جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Cardiovascular Health
• Exercise Physiology
• Spinal Cord Injury
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Dr. Maureen J Macdonald is a Full Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and currently serves as Provost and Vice-President, Academic at McMaster University . She previously held the position of Dean of Science and leads the Exercise Metabolism Research Group . BSc in Chemistry from Acadia University MSc and PhD in Kinesiology from University of Waterloo Post-doctoral research at Western University and University of British Columbia Her research expertise spans cardiovascular health, exercise physiology, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and aging. Recent work focuses on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for stroke survivors, hormonal contraceptive effects on vascular function, and sleep restriction impacts on vascular health. She investigates how exercise modulates cardiovascular disease risk factors across biological sex, gender identity, and age groups. She has contributed extensively to journals like Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise , Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism , and Journal of Applied Physiology . Her 2024-2025 publications reveal trends in applying thermal interventions , hormonal regulation , and gender-inclusive cardiovascular research . As an educator, she has taught graduate-level courses including Directed Readings in Kinesiology and Individual Research Studies since 2006, with recent mentorship activities in 2023.

• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Lung Cancer Imaging
• Respiratory Diseases
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Dr Harrison Stubbs is a Clinical Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine at the University of Glasgow , affiliated with the Clinical Research Gartnavel. His research focuses on pulmonary hypertension (PH), lung cancer imaging, and cardiopulmonary physiology. Research Interests Development of digital health tools for PH patient inclusion Physiological mechanisms in precapillary PH Advanced imaging techniques for lung cancer diagnosis Risk stratification models in chronic thromboembolic PH NT-proBNP biomarker applications in PH diagnostics Publications Overview His recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate expertise in PH pathophysiology, digital health implementation, and lung cancer imaging advancements. Key themes include hemodynamic interactions, remote diagnostic tools, and precision medicine applications. Contact Email: Harrison.Stubbs@glasgow.ac.uk ORCID: 0000-0003-1786-342X

Jacob Motaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Muscle Function Assessment
• Neuromuscular Adaptations
• Occupational Health (Firefighters/Law Enforcement)
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Jacob Mota, Ph.D. , is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management at Texas Tech University. His research focuses on neuromuscular adaptations and muscle function assessment across diverse populations including firefighters, law enforcement officers, and athletes. Ph.D. in Human Movement Science (2020), University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine M.S. in Kinesiology (2016), Texas Tech University B.S. in Exercise and Sport Sciences (2014), Texas Tech University Dr. Mota's work examines the relationship between chronic health conditions and musculoskeletal injury risk in occupational athletes, with emphasis on resistance training adaptations and muscle quality analysis. His Neuromuscular and Occupational Performance Laboratory develops evidence-based strategies for injury prevention and performance optimization. Recent publications analyze firefighter health standards, muscle asymmetry impacts on occupational performance, and technological advancements in muscle assessment. His research integrates exercise physiology, biomechanics, and public safety health metrics. Outstanding Mentorship of Undergraduate Students in Research – University of Alabama (2022) Apple Polishing Award – TTU Mortar Board (2023) Dr. Mota teaches courses in applied exercise physiology and advanced strength conditioning, contributing to Texas Tech's Kinesiology undergraduate and graduate programs.

Puneet Dhaliwalمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neurological Physical Therapy
• Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Stroke Rehabilitation
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Dr. Puneet Dhaliwal serves as Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy department within the School of Health Professions, bringing over 11 years of specialized clinical experience treating neurological, vestibular, cardiopulmonary, and orthopedic conditions across acute, inpatient rehab, and outpatient settings. Her educational foundation includes: Bachelor of Physical Therapy (highest honors) from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India Master of Arts in Motor Control and Learning from Columbia University Doctor of Physical Therapy from Utica College Dr. Dhaliwal's research centers on neurological rehabilitation with emphases on Parkinson's disease, vestibular diagnostics (particularly BPPV testing methodologies), stroke recovery, and geriatric interventions. She holds dual board certifications as a Neurological Specialist (NCS) and Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS), alongside certification as an Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA), driving her clinical and scholarly work in motor control and evidence-based rehabilitation techniques. Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on vestibular assessment innovation and neurological rehabilitation, evolving from Parkinson's gait studies (2012) to advanced diagnostic tools for BPPV (2018-2020) and specialized interventions for complex conditions like Giant Cell Arteritis (2023), reflecting growing clinical sophistication in treating multisystem disorders. Actively mentoring DPT students and providing community education, she contributes to the profession through APTA leadership roles: serving on the Vestibular Special Interest Group podcast committee (Academy of Neurology) and Geri EDGE committee (Academy of Geriatrics), with podcast content reaching over 30,000 listeners. Her institutional engagement includes developing curriculum for Patient/Client Management I, Neuromuscular Physical Therapy, and Motor Control courses while advancing clinical practice through committee work that shapes vestibular and geriatric rehabilitation standards nationally.

Ana Ubeda Tikkanenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Congenital Heart Disease
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ana Ubeda Tikkanen, MD, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School and a Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Doctor in the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department at Boston Children's Hospital. She specializes in pediatric rehabilitation with a focus on cardiac rehabilitation for children with congenital heart disease, heart transplants, and VADs. Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen has clinical appointments at multiple Boston Children's Hospital locations including Boston, Lexington, and Charlestown. Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen received her medical degree from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in 2004 and completed her residency at Hospital Gregorio Marañón in 2009. She earned her PhD from Universidad Complutense of Madrid in 2014. Her fellowship training includes Research Fellowships in Pediatric Cardiology & Rehabilitation at Hospital Gregorio Marañón (2010) and Boston Children's Hospital (2012), Clinical Fellow in Pediatric Cardiac Rehabilitation at Boston Children's Hospital (2013), and Clinical Fellow in Pediatric Rehabilitation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (2015). Her research interests focus on improving functional outcomes and quality of life for children with disabilities, particularly those with congenital heart disease, heart transplants and VADs. She has benefited from clinical training in both Europe and the US and created the first Pediatric Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in the world at the Hospital Gregorio Marañon of Madrid before joining Boston Children's Hospital. Her clinical practice emphasizes personalized, multidisciplinary cardiac rehabilitation programs for children with cerebral palsy and congenital heart disease. Analysis of Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen's publications reveals a strong focus on pediatric cardiac rehabilitation across multiple dimensions. Her work spans from systematic reviews establishing foundational knowledge to clinical trials evaluating interventions, and detailed physiological studies examining exercise parameters in specific cardiac conditions. A clear progression is evident from early work on basic exercise testing to more recent research on comprehensive rehabilitation program components. Her research consistently emphasizes functional outcomes and quality of life improvements for pediatric cardiac patients. Dr. Ubeda Tikkanen's professional activities include developing clinical pathways for pediatric cardiac rehabilitation across multiple institutions. She has created innovative rehabilitation protocols that have been adopted internationally, beginning with her work establishing the first Pediatric Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Her clinical approach integrates rehabilitation medicine with pediatric cardiology to address the comprehensive needs of children with complex cardiac conditions throughout their developmental trajectory.

Thomas Radtkeمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Respiratory Medicine
• Exercise Physiology
• Chronic Lung Disease Epidemiology
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Thomas Radtke is a Senior Researcher at the University of Bern, affiliated with both the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and the Division of Chronic Disease Epidemiology. He earned his PhD in Health Sciences from the University of Bern after studying Sports Science at Martin-Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg in Germany. As coordinator of the Exercise Working Group of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society, his research focuses on non-invasive respiratory diagnostics, physical activity interventions for chronic lung diseases, and behavioral change programs. His academic contributions include leading studies on cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) standardization diffusion capacity measurement exercise training for cystic fibrosis (CF) and COPD post-COVID-19 rehabilitation His work spans clinical trials, systematic reviews, and guideline development for respiratory conditions. Recent publications highlight innovative blood flow restriction exercise protocols Swiss physical activity guideline adaptation immunological responses during pandemics quality of life assessments in chronic disease He employs rigorous methodologies across cross-sectional, longitudinal, and randomized controlled trial designs.

Valerie E. Kellyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Parkinson disease
• Gait rehabilitation
• Balance rehabilitation
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Valerie E. Kelly, PT, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She directs the Kelly Research Group focused on mobility impairments in neurodegenerative conditions, particularly Parkinson disease. Dr. Kelly has over 20 years of clinical and research experience working with individuals with Parkinson disease. Her educational background includes: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Rehabilitation Science, University of Washington (2006) PhD in Movement Science, Washington University in St. Louis (2003) MS in Physical Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis (1999) BA in Physical Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania (1996) Dr. Kelly's research focuses on understanding mechanisms underlying movement impairments in Parkinson disease and developing innovative interventions to improve mobility. She examines how cognitive and genetic factors influence gait and balance, with particular interest in dual-task walking performance and freezing of gait. Her work bridges clinical rehabilitation with advanced motion analysis techniques, including virtual reality environments and quantitative gait analysis. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on Parkinson disease rehabilitation, with increasing emphasis on genetic factors and virtual reality applications. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration across neurology, engineering, and rehabilitation fields, producing clinically relevant insights about cognitive-motor interactions in mobility disorders. Dr. Kelly actively mentors research trainees at pre-doctoral and post-doctoral levels, with current mentees including Raima Amin, MD and Niffer Supowit, DPT. Her research has been supported by significant funding from the National Institutes of Health, Department of Veterans Affairs, Stolov Research Fund, Institute for Translational Health Science, and Royalty Research Fund. She leads the Kelly Research Group, which operates within the Amplifying Movement and Performance Laboratory. The group employs advanced motion capture technology with over 50 reflective markers to analyze kinematic traces during walking tasks, including virtual reality simulations of environments known to provoke freezing of gait.

Vito Brusascoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pulmonary Medicine
• Respiratory Physiology
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Vito Brusasco is a Contract Professor in the Department of Experimental Medicine (DIMES) at the University of Genoa . He specializes in Pulmonary Medicine and Cardiopulmonary Interactions , with a focus on respiratory physiology, lung function testing, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). His research bridges pulmonary diagnostics with cardiovascular health and critical care applications during pandemics. 2023: Investigated CPAP use during the COVID-19 pandemic 2017: Developed ERS/ATS guidelines for lung diffusion testing 2017: Explored thoracic ultrasonography in COPD patients 2017: Analyzed lung-heart interactions in heart failure 2017: Studied pulmonary effects in ischemic heart disease smokers Contact: vito.brusasco@unige.it

Aaron Baughمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Pulmonary Medicine
• Critical Care
• Health Disparities
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Aaron Baugh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. His research focuses on improving care for asthma and COPD patients from low-income and racial/ethnic minority backgrounds, emphasizing how social disparities influence lung disease outcomes. He completed his BS in Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Science at the University of Michigan, followed by an MD from the University of Toledo College of Medicine, residency in Internal Medicine, and fellowship in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at UCSF. His research spans topics including healthcare disparities in lung cancer screening, race-neutral lung function interpretation, and social determinants of respiratory health. Notable work includes analyzing trends in sarcoidosis mortality among U.S. veterans and evaluating cardiopulmonary exercise testing for lobectomy candidates. He advocates for race-neutral approaches in pulmonary diagnostics to reduce health inequities. Dr. Baugh's publications highlight intersections of race, socioeconomic status, and respiratory disease management. Areas of focus include improving spirometry interpretation practices, addressing COPD-related multimorbidity in impoverished populations, and reforming medical education to prioritize diversity and inclusion.

Jennifer Thibodeauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cardiology
• Heart Failure
• Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Thibodeau, M.D., M.S.C.S., is a Professor in the Division of Cardiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center , where she serves as Medical Director of the Heart Failure Program and ECMO . Her clinical and research focus spans heart failure , left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) , and cardiac transplantation . Board-certified in cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure/transplant cardiology , she joined the faculty in 2011 and mentors medical students, residents, and fellows in heart-failure rotations. Education: M.D. from University of Maryland School of Medicine, Chief Residency at University of Maryland Medical Center, Fellowships in cardiology and advanced heart failure/transplant cardiology at UT Southwestern M.S.C.S. from UT Southwestern B.S. in biochemistry from Georgetown University Research Interests: Encompasses clinical investigations in heart failure , LVADs , and cardiac transplantation , with a focus on symptom characterization (e.g., bendopnea) , cardiopulmonary diagnostics , and telehealth applications . Her work includes developing machine learning tools for post-transplant renal outcomes and analyzing discordance in patient-physician prognosis perceptions . Scientific Awards: 2012 finalist, American Heart Association’s Samuel A. Levine Young Clinical Investigator Award 2015 recipient, Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Heart Failure Young Author Achievement Award 2015–2017 Texas Rising Star 2018 Super Doctor, Texas Monthly Professional Affiliations: Member of the American College of Cardiology , American Heart Association , International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation , and Heart Failure Society of America .

• Preventive Sports Medicine
• Exercise Physiology
• Vascular Aging
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Prof. Dr. Arno Schmidt-Trucksäss is a faculty member at the University of Basel , holding the position of Professor in the Department of Rehabilitative and Regenerative Sports Medicine . His research focuses on preventive sports medicine, exercise physiology, and vascular aging, with particular emphasis on cardiopulmonary exercise testing and rehabilitation science. Department: Rehabilitative and Regenerative Sports Medicine University: University of Basel Research Themes: Vascular aging, exercise longevity, microvascular dysfunction, sports rehabilitation His recent work includes international collaborations on exercise longevity, vascular aging diagnostics, and molecular responses to training. While no formal scientific awards are mentioned in the provided texts, his leadership in research projects like the HIT-GLAUCOMA sub-study and the MOBITEC series demonstrates significant academic engagement. Key students/advisory relationships include supervision of Dr. Justin Carrard , who conducted a fellowship in Qatar under his guidance. The department maintains strong ties with institutions like Aspetar Hospital in Qatar and collaborates with European research networks.

Michael Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Schistosomiasis
• Pulmonary Vascular Disease
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Dr. Michael Lee is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), specializing in pulmonary vascular diseases with a particular focus on pulmonary hypertension related to schistosomiasis and connective tissue disorders. His research integrates metabolomics, immunology, and vascular biology to uncover disease mechanisms and identify novel therapeutic targets. Dr. Lee completed his medical training at New York University, earning his MD in 2013, followed by Internal Medicine Residency (2016) and service as Chief Resident (2017). He further specialized through a Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at the University of Colorado, completed in 2020. His research program centers on the metabolic underpinnings of pulmonary hypertension, with significant contributions to understanding the roles of macrophages, T cells, and metabolic dysregulation in disease pathogenesis. Dr. Lee's work has established important connections between parasitic infections, autoimmune disorders, and pulmonary vascular pathology, with increasing emphasis on metabolomics approaches to study transpulmonary gradients and cellular metabolism. Analysis of Dr. Lee's publication record reveals a sophisticated research trajectory focused on the intersection of pulmonary hypertension with infectious diseases (particularly schistosomiasis), connective tissue disorders, and metabolic pathways. His recent work demonstrates methodological sophistication through metabolomics integration and has expanded into exercise physiology applications and novel therapeutic approaches for pulmonary hypertension. Fulbright U.S. Scholar (2022-2023) NIH K08 Career Development Award recipient (2023-2028) U.S. Department of Defense grant recipient (2022-2025) CHEST Foundation Research Grant recipient (2021-2022) Dr. Lee serves as Principal Investigator on multiple significant research projects totaling millions in funding. His NIH K08 award investigates hypoxia inducible factor-1-dependent glycolysis in lung interstitial macrophages related to schistosomiasis-induced pulmonary hypertension. He also leads a Fulbright U.S. Scholar project on transpulmonary metabolomics in systemic sclerosis-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension and a Department of Defense project examining dysregulated pulmonary vascular metabolism. His research has established important connections between parasitic infections, autoimmune disorders, and pulmonary vascular disease. Dr. Lee collaborates extensively with the Graham laboratory at UCSF and maintains international research partnerships in Ethiopia and Zambia studying schistosomiasis-associated pulmonary hypertension. His work involves multidisciplinary teams including immunologists, metabolomics specialists, and clinicians specializing in pulmonary vascular diseases. He is actively involved in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at UCSF, contributing to both clinical care and research initiatives focused on rare pulmonary vascular disorders.

Henning Langbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rehabilitation Science
• Physical Activity Interventions
• Cancer Rehabilitation
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Henning Langberg is a Professor in the Department of Public Health at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He serves as Research leader for CopenRehab and has held significant external positions including Chief Innovation Officer at Copenhagen University Hospital until October 2023 and CEO of Bestyrelsen for Kulturarvens Forskerskole until April 2020. Starting October 2024, he will serve as a Consultant for LangbergPLUS consulting. Langberg's research interests focus on rehabilitation science, particularly in the areas of: Cancer rehabilitation, especially for lung cancer patients Physical activity interventions for chronic conditions like diabetes Use of technology in healthcare and rehabilitation Gerontechnology and aging-related health interventions Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation His 251 research outputs demonstrate a strong focus on evidence-based rehabilitation approaches. Recent publications show trends toward systematic reviews and meta-analyses of rehabilitation interventions, particularly examining the effectiveness of early postoperative rehabilitation, remote monitoring for chronic disease management, and comparative exercise methodologies. His work bridges clinical practice with research evidence, often focusing on patient-centered outcomes and quality of life improvements. Langberg has been actively involved in research networks and committees, including membership in Sundhedsstyrelsen (the Danish Health Authority) from 2012 to 2015 and leadership of CopenRehab since 2012. His research has garnered significant attention with numerous citations and mentions across social media and academic platforms. He leads the CopenRehab research group, which focuses on developing and evaluating rehabilitation interventions across various patient populations. The team employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to understand the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs and the factors influencing patient engagement and outcomes.

• Cardiac Physiology
• Clinical Diagnostics
• Exercise Physiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alechia Van Wyk is a Senior Lecturer in Cardiac Physiology at Middlesex University's Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Natural Sciences. As Programme Leader for the MSc in Cardiology, she oversees curriculum development and supervises postgraduate research. Her research spans cardiorespiratory diagnostics, clinical trials, exercise physiology, and sports rehabilitation. Recent publications focus on cardiac monitoring technologies and rehabilitation methodologies. She supervises doctoral candidate Jim Jackson and teaches modules including Cardiac Ultrasound, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing, and Professional Practice across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Peter H. Brubakerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Exercise Physiology
• Cardiology
• Chronic Disease Prevention
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter H. Brubaker is a tenured Professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. With a 30+ year fellowship in both the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, he has directed cardiac rehabilitation programs (1991-2016) and currently serves as Wake Forest's Faculty Athletic Representative to NCAA/ACC. His research spans chronic disease prevention, heart failure, and cancer-related cardiovascular dysfunction. Academic Roles: Professor, Director of Healthy Exercise/Lifestyle Programs Research Themes: Heart failure rehabilitation, exercise physiology, caloric restriction effects, chemotherapy cardiotoxicity His 150+ publications focus on clinical trials like BEACON (bone health in aging), SECRET II (obesity-HFpEF interactions), and MESA ancillary studies. Recent work includes 2024 publications on trial methodologies and 2023 meta-analyses of exercise adherence. Scientific Recognition: ACSM Fellow, AACR Fellow Editorial Roles: Clinical Section Editor, ACSM Guidelines 7th ed. Brubaker's NIH and industry-funded projects include cardiovascular injury assessments post-chemotherapy and resistance training interventions for HFpEF. He lectures nationally/internationally on clinical exercise applications.