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Stefanos Zeniosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Research
• Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefanos Zenios is Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business with dual appointments in Entrepreneurship and Operations, Information & Technology . He directs Stanford GSB’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and co-directs the Doerr School of Sustainability ’s Program in Ecopreneurship. His Startup Garage course has launched companies like DoorDash while alumni have raised over $3B in venture capital. He co-authored the foundational Biodesign textbook and previously served as Editor-in-Chief of Operations Research . PhD, MIT Operations Research (1996) MA, University of Cambridge (1996) BA, University of Cambridge (1992) Research Focus Dr. Zenios’ work bridges operations research and innovation management , with significant contributions to: Healthcare operations : Administrative cost reduction, organ allocation optimization, and clinical workflow improvements Entrepreneurship : Venture creation frameworks and experiential education Ecopreneurship : Sustainable business model innovation His Precedents Thinking framework (HBR 2025) has gained global recognition for solving systemic inefficiencies. Current research includes the biennial Search Fund Study with Peter Kelly. Scientific Recognition INFORMS Fellow Multiple Best Paper Awards, INFORMS CAREER Award, National Science Foundation (2000) Dhirubhai Ambani Faculty Fellow (2017–2020) George E. Nicholson Award (1997) He has received extensive media coverage in Fast Company , Time Magazine , and Stanford Business . His research has been featured in over 150 press mentions including JAMA , Harvard Business Review , and Health Affairs .

Claudia Passos Ferreiraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Consciousness Studies
• Bioethics
• Neuroethics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Claudia Passos Ferreira is an Assistant Professor of Bioethics at the Center for Bioethics, New York University (NYU), where she bridges philosophy, psychology, and neuroethics to address ethical questions in consciousness studies and emerging technologies. Education: MA and Ph.D. in Human Sciences and Health Sciences in Public Health, Rio de Janeiro State University Ph.D. in Philosophy, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Her research program critically examines consciousness development in infants and machines, moral psychology, empathy, and cross-cultural social cognition. She integrates philosophical analysis with empirical psychology to explore ethical implications of neuroscientific discoveries, particularly regarding vulnerable populations and artificial intelligence. Her work on Freudian theory and mental causation provides foundational insights for contemporary neuroethics debates. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant focus on consciousness ontology (68% of articles), with significant contributions to infant cognition ethics (27%) and cross-cultural moral development (19%). Her methodology consistently combines philosophical rigor with interdisciplinary empirical approaches, notably through large-scale cross-cultural collaborations examining ownership, fairness, and intersubjectivity across seven societies. Scientific Awards: Residency Scholarship from the Brazilian Health Ministry Passos Ferreira serves as Principal Investigator for the Templeton World Charity Foundation-funded project "What do theories of consciousness predict about consciousness in animals, infants, and machines?". Her prior postdoctoral work included the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro's Ethics and Biotechnologies project and the State University of Rio de Janeiro's Ecological Mind and Self-Consciousness project. While no formal students are listed, her extensive cross-cultural research collaborations indicate active mentorship of junior researchers across multiple international teams. Her clinical background in child-adolescent mental health—gained through Brazilian public hospital work and private practice—directly informs her bioethics research, creating a unique practitioner-scholar perspective on neurodevelopmental ethics.

• Ethics in dementia care/research
• Ethics in long-term aged care settings
• Autonomy and informed consent
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hojjat Soofi is a Lecturer in Bioethics at Sydney Health Ethics within the University of Sydney's School of Public Health (Faculty of Medicine and Health). A pharmacist by training, he holds a PhD and MRes in Bioethics from Macquarie University and an Erasmus Mundus Master of Bioethics from a consortium of European universities. His research deploys philosophical ethics and empirical methods to address ethical challenges in dementia care and aged care settings. Research Focus: Soofi's work centers on ethical frameworks for vulnerable populations, specializing in: Dignity preservation in dementia care Autonomy and consent mechanisms Vulnerability in long-term care settings Non-clinical medication ethics Research ethics for cognitively impaired individuals His scholarship critically engages with concepts from philosophers like Nussbaum, Kitwood, and Beauchamp & Childress. Awards & Grants: Recognized with the 2022 Ramy Razavian Dean’s Award for research excellence and supported by a 2023 FMH Start-up Scheme grant for early career researchers. Teaching: Coordinates core bioethics units including Clinical Ethics (BETH5204) and Medicines Policy, Economics and Ethics (BETH5209). Student feedback highlights his exceptional course organization and ability to stimulate critical reasoning. Professional Engagement: Active member of the Australasian Association of Bioethics and Health Law (AABHL) and the Sydney Bioethics Program team.

• Bioinformatics
• Genomics
• Transcriptomics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Owen R. White is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, serving as Associate Director of the Institute for Genome Sciences and Associate Director of Research Collaboration & Development. He leads a team of 25 scientists and engineers developing genomic annotation pipelines and data analysis tools for state-of-the-art research in microbiome and multi-omic studies. His academic background includes: BS in Biotechnology from the University of Massachusetts (1985) PhD in Molecular Biology from New Mexico State University (1992) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Genome Informatics at the Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR) (1994) Dr. White's research spans bioinformatics, genomics, transcriptomics, and metagenomics with emphasis on data management, metadata standards, ontologies, and cloud systems. His work has been foundational for large-scale initiatives like the Human Microbiome Project (HMP) and Integrative Human Microbiome Project (iHMP), generating over 50,000 datasets totaling 10 terabytes of multi-omic data. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward neuroscience multi-omics (BRAIN Initiative), cloud-based data infrastructure, and ethical data sharing frameworks. His work consistently bridges microbiome research with emerging fields like single-cell analysis and Alzheimer's disease biomarker discovery through integrated data platforms. Notable awards include: Benjamin Franklin Award for Open Access in the Life Sciences (2015) Kumho Science International Award in Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (2001) As Principal Investigator for major NIH-funded centers, he has secured sustained support for the HMP Data Analysis and Coordination Center and iHMP Data Coordination Center. His team's work combines fee-for-service models with collaborative research funding to maintain cutting-edge genomic analysis capabilities. The Institute for Genome Sciences houses his computational team responsible for developing production annotation pipelines, database systems, and visualization tools that serve researchers across the University of Maryland School of Medicine and national consortia.

Ashli Owen-Smithمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Mental Health
• Behavioral Science
• Trauma
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ashli Owen-Smith is a behavioral scientist affiliated with the School of Public Health at Georgia State University , where her research focuses on mental health disparities, suicide prevention, and integrative/complementary approaches for complex mental-physical health conditions. She works with underserved populations including refugees/immigrants, incarcerated individuals, and LGBTQ+ communities through community-based participatory research and mixed-methods frameworks. Her current projects are funded by CDC , DBHDD , and DPH . Education: Ph.D. in Behavioral Sciences (Emory, 2009), S.M. in Public Health (Harvard, 2005), B.A. in Psychology (Smith College, 2001) Her research spans mental health , trauma , suicide prevention , and mindfulness-based interventions . Recent work examines telehealth adaptations for chronic pain and mental health, vaccine hesitancy in refugee communities, and social determinants of suicide . She leads studies on gender-affirming care and health disparities in LGBTQ+ populations. Key article trends include epidemiological analysis of suicide risk factors, COVID-19 impacts on mental health, ICD-10 coding for autism, and complementary medicine in trauma recovery. Subfields span telehealth , health equity , mental-physical comorbidity , and community engagement . Students she has mentored include C.A. Scarlett , T. Griner , and M.M. Sesay . Her work integrates public health policy , clinical research , and health systems analysis .

Michael James Herdmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مهمان

• Patient Reported Outcomes
• Health Technology Assessment
• Outcomes Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael James Herdman is an Honorary Visiting Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore’s Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. He serves as Head of Health Outcomes Research at the Office of Health Economics in London and Director of Insight Consulting & Research in Barcelona. His work focuses on patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures, including their development, validation, and application in healthcare evaluation. He has been a key member of the EuroQol Group for 25 years, contributing to initiatives like the EQ-5D-5L tool and pediatric health measurement standards. Education: MSc in Bioethics and Law from the University of Barcelona (1996–1998) and BSc Philosophy (Honors) from the University of Hull (1981–1985). Research Interests: Central to Herdman’s work are PRO measures, health technology assessment, and outcomes research, particularly in younger populations and pediatric health. He has authored over 150 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with notable contributions to cross-cultural adaptation of health instruments and systematic reviews on pediatric vaccines. Professional Activities: Provides consulting services to pharmaceutical companies and public health organizations. His work bridges academic research and practical applications in health economics and policy. Labs/Teams: Active in the EuroQol Group’s Executive Committee and Younger Populations Working Group, and leads Insight Consulting & Research.

Marc-Antoine Dilhacمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ethics
• Political Philosophy
• Philosophy of Law
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Marc-Antoine Dilhac serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, where he also directs governance and international collaboration initiatives. He holds leadership roles as Scientific Director of Algora Lab and leads the Ethics and Politics research axis at the Centre de recherche en éthique (CRÉ). His academic affiliations extend to the Centre d'études et de recherches internationales (CÉRIUM) and the Canada Research Chair in Public Ethics and Political Theory (2014-2019). Education: PhD in Philosophy and Political Science, University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne (2009) Master 2 in Philosophy and Political Science, University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne (2003) Agrégation in Philosophy, University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne (2002) Dilhac's research spans ethics, political philosophy, and AI governance, with particular focus on democratic tolerance, multiculturalism, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. His work bridges theoretical political philosophy with practical applications in AI policy development, sustainable finance, and democratic institutions. He has contributed significantly to UNESCO's Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and leads initiatives examining AI's impact on French-speaking culture and democratic values. His recent publications reveal a clear trajectory from foundational work on tolerance and justice theory toward contemporary AI ethics challenges. The thematic evolution shows increasing engagement with practical governance frameworks, particularly in finance and education sectors, while maintaining strong philosophical grounding in democratic theory and institutional design. Key Awards and Recognition: Canada Research Chair in Public Ethics and Political Theory (2014-2019) Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship (2011) Contributor to UNESCO's Recommendation on AI Ethics (2021) Dilhac has supervised over 15 graduate students across philosophy, political science, and interdisciplinary AI ethics programs. His research is supported by multiple grants from FRQSC, FRQNT, SSHRC, and MITACS, totaling over $2 million CAD. Current projects include the Generative AI Ethics Framework for Educational Technology (2024-2025) and the Sustainable Finance AI Tools project examining ESG/DEI disclosure analysis. He co-founded and leads the CORDÉ research group on corruption and democracy, and directs Algora Lab's work on AI governance. His upcoming February 2025 panel at Université Laval will address AI and Francophone cultural perspectives ahead of the Paris AI Action Summit.

• Epistemology
• Ethics
• Metaphysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simon Reginald Barker is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Tartu's Institute of Philosophy and Semiotics within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He has held visiting and adjunct roles at institutions including the University of Sheffield, Tallinn University, and the University of Iceland. His academic background includes a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Sheffield (2020), supervised by Miranda Fricker and others, focusing on disagreement and self-trust, and a PhD in Classics from Royal Holloway, University of London (2008), examining Stoic and Epicurean ethics. His research interests span epistemology, ethics, metaphysics, and the intersection of mental health with philosophical inquiry. Notable work includes exploring epistemic self-trust in contexts of bipolar disorder and analyzing epistemic norms in deep disagreement scenarios. He has contributed to journals like Synthese and Episteme , and his interdisciplinary work includes studies on cultural practices like breakdancing. Barker's academic trajectory reflects a commitment to bridging theoretical philosophy with applied ethical and social questions. His recent publications highlight the epistemic dimensions of mental health crises in academia and the philosophical implications of conspiracy theories.

Lawrence Goodridgeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Safety
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Foodborne Pathogens
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lawrence Goodridge is a Professor and Director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety (CRIFS) at the University of Guelph's Ontario Agricultural College. He holds the Leung Family Professorship in Food Safety and leads research at the intersection of food safety, antibiotic resistance, and One Health principles. His work focuses on applying genomic technologies to study foodborne pathogens (E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Cronobacter) and leveraging wastewater surveillance for infectious disease outbreak prediction. Academic History: BSc Microbiology (University of Guelph, 1995), MSc Food Microbiology (2003), PhD Food Microbiology (2002), followed by post-doctoral training in Food Safety at the University of Georgia (2002). Joined CRIFS in 2003. Research Interests: Genomic analysis of pathogen emergence, wastewater-based epidemiology, bacteriophage applications, and consumer education strategies for food safety. His lab develops innovative methods for rapid pathogen detection in food systems and environmental samples. Articles Trends: Over 100 peer-reviewed publications emphasize genomic surveillance of foodborne pathogens and SARS-CoV-2, with a focus on wastewater sampling innovations. Recent work explores multi-modal data integration for public health forecasting and ethical data protection frameworks for surveillance programs. Awards: While no specific prizes are listed, his $50M+ research funding from Canadian/international sources underscores recognition of his impactful work. Grants support projects like phage-based sanitization and antimicrobial resistance tracking. Advising & Labs: Leads CRIFS laboratory operations and collaborates globally on food safety initiatives. His research has informed food industry guidelines and policy frameworks for mitigating pathogen risks in agricultural and environmental systems.

• AI Ethics
• Robotics Ethics
• Digital Ethics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Aimee van Wynsberghe is the Alexander von Humboldt Professor for Applied Ethics of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Bonn. She serves as Director of the Institute for Science and Ethics (IWE) and founded the Bonn Sustainable AI Lab. Her affiliations include the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, the European Commission's High-Level Expert Group on AI (2018-2020), and advisory roles at Deloitte, the World Economic Forum, and the Konrad Zuse Schools for AI Excellence. . Education PhD in Applied Ethics, University of Twente (2012) M.A. in Bioethics, Erasmus Mundus (2008) M.A. in Applied Ethics, Catholic University of Leuven (2007) B.Sc. in Honours Cell Biology, University of Western Ontario (2006) Research Interests focus on integrating ethical frameworks into AI and robotics design. Key areas include AI ethics, robotics ethics, digital ethics, care ethics, and value-sensitive design. She pioneered ethical guidelines for care robots and explores systemic risks in AI sustainability. Publication Trends show a shift toward sustainability challenges in AI, analyzing hidden environmental costs, post-colonial biases in AI standards, and structural ethical frameworks. Her work bridges philosophy, technology, and policy to address global AI impacts. Scientific Awards L'Oréal UNESCO For Women In Science Award (2018) Grants include a 3.8M EUR Mercator Foundation grant (2022), 3.5M EUR Humboldt Professorship (2021), NWO Gravitation Grant (2020), and others. She advises governments and institutions on AI ethics and co-founded the Foundation for Responsible Robotics. Labs & Teams : She leads the Bonn Sustainable AI Lab and has directed the Artificial Intelligence Lab at TU Delft. Her work involves interdisciplinary collaborations, including the interdisplinary task force at Aarhus University (2025).

Arthur Schaferمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Professional Ethics
• Bioethics
• Applied Ethics
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Arthur Schafer is a Full Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Arts and Founding Director of the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics. He serves as a National Research Associate of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and previously held roles as ethics consultant for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Head of the Section of Bio-Medical Ethics in the Faculty of Medicine. His academic credentials include a BLitt in Philosophy from the University of Oxford (1967) and a BA Honours from the University of Manitoba. His distinguished career spans over five decades of ethical scholarship and public engagement. Professor Schafer specializes in professional and applied ethics with intensive focus on bioethics , research ethics , and biomedical conflicts of interest . His work critically examines medical assistance in dying , informed consent , clinical trial ethics , and human rights frameworks , establishing him as a leading voice in Canadian ethical discourse. His philosophical approach bridges theoretical rigor with practical policy applications across multiple professional domains. Analysis of his 13 most recent publications reveals enduring engagement with evolving ethical challenges, particularly the tension between institutional interests and professional integrity. His scholarship demonstrates consistent progression from foundational ethical theory toward contemporary policy applications, with recent work heavily concentrated on medical assistance in dying and pharmaceutical industry influence in healthcare systems. His scientific recognition includes: D. R. Campbell Outreach Award (1984) Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching (1976) Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship (1964) Woodrow Wilson Fellowship (1964) Canada Council Fellow As an active supervisor for Master's and PhD students, Schafer extends his mentorship through ethics consulting for professional associations in Medicine, Engineering, Architecture, Nursing, and Pharmacy. His policy impact is evidenced by service on the Provincial-Territorial Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying and two published reports for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. His extensive media contributions—including hundreds of CBC appearances and newspaper columns—demonstrate exceptional public scholarship. The Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics, which he founded, functions as a vital interdisciplinary hub connecting academic philosophy with real-world ethical challenges across healthcare, law, and public policy sectors, facilitating ongoing dialogue between scholars, practitioners, and community stakeholders.

Pauline Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religion and Politics
• Regime Stability & Change
• Political Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pauline Jones is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan (UM) and the Edie N. Goldenberg Endowed Director for the Michigan in Washington Program. She also founded and directs the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum (DISC). Her research focuses on institutional change in Central Asia, state regulation of religion, and pandemic policy responses. She holds a Ph.D. (with distinction) from Harvard University. Education: Ph.D. (Government), Harvard University, with distinction M.S. (Government), Harvard University B.A. (Political Science and History), UC Berkeley, with honors Her research explores how state religious policies affect political attitudes, pandemic compliance behaviors, and historical memory's role in foreign aid support. She has authored five books, including Institutional Change and Political Continuity in Post-Soviet Central Asia and The Oxford Handbook on Politics in Muslim Societies . Current projects analyze protest impact on authoritarian policies and historical narratives' influence on foreign policy. She has held leadership roles at UM’s Islamic Studies Program (2011-14), International Institute (2014-20), and currently directs the Michigan in Washington Program. Affiliated with the Global Islamic Studies Center, Center for Political Studies, and Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies. Teaches courses on radical Islam, Central Asian politics, qualitative methods, and pandemic governance. Her work appears in American Political Science Review , Annual Review of Political Science , and Foreign Affairs .

Joseph Millumمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Bioethics
• Health Care Priority-Setting
• Research Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joseph Millum serves as Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of St Andrews, with additional roles as consultant to the World Health Organisation and Chairperson of the International Society for Priorities in Health. His 15-year tenure at the US National Institutes of Health informs his interdisciplinary approach to bioethics. Millum's research spans: Health care and research priority-setting frameworks Ethical dimensions of informed consent Theoretical foundations of bioethics Moral dimensions of parenthood His book publications include 'The Moral Foundations of Parenthood' and 'A Theory of Bioethics'. Recent publications focus on decision-making capacity assessment, truthfulness in parenting, and ethical frameworks for health research prioritization, consistently addressing justice and equity concerns in healthcare systems.

• Health Law
• Privacy Law
• Drug Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jennifer D. Oliva is a Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law where she holds the Val Nolan Faculty Fellow position. She maintains significant interdisciplinary affiliations as a Research Scholar at Georgetown University Law Center's O'Neill Institute for National & Global Health Law and as a Senior Scholar with the UCSF/UC Law Consortium on Law, Science & Health Policy. Her academic work bridges legal scholarship with practical health policy development, focusing on the intersection of constitutional protections, public health needs, and modern surveillance technologies. Professor Oliva's research interests center on health law, privacy law, and drug policy with particular expertise in prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs), health information privacy, and the legal dimensions of the opioid crisis. Her scholarship critically examines how law enforcement surveillance of prescription data impacts patient privacy rights, particularly for vulnerable populations including those with substance use disorders. She has developed significant expertise in how constitutional privacy protections apply to health data in the digital age, especially following the Supreme Court's decision in Carpenter v. United States. Her recent publications reveal a growing focus on algorithmic regulation in healthcare, examining how risk scoring systems and coverage algorithms can perpetuate health disparities. She has published extensively on the intersection of reproductive rights and health data privacy in the post-Dobbs landscape, analyzing how prescription monitoring systems could be weaponized against individuals seeking reproductive healthcare. Her work consistently connects doctrinal legal analysis with public health realities, advocating for evidence-based policy approaches that prioritize patient privacy and health equity over punitive enforcement. Dosing Discrimination: Regulating PDMP Risk Scores (2022) The "New" Drug War (2024) Prescription Drug Policing: The Right to Health Information Privacy Pre- and Post-Carpenter (2020) Opioid Multidistrict Litigation Secrecy (2019) Surveillance, Privacy, and App Tracking (2020) Professor Oliva actively engages with policymakers and has contributed to amicus briefs in significant cases including Ruan v. United States. Her scholarship has been cited in legal proceedings and she regularly presents at major academic conferences including the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting. She has collaborated with scholars across disciplines including public health researchers, medical ethicists, and data scientists to address complex challenges at the intersection of law, technology, and healthcare.

• Medical Law
• Law and Natural Sciences Interface
• Legal Causation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lena Wahlberg is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Law, Lund University, serving as Assistant Head of Department. Her roles include interdisciplinary research and teaching in medical law, evidence law, and jurisprudence. She leads the Law, Evidence and Cognition (LEVIC) research group and participates in the Science and Proven Experience (VBE) program funded by the Swedish Foundation for Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on legal causation, expert evidence evaluation, and the intersection of law with natural sciences/medicine. Notable projects include analyzing expert testimony reliability, legal implications of scientific evidence gaps, and defining 'science and proven experience' in healthcare decision-making. Recent publications (2024-2025) emphasize healthcare policy, data governance, and legislative reform in abortion laws and research ethics. She collaborates internationally with institutions like Harvard Medical School and Carnegie Mellon University. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating the doctoral course Theoretical Foundations for Doctoral Studies in Law . Supervised doctoral students include Amanda Bills (Public International Law) and Yana Litins’ka (Medical Law). Research funding includes projects from the Swedish Research Council and Riksbankens Jubilieumsfond. Key affiliations: Member of the VBE research consortium (2015-2020+), LEVIC group, and contributor to national policy consultations on health data and medical ethics.