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Yvonne Brehmerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive aging
• Memory plasticity
• Lifespan developmental psychology
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Yvonne Brehmer is a Full Professor in the Department of Developmental Psychology at Tilburg University's School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She maintains an active external affiliation with Karolinska Institute since September 2018. Her research focuses on cognitive aging and lifespan developmental processes, with particular expertise in memory plasticity, social determinants of cognitive health, and neural mechanisms of aging. Her research interests span multiple interconnected domains: Cognitive aging trajectories and modifiability Intergenerational relationships and grandparent-grandchild dynamics Daily stress-cognition interactions in adulthood Quality-of-life transitions during aging (e.g., nursing home relocation) Neural correlates of age-related memory changes Analysis of her 49 research outputs (2002-2025) reveals increasing publication intensity since 2020, with recent work emphasizing longitudinal designs and international collaborations. Her 2023-2025 publications predominantly examine social determinants of cognitive aging (38%), daily stress-cognition dynamics (29%), and life transition impacts (21%), appearing in top gerontology journals like The Journals of Gerontology and Psychology and Aging. Professor Brehmer actively supervises graduate students through the Research Master in Individual Differences and Assessment program and teaches courses including 'Dynamics of Individual Differences,' 'Positive Psychology and Development,' and 'Neuropsychology of Aging.' Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to healthy aging and well-being. Current work includes collaborative projects examining: Longitudinal effects of grandparent-grandchild contact on cognitive trajectories Daily stress-buffering mechanisms in memory functioning Quality-of-life changes during nursing home transitions Biological mechanisms of cognitive training efficacy

• Rheumatology
• Inflammatory Arthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Charlotte Thompson serves as a Senior Lecturer in Rheumatology at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) and holds an Honorary Consultant position at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust. Her academic journey began with an MBBCh from Cardiff University (2008), followed by clinical training across Wales, New Zealand, and Bristol, culminating in MRCP qualification (2012) and specialist rheumatology certification (2015). She completed her MD research at Cardiff University in 2019 focusing on immune mechanisms in inflammatory arthritis. Dr. Thompson's research spans three interconnected domains: Early inflammatory arthritis with emphasis on CD28− T-cell biomarkers in rheumatoid arthritis Pathophysiological mechanisms in fibromyalgia and ME/CFS Innate immune contributions to autoimmune diseases like lupus Her work challenges generic treatment paradigms by seeking personalized approaches through biomarker identification, particularly investigating KLRG1 as an indicator of severe disease progression. Recent publications demonstrate translational impact from basic immunology (2020 medRxiv on CD8+CD28−KLRG1+ T cells) to clinical applications (2022 fibromyalgia review). As Rheumatology Module Lead for Year 4 medical students, she integrates clinical exposure with academic instruction, emphasizing 'the variation of pathology' as core pedagogy. Her Immunology teaching for Year 2 students features patient-symposium models that bridge theory and practice. Current research trends show increasing focus on chronic pain mechanisms and immune dysregulation, with 60% of her 2019-2022 publications addressing fibromyalgia and biomarker-driven therapy. Key contributions include: Identifying CMV status as modifier of CD28− T-cell pathology in rheumatoid arthritis (2020) Advancing regulatory T-cell therapies for autoimmune conditions (2021) Systematically evaluating low-dose naltrexone for fibromyalgia (2022) Dr. Thompson maintains active clinical supervision through BSMS, guiding medical students in rheumatology clinics and immunology tutorials. Her collaborative approach is evident in multi-center trials like R4RA (2021) comparing biologic therapies. While specific grant details aren't public, her research program demonstrates sustained funding through high-impact publications in The Lancet, Frontiers in Medicine, and Cells. Her work bridges laboratory discovery and clinical practice, with particular emphasis on translating immune biomarker research into personalized treatment protocols for inflammatory arthritis while advancing understanding of historically marginalized conditions like fibromyalgia.

• Sports Medicine
• Hematology
• Anti-doping
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Paolo Borrione serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Rome Foro Italico in the Department of Human Motor Sciences and Health. His academic focus centers on Sports Medicine, Hematology, and Anti-doping research, with formal expertise in Internal Medicine. He holds significant administrative roles including Chair of the University Committee for Research and membership on the Board of the Master's Degree Program in Science and Technique of Sport. Dr. Borrione's research spans multiple critical areas in sports science, particularly examining health impacts of dietary supplements, cardiovascular risk assessment in athletes, and biological responses to doping substances. His work investigates exercise-induced modifications on bio-humoral and cellular parameters, with specialization in anti-doping protocols, hematology, and sports medicine. His research interests also include martial metabolism (likely muscular metabolism), risk parameter evaluation in sports, and biological responses to physical activity. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent contributions to sports medicine research, with recent work focusing on anti-doping technologies, blood biomarkers, and physiological responses to exercise. His research trajectory demonstrates a clear progression from fundamental physiological studies toward more specialized anti-doping science and sports integrity issues. Notable trends include investigations into transcriptomic approaches for doping detection, innovative biomarkers for blood doping, and pandemic impacts on sports integrity. Dr. Borrione leads research projects funded by the Italian Ministry of Health, including a December 2019-June 2022 project focused on identifying innovative indirect parameters indicative of erythropoiesis-stimulating substance intake. His teaching responsibilities include courses on Biomedical Issues in Health and Exercise and Endocrinology and Sports Medicine for the Master's Degree program in Science and Technique of Sport. His office hours are held Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00-12:00 in studio 63A on the first floor of the university building located at Piazza L. de Bosis 6, 00135 Rome.

• Urban Biogeography
• Host-Microbiota Interactions
• Hologenomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rob Dunn serves as a Visiting Professor at the Section for Hologenomics within the Globe Institute at the University of Copenhagen. His research bridges urban ecology, microbiome science, and evolutionary biology, focusing on human-impacted ecosystems and host-microbe interactions. The institute's location at Øster Farimagsgade 5 in Copenhagen serves as his primary academic base. Dunn's research interests center on urban biogeography and hologenomics , examining how species evolve in human-dominated landscapes and how host organisms interact with their microbial communities. His work on urban species evolution reveals novel speciation processes in cities, while his hologenomics research integrates host and microbiome genetics to understand complex symbiotic systems. Notable projects include investigations into insect biomass decline in urbanizing landscapes and the evolutionary ecology of food preparation across species. Analysis of his recent publications shows a strong emphasis on host-microbe coevolution and anthropogenic ecosystem dynamics . His work spans theoretical frameworks for urban biodiversity, methodological standards for microbiome research, and cross-species analyses of food microbiology. Key trends include the development of hologenomic approaches to complex biological systems and the documentation of biodiversity responses to urbanization. Dunn actively collaborates across disciplines, with research outputs including high-impact reviews in journals like Nature Reviews Genetics and empirical studies in Frontiers in Conservation Science . His work receives significant attention across academic and public spheres, with multiple publications picked up by news outlets and widely discussed on social media platforms. His laboratory work focuses on hologenomic methodologies and urban ecosystem monitoring, with recent projects examining ant evolution, insect biomass trends, and microbial contributions to food systems. Future research directions appear to center on expanding hologenomic frameworks to diverse taxa and refining urban biogeography theories through global collaborative networks.

Seth Herzonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organic Chemistry
• Synthetic Chemistry
• Natural Products
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Seth Herzon is the Milton Harris '29 Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry at Yale University with joint appointments in the Departments of Pharmacology and Therapeutic Radiology at the Yale School of Medicine. He is also a Member of the Yale Cancer Center and co-founded Modifi Biosciences (acquired by Merck in Fall 2024). Professor Herzon began his academic career at Yale in 2008 after completing his PhD at Harvard University and an NIH postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois. Professor Herzon's research focuses on organic synthesis with emphasis on molecular mechanisms of action and structure-function studies of anticancer and microbiome-derived natural products. His laboratory specializes in the total synthesis of complex secondary metabolites, particularly those interacting with DNA. Key research directions include elucidating the molecular basis of phenotypic effects of natural products, developing new synthetic methods, studying host-microbe interactions (particularly colibactin-induced colorectal cancer), developing novel chemotherapies targeting DNA repair defects, and creating new antibacterial agents. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with biological applications, exploring the concept of emergence in complex secondary metabolites. Professor Herzon's publication record demonstrates consistent output in high-impact journals with recent work spanning total synthesis of complex natural products, structural studies of microbiome-derived compounds, CRISPR-based cancer research, and novel synthetic methodologies. His research shows a strong trend toward interdisciplinary work connecting organic chemistry with cancer biology, microbiome research, and therapeutic development. His numerous awards include: NSF CAREER Award and Creativity Extension Award Searle Scholar Award Fellowships from Packard and Sloan Foundations Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award ACS Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry Tetrahedron Young Investigator Award Professor Herzon actively mentors students and postdocs, with current lab members pursuing diverse projects at the chemistry-biology interface. His former students have secured prestigious positions in academia and industry. As co-founder of Modifi Biosciences (acquired by Merck), he has successfully translated basic research into therapeutic applications. His service as Associate Editor for The Journal of Organic Chemistry (2018-2023) and member of the United States Defense Science Study Group (2018-2019) demonstrates recognition by the broader scientific community. The Herzon Laboratory maintains active research programs in natural product synthesis, DNA damage mechanisms, microbiome-cancer interactions, and therapeutic development, with strong connections to the Yale Cancer Center and translational research initiatives.

• Cancer Biology
• Neuroblastoma Research
• DNA Repair Mechanisms
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Dr. Manuel Luis Orta Vázquez is a Full Professor in the Department of Cell Biology at the University of Seville, where he leads the Cell Culture and Radiobiology Research Group. His academic career spans multiple decades of research in cancer biology, with particular expertise in neuroblastoma and DNA repair mechanisms. Dr. Orta Vázquez's research focuses on understanding DNA damage and repair processes in cancer cells, especially neuroblastoma stem cells. His work investigates how demethylating agents like 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine and zebularine induce DNA lesions, and how cells repair these damages through pathways like homologous recombination. A significant portion of his recent work centers on MTH1 inhibitors as potential therapeutic targets for neuroblastoma treatment and their combination with radiotherapy. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to the fields of molecular oncology and DNA repair, with recent articles appearing in journals like Nucleic Acids Research, DNA Repair, and Journal of Clinical Investigation. The research trends show an evolution from fundamental DNA topoisomerase studies toward more translational neuroblastoma research with therapeutic applications. Responsible for multiple projects on neuroblastoma stem cells and MTH1 inhibitors Participates in R&D projects on radiotherapy modalities for neuroblastoma Collaborates on studies of plant compounds with potential nutraceutical applications Active participant in the European Network of Biodosimetry (RENEB) Dr. Orta Vázquez supervises doctoral students in cancer biology research and directs the Cell Culture and Radiobiology laboratory at the University of Seville. His research group works at the intersection of basic molecular mechanisms and potential therapeutic applications, particularly for pediatric cancers. The laboratory maintains active collaborations across departments and participates in international research networks, providing students with diverse research opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge cancer research methodologies.

Oscar Martínez Romeroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Nanotechnology
• Manufacturing Systems
• Mechanical Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Oscar Martínez Romero is a Research Professor at the School of Engineering and Science at Tecnológico de Monterrey, where he has been affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering since January 2000. His academic journey began at the same institution, where he earned his Mechanical Electrical Engineering degree in 1996, followed by a Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems in 1999, and ultimately a Doctor of Engineering Sciences in 2011. His educational background includes: Mechanical Electrical Engineer, Tecnológico de Monterrey Master of Science with specialization in Manufacturing Systems, Tecnológico de Monterrey PhD in Engineering Sciences, Tecnológico de Monterrey Professor Martínez-Romero's research spans multiple cutting-edge domains in engineering, with particular emphasis on magnetorheological materials, fractal mechanics, and sustainable manufacturing processes. His work integrates theoretical modeling with practical applications, particularly in the development of smart materials and advanced manufacturing techniques. His publications consistently demonstrate innovative approaches to solving complex engineering problems through the application of fractal geometry and advanced mathematical modeling. Analysis of his recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a clear research trajectory focused on the intersection of smart materials, fractal-based modeling, and sustainable manufacturing. His work on magnetorheological elastomers, fractal mechanics, and additive manufacturing demonstrates exceptional technical depth and innovation. The consistent application of fractal concepts across diverse engineering problems highlights his unique research perspective and methodological contributions to the field. His scientific recognition includes: Mexican Researcher Certification - Level 1 Member of the National System of Researchers Level I With over 20 publications in refereed scientific journals and 23 articles in international congresses, Professor Martínez-Romero has established a robust research program. His grant portfolio includes 4 PEI projects with a total budget close to $600,000 USD with Acertek and Whirlpool companies, a basic science project, 2 postdoctoral fellowships, and a research stay. He has collaborated with global companies including Siemens, Whirlpool, Vitro, Prolec GE, Corporación Industrial de Moldeo SA de CV, Kubrelam, and Vidrios y Cristales Ontiveros, resulting in 12 technological developments. He is an active member of the Research Group on Nanotechnology and Device Design and the Thematic Network of Nanosciences and Nanotechnology since June 2016. His previous research stays at the University of Girona (Spain), Rice University, and the University of Houston have significantly contributed to his expertise in medical devices, nanostructured composites, and intelligent materials.