جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Santosh Anagolمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Economic Development
• Household Finance
• Financial Regulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Santosh Anagol is an Associate Professor in the Business Economics and Public Policy Department at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania . His research focuses on financial markets in emerging economies , with emphasis on household finance , regulatory policy , and behavioral economics . Ph.D. in Economics (Yale University, 2009) B.A. in Economics with Minor in Mathematics (Stanford University, 2002) Fulbright Scholar to India (2002-2003) Anagol’s research spans topics like: Indian mutual fund regulation , including commission reforms and investor behavior Life insurance agent incentives and product mis-selling Endowment effects in IPO lotteries Consanguineous marriage impacts on genetic variation Political economy of elections via the 'runner-up effect' Economic returns of livestock in rural India His recent publications analyze: Global genetic patterns linked to marriage practices Investor responses to randomized IPO gains Regulatory impacts on mutual fund flows Scientific awards include: Fulbright Scholarship Wharton Teaching Excellence Award (2018-2019) Teaching focuses on: BEPP2030 - Business in Global Political Environment BEPP2800 - Applied Data Analysis using R Doctoral seminars on research methodology and empirical analysis

Hilary Martinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Medical Genomics
• Population Genetics
• Genetic Architecture of Diseases
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hilary Martin is a Group Leader in Human Genetics at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and a College Research Associate at St John's College, Cambridge. Her research focuses on medical and population genomics, analyzing high-throughput sequence and genotype data from large cohorts to address various medical and population genetic questions. She leads the Martin Group which studies the genetic architecture of rare and common disorders in diverse populations, with particular emphasis on populations with high levels of parental relatedness. BSc (Human Genetics) from the University of Queensland, Australia PhD from the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics in Oxford Postdoctoral research at Sanger Institute with Jeff Barrett Group Leader at Sanger Institute since September 2018 Dr. Martin's research program spans several key areas in human genetics. Her group analyzes large-scale genetic and electronic health record data to explore fine-scale population structure, its impact on disease risk, and the genetic architecture of both rare and complex diseases. A particular focus is on populations with high levels of parental relatedness (consanguinity), where her team investigates how autozygosity affects disease risk across the phenotypic spectrum. Her work on developmental disorders examines the role of rare recessive variants and polygenic risk, while her research with South Asian populations explores the genetic basis of cardiometabolic diseases. Analyzing her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward multi-ancestry studies, particularly focusing on British Pakistani and Bangladeshi populations through the Genes & Health project. Her research increasingly integrates rare variant analysis with polygenic risk scores to understand the full genetic architecture of complex traits. There's also a growing emphasis on understanding how population structure, consanguinity, and founder effects influence disease risk across diverse populations. Her work bridges fundamental population genetics with clinical applications, particularly in neurodevelopmental disorders and cardiometabolic diseases. Extensive publication record in top journals including Nature, Cell, and Nature Genetics Leadership in major collaborative projects like Deciphering Developmental Disorders (DDD) Key contributions to understanding the role of consanguinity in disease architecture Development of methods for analyzing recessive variants in diverse populations Dr. Martin leads a dynamic research group comprising PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff scientists. Her group works closely with multiple large-scale studies including the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), Millennium Cohort Study, Born in Bradford, Deciphering Developmental Disorders study, Genomics England, and Genes & Health. She maintains strong collaborations with clinical and research teams across the UK and internationally, particularly with groups studying South Asian populations. Her research has secured significant funding through institutional support and collaborative grants that enable large-scale genomic analyses. The Martin Group operates within the Human Genetics Programme at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, maintaining close ties with the Hurles Group and other related teams. They collaborate extensively with the East London Genes and Health project, which is one of the world's largest community-based genetics studies focusing on people of Pakistani and Bangladeshi heritage. The group maintains strict data security and confidentiality procedures while working closely with the communities they study through community engagement and dissemination of scientific findings.

• Medical Genetics
• Neurology
• Bioinformatics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Ahmet Okay Çağlayan at Dokuz Eylül University's School of Medicine specializes in Medical Genetics with a focus on neurodevelopmental disorders. His work integrates next-generation sequencing and genomic approaches to unravel rare genetic variants in structural brain abnormalities. Established Medical Genetics Department Teaching at undergraduate, graduate, and medical school levels Active in editorial and peer-review roles for top-tier journals Research spans neurogenetics, molecular diagnostics, and genomic medicine with emphasis on: Whole-exome sequencing applications Homozygosity mapping Linkage analysis Neurodevelopmental disease mechanisms Cortical malformations Genotype-phenotype correlations Recent publications highlight advancements in: Identifying novel pathogenic variants (NAGLU, KLHL40, PIBF1) Elucidating mTOR pathway dysregulation in lissencephaly Characterizing rare metabolic and neurodegenerative syndromes Developing genomic diagnostic frameworks for Turkish populations Metrics indicate: 197 WoS publications H-index: 4250 (Scopus) 24 research projects

Safwan Akramمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomanufacturing
• Synthetic Biology
• Low-Cost Diagnostics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Safwan Akram is a distinguished academic at Teesside University's School of Health and Life Sciences, based at the National Horizons Centre and Centre for Biodiscovery. As a Professor of Innovation in Healthcare/Biosciences, his research focuses on biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, low-cost diagnostics, and biomimetic applications. He holds a PhD in Analytical Biotechnology from the University of Cambridge, with postdoctoral work on low-cost diagnostics. His teaching excellence was recognized with a university-wide Star Award. Research interests include nanobody manufacturing, gene therapy vectors, and amyloid protein dynamics. He leads major grants totaling over £4M, including BBSRC Landscape Awards for doctoral training and DefSec Accelerator funding. Collaborations span academia and industry (e.g., Selective Antibodies, Hexis Labs). Education: PhD (Analytical Biotechnology, Cambridge), M.Phil (Bioscience Enterprise, Cambridge/MIT), Postdoc at Cambridge Key Awards: Medimmune Award, CambridgeSens Innovative Idea Award, Star Teaching Award Lab Focus: Biomanufacturing innovation, diagnostic tools, and bioactive scaffolds His lab actively recruits PhD students in biopharma, biotechnology, and bioscience innovation. Notable projects include £1.5M BBSRC Yorkshire Doctoral Training Programmes and Launchpad NetZero grants for bioprocessing advancements.

• Health Services Research
• Health Policy
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marcus Leys is a Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), holding the Chair of OPIH (Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Research Platform) within the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy's Department of Public Health and Primary Care. His work spans health services research, health policy development, and multidisciplinary collaboration across healthcare systems in Belgium and internationally. His research interests focus on health systems research, evaluation methodologies, interorganizational collaboration networks, knowledge translation for health policy making, and patient participation frameworks. Leys specializes in diagnostic evaluation systems for developmental disabilities in children, cancer care pathways, and public health infrastructure development, with significant contributions to understanding care trajectories and service accessibility. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward improving healthcare accessibility through organizational models, particularly in developmental disability diagnostics and cancer care. His work integrates multidisciplinary approaches to address complex healthcare system challenges, with strong emphasis on practical implementation frameworks and policy relevance. Leys actively supervises doctoral and master's students, with recent advisees including Nadine Boesten, D'hooge L.K., and Boels E.L. His grant portfolio includes significant projects such as the Support Center for Wellbeing, Public Health and Family (2021-2026), the Interuniversity Center for Health Economics Research, and multiple diagnostic evaluation mapping initiatives across Flanders. He leads the OPIH research platform and collaborates extensively through the Interuniversity Center for Health Economics Research (I-CHER), developing networks that bridge academic research with practical healthcare implementation across institutional boundaries.

Jim Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Genetics
• Population Genetics
• Genetic Epidemiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jim Wilson is Professor of Human Genetics at the University of Edinburgh, jointly affiliated with the Usher Institute and the MRC Human Genetics Unit within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. He holds a personal Chair and serves in the Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences. His educational background includes a first-class BSc in Genetics from the University of Edinburgh (1997) and a DPhil in Human Population Genetics from the University of Oxford (2002), with research training under Nobel laureate Svante Pääbo and David Goldstein. Wilson's research spans population genetics, disease genetics, and genetic epidemiology, with particular focus on: Genetic architecture of complex traits influencing diseases like heart disease and diabetes Founder effects and pathogenic variants in Scottish island populations Homozygosity and recessive genetic variants through the ROHgen consortium Genetic history of the British Isles including Norse Viking ancestry He leads the Viking Genes studies in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, which combine rich phenotyping, deep genotyping, and biobanking to identify disease associations. His extensive publication portfolio (over 300 peer-reviewed articles) consistently explores genetic epidemiology methods, population-specific variant discovery, and the interface between genetic history and modern disease risk. Recent work focuses on translating genetic discoveries into clinical applications through population screening programs. Wilson has received significant recognition including: Royal Society University Research Fellowship Thomson-Reuters Highly Cited Researcher (2014-2017) Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh IFTA awards for science communication programs He leads multiple funded projects including: Return of Actionable Genetics Findings to Viking Genes Participants (Wellcome Trust) Landscape of HFE gene variation across British Isles (Haemochromatosis UK) FAIR informatics tools development (Health Data Research UK) Sleep/circadian rhythm effects on brain health (multiple funders) Wilson directs the Viking Genes research program and leads an international consortium (ROHgen) involving >100 cohort studies and >1.4 million participants. His group focuses on translating population genetics findings into clinical applications, particularly regarding founder variants in Scottish populations.

Giles Yeoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy Homeostasis
• Obesity
• Molecular Neuroendocrinology
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Giles Yeo is a Professor of Molecular Neuroendocrinology at the University of Cambridge , affiliated with the Institute of Metabolic Science and the Department of Clinical Biochemistry . As Scientific Director of the Genomics/Transcriptomics Core and co-leader of an MRC-MDU research program, he bridges cutting-edge neuroscience with metabolic disease research. University of Cambridge Institute of Metabolic Science Department of Clinical Biochemistry His research focuses on identifying molecular pathways in the hypothalamus and brainstem that regulate energy homeostasis. Key projects include creating the HypoMap reference atlas and a high-resolution spatio-cellular map of the human hypothalamus (Tadross et al., Nature 2025). He investigates genetic mutations in obesity, such as MC4R and POMC , and collaborates on consanguineous family studies in Pakistan. Recent publications highlight his work on obesity genetics (SREK1, DENND1B), hypothalamic circuitry, and metabolic regulation via the melanocortin pathway. He advocates for public science communication, evidenced by his book Why Calories Don't Count (2021) and 2023 campaign on voter ID access for students. MBE (2020) for Research and Communication Honorary President of the British Dietetic Association Professor Yeo supervises PhD student Lucy Bedwell and collaborates with researchers like John Perry on population-level obesity genetics. His work is funded by the MRC , BBSRC , and the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research .

• Otorhinolaryngology
• Audiology
• Allergy and Immunology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Selis Gülseven GÜVEN is a faculty member with expertise across Otorhinolaryngology, Audiology, and Allergy and Immunology. She has contributed extensively to research on hearing disorders, diabetic complications, and noise exposure impacts, with a focus on pediatric and perinatal populations. Doctoral Degree (2003) Master's Degree (1998) Her research spans: Diabetic Hearing Loss Noise-Induced Auditory Damage Allergen Immunotherapy Mechanisms Neonatal Hearing Screening Public Health Audiology ENT Oncology Her recent publications emphasize environmental factors in hearing disorders, including pandemics, noise exposure, and allergen management. She has received recognition for her work, including Best Presentation at 18. Rhinocamp (2017) and a 2024 award for her memantine ototoxicity research.

Anand Ahankariمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Maternal Health
• Child Health
• Adolescent Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anand Ahankari is a Lecturer in Maternal, Child and Family Health at the University of Surrey's School of Health Sciences within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. With over seven years of research and project management experience, he focuses on critical health issues in Indian populations, particularly adolescents and women. His educational background includes a PhD (2017) and MPH (2012) from the University of Nottingham, and a BDS (2010) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India. Additional training emerged from volunteering with health projects in central India during dental school and professional work with the Halo Medical Foundation. Research interests center on maternal, child and adolescent health , with specific expertise in anaemia determinants, gender equality interventions, domestic violence prevention, and environmental/socioeconomic exposures. His field-based methodology spans concept development, grant writing, data collection, and dissemination across UK-India collaborations. Recent work investigates physical/cognitive growth in Indian adolescents and community intervention efficacy. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on anaemia epidemiology in rural India (35% of articles), gender equality interventions (20%), and environmental determinants of health (15%). Methodologically, cross-sectional studies dominate (40%), followed by systematic reviews (25%) and prospective/qualitative designs (35%), demonstrating versatility in addressing complex public health challenges. Scientific recognition includes the Vice Chancellor Scholarship for Research Excellence (International) from the University of Nottingham. He secured approximately £605K in research grants for UK-India collaborative projects. As an academic supervisor, he guides postgraduate research at Surrey, with completed projects examining dental health promotion, chronic disease risk factors, and household air pollution impacts. His teaching portfolio includes Evidence-Based Practice, Public Health Promotion, and Research Methodology courses across undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programs. Collaborative networks span UK institutions (Nottingham, Hull, Oxford, Queen Mary) and Indian organizations (Halo Medical Foundation, SWISSAID, KEM Hospital). Current advisory roles include NNEdPro Global Centre’s India & South Asia Regional Network, advancing nutrition and health systems research.

• Pediatric Neurology
• Autoimmune Encephalitis
• Epilepsy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Helene Verhelst is a prominent pediatric neurologist at Ghent University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, specializing in complex neuroinflammatory and neurodevelopmental disorders in children. With over 80 publications since 2000, her research spans autoimmune encephalitis, epilepsy syndromes, tuberous sclerosis complex, and movement disorders, often through large international collaborations like the TOSCA registry. Her primary research interests focus on pediatric autoimmune neurological disorders , particularly anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis and related conditions, where she has published seminal case studies and longitudinal outcome analyses. She also investigates epilepsy genetics (including SCN8A-related disorders) and neurodevelopmental aspects of tuberous sclerosis complex, with recent work exploring vestibular dysfunction in hypotonic children. Her methodology combines clinical phenomenology with emerging biomarkers like blood transcriptomics. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on autoimmune mechanisms in childhood neurological disorders , with 9 of 15 articles (60%) directly addressing autoimmune encephalitis, neuroinflammation, or immune-mediated conditions. Her work increasingly incorporates multidisciplinary approaches , bridging neurology, immunology, and psychiatry to address complex presentations like psychiatric manifestations of neurological diseases. Her collaborative network includes over 30 frequent co-authors, notably Rudy Van Coster (31 joint publications), Patrick Verloo (11), and specialists in immunology and genetics. She contributes significantly to international consortia including the TOSCA registry for tuberous sclerosis and IPMSSG for pediatric multiple sclerosis. Professor Verhelst leads clinical investigations into novel diagnostic approaches and therapeutic alternatives, including natural products for ADHD and advanced monitoring for epilepsy. Her 2019 PhD thesis on neuroinflammatory disorders established the foundation for her current work on immune-mediated neurological conditions in children.

• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Hypertension
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ali Abu-Alfa is a tenured Professor of Medicine and Chairperson of the Department of Internal Medicine at the American University of Beirut (AUB). He also serves as Director of the AUB Human Research Protection Program and Research Affairs Office. Previously, he spent two decades at Yale School of Medicine and remains an Adjunct Professor in Nephrology there. His academic roles include leading the AUB Nephrology Division until 2023. Education: MD from AUB (1985), Internal Medicine Residency at Northwestern University (1990), Nephrology Fellowship at Yale (1993). Board certifications include American Board of Internal Medicine - Nephrology, AHSCP Hypertension Specialist, and Fellow of the American Heart Association. Research Interests: Peritoneal dialysis optimization and accessibility in resource-limited settings Chronic kidney disease management, including anemia and CKD-MBD Gadolinium-based contrast agent safety in renal patients Genetic studies of glomerular diseases in high-consanguinity populations SGLT2 inhibitors in CKD treatment barriers Leadership Roles: Chair of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) Middle East Regional Board Chair of ISPD Middle East Chapter Co-Chair of ISPD 2024 Congress in Dubai Former KDIGO Executive Committee member Recent Research Highlights: Focus on global kidney health disparities, disaster preparedness in nephrology, and advancing PD as a cost-effective dialysis modality. Collaborates with Yale on glomerular disease genetics and biobanking initiatives. Awards: Recognized as Best Doctors in America, Teacher of the Year at AUB, and Fellow of ISN/FAHA.

Aideen Maguireمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psychiatric Epidemiology
• Mental Health
• Suicide Prevention
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aideen Maguire is an Associate Professor and Reader in the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences at Queen's University Belfast, affiliated with the Centre for Public Health. Her research focuses on psychiatric epidemiology, using large-scale administrative data to study mental ill-health, suicide risk, and psychotropic medication use. She leads and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects like MED-AGE (medicines in aging societies) and the Northern Ireland Administrative Data Research Centre. Aideen teaches courses including SCM8165, SCM8168, and MED1028, and actively participates in policy initiatives and public engagement through events like the Northern Ireland Science Festival. Education and career: While formal education details are not explicitly stated, her role as a Reader and extensive research output suggest advanced academic qualifications in epidemiology or related fields. She has held roles in multiple funded projects since 2017, demonstrating sustained academic engagement. Research interests include depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, and data linkage methodologies. Her work bridges academia and policy, with notable contributions to understanding self-harm in young adults linked to childhood social service contact. She has been cited in national and international media, including the New Yorker and Healio Psychiatry, highlighting her impactful research on topics like consanguineous marriage and mental health. Key achievements include three awards: two EPIC scholarships (2016, 2019) and the JD Williamson Prize (2016). Her publications span peer-reviewed articles, conference presentations, and policy briefs, emphasizing translational research. She supervises PhD students focusing on mental health and data-driven approaches. Labs/Teams: Core member of the Centre for Public Health, collaborating with government departments and charities. Active in cross-disciplinary teams for projects like GroundsWell (urban green spaces and health) and the Northern Ireland Longitudinal Study (NILS).

• Genetic disorders of Ear and Eye
• Hearing loss
• Usher syndrome
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Zubair M. Ahmed is a Professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, with secondary appointments in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Ophthalmology. He serves as Co-Director for Academic Development and is actively engaged in research focusing on inherited disorders of the inner ear and retina. Dr. Ahmed's research interests include genetic disorders of ear and eye, hearing loss, Usher syndrome, retinitis pigmentosa, hearing restoration, gene therapy, and inner ear development. His laboratory investigates how retinal and inner ear sensory epithelia develop and function, with particular focus on inherited human disorders like Usher syndrome and Oculocutaneous Albinism. His work aims to improve understanding of these organs at the molecular level and develop new strategies to prevent and treat neurosensory disorders. Dr. Ahmed's research has identified key genes and mechanisms underlying hearing and vision loss, including work on protocadherin-15, CIB2, and other proteins critical for sensory cell function. His laboratory uses human genetics, animal models, and molecular techniques to understand disease mechanisms and develop potential therapies. Medal of Honor (Tamgha-i-Imtiaz) from the President of Pakistan (2008) Career Development Award, Research to Prevent Blindness Foundation (2010) O'Brien Trust Award (2018) Multiple NIH Fellow Awards for Research Excellence Dr. Ahmed has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator on multiple NIH R01 grants, including projects on Usher proteins in inner ear function and molecular determinants of Usher syndrome. His laboratory mentors numerous researchers and collaborates extensively with scientists worldwide, particularly focusing on consanguineous Pakistani families to identify novel genes involved in hearing and vision disorders. His laboratory maintains active research programs on preventing hearing and vision loss in protocadherin 15 mutant mice, investigating the role of Calcium and Integrin binding protein CIB2 in the inner ear and retina, and studying the genetics of Oculocutaneous Albinism and its predisposition to skin cancer.

Sankar Subramanianمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Population genomics
• Molecular evolution
• Ancient DNA
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sankar Subramanian is a Senior Lecturer in Genetics at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), affiliated with the School of Science, Technology and Engineering and the Centre for Bioinnovation. He holds a PhD from IARI and joined UniSC in 2017 as a Senior Research Fellow. His research focuses on population genomics, molecular evolution, and ancient DNA analysis, particularly studying genetic drift's role in mutation patterns. Key areas include the evolution of codon usage bias, deleterious mutations in humans and penguins, and ancient vertebrate genomics (e.g., tuatara, moa). He also investigates Aboriginal Australian population history and conservation genomics of Australian dingoes. Dr. Subramanian has led projects funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC), including studies on harmful mutations in First Australians and mutation load characterization. He coordinates the Bachelor of Science (Honours) program and teaches Genetics and Bioinformatics. His work has been recognized with awards like the Queensland-Smithsonian Fellowship (2018). His research highlights include uncovering the genomic consequences of population bottlenecks, analyzing mutation rate dependencies, and developing methods to quantify deleterious variants. He collaborates widely, with publications spanning evolutionary genomics, conservation biology, and ancient DNA analysis.

• Nephrology
• Kidney Transplantation
• Autoimmune Kidney Diseases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mohammad Atari, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine - Nephrology at The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) School of Medicine. He holds a medical degree from Damascus University (2010) and specializes in nephrology and kidney transplantation-related complications. His research focuses on autoimmune kidney diseases, immunology in transplantation, and chronic kidney disease. Dr. Atari has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and presented at major conferences such as the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Spring Clinical Meetings. Education: MD in Medicine, Damascus University, 2010 Research Interests: Kidney transplantation outcomes and complications Autoimmune kidney disorders and glomerulopathies Immunosuppressive therapy management Epidemiology of kidney diseases in transplant recipients Recent Articles: His work includes case studies on angiosarcoma in transplant recipients and observational studies on post-transplant patients during the pandemic. Earlier contributions explored genetic risk factors in autoimmune thyroid disease. Professional Memberships: American Society of Nephrology (ASN), American Society of Transplantation (AST).