جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Molecular Genetics
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Genomics
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Evgeny I Rogaev is a Professor of Psychiatry at UMass Chan Medical School, affiliated with the T.H. Chan School of Medicine and the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. He holds positions in departments including Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Neuroscience, and Bioinformatics. His academic career includes roles as Head of the Laboratory of Molecular Brain Genetics at the Research Center of Mental Health (Russian Academy of Medical Sciences) since 1990 and has been with UMASS Medical School since 2002. Education: Lomonosov Moscow State University (B.S. Biology, 1983), Russian Academy of Sciences (M.S. Biology, 1988), and Russian Academy of Medical Sciences (Ph.D. Medical Genetics, 1996). His research focuses on molecular genetic mechanisms of neuropsychiatric diseases, Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, and depression. He explores genetic and epigenetic factors, including presenilin genes, neuroplasticity, and population genetics. Research interests span Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis, schizophrenia genetics, and the role of retrotransposons in neurodegeneration. His work includes identifying genetic variants linked to diseases, brain functional connectivity, and evolutionary aspects of behavioral disorders. He leads studies on genetic isolates, positional cloning, and genomic approaches for identifying disease genes. Recent articles highlight studies on chromosome conformation capture, immune longevity mechanisms, and neurophysiological hallmarks of Huntington’s disease. His work bridges genomic analysis with clinical applications, emphasizing translational research. He actively mentors postdoctoral researchers in molecular genetics and neurodegenerative diseases. Labs/Teams: Directs the Laboratory of Molecular Brain Genetics and collaborates internationally on projects involving genomic medicine, neurodegenerative disorders, and evolutionary genetics.

Harry von Piekartzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chronic Pain Management
• Craniofacial Disorders
• Neurodynamic Assessment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Harry von Piekartz is a Professor of Physiotherapy at the Institute for Health Professions, part of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. His academic journey includes a B.Sc. in Physiotherapy (1985), M.Sc. (1999), and a PhD in Movement and Rehabilitation Science (2005). He has over three decades of clinical experience as a physical and manual therapist, specializing in orofacial pain, chronic injuries, and craniofacial therapy. Key roles include founding the Cranial Facial Therapy Academy (CRAFTA) in 2002, serving as President of CRAFTA since 2006, and leading research in craniofacial dysfunction, chronic pain neurobiology, and manual therapy techniques. He is a Fellow of the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopaedics (ICCMO-DE) and collaborates with institutions like Curtin University (Australia) and the Neuro-Orthopaedic Institute (NOI). His teaching spans master's programs in musculoskeletal therapy and continues at Osnabrück. Research focuses on facial laterality, emotion recognition in pain patients, functional sonography for nerve assessment, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Ongoing projects include the MusicPhysioAnalysis initiative, analyzing movement patterns in musicians. Over 50 peer-reviewed publications address topics like TMD treatment efficacy, neurodynamic testing, and posture-balance relationships. Prof. von Piekartz chairs the Master of Science in Musculoskeletal Therapy program and serves on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Rehabilitation . His clinical expertise bridges manual therapy with advanced diagnostic tools, emphasizing evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Cerebral Edema
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gary Schwartzbauer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine , with secondary appointments in Orthopaedics and Surgical Critical Care . He serves as the Director of the Neurotrauma Critical Care Unit (NTCC) at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and holds clinical responsibilities in operating rooms and intensive care units. B.S. in Biophysics and Biochemistry from the University of Pittsburgh (1990, Summa Cum Laude) Ph.D. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from the University of Pittsburgh (1997) M.D. from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (2007) Postdoctoral fellowships at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (1997-1999) and Cincinnati Children's Hospital (1999-2003) Dr. Schwartzbauer specializes in traumatic and degenerative spine disease , traumatic brain injury , and brain tumors , with research focused on microvascular dysfunction in CNS injuries. His work explores therapies for cerebral edema in conditions like TBI, SCI, and cerebral malaria, emphasizing small molecule interventions. Recent publications highlight applications of augmented reality in neurosurgery and medical imaging for outcome prediction. His 15 most recent articles span neurotrauma , neurocritical care , spine surgery , and medical technology , including studies on glymphatic system changes after mTBI , AR-guided surgical tools , and trauma-induced thrombosis . Collaborative work with J. Marc Simard, M.D., Ph.D., and others dominates his publications. Co-valedictorian , University of Maryland School of Medicine President of AOA national medical honor society Clinically, Dr. Schwartzbauer integrates augmented reality for preoperative planning, combining his expertise in neurosurgery and critical care . His research bridges pre-clinical models and clinical investigations , aiming to reduce secondary injury in neurotrauma patients.

• Healthcare Utilization
• Healthcare Cost Analysis
• Clinical Decision-Making in Neurosurgery
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Dr. Andrew Koo is a Neurosurgery Associate Research Scientist and resident in neurological surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He holds an MD from Yale School of Medicine (2020) and a BS in Public Health and Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2015). His research focuses on improving clinical decision-making in neurosurgery through healthcare utilization analysis, cost optimization, and outcomes research. He has received notable awards including the NIH T35 Research Grant and the Heinrich Quincke Research Scholarship. His work spans neurovascular interventions, stroke management, and disparities in spinal surgery outcomes. Key collaborations include studies on aneurysm treatment efficacy, procedural volume impacts on mortality, and the role of immune mechanisms in vascular pathologies. Dr. Koo’s research also addresses socioeconomic disparities in spine oncology and safety-net hospital outcomes. He is affiliated with the de Havenon Lab, contributing to translational neurosurgical studies.

Francis Lothمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics
• Neurology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Francis Loth is a Professor at Northeastern University, holding dual appointments in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department and the Bioengineering Department. His research focuses on biological fluid mechanics, particularly cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics, Chiari malformation, and syringomyelia. He leads studies using advanced imaging (MRI) and computational models to understand CSF flow impedance, brain tissue motion, and surgical outcomes. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (1993). Research Interests: Experimental and computational fluid mechanics in biological systems CSF simulation and brain biomechanics Medical image processing for neurology Cardiac-coupled neural tissue motion Key Work: His team investigates morphometric changes in Chiari patients, develops MRI techniques for brain displacement quantification, and evaluates surgical interventions like posterior fossa decompression. Projects include the Chiari 1000 Registry and collaborations with neurosurgeons to improve clinical outcomes. Labs/Teams: Active in the Institute for Mechanobiology, focusing on translational research between fluid dynamics and neurological disorders.