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Geoffrey Stuart Pittمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Calcium signaling
• Ion channel physiology
• Cardiac electrophysiology
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Geoffrey Stuart Pitt is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine and a Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. His research focuses on intracellular calcium signaling and its regulation of membrane excitability in excitable cells, with particular emphasis on voltage-gated calcium channels and their role in cardiac and neuronal function. Dr. Pitt received his M.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 1993, followed by medical residency and fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University (1993-1999). His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his translational research bridging basic science and clinical applications. His primary research interests include: Calcium signaling in excitable cells Ion channel physiology and regulation Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Neuroscience and neuronal excitability Molecular mechanisms of channelopathies Calcium channel regulation in non-cardiac tissues Dr. Pitt's research program has evolved to examine how intracellular Ca 2+ regulates membrane excitability and the consequent function of excitable cells. His work has entailed structure-function analyses of ion channels and their regulatory subunits and studies of mutations that lead to inherited channelopathies such as cardiac arrhythmias and epilepsy. Recent publications show an expansion of his research into metabolic disorders, stem cell biology, and the cardiac complications of viral infections. His scientific contributions have been recognized with numerous awards: Harrington Discovery Institute Scholar-Innovator (2015) Elected member, The Association of American Physicians (2013) Established Investigator, American Heart Association (2007) Elected member, The American Society for Clinical Investigation (2007) Distinguished Young Scholars in Medical Research Program, W.M. Keck Foundation (2005) Dr. Pitt has been principal investigator on multiple research grants supporting his work on calcium regulation of cardiac ion channels, fibroblast growth factor homologous factors, and related topics. His laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding the molecular mechanisms of ion channel regulation and their implications for human disease. His research team has investigated the role of proteins like FGF13, Rad, and calmodulin in regulating cardiac and neuronal excitability, with implications for understanding and treating conditions ranging from Timothy Syndrome to epilepsy and cardiac arrhythmias.

Manuel Luís Capelasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Palliative Care
• End-of-Life Care
• Symptomatic Treatment
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Manuel Luís Capelas serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), following the transformation of the Institute of Health Sciences in September 2023. He is also a Researcher at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS) at UCP and maintains an active research profile with 327 research outputs and an h-index of 11. His professional affiliations include membership on the Scientific Council of the Bioethics Institute of UCP (2020-2021) and leadership roles in palliative care organizations. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from the Franciscan Missionary School of Nursing of Mary (1989), a Master's in Palliative Care from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon (2006), and a PhD in Health Sciences-Palliative Care from the Institute of Health Sciences of UCP (2013). Dr. Capelas specializes in palliative care research with particular expertise in end-of-life care, symptomatic treatment, and quality of life assessment. His work spans multiple contexts including prison healthcare settings, oncology, and nursing education. He has made significant contributions to understanding palliative care delivery systems and ethical considerations in healthcare. His recent scholarly output demonstrates continued productivity with multiple publications in 2025 focusing on palliative care applications in diverse clinical settings including oncology, prison healthcare, and lung cancer management. These works reflect his interdisciplinary approach connecting medical, ethical, and practical aspects of care delivery. International Ageing Award 2018 Sócio Honorário da Associação Portuguesa de Cuidados Paliativos (2019) Dr. Capelas actively supervises research and has participated in numerous projects including NursesMH#Survey2023, MIMi (Imminent Death in Internal Medicine), and ICTOLL_CARE. His grant portfolio demonstrates strong institutional support for his research on palliative care, mental health of nurses, and innovative care delivery models. As Director of the Portuguese Observatory of Palliative Care at UCP, he oversees significant initiatives in this field. As Director of the Portuguese Observatory of Palliative Care and former President of the LInQUE Health Ethics Committee (2021-2023), Dr. Capelas leads important institutional efforts in palliative care research and ethics. His involvement with the European Association for Palliative Care Task Forces demonstrates his international standing in the field, particularly regarding palliative care in prisons and nursing education.

Sean Millardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neurosciences
• Molecular Biology
• Drosophila Genetics
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Associate Professor Sean Millard is affiliated with the University of Queensland as an Affiliate Associate Professor at the Queensland Brain Institute and the Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research , both under the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences . He is also an Associate Professor at the School of Biomedical Sciences . His academic journey began with a BA in Biology from Columbia University , followed by a PhD in Molecular Biology from Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences . Postdoctoral work in Larry Zipursky's lab at UCLA established his focus on Drosophila genetics and Dscam-family proteins . Research interests center on molecular mechanisms for brain wiring specificity , exploring how Dscam2 performs neuron-specific functions despite broad expression. His work addresses synaptic dysfunction in neurological diseases , using Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism. Additional projects investigate mitophagy regulation via SCFFBXL4-PPTC7 and the role of WDR62 in glial growth and microcephaly. Recent publications highlight his contributions to mitophagy receptors , neurotransmission , and venom composition evolution . He actively supervises PhD and Master’s students in projects related to neurodevelopmental mechanisms , synaptic disease models , and cell signaling .

• Oncology
• Nutrition
• Medical Sciences
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Professor Asta Bye is a faculty member at Oslo Metropolitan University in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, where she serves as Head of Studies. Her academic work focuses on several key healthcare areas including oncology, nutrition, medical sciences, geriatrics, and neurology, with particular emphasis on aging, health, and welfare. Professor Bye's research interests span across multiple critical healthcare domains. She specializes in cardiac rehabilitation with a focus on digital health interventions, cancer cachexia and nutritional aspects of cancer care, and healthcare transitions for older patients moving between hospital and municipal care settings. Her work integrates clinical practice with innovative technological solutions to improve patient outcomes, particularly in long-term follow-up care. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying digital tools in cardiac rehabilitation, with multiple longitudinal studies examining the effectiveness of app-based follow-up systems. She also has significant contributions to cancer nutrition research, particularly regarding malnutrition diagnosis in cancer patients and the validity of dietary assessment methods in cancer cachexia. Her work bridges clinical practice with research methodology, emphasizing patient-centered outcomes across geriatric, oncological, and cardiac care settings. Professor Bye leads several research projects including App-based follow-up post cardiac rehabilitation , Crosscare-Old: A Cross Sectoral Approach to High Quality Healthcare Transitions for Older People , and Long-term follow-up of cardiac patients with a smartphone-application . Her work has resulted in numerous scientific publications, textbooks, and research reports that contribute significantly to nursing education and clinical practice in multiple healthcare domains.

• Exercise Physiology
• Nutritional Interventions
• Muscle Health
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Professor Theocharis Ispoglou is a leading academic at Leeds Beckett University's Carnegie School of Sport , specializing in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences . With over two decades of experience, his research bridges laboratory findings with practical applications for muscle health, ageing, and metabolic conditions. Professor at Leeds Beckett University Director of Centre for Active Lifestyles and Healthy Ageing (ACTLIFE) Researcher at Centre for Human Performance Research Focus: Combats sarcopenia through nutritional interventions (e.g., protein/EAA supplementation) and exercise regimes. His work informs clinical practices for the NHS, drives public health initiatives, and collaborates with industry for commercializing nutritional products. Scientific Contributions: 15 recent articles highlight his expertise in muscle physiology, cancer cachexia, cardiac rehabilitation, and digital health tools. Key sub-fields include metabolic health, endocrine responses to exercise, and cross-sectional studies in NHANES datasets. Teaching & Mentorship: Delivers modules in Physiology and Biochemistry for Performance and Major Independent Study , shaping future health professionals.

Ozlem Doganمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medical Microbiology
• Medical Mycology
• Host-Pathogen Interaction
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Ozlem Dogan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology at Koç University School of Medicine. Her research focuses on fundamental aspects of medical microbiology and mycology, particularly host-pathogen interactions and antimicrobial resistance mechanisms. She holds a specialization degree from Hacettepe University and completed her Bachelor's at Capital University. Her work spans molecular diagnostics, clinical microbiology, and infectious disease epidemiology. Key research areas: Medical Microbiology, Medical Mycology, Host-Pathogen Interaction Current affiliation: Koç University School of Medicine Email: ozldogan@ku.edu.tr

James Tidballمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Muscular Dystrophy
• Skeletal Muscle Biology
• Immunology
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James Tidball is a Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine , University of California, Los Angeles , affiliated with the Department of Integrative Biology & Physiology and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine . His research focuses on the interplay between the immune system and skeletal muscle in diseases like muscular dystrophy and age-related sarcopenia. Key Research Areas : Muscular dystrophy pathophysiology Immunomodulation of muscle regeneration Nitric oxide signaling in muscle repair Aging-induced muscle wasting His publications highlight groundbreaking work on Klotho gene therapy , macrophage polarization , and NF-κB signaling in muscle diseases. Recent studies examine immune cell-targeted interventions and aging-related epigenetic changes in myogenesis. Technical Approaches : Transgenic mouse models Phenotypic analysis of immune/muscle interactions Pharmaceutical intervention testing

Inger Olaug Ottestadمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cancer
• Malnutrition
• Cachexia
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Inger Olaug Ottestad serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Section for Clinical Nutrition at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Medicine. Her academic work centers on the critical intersection of nutrition and clinical care, with particular focus on cancer-related malnutrition and cachexia. She maintains an active research profile with numerous recent publications in high-impact journals. Dr. Ottestad's research interests span cancer nutrition, malnutrition and cachexia, diet and cancer relationships, clinical nutrition practice, and interprofessional collaborative learning. Her work demonstrates a consistent focus on improving nutritional care for vulnerable patient populations, particularly those with cancer or elderly individuals experiencing malnutrition and frailty. She has contributed significantly to systematic reviews examining endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials, highlighting her leadership in establishing standardized assessment methods in this specialized field. Her recent publications reveal a clear research trajectory focused on nutritional assessment in clinical settings, particularly regarding cancer cachexia, malnutrition diagnosis barriers, and nutritional interventions for specific populations including the elderly and postpartum women with obesity. Her work frequently appears in journals such as Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, Clinical Nutrition Open Science, and Geroscience, indicating her strong standing in both oncology nutrition and geriatric nutrition research communities. As an educator, Dr. Ottestad is responsible for a 4-week hospital internship and serves as course responsible for ERN4030: Advanced Clinical Nutrition 1. She also lectures on multiple courses including Introduction to Clinical Nutrition, Physiology and Medical Biochemistry, Preventive Nutrition, and Master's level clinical nutrition courses. She is actively involved in the SamPraks working group, which develops interprofessional collaborative learning across multiple healthcare disciplines including nutrition, pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, psychology, nursing, and theology. Dr. Ottestad maintains active research collaborations with Oslo University Hospital, Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, NTNU, University of Tromsø, and University of Bergen, demonstrating her integration within Norway's broader healthcare research ecosystem. Her work on the QuaNuT study examining nutritional care for malnourished patients across multiple university hospitals highlights her commitment to improving clinical practice through evidence-based research.

• Endocrinology
• Metabolism
• Reproductive Medicine
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Anne Jørgensen is a Research Fellow at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, specializing in Endocrinology and Metabolism. Her work bridges molecular biology and clinical applications across reproductive medicine and cancer biology. Research Interests : Endocrinology, metabolism, and molecular mechanisms in reproductive health and cancer models. Contact : Blegdamsvej 3, 2200 København N., anne.joergensen@sund.ku.dk Research Trends : Her recent publications focus on pancreatic islet function, vitamin D's role in fertility, temperature effects on cancer progression, and hormonal impacts on male reproductive and metabolic health.

Joan M Eckersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Exercise Nutrition
• Dietary Supplements
• Exercise Performance
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Dr. Joan M Eckerson is a Professor in the Department of Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions within Creighton University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research program centers on the intersection of nutrition, exercise physiology, and human performance, with particular expertise in dietary supplements like creatine. She investigates their effects on athletic performance, body composition, immune function, and therapeutic applications in clinical populations. Her research interests span: Exercise Nutrition : Efficacy of ergogenic aids (creatine, pre-workout supplements) on athletic outcomes Clinical Applications : Mitigating chemotherapy-induced muscle wasting and cardiotoxicity using creatine/creatinine Physiological Assessment : Developing and validating performance tests (e.g., 3-min rowing test for VO2max estimation) Dietary Interventions : Impact of meal composition on satiety, nutrient intake, and metabolic health Gender-Specific Physiology : Nutritional needs and supplement responses in female athletes across the lifespan. Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong trends in exercise oncology and the immunomodulatory effects of creatine . Her work demonstrates increasing focus on clinical applications beyond athletic performance, particularly using creatine/creatinine to counteract doxorubicin toxicity in skeletal and cardiac muscle. Methodologically, she employs diverse techniques from cellular models (myoblasts) to athlete testing and dietary intervention studies. Dr. Eckerson maintains an active role in scientific dissemination, regularly presenting findings at major conferences including the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). She also engages in public science communication through radio appearances discussing dietary supplements.

Jalees Rehmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cardiology
• Inflammation
• Lung Infection
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Dr. Jalees Rehman serves as Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology and Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine. His leadership spans institutional administration and cutting-edge biomedical research focused on vascular injury mechanisms. His research expertise encompasses: Organ-specific blood vessel vulnerability (particularly lung vasculature in severe infections) Modulation of inflammatory responses to prevent tissue damage Stem cell-mediated tissue regeneration pathways Machine learning applications for gene regulation analysis in injury/repair processes Recent research trends demonstrate strong integration of computational approaches with vascular biology, particularly in understanding: COVID-19-related vascular complications Post-viral neurological disorders Cancer-associated vascular dysfunction No scientific awards are documented in available sources. His laboratory actively trains graduate students through the Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences (GEMS) program, particularly within the Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine concentration. Research is supported by NIH funding within the top-ranked Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine department. Dr. Rehman's laboratory focuses on vascular injury mechanisms in bacterial/viral infections, utilizing both experimental models and computational tools to identify therapeutic targets for tissue protection and regeneration.

• Tumor microenvironment
• Macrophage biology
• Hypoxia inducible factor (HIF) biology
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Dr. Timothy Eubank is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Cell Biology at West Virginia University School of Medicine. He also serves as a Senior Advisor at the WVU Health Sciences Center in the Department of Research & Graduate Education and is a Member of the WVU Cancer Institute Research Programs. Dr. Eubank's research focuses on the role of myeloid cells and mononuclear phagocytes in tumor growth and angiogenesis, with particular expertise in monocyte and macrophage HIF (hypoxia inducible factor) biology. His lab has made several groundbreaking discoveries, including being the first to report that GM-CSF stimulates tumor macrophages to overexpress soluble VEGFR-1, which sequesters tumor-produced VEGF, and the first to identify the disparate functions of HIF-1α and HIF-2α in tumor-associated macrophages, discovering that HIF-2α can be anti-angiogenic. Analysis of Dr. Eubank's recent publications reveals a strong focus on tumor microenvironment, particularly examining macrophage subsets in breast and pancreatic cancers using advanced Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) imaging techniques. His work spans multiple disciplines including cancer biology, immunology, biomedical engineering, and molecular imaging, with a consistent theme of understanding how tumor hypoxia and immune cell interactions drive cancer progression. K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award from the National Cancer Institute Dr. Eubank's research is supported by multiple collaborations across WVU, working with colleagues in Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Radiology, and Surgery to develop novel molecular probes for in vivo measurement of tumor oxygenation, pH, and inorganic phosphate. His lab's work on understanding how different macrophage HIFs regulate chemotherapy success in breast cancer models has significant implications for improving cancer treatment efficacy. Dr. Eubank's lab occupies spaces 5612, 5608, 5607, and 5602 in the Health Sciences South building, where his team conducts research on the 'In vivo Multifunctional Magnetic Resonance Research' program, investigating the origin and role of macrophages that initiate and maintain treatment resistance in breast and pancreatic cancers.

Mamta Amruteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Molecular motor proteins
• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
• Single molecule biophysics
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Dr. Mamta Amrute is an Associate Professor and Principal Investigator at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Physiology, Hannover Medical School (MHH), where she has led her research group since 2017. Her academic journey includes a PhD from MHH (2003-2006), postdoctoral research at MHH (2012-2016), and at the prestigious Medical Research Council-Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK (2008-2011). Her research program focuses on single-molecule biophysics of molecular motor proteins , with particular emphasis on understanding how mutations in cardiac myosin lead to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a condition affecting approximately 1 in 200 individuals worldwide. The lab employs advanced techniques including Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence Microscopy, optical trapping, and zero-mode waveguides to investigate fundamental motor protein mechanisms. Analysis of recent publications reveals three major research trajectories: 1) Detailed characterization of cardiac and skeletal myosin isoforms at the single-molecule level, 2) Investigation of epigenetic regulation in muscle physiology and atrophy, and 3) Development of computational tools for biochemical research. This work has significant implications for understanding and potentially treating heart disease and muscle wasting conditions. Dr. Amrute's research is supported by multiple funding sources including the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), Fritz Thyssen Foundation, and MHH's early career research grant program (HilF). She supervises a diverse team of doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, providing training in advanced biophysical techniques. The Amrute-Nayak Research Group maintains an extensive international collaboration network spanning institutions in the UK, USA, Japan, Italy, Sweden, and Australia, facilitating cross-disciplinary approaches to studying molecular motors and muscle diseases. Her work bridges fundamental biophysics with clinical applications in cardiology and muscle physiology.

Espen Spangenburgمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Skeletal Muscle Physiology
• Endocrine Regulation
• Metabolic Function
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Dr. Espen Spangenburg is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, where he also holds an appointment at the East Carolina Diabetes and Obesity Institute (ECDOI). Previously, he served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology at the same institution (2015-2021), and held faculty positions at the University of Maryland (2006-2015) and UC Davis (2003-2006). Dr. Spangenburg's research program focuses on understanding the endocrine-based regulation of physiological and metabolic function of skeletal muscle. His lab employs an integrative experimental approach, using cell culture and animal models to define mechanisms that they then translate to human physiology. They have developed skeletal muscle-specific inducible BRCA1 and ER-alpha knock out mice and techniques to ablate these genes in cultured human myotubes. The lab has pioneered methods to measure force, mitochondrial function, deliver cDNA, and image organelles in single muscle fibers. His publication record includes over 120 peer-reviewed articles with an h-index of 52 and more than 8,221 total citations, including 19 papers cited over 100 times. His most recent work continues to explore skeletal muscle metabolism, mitochondrial function, and endocrine regulation, with publications in high-impact journals including Cell Metabolism, Diabetes, and Circulation. Selected Awards: 2014 Leda Amick Wilson UMD Mentor of the Year Award 2011 Best Paper Award UMD School of Public Health Research Interaction Day 2010 Virginia Tech HNFE Outstanding Alumnus Award 2008-2014 NIH Loan Repayment Grant Recipient Dr. Spangenburg serves on multiple editorial boards including American Journal of Physiology: Cell Physiology and Journal of Applied Physiology. He has been an active NIH study section member since 2015 and has received continuous research funding from NIH and the American Diabetes Association for his work on skeletal muscle function and metabolism. His lab maintains an active research program investigating the role of BRCA1 and estrogen receptor signaling in skeletal muscle function, with current projects examining how these pathways regulate mitochondrial function and protect against metabolic disease.

• Genome Editing
• CRISPR Technologies
• Neuromuscular Diseases
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Christiano Alves, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh, specifically within the Division of Experimental Pathology. His research program integrates cutting-edge genome editing technologies with applied physiology to develop novel therapies for neuromuscular and metabolic diseases. Dr. Alves received his BS and PhD from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, completing his doctoral studies in 2017. He then completed postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he worked at the Joslin Diabetes Center on projects related to exercise and metabolism, and later at the Center for Genomic Medicine focusing on neuromuscular diseases and CRISPR technologies under the mentorship of Dr. Benjamin Kleinstiver. His research interests lie at the intersection of genome editing and applied physiology, with a specific focus on developing treatments for neurodegenerative conditions including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The Alves Lab leverages expertise in molecular metabolism and muscle biology to optimize genome editing approaches for therapeutic applications. Genome Editing and CRISPR Technologies Neuromuscular Diseases Neurodegenerative Disorders Metabolic Diseases Therapeutic Development Translational Medicine Dr. Alves has established an active research program with multiple publications in high-impact journals, focusing on the development and optimization of base editing technologies for treating genetic disorders. His work demonstrates a strong trajectory in advancing genome editing approaches toward clinical applications for severe diseases. As a recently appointed independent investigator, Dr. Alves is building a research team focused on pushing the boundaries of genome editing therapeutics. His lab combines physiological expertise with advanced gene editing techniques to address significant unmet medical needs in neurodegenerative conditions. The Alves Lab is actively seeking motivated students and postdoctoral researchers interested in genome editing, neuromuscular diseases, and translational research. Prospective trainees should have a strong foundation in molecular biology and an interest in developing innovative therapeutic approaches for severe diseases.