جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Alexis Wrightمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Therapy
• Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
• Diagnostic Accuracy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alexis Wright is a Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Tufts University School of Medicine, serving as Program Director for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. She holds a PhD from the University of Otago (2010), DPT from Duke University (2006), and BS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2003). Her research focuses on orthopaedic physical therapy, diagnostic accuracy, treatment effectiveness, and physical therapy education. Key areas include musculoskeletal injury prevention, clinical outcomes of manual therapy, and health equity in healthcare education. Grants include projects like the Health Equity Awareness Learning (H.E.A.L.) educational intervention and studies on manual therapy for shoulder impingement. Teaching roles span musculoskeletal management, diagnostic imaging, and curriculum development. She maintains certifications as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists and an Orthopaedic Certified Specialist. Her work emphasizes translating evidence-based practices into clinical and educational settings.

Martin van den Bentمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chemotherapy of brain tumors
• Neurological complications of systemic cancers
• Molecular biology of brain tumors
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Martin van den Bent is a Professor of Neuro-Oncology at Erasmus University Rotterdam since 2006. He leads the Neuro-Oncology Unit at Erasmus MC Cancer Center and has held key roles in organizations like the EORTC Brain Tumor Group and the European Association of NeuroOncology (EANO). His expertise spans clinical trials, molecular biology of brain tumors, and glioma research. He has organized major conferences, including the EORTC-EANO-ESMO Trends in CNS Malignancies and the 2023 EANO Congress. Joined Erasmus MC Neuro-Oncology Unit in 1992 Chaired EORTC Brain Tumor Group (2003–2009) Served on EANO and ASCO committees His research focuses on chemotherapy for brain tumors, neurological complications, and clinical trial design. He has received multiple awards, including the Society for Neuro-Oncology’s Excellence in Clinical Research and the European CanCer Clinical Research Award. Prof. van den Bent has led numerous international trials, contributed to glioma treatment standards, and authored influential manuscripts in neuro-oncology. He collaborates with the Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology (RANO) group to refine diagnostic criteria.

Robert A. Balkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Critical Care Medicine
• Pulmonary Disease
• Corticosteroid Therapy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert A. Balk, MD is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at Rush Medical College, Rush University. His clinical expertise spans critical care medicine, pulmonary diseases, and cystic fibrosis. He holds faculty appointments at Rush University and actively contributes to clinical research on corticosteroid therapy in sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and pneumonia. Dr. Balk's research focuses on critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI), systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), and biomarker utilization in pneumonia diagnosis. He co-authored key clinical guidelines including the 2024 SCCM/ESICM corticosteroid use guidelines and contributed to studies on Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia epidemiology. His academic profile includes over 70 publications across critical care, pulmonology, and endocrinology. He completed his MD at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, followed by residency in internal medicine and a pulmonary disease fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Vents Silisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bioethics
• Medical Ethics
• Research Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vents Silis is an Assistant Professor at Riga Stradins University (Latvia) and Executive Secretary of the Central Medical Ethics Committee of Latvia. His work bridges academic research ethics and national policy implementation. Specializing in bioethics and medical ethics, Silis focuses on ethical frameworks for human research, truth-telling in healthcare, and regulatory challenges in post-Soviet contexts. His contributions include developing Latvia's national guidelines for research ethics and analyzing asymmetries in end-of-life communication practices. Key publications address Baltic states' ethical review systems and the evolution of research governance structures. Research interests emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to biomedical ethics, with particular attention to clinical trials, public health ethics, and the intersection of cultural norms with medical practice. He collaborates internationally on projects such as the TRREE e-learning initiative for research ethics education. As a thought leader, Silis has contributed to regional discussions on ethics documentation centers and participated in CIOMS guidelines development. His writings critically assess ethical challenges in emerging research ecosystems while advocating for transparent, patient-centered practices.

• Anterior Eye Imaging
• Diabetic Neuropathy
• Neurobiology of Ocular Surface Symptoms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katie Edwards is an Associate Professor in the School of Clinical Sciences at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), specializing in Optometry and Vision Science. She holds a PhD from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and has contributed extensively to research on anterior eye disease, diabetic neuropathy, and ocular surface symptoms. Her work bridges clinical practice and translational research, focusing on corneal imaging as a biomarker for systemic conditions. Edwards leads the Anterior Eye Lab and serves as Associate Editor for Clinical and Experimental Optometry . Her research interests include cellular imaging of the anterior eye, systemic disease markers, and neurobiology of ocular symptoms. Notable contributions include studies on corneal nerve changes in diabetes and the role of the ocular surface in systemic health. Edwards has received the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (2013) and has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles. Teaching focuses on anterior eye anatomy, physiology, and disease management. Her lab investigates cutting-edge techniques such as in vivo confocal microscopy and explores clinical applications of ocular findings to broader health diagnostics.

• Clinical Psychology
• Methodology
• Philosophy of Science
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Femke L. Truijens is an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam, where she is affiliated with the Methods & Skills department. Her work bridges clinical psychology, methodological innovation, and philosophy of science, with a focus on the validity of patient-reported outcomes and routine outcome measurement in mental health care. PhD from Ghent University, Belgium Dr. Truijens’ research centers on foundational questions in clinical research: what constitutes valid evidence, how patients interpret symptom measures, and how therapeutic change is captured. She employs qualitative and mixed methods to interrogate the assumptions behind quantitative data in psychotherapy. Her work includes longitudinal studies on children with autism during the pandemic and critical analysis of measurement validity in depression treatment. She teaches Severe Mental Illness in Urban Contexts , advocating for pluralist diagnostic approaches and recovery-oriented care. Her recent publications span topics such as autism spectrum disorder during the pandemic, response shifts in psychotherapy, and the integration of qualitative insights into quantitative research. These works reflect a consistent theme: enhancing the clinical validity and ethical integrity of mental health research through methodological reflexivity. Impact Journey Erasmus University Rotterdam (2022) Closing webinar on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on families with children with ASD (2021) Most Valuable Contribution to the Integration of Science and Practice in Psychology (2020) ZonMW – COVID-19 second wave focus area 2 – Bottom up Fellowship (2020) Dr. Truijens has been actively involved in advising and public engagement, particularly through webinars and media contributions on the mental health impact of the pandemic on families with children with ASD. She leads a stakeholder study on Routine Outcome Measurement in the Dutch GGZ and has initiated two key collaborative networks: the Qualitative Research Collective GGZ in the Netherlands and the international SPR interest group Evidence for Guidelines . She also maintains a private practice offering psychotherapy to gifted adults and adolescents.

Loreena Hillمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Heart Failure Management
• Palliative Care
• Cardiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Loreena Hill is an Honorary Professor at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast (QUB). She holds a PhD in Nursing from Ulster University and has held roles including Lecturer (Teaching & Research) at QUB since 2018 and Adjunct Assistant Professor at MBRU (2020–2022). Her research focuses on Heart Failure (HF), particularly advanced HF symptoms and implanted devices like ICDs. She leads the European PASSION-HF project developing e-health tools for HF self-management and contributes to regionally funded initiatives. She has published in high-impact journals and authored a position statement on palliative care integration in HF management by the European Society of Cardiology's Heart Failure Association. Teaching: Coordinates modules in Applied Pharmacology for Nursing Practice and Prescribing in Practice, and contributes to specialist cardiology courses. Education: BSc Nursing (University of Ulster, 1991), MSc Nursing (QUB, 2006), PhD Nursing (Ulster University, 2015). Affiliations: Registered Nurse, NMC pin 86J0136N; member of the European Society of Cardiology committees (2024–2026). Research interests include HF self-management technologies, palliative care integration, and nursing education innovations. Her projects span care home HF education (Delphi studies) and quality-of-life optimization through digital interventions. Awards include the BHF Career Development Fellowship (2022) and STAR Scheme Performance Awards (2021/22). Advising & Grants: External examiner for Trinity College Dublin's Specialist Nursing program, and a PhD external examiner. Active in international conferences and peer review. Leads interdisciplinary teams across Europe and Asia in HF research and education. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Mitchell, Brown Wilson, and Thompson on HF care home initiatives, and with global experts in machine learning for HF outcomes.

Soyeon Ahnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Communication
• Educational Assessment
• Psychometrics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Soyeon Ahn is a full-time Professor in the Department of Education and Psychological Studies at the University of Miami's School of Education and Human Development. Her academic profile demonstrates active research leadership in health communication, educational assessment, and psychometrics, with recent publications spanning 2024-2025. Contact details include email s.ahn@miami.edu, phone (305)284-2929, and ORCiD 0000-0003-2581-306X. Research interests focus on Health Belief Model applications in social media health campaigns, fairness evaluation of high-stakes educational exams, and eHealth interventions for obesity management. She investigates how content creator characteristics (e.g., race, occupation) affect user engagement with health messages, examines psychometric validation of assessment tools via Rasch modeling, and explores generative AI's pedagogical impact. Her work integrates intersectionality frameworks to address health disparities in clinical settings. Recent publications reveal strong interdisciplinary trends connecting public health, education, and technology. Key themes include methodological rigor in meta-analyses of occupational cancer studies, social media's role in vaccine behavior change, and AI literacy training for educators. Her findings consistently emphasize practical implications: optimizing health messaging through HBM constructs, addressing test bias in educational equity, and leveraging technology for behavior intervention. The 2024-2025 output shows increasing focus on real-world application of measurement theory.

Heidi M. Levittمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychotherapy process and outcome research
• LGBTQ+ mental health and cultural identities
• Qualitative research methodology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Heidi M. Levitt is a Professor in the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Massachusetts Boston . She serves as Editor for Qualitative Psychology and former Associate Editor for Psychotherapy Research . Dr. Levitt chaired the development of APA's Journal Article Reporting Standards for Qualitative Research and the Society for Qualitative Inquiry in Psychology (SQIP) guidelines . Specializes in psychotherapy process/outcome research and LGBTQ+ minority stress Developed the Pausing Inventory Categorization System to analyze session dynamics Her research examines: Common factors across psychotherapy approaches (emotion, silence, resistance) Gender identity/expression in GLBTQ+ communities Prevention of HIV transmission among African-American men who have sex with men Scientific recognition includes: Fellow in four APA divisions Carmi Harari Research Award (APA Division 32) Chancellor’s Award (UMass Boston, 2020)

• Pulmonary Medicine
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Fernando Martinez is a Professor and holds the Joseph D. Early Chair in Biomedical Research at UMass Chan Medical School, where he is affiliated with the Department of Medicine in the T.H. Chan School of Medicine. His research focuses on pulmonary medicine, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), and interstitial lung diseases (ILD). BS in Interdisciplinary Sciences, University of Florida MS in Biostatistics & Clinical Study, University of Michigan MD, University of Florida College of Medicine Dr. Martinez's research interests center on understanding the pathogenesis, progression, and treatment of chronic lung diseases. He employs advanced methodologies such as quantitative CT imaging, genomics, proteomics, and machine learning to identify biomarkers and define disease endotypes. His work emphasizes precision medicine approaches to improve diagnosis, risk stratification, and therapeutic outcomes in COPD and pulmonary fibrosis. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on clinical trials, disease phenotyping, and biomarker discovery. Key themes include the use of quantitative imaging to assess COPD severity, genetic and proteomic determinants of survival in IPF, and the development of novel therapies for progressive fibrotic lung diseases. He frequently publishes in high-impact journals and contributes to major clinical guidelines. Joseph D. Early Chair in Biomedical Research Dr. Martinez is actively involved in large-scale collaborative research initiatives such as SPIROMICS and COPDGene, which investigate the heterogeneity and progression of COPD. He has led and contributed to numerous clinical trials evaluating new pharmacological treatments for COPD and IPF. His work has significant implications for clinical practice and public health policy. He is a key contributor to multidisciplinary teams focused on interstitial lung disease and has helped shape diagnostic and management approaches through official statements from the American Thoracic Society and GOLD.

• Medical Informatics
• Clinical Practice Guidelines
• Computerized Healthcare Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katharina Kaiser is affiliated with TU Wien's Fachbereich Software Services. She specializes in medical informatics with a focus on computerized clinical guidelines and healthcare system optimization. Her work bridges temporal data analysis, information extraction from clinical texts, and workflow modeling in medical contexts. Key areas: Clinical decision support systems, guideline implementation frameworks, temporal logic in healthcare processes Notable contributions: Development of TimeML-based clinical guideline modeling, heuristic methods for condition-action sentence identification Her research emphasizes semantic enrichment of medical documents and interactive visualization tools for therapy planning and patient data correlation. Collaborations include the PROTOCOL project and ReMINE deliverables in adverse risk management.

• Surgical Nursing
• Patient Safety
• Perioperative Care
• +۵ مورد دیگر

**Dr. Bahar Candas Altınbaş** is an Assistant Professor in the Nursing Department at Karadeniz Technical University's Faculty of Health Sciences, specializing in Surgical Nursing. She holds a PhD from Karadeniz Technical University (2019) and has extensive academic and clinical experience in surgical nursing, patient safety, and perioperative care. Her research focuses on reducing patient anxiety through innovative education methods, surgical nursing practices, and enhancing recovery protocols. Education: PhD: Karadeniz Technical University (2019), Surgical Nursing MSc: Karadeniz Technical University (2014), Surgical Nursing BSc: Karadeniz Technical University (2010), Nursing Research Interests: Patient safety in surgical environments Perioperative anxiety management Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols Evidence-based nursing practices Web-based patient education Health literacy and vaccination hesitancy Key Contributions: Developed a web-based education program reducing thyroidectomy patients' anxiety (randomized controlled trial) Authored studies on surgical nurses' compassion satisfaction/ fatigue and spiritual care practices Contributed to global patient safety initiatives through WHO surgical checklist research Published 113+ papers in indexed journals like Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing and Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences Awards & Recognition: Doctoral Thesis Award (2019, Surgical Nursing Congress) Onursal Başkan Mansiyon Award (2015) Recipient of prestigious research fellowships at University of Oslo (2017, 2019) Professional Roles: Member of Turkish Surgical and Operating Room Nurses Association Member of KTÜ Nursing Alumni Board Vice President of Professional Education Development Commission

Dimitrios Karampinosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Imaging Technology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dimitrios Karampinos is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Experimental Magnetic Resonance Imaging group within the TUM School of Medicine and Health. He specializes in developing novel MRI techniques for quantitative biomarker discovery, focusing on musculoskeletal, metabolic, and oncological applications. His career includes a PhD from the University of Illinois (2008), postdoctoral research at UCSF (2009–2012), and leadership roles at TUM since 2012. Prof. Karampinos has pioneered advancements in MRI reconstruction, signal modulation, and biomarker validation for clinical translation. Educations: BSc in Mechanical Engineering (National Technical University of Athens, Greece), PhD in Biomedical Engineering (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2008). Research Interests: Development of MRI measurement techniques, quantitative biomarkers for disease diagnosis, and improving therapy monitoring. Key areas include musculoskeletal disease imaging, metabolic disorder assessment, and oncology applications. His work emphasizes translating research into clinical practice through innovations like accelerated imaging, artifact correction, and AI-driven analysis. Awards: ERC Starting and Proof of Concept Grants (2015, 2019), TUM Supervisory Award (2020), ISMRM Junior Fellow (2011). Grants: Multiple ERC grants for MRI method development. Labs/Teams: Leads the Experimental Magnetic Resonance Imaging group at TUM, collaborating on clinical and technical MRI advancements.

Wolfgang Weberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Imaging
• Targeted Radionuclide Therapy
• Theranostics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Wolfgang Weber is a Professor and Director of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich (TUM). His academic career includes roles such as Associate Professor at UCLA (2003–2007) and Chair of Nuclear Medicine at Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg (2007–2013). He specializes in molecular imaging and targeted radionuclide therapy, with a focus on cancer theranostics. His research addresses precision oncology through advanced imaging techniques for diagnosis and treatment monitoring. Education: Doctorate in Medicine from TUM (1995). Key prior appointments include Director of the Molecular Imaging and Therapy Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2013–2017) and Professor at Weill-Cornell Medical College. His work spans prostate cancer imaging, neuroendocrine tumors, and radiopharmaceutical development. Research interests emphasize integrating imaging modalities like PET/CT and SPECT for cancer staging, therapy response prediction, and novel radiotracer development. Notable contributions include PSMA-ligand PET imaging for prostate cancer recurrence detection and PARP inhibitor engagement studies in lung cancer. Publications highlight innovations in theranostic agents, such as 18F-rhPSMA-7 and Ga-68-based tracers. His work frequently addresses clinical trial validation of imaging biomarkers and dosimetry safety in radiolabeled therapies.

Paul Hodgesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pain
• Motor control
• Rehabilitation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Paul Hodges is a leading academic and researcher in motor control, pain, and rehabilitation at The University of Queensland (UQ). He holds the title of NHMRC Leadership Fellow (Level 3) and serves as Director of the Centre for Innovation in Pain and Health Research (CIPHeR). His interdisciplinary work spans molecular biology to human function, with a focus on understanding pain mechanisms and developing evidence-based treatments. Hodges is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and multiple professional bodies, reflecting his significant contributions to musculoskeletal and clinical science. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (The University of Queensland) Doctor of Philosophy (Karolinska Mediko Kirurgiska Institutet) Doctoral Diploma of Science (Advanced, UQ) Honorary Doctorate in Medicine (Ghent University) Research Interests: Pain mechanisms and targeted therapies Motor control adaptations in musculoskeletal disorders Rehabilitation strategies for chronic pain Pelvic floor dysfunction and continence Low back pain pathophysiology and flares Neuroimmune interactions in chronic pain Awards & Leadership: Five-time ISSLS Prize recipient (Basic and Clinical Science) Fellowships from the Australian Academy of Science and Health and Medical Science Chair of international task forces (e.g., IASP Terminology Task Force) Recipient of national awards including Young Australian of the Year (1997) Research Impact: Hodges' work has transformed understanding of pain-induced motor adaptations, leading to clinical innovations in back pain management, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and continence treatments. His research integrates biomechanical, neurophysiological, and molecular approaches to bridge basic science and clinical practice.