جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Catherine Jamisonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Macular Telangiectasia
• Bladder Cancer Biomarkers
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Catherine Jamison is a Researcher at the Queen's University Belfast , affiliated with the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences and the Centre for Public Health . With over two decades of research activity, she specializes in diabetic retinopathy screening, retinal imaging, and biomarker discovery for diabetes-related complications. Research Focus : Improving diagnostic accuracy through AI and ethnic diversity in retinal image datasets Key Collaborations : MacTel Research Group, Northern Ireland Diabetic Eye Screening Programme Her work intersects medical imaging , public health epidemiology , and clinical data science . Recent publications demonstrate her contributions to OCT-based diagnostics and pandemic-related ocular comorbidities. She actively engages in academic collaborations, hosting international researchers from Tanzania and other countries. Scientific contributions include: Developing self-supervised learning frameworks for retinal disease detection Advancing diabetic retinopathy screening standards Investigating cross-disciplinary links between diabetes and cancer markers

Pamela Jane McDowellمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Asthma
• Severe Asthma
• Mepolizum
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Dr. Pamela Jane McDowell is a Clinical Lecturer at the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, and a researcher at the Wellcome Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine. Her work focuses on severe asthma treatment with biologics, specifically mepolizumab and glucocorticoid toxicity reduction. Education: PhD in Severe Eosinophilic Asthma (Queen's University Belfast, 2022) Institutional Affiliation: Wellcome Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine Dr. McDowell's research explores airway inflammation mechanisms , T2-biologic failure , and biological marker dynamics in severe asthma patients. She investigates treatment escalation patterns using real-world data from the Optimum Patient Care Research Database and evaluates medication adherence trends post-biologic initiation. Her article trends focus on biologics , glucocorticoid toxicity , and patient-reported outcomes , with recent work analyzing disease trajectories and sex-based differences in asthma treatment responses. Scientific Awards: American Journal of Critical Care Medicine, Emerging Investigators Highlight (2022) American Thoracic Society: Clinical Year in Review - Asthma (2023) Dr. McDowell contributes to peer-review processes and has delivered 7 invited/keynote talks at national/international conferences since 2023, including presentations on biologics in asthma and respiratory health implications of vaping.

A. Murat Erenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbial Ecology
• Marine Microbiology
• Computational Biology
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A. Murat Eren is a Professor of Ecosystem Data Science at the Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity at the University of Oldenburg. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago (2015-2022) and researcher at the Marine Biological Laboratory (2011-2015). His work bridges computational biology with microbial ecology, focusing on integrated 'omics approaches to study microbial lifestyles and responses to environmental change. Education : PhD in Biological Sciences, University of New Orleans (2011) Research interests include marine microbial ecology , computational discovery , and environmental genomics . He leads projects on GlobDB (microbial genome dereplication), anvi'o (open-source bioinformatics), and LucaProt (AI-driven viral discovery). Recent work spans metagenome assembly errors, microbiome interaction networks, and plasmid dynamics in polar regions. His lab trains postdoctoral researchers like Iva Veseli (C-CoMP fellow) and Florian Trigodet (metagenomic validation). He mentors Sarah Tucker (Simons fellow) and collaborates with institutions including Marine Biological Laboratory , MARUM , and AWI . The group emphasizes open science practices, community education, and the development of tools for studying microbial dark matter.

• Epidemiology
• Genetic Epidemiology
• Causal Inference
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Yi-Qian Sun is a Senior Researcher in the Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her work focuses on epidemiology, causal inference, and the interplay between lifestyle factors (e.g., vitamin D, body mass index) and chronic diseases such as cancer, dementia, and oral health conditions. PhD in Medicine, Linköping University, Sweden (2004) Medical Degree, Capital Medical University, China (1992) Her research combines genetic epidemiology, epigenetics, and biostatistical modeling to investigate causal relationships between risk factors and disease outcomes. She has led projects on vitamin D as a biomarker for lung cancer, causal links between oral health and systemic health, and Mendelian randomization studies for lifestyle-disease associations. Recent publications highlight her focus on vitamin D metabolism, obesity-related disease risks, and oral-systemic health connections. Her work spans population-based (HUNT Study) and clinical research, utilizing databases like UK Biobank for cross-cohort analyses. Prof. Sun collaborates internationally and applies advanced statistical tools (Stata, R) for study design and data analysis. She leads the HUNT4 Oral Health Study within the GLIDE2 Oral Health Genomics Consortium.

Elizabeth Archieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioral Ecology
• Disease Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Archie is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame, where she holds the Nieuwland Collegiate Professorship. She leads the Archie Lab, which is dedicated to understanding the evolution of social behavior in animals, particularly focusing on wild baboons in the Amboseli Ecosystem, Kenya. Her research integrates behavioral ecology, immunology, and genetics to explore how social interactions affect disease transmission, microbiome dynamics, and individual health. Her research interests center on behavioral and disease ecology, with a focus on how social organization influences parasite spread and immune function. She uses long-term population data and non-invasive genetic tools to study wild mammals. Her work spans multiple levels of biological organization, from populations to individual physiology and associated microbial communities. The recent publications from her lab demonstrate a strong focus on microbiome heritability, social stress, dominance hierarchies, and parasite dynamics in wild primates. Her research consistently appears in top-tier journals like Science and PNAS , reflecting her leadership in integrating evolutionary biology with ecological and immunological data. Scientific Awards: Nieuwland Collegiate Professor Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor Archie actively mentors graduate students, including multiple PhD candidates, and leads the Amboseli Baboon Research Project. Her lab receives funding to support long-term field research and employs a dedicated database manager. She collaborates widely with researchers at Duke University, the Smithsonian Institution, and other leading institutions. The Archie Lab includes postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and research associates working on projects related to microbiomes, reproductive biology, and social behavior in wild primates. The lab emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining field observations with molecular and statistical analyses.

• Ophthalmic public health
• Optometry
• Diabetic retinopathy screening
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor John G. Lawrenson is an active faculty member at City, University of London (School of Health Sciences), where he conducts internationally recognised research in ophthalmic public health, evidence-based optometry and health-services evaluation. His work spans systematic reviews, randomised trials, economic evaluations and consensus exercises, all aimed at improving eye-care delivery and patient outcomes. Education: While the text does not detail Professor Lawrenson’s academic history, his prolific publication record in peer-reviewed journals and his role as senior author on Cochrane reviews indicate advanced clinical and research training in optometry and vision science. Research interests Optimising diabetic retinopathy screening uptake and cost-effectiveness Evaluating interventions to slow myopia progression in children Developing and validating glaucoma case-finding technologies Assessing antioxidant and blue-light filtering interventions for age-related macular degeneration Understanding barriers to medication adherence in glaucoma patients Using tele-ophthalmology and artificial intelligence to enhance community eye-care pathways Publication trends Across 2023-2025 Professor Lawrenson has led or co-authored more than 25 outputs. These include high-impact systematic reviews in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and Health Technology Assessment , consensus statements on myopia management, and original diagnostic studies on angle-closure glaucoma technologies. Thematically, his recent work clusters around three pillars: (1) comparative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of anti-VEGF therapies in diabetic eye disease; (2) evidence synthesis for myopia-control strategies; and (3) implementation-science approaches to improve uptake of screening and adherence to treatment. Scientific awards & recognition While specific prizes are not listed in the supplied text, Professor Lawrenson has co-chaired the 2024 UK & Ireland Delphi consensus on myopia management and is frequently invited to deliver keynote presentations at ARVO and European Academy of Optometry & Optics meetings. Collaborations & grants He leads multi-centre teams funded by the NIHR, the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group, and the WHO Package of Eye Care Interventions initiative. Key partners include Moorfields Eye Hospital, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, and international collaborators in India, Italy, Canada and East Africa. Laboratories & teams At City, University of London, Professor Lawrenson heads a research group that integrates systematic-review methodology, health-economics modelling and clinical validation studies. The group supports postgraduate researchers and collaborates closely with the Centre for Health Services Research within the School of Health Sciences.

Samantha Baxterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Genetic Counseling
• Clinical Genomics
• Cardiovascular Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Samantha Baxter is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at MGH Institute of Health Professions, where she teaches in the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program. She also works as a Senior Clinical Genomics Specialist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard's Center for Mendelian Genomics , focusing on novel gene discovery and variant interpretation. With 12 years of experience in clinical and research laboratories, her expertise spans cardiovascular genetics, post-mortem testing, and IT-facilitated genomic data sharing. BS, Behavioral Neuroscience, Lehigh University MS, Genetic Counseling, Boston University School of Medicine Her research emphasizes genomic sequencing , data infrastructure , and clinical applications through publications on BRCA variant databases, patient matching tools, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy diagnostics. Key contributions include the development of the matchbox open-source platform for genomic data exchange. Scientific Awards: New Leader Award from the National Society of Genetic Counselors (2012) She actively participates in professional leadership as a chair of multiple NSGC Special Interest Groups and served on the NSGC Board of Directors. Her work bridges clinical genomics and bioinformatics to improve genetic diagnosis and counseling workflows.

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Social Cognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Baudouin Forgeot d'Arc is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Addiction at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal. He serves as head of the Psychiatry Department at CHU Sainte-Justine and directs research at the ABCs - Developmental Neuropsychology Laboratory, which is part of the Transforming Autism Care Consortium (RTSA-TACC) and Quebec 1000 Families project. University of Montreal (Faculty of Medicine) CHU Sainte-Justine (Psychiatry Department Head) CIUSSS Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal (Affiliated Researcher) His research focuses on cognitive neuroscience of social interactions in autism , examining differences in social cue processing, gaze direction detection, theory of mind, and joint attention mechanisms. He collaborates with institutions like INSERM and employs behavioral experiments, eye-tracking, and brain imaging techniques. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in social judgment modeling autism neuroimaging computational psychiatry approaches hormonal pathway analysis Current projects include "Concevoir les lieux avec, par et pour les personnes autistes" (2020-2025) and housing initiatives for autistic adults (2022-2024), funded by Quebec research foundations. He supervises trainees in cognitive neuroscience psychology biomedical sciences and teaches at the Université de Montréal's research center, which houses over 200 researchers in child neurodevelopment and psychopathology.

Astrid von Mentzerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Microbial Genomics
• Escherichia coli Pathogenesis
• Antibiotic Resistance
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Astrid von Mentzer is an Associate Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg , affiliated with the Department of Microbiology and Immunology . Her research focuses on pathogenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), combining genomic approaches with machine learning to understand bacterial adaptation, spread, and disease mechanisms. Specializes in microbial genomics and antibiotic resistance research Investigates host-pathogen interactions through adhesin proteins Develops data-driven models for predicting pathogen transmission Studies hybrid E. coli strains with enhanced virulence potential Her recent work examines ETEC clones in aquatic environments (2025) and their molecular epidemiology in sub-Saharan Africa. She has created genomic resources like the ETECFinder database and contributed to understanding CS23-expressing isolates . Her lab ( vonmentzerlab.com ) applies computational methods to map transmission dynamics between humans, animals, and environmental reservoirs. Key methodologies include whole-genome sequencing , machine learning classification , and host specificity analysis . Research outcomes inform public health strategies for diagnostics and vaccine development against resistant strains.

• Development Economics
• Political Economy
• Financial Sector Reform
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George R. G. Clarke is an Associate Professor at the A.R. Sanchez Jr. School of Business, Texas A&M International University. His research is deeply engaged with development economics, political economy, and institutional reform, with extensive collaboration with the World Bank, IMF, and other international institutions. His research interests focus on development economics , particularly financial sector reform , corporate governance , privatization , and infrastructure regulation . He has conducted empirical studies across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, analyzing how ownership, competition, and governance affect access to credit, firm performance, and public service delivery. His work often employs innovative methodologies to address survey bias and data reliability in developing contexts. The trends in his scholarly publications show a consistent focus on institutional economics and policy evaluation , particularly regarding foreign investment, banking reform, and corruption. His recent work extends into digital inclusion and sensitive survey topics, reflecting evolving interests in data quality and technology’s role in development. While no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his high citation count (top 1,872 on SSRN) and prolific publication record in policy-oriented journals and working papers indicate significant scholarly impact. Dr. Clarke has collaborated extensively with leading economists such as Robert Cull, Lixin Colin Xu, Scott Wallsten, and Philip Keefer. His work often involves advising on or contributing to large-scale policy research, particularly through the World Bank. Though no specific grants are mentioned, his frequent co-authorship on World Bank policy papers suggests involvement in funded research initiatives. He has contributed to the development of major research databases, such as the Database of Political Institutions and the Telecommunications and Electricity Regulation Database, supporting institutional analysis in developing countries.

Patrick Fischerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biomedical Engineering
• Machine Learning
• Respiratory Disease Research
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Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., is a Researcher and Doctoral Student at the Department of Health Sciences, Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM), with a focus on biomedical engineering, machine learning, and respiratory disease research. His work spans nocturnal symptom monitoring in COPD and asthma patients, mobile health technology development, and AI-driven medical diagnostics. Key research areas include Biomedical Engineering applications for respiratory monitoring Machine Learning techniques in disease detection Mobile Health Technologies for home-based care Computational Biology in DNA methylation analysis Recent publications highlight graph database applications in nutrition apps, distributed computing for CNS tumor classification, and deep learning for cough detection and plagiocephaly monitoring. All articles demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining clinical needs with computational methods. His teaching responsibilities include supervising final thesis and project work. Contact: patrick.fischer@ges.thm.de .

• Marine Ecology
• Fisheries Science
• Conservation Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Antonio Calò is a Researcher at the Department of Earth and Marine Sciences (DiSTeM) within the University of Palermo . His work focuses on marine ecology, fisheries science, and conservation biology, with a particular emphasis on small-scale fisheries, marine protected areas (MPAs), and coastal ecosystem dynamics in the Mediterranean Sea. His research explores the ecological and social impacts of MPAs, fish dispersal patterns, environmental DNA applications, and the effects of human activities like scuba diving on marine life. His publications highlight collaborations with interdisciplinary teams and contributions to ecosystem-based management frameworks.

Luca Spalazziمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Blockchain Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Luca Spalazzi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Engineering , Università Politecnica delle Marche , Italy. His research spans multiple domains including cybersecurity , blockchain technology , machine learning , and telerehabilitation systems for Parkinson's disease. He applies formal methods to software verification and security analysis, with a focus on real-time systems and distributed architectures . Key research areas: Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Machine Learning, IoT, Formal Verification Recent work: Blockchain-based sustainable supply chains, Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Smartphone health monitoring His publications (2013-2025) demonstrate expertise in malware detection , smart contract verification , and AI-driven health solutions . Articles include BRAIN 2024 workshop organization and RAPIDO system for Parkinson's telerehabilitation.

Anja C. Rodenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Thoracic Pathology
• Surgical Pathology
• Mediastinal Tumors
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anja C. Roden, MD is a Professor at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine , Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Anatomic Pathology. Board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology, she specializes in thoracic pathology with expertise in mediastinal tumors, lung tumors, malignant mesothelioma, interstitial lung diseases, and pulmonary transplant pathology. Clinical Roles : Medical Director, Immunostains Laboratory Research : 190+ peer-reviewed manuscripts, 40+ book chapters, Co-editor of "Mediastinal Lesions" and "Pulmonary Pathology" atlases Leadership : Past President, International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group; Current Chair, Thymic Tumor Subgroup, IASLC; Vice-Chair, European Society of Pathology Education : 2009: Surgical Pathology Fellowship, Mayo Clinic 2008: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology Residency, Mayo Clinic 1992: Medical Degree, Technical University of Dresden Research Focus spans mediastinal neoplasms, malignant mesotheliomas, biomarker development (diagnostic/predictive/theranostic), interstitial lung diseases, and pulmonary transplant pathology. Recent work emphasizes AI integration in ILD diagnosis, direct patient-pathologist interactions in transplant medicine, and molecular characterization of thoracic tumors. Scientific Awards : 2017: President's Pulmonary Pathology Society Innovation Award 2020: Best Author Award, Pathology Outlines Professional Activities : Active in clinical guideline development (WHO thoracic tumors 2021), serves on multiple international committees including the European Lung Cancer Congress Program Committee, Pulmonary Vascular Disease Steering Committee, and International Mesothelioma Panel. Regularly contributes to peer-review processes across major journals.

Austin L Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cancer Survivorship
• Childhood Cancer
• Cancer Treatment Toxicity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Austin L Brown is an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, specializing in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. His research focuses on cancer survivorship, childhood cancer, and treatment-related toxicities, with an emphasis on molecular epidemiology and neurocognitive outcomes. BS in Microbiology, Auburn University (2009) MPH in Epidemiology, University of Texas Health Science Center (2011) PhD in Epidemiology, University of Texas Health Science Center (2014) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Molecular Epidemiology at Baylor College of Medicine (2016) His research explores the genetic and epigenetic factors influencing neurocognitive outcomes and long-term health disparities in pediatric cancer survivors, particularly those treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and medulloblastoma. Studies include DNA methylation patterns, inherited genetic susceptibility, and disparities in obesity and ototoxicity among survivors. Recent publications highlight his work on neurotoxicity biomarkers, second malignancy risks, and health disparities in pediatric oncology. Collaborative efforts involve population-based studies and integrative molecular epidemiology approaches. Delta Omega, Honorary Society in Public Health (2014) Young Investigator Award, Brian Tumor Epidemiology Consortium (2015) Young Investigator Award, International Society of Paediatric Oncology (2016) Dr. Brown has secured significant grant funding, including a $756,746 NCI award to study neurocognitive outcomes in ALL survivors and a $1.18M CPRIT grant for multi-omic biomarker discovery in childhood leukemia. He is a member of the American Association for Cancer Research, American College of Epidemiology, and Children's Oncology Group.