organizations. His surgical laboratory focuses on developing and validating performance metrics for robotic surgery and implementing innovative simulation platforms using 3D printing and hydrogel technology.

• Robotic Surgery
• Urologic Surgery
• Prostate Cancer
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Venita L. Williams, M.D., is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at City of Hope, Duarte, CA, a position she has held since 2018. She is also a practicing Radiation Oncologist at St. Joseph Hospital of Orange since 2008. Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of cancers, including brain tumors, head and neck cancers, sarcoma, lymphoma, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and pediatric malignancies. Education: B.S., University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 1998 M.D., University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, 2003 Internal Medicine Internship, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA (2003–2004) Radiation Oncology Residency, University of California Irvine, City of Hope, Long Beach Memorial, and Long Beach VA Medical Centers (2004–2008) Dr. Williams specializes in advanced radiation techniques such as SRS, SBRT, IMRT, and intraoperative radiotherapy (Mobetron), and is trained in Optune therapy. She has a strong interest in Integrative Oncology, emphasizing holistic care during cancer treatment. Her research focuses on enhancing radiotherapy efficacy through technological innovation and combination therapies. Her sole published article explores the use of interstitial hyperthermia during HDR brachytherapy for early-stage prostate cancer, highlighting her focus on improving treatment outcomes through combined modalities. Professional Memberships: American Brachytherapy Society (2007) American Society for Therapeutic and Radiation Oncology (2004) Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology (2004) Radiological Society of North America (2004) American College of Radiology (2004) American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2002) American Medical Association (1998) Dr. Williams is actively involved in patient education and clinical trials, contributing to both local and international research protocols. She has no listed advisees or formal grants, but her multidisciplinary training and technological expertise position her as a key contributor to modern radiation oncology practice. She is fluent in Spanish and Taiwanese.

• Radiation Oncology
• Brachytherapy
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
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Jason Lee, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology at Yale School of Medicine. His clinical focus includes benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), kidney stones, urinary tract cancers, and voiding dysfunction. He specializes in minimally invasive procedures such as holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) and robotic-assisted surgery. Education: BA in Biology from University of Pennsylvania (2013); MD from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2017); Urology Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital (2023). Research: Investigates BPH pathophysiology, bladder cancer genomics, and systemic urinary tract infections. Recent work focuses on predicting septic shock risks during ureteral stenting and optimizing fluid management during ureteroscopy. Dr. Lee’s research spans 10+ peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Journal of Urology and BJU International . He actively contributes to clinical trials evaluating novel diagnostic techniques and surgical outcomes.

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
• Bladder Cancer Genomics
• Urinary Tract Infections
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Anna Maria Dieplinger serves as an Associate Professor at the Institute for Nursing Science and Practice at Paracelsus Medical University in Salzburg, Austria. With over 50 publications spanning from 2003 to 2024, her academic career demonstrates sustained research productivity and scholarly contribution to her fields of expertise. Her research interests span multiple critical areas of healthcare, with primary focus on Nursing Science, Cardiology, and Endourology. Dr. Dieplinger's work particularly emphasizes Geriatric Care, Quality of Life Research, and Dosimetry applications in clinical settings. Her research fingerprint reveals strong engagement with Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol management, ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction, and Endourology procedures. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2024) shows a clear trend toward geriatric-focused clinical research, particularly examining treatment outcomes for elderly patients with prostate conditions and cardiovascular disease. Her work bridges nursing science with urological and cardiological practice, often focusing on safety, quality of life outcomes, and specialized care models for aging populations. Dr. Dieplinger has been actively engaged as a guest speaker on healthcare topics including social services implementation in hospitals, gender-specific health promotion, and chronic pain management. Her 2023-2024 publications demonstrate continued scholarly activity across multiple high-impact medical journals.

• Nursing Science
• Cardiology
• Endourology
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Professor Faruk Yağci is a distinguished academic and clinical expert at Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Medical Sciences, specializing in Urology. With over 68 peer-reviewed publications and 4 book chapters, his work focuses on bladder cancer , kidney stone disease , prostate disorders , and minimally invasive surgical techniques , particularly in adult and pediatric populations. His research spans urodynamics , lithotripsy , laparoscopic procedures , and molecular mechanisms of renal tubular apoptosis . He has contributed to comparative studies on plasmakinetic vs. monopolar transurethral resection and endourological management of pediatric urolithiasis . Notably, he has collaborated with Dr. Mehmet Sakip Erturhan and Dr. Ömer Bayrak on multi-center trials. Professor Yağci has supervised multiple thesis projects, including studies on prostate-specific antigen derivatives and GnRH agonists in metastatic prostate cancer . His clinical leadership extends to complication analysis in radical nephrectomy and cost-effectiveness evaluations of surgical interventions.

• Urology
• Endourology
• Kidney Stones
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Dr. Fuad F. Elkhoury serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Urology at UCLA's School of Medicine, practicing at Santa Monica Urology with hospital affiliations at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. He specializes in endourology, kidney stone management, and Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia. His educational background includes: MD from UCSD School of Medicine (2014) Surgery Internship at UCLA (2015) Urology Residency at UCLA (2020) Endourology Fellowship at UCLA (2021) Dr. Elkhoury's research focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes for urologic conditions through minimally invasive techniques, with emphasis on prostate cancer diagnostics, laser therapies for BPH, and kidney stone prevention strategies. His work bridges clinical innovation with patient-centered care improvements. Analysis of his 10 publications (2015-2020) reveals concentrated expertise in prostate cancer management through image-guided biopsies and molecular profiling, alongside significant contributions to stone disease protocols and patient experience research in surgical settings. His accolades include: SuperDoctors Rising Stars Award (2024, 2025) Willard E. Goodwin MD Resident Teaching Award (2020) Administrative and Education Chief Resident (2019-2020) Guy Dalla Riva Award for Clinical Excellence (2019) H&H Lee Research Grant (2017) CI-CARE Patient-Centered Care Award (2016) As an educator recognized for resident teaching excellence, Dr. Elkhoury contributes to urologic training while securing research funding including NIH grants. His clinical practice integrates evidence-based protocols with personalized patient care across multiple healthcare settings. At Santa Monica Urology and UCLA-affiliated hospitals, he collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to advance endourologic techniques and improve outcomes for patients with complex stone disease and prostate conditions.

• Urology
• Endourology
• Stone Disease
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Prof Russell Chess-Williams is a Professor at Bond University's Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, affiliated with the Centre for Urology Research. He has held key administrative roles including Associate Dean of Research (2011-2012) and Head of the Biomedical Science Department (2007-2011). His research focuses on improving treatments for lower urinary tract conditions such as overactive bladder, cancers, stress incontinence, ureteral stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and erectile dysfunction. He has supervised 12 PhD, 3 MSc, and 4 MD students, along with over 30 Honours projects. Education: PhD in Pharmacology (University of Wales, 1984). Awards include national recognition for teaching innovation and postgraduate supervision. Professional memberships include the British Pharmacological Society, European Association of Urology, and Australian Society of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology. Prior roles include Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield (1990-2006) and research fellowships at institutions in the UK.

• Urology
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Oncology
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Akhil K. Das, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Urology at UCI Health, School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine. He specializes in minimally invasive treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), endoscopic laser surgery, and the management of lower urinary tract dysfunction, including urinary incontinence in both genders. His clinical and academic expertise centers on Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP), where he is recognized as one of the first surgeons to perform this procedure in the United States. He played a key role in establishing HoLEP as a standard surgical option for BPH, independent of prostate size, and contributed to the development of its CPT coding. Specialty: Urology / Endourology / Voiding Dysfunction Notable Contribution: Pioneered HoLEP in the U.S. and helped establish it in AUA guidelines as a gold standard procedure. Dr. Das completed his medical education at Hahnemann University School of Medicine (now Drexel University College of Medicine), residency in Urology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and a fellowship in Endourology at Tauranga Hospital, New Zealand, under Dr. Peter Gilling, the founder of HoLEP. Previously, he served as Professor of Urology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and was on faculty at New York Medical College. His work bridges clinical innovation, surgical education, and national guideline development in urology.

• Urology
• Endourology
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Prof. Dr. Ramazan KOCAASLAN is a Professor in the Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine at Kafkas University. His academic journey includes a Bachelor's from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (1995-2003), a medical specialization from Istanbul Training and Research Hospital (2003-2008), and an Associate Degree in Law from Anadolu University (2017-2020). He holds certifications in robotic surgery (Da Vinci) and multilingual proficiency (English YDS:71, German YDS:83). His research focuses on urological conditions including urolithiasis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, erectile dysfunction, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He explores innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, often incorporating pharmacological and surgical interventions. KOCAASLAN's publications emphasize evidence-based urology, with recent work analyzing surgical techniques for kidney stones, biomarkers for urinary infections, and medical therapies for urological disorders. His research frequently employs randomized trials and retrospective analyses to evaluate clinical outcomes. Awards & Honors: TÜYK Sertifikası (Turkish Urology Association, 2009) THE GPIU Study (European Association of Urology, 2008) EUREP (European Urology Residents Education Programme, 2006) He has led one major research project on renal cell carcinoma biomarkers (2013-2015) and collaborates extensively with urology researchers nationally. No formal advising roles or lab affiliations are documented.

• Urology
• Urolithiasis
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Jane T. Kurtzman, MD, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah, specializing in urology with dual clinical focus on adult reconstructive urology and gender-affirming surgical care. She practices at the University of Utah Hospital Urology Clinic and leads innovative global health initiatives through GU-IMPACTS, a multi-institutional program providing longitudinal urology training in Rwanda and Cambodia. Her educational trajectory includes: B.A. in Anthropology and Religion from Dartmouth College M.D. from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine General Surgery Internship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Irving Medical Center Urology Residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Irving Medical Center Genitourinary Injury and Reconstruction Fellowship at the University of Utah Dr. Kurtzman's research program centers on complex reconstructive challenges including radiation-induced injuries, neurogenic bladder management, and urethral stricture disease, with particular emphasis on surgical innovation for high-risk patients. Her gender-affirming surgery expertise addresses critical gaps in transgender healthcare, while her global health work through GU-IMPACTS develops sustainable training models for urologic care in resource-limited settings. Recent publications demonstrate methodological rigor across clinical outcomes research, surgical technique refinement, and healthcare equity analysis. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2018-2023) reveals three dominant research vectors: (1) Technical innovation in urethroplasty and artificial urinary sphincter placement with focus on graft selection and complication prevention; (2) Healthcare disparities research examining bias in patient satisfaction metrics and access barriers to reconstructive procedures; (3) Global surgery capacity building through curriculum development and outcomes assessment in low-resource settings. Her work consistently bridges clinical practice with systems-level improvements. As Co-Founder and Director of GU-IMPACTS, Dr. Kurtzman leads a pioneering effort to establish sustainable urology subspecialty training in Rwanda and Cambodia, addressing critical workforce shortages through longitudinal mentorship. Her clinical practice receives exceptional patient feedback (4.8/5 average from 18 reviews), with consistent praise for her technical expertise, compassionate communication, and commitment to patient-centered care across complex reconstructive cases.

• Urology
• Reconstructive Urology
• Gender-Affirming Surgery
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Dr. Jonathan B. Bloom is a UR Medicine Faculty member and an Associate Professor of Clinical Urology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He specializes in urologic oncology , particularly prostate cancer , with expertise in molecular imaging , MRI-US fusion biopsies , active surveillance , and focal therapy . His clinical work also includes kidney stone disease and benign prostate hypertrophy . Fellowship: Urologic Oncology, National Cancer Institute/National Institute of Health (2017-2019) Residency: Urology, New York Medical College (2013-2017) Internship: General Surgery, New York Medical College (2012-2013) MD: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Nursing (2012) Dr. Bloom's research focuses on prostate cancer imaging , advanced diagnostic techniques , and surgical outcomes . He has contributed extensively to studies on MRI-US fusion biopsies , robotic surgery , and patient safety . His work bridges clinical practice with technological innovation in urology. His publications highlight advancements in prostate cancer diagnosis , kidney stone management , and imaging-guided oncology . Key themes include minimally invasive techniques , cross-sectional imaging , and active surveillance applications. Subfields span metastatic mapping , radiological classification , and image-guided monitoring . Scientific Awards Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society inductee Dr. Bloom has authored/co-authored over 26 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to textbooks on prostate cancer imaging and urothelial malignancies . His patient-centered approach is reflected in high satisfaction scores (4.8/5 stars) and testimonials praising his bedside manner and technical expertise .

• Urologic Oncology
• Prostate Cancer
• Kidney Stone Disease
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Mümtaz Dadalı is an Associate Professor (Doçent) in the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences at the Faculty of Medicine, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Turkey. Specializing in Urology, he has been actively contributing to academic medicine since 2012 when he joined as a Doctoral Academician, advancing to Associate Professor in 2023. His clinical and research work focuses on endourology, urological surgery, and medical ethics. Dr. Dadalı completed his medical education at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1991-1997), followed by specialization training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital (2001-2006). He further expanded his expertise by earning a PhD in Medical Ethics and History from Hacettepe University Institute of Health Sciences in 2019. His research interests span multiple areas of urology including endourology, kidney stone management, genitourinary trauma, sexual function disorders, and male infertility. Dr. Dadalı has made significant contributions to understanding retrograde intrarenal surgery outcomes, obturator nerve block techniques for bladder tumor surgeries, and the expression of biomarkers in prostate conditions. His work bridges clinical practice with academic research, particularly in developing improved surgical techniques and understanding treatment outcomes. Dr. Dadalı's scientific contributions include over 80 publications with significant citation impact (h-index of 6). His recent work shows a strong focus on endourological procedures, surgical techniques for urinary incontinence, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urological research and practice. He has been particularly active in comparative studies of different lithotripsy techniques and surgical approaches for urological conditions. Second place award in video presentation category at the 3rd National Urological Surgery Congress (2016) Dr. Dadalı has supervised at least one PhD student (Ramazan Samet Çetinkaya) and has been involved in multiple research projects, including current studies on androgen receptor polymorphisms in hypospadias patients and microbial communities in kidney stones. He serves on the Clinical Research Ethics Committee at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University and has previously held positions on the Faculty Management Board and Faculty Board. As an active member of multiple professional organizations including the Endourology Association, Urological Surgery Association, Child Urology Association, European Urology Association, and Turkish Urology Association, Dr. Dadalı maintains strong connections with the international urology community.

• Urology
• Endourology
• Urological Surgery
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Justin I. Friedlander is a Professor in Urology/Urologic Oncology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, affiliated with Fox Chase Cancer Center. His clinical expertise includes kidney stones, Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), and minimally invasive urologic surgery. MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine Fellowship in Endourology at UT Southwestern Medical Center Residency at Hofstra/Northwell Smith Institute for Urology His research focuses on improving patient adherence to nephrolithiasis management, alternatives to pharmacotherapy, and the economics of kidney stone treatment. Recent publications emphasize surgical techniques (pyelolithotomy, ureterolithotomy) and cost-effective strategies. Scientific Awards: Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors in Urology, 2019-2024

• Urology
• Urologic Oncology
• Nephrolithiasis
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