جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Hina Shaheenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bio-statistics
• Neuroscience Data Analysis
• Computational Modelling
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Hina Shaheen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics , Faculty of Science, University of Manitoba. Her research integrates statistical methods with computational neuroscience and neurodegenerative disease modeling. Email: Hina.Shaheen@umanitoba.ca Lab: NeuroStats Lab Research Interests: Shaheen specializes in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, with a focus on: Multiscale and network modeling of brain dynamics Bio-statistical and machine learning approaches BAYESIAN inference and STOCHASTIC processes Calcium signaling and PROTEIN dynamics in disease pathology Publication Trends: Recent work combines data-driven stochastic modeling with connectomic insights to study neurodegenerative mechanisms. Key themes include: Integration of machine learning and BAYESIAN frameworks in brain network analysis Applications to Alzheimer’s (amyloid-beta/calcium interactions, exosomal spread) and Parkinson’s (DBS treatment, neural dynamics) Development of multiscale co-simulation techniques for clinical data interpretation Academic Engagement: Shaheen actively mentors graduate students and collaborates across disciplines. She participated in the V AMMCS International Conference (2019) and maintains affiliations with computational neuroscience communities.

Mette Nyegaardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Genetics
• Genomics
• GWAS
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mette Nyegaard is a Professor in the Department of Health Science and Technology at Aalborg University, within The Faculty of Medicine. Her research focuses on genetics and genomics, with over 25 years of expertise linking genetic variation to phenotypes in both rare and common complex diseases. She has a strong interest in gender medicine and women’s reproductive health, particularly leading Denmark’s contribution to the largest genome-wide association analysis of endometriosis. Nyegaard has held external positions, including Associate Professor roles at Aarhus University and Senior Scientist at Aarhus University Hospital. Education: PhD in Human Genetics, University of Southern Denmark (2003) MSc in Chemistry-Biotechnology, Aarhus University (1997) Research Interests: Nyegaard’s work spans genetics, genomics, GWAS, endometriosis, coronary artery disease, and personalized medicine. Her research emphasizes translating genetic insights into clinical applications, such as polygenic risk scores and biomarker development. She collaborates internationally, with projects addressing calmodulinopathies, cardiovascular genetics, and reproductive health. Projects & Grants: Lead PI on projects like 'Understanding the Genetic Architecture of Common Complex Diseases' and 'FEMaLe: Finding Endometriosis Using Machine Learning.' Co-Investigator in studies like 'The Deadly, the Deleterious, and the Dangerous – Decoding the Differential Pathogenicity among CALM1, CALM2, and CALM3.' Labs/Teams: Nyegaard’s work is part of interdisciplinary teams at Aalborg University and collaborating institutions, focusing on genomic medicine, endometriosis, and cardiovascular genomics. She contributes to initiatives like Neuroboost and the International Calmodulinopathy Registry.

Min Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistical Genomics
• Bioinformatics
• Bayesian Methods
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Min Chen is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. He holds an adjunct professorship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. His expertise spans statistical genomics, bioinformatics, Bayesian methods, and sampling techniques. He completed his Ph.D. in Statistics and Decision Science at the University of Texas at Austin and a postdoctoral fellowship in statistical genomics at Yale University. Education: B.S. in Computer Science (University of Science & Technology of China, 1994); M.A. in Statistics (University of Pittsburgh, 1999); Ph.D. in Statistics (UT Austin, 2006); Postdoc in Statistical Genomics (Yale University, 2008–2010). Research focuses on statistical methodologies in genomics, including genome-wide association studies, network-based modeling, and Bayesian integrative analysis. He also explores spatial modeling and ranked set sampling. His work addresses challenges in cancer genetics, epigenetics, and single-cell gene regulation. Notable awards include the NIH Career Development Award (2013), David Bruton Fellowship (2006), and R.L. Anderson Student Paper Award (2006). He is a member of the American Statistical Association and International Chinese Statistical Association. He advises graduate students in Data Science, Statistics, and Bioinformatics & Computational Biology (BCBM) programs. His teaching includes courses on advanced statistical methods and data science. Research contributions span over 40 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work in tumor pathology imaging, antibiotic resistance, and Alzheimer’s disease mechanisms.

• Anorexia Nervosa
• Eating Disorders
• Body Mass Index Research
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ulrich Cuntz serves as Head of Clinical Sub-Unit within the Research Program of Psychotherapy Evaluation in Complex Therapy Settings at Schoen Kliniken. Holding the academic title of Professor, his clinical and research work focuses on severe eating disorders with particular emphasis on anorexia nervosa pathophysiology and treatment protocols. His research interests center on the intersection of nutritional status, gastrointestinal microbiota, and mental health outcomes. Key areas include longitudinal analysis of body mass index correlations, liver function in malnutrition states, and microbiome-gut-brain axis interactions in eating disorders. His work frequently examines how rapid renutrition protocols impact physiological recovery and psychological symptoms. Notable scientific contributions include: Bester freier Habilitationsvortrag from TU München (2009) Christina Barz Forschungspreis (2007) DCCV-Forschungspreis for inflammatory bowel disease research (2000) His editorial activities include serving as Associate Editor for Obesity Facts: The European Journal of Obesity since 2008 and organizing the 2015 conference "Essstörungen - state of the art". His research output shows consistent productivity with 51 publications including original articles, reviews, and book chapters focused on eating disorder management and complications.

Andrew Charlesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Migraine Pathophysiology
• Neuropharmacology
• Cortical Spreading Depression
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Charles, M.D., is a Professor at the Department of Neurology within the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He holds the Meyer and Renee Luskin Chair in Migraine and Headache Studies and serves as Director of the UCLA Goldberg Migraine Program. His research focuses on migraine pathophysiology, cortical spreading depression, and CGRP-targeting therapies. Member, Brain Research Institute Hatos Center for Neuropharmacology Research Interests span migraine mechanisms, neurovascular coupling, headache disorders, and cortical excitability. His work integrates in vivo imaging, pharmacology, and clinical trial data to advance headache therapeutics. Article Trends show sustained focus on migraine mechanisms (particularly cortical spreading depression), CGRP-based therapies, neurovascular imaging, and translational models for headache disorders. Scientific Awards : Meyer and Renee Luskin Chair in Migraine and Headache Studies Member, Brain Research Institute

Curtis Huttenhowerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Biology
• Bioinformatics
• Human Microbiome
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Curtis Huttenhower is a Professor of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health , with dual appointments in the Department of Biostatistics and Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases . His research focuses on computational methods for microbial community analysis, human microbiome public health implications, and machine learning applications in genomics. Education: B.S. (2000) from Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech, M.S. (2003) from Carnegie Mellon, Ph.D. (2008) from Princeton Major grants: NIH R21CA299494 (cancer virome), U24HL175772 (HVP consortium), OT2CA297578 (early-onset colorectal cancer prevention) His work spans functional metagenomics , microbiome diagnostics , and structured biological knowledge in machine learning . Recent studies include strain-level microbiome mapping and microbiome links to depression, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease . He contributes to open-source tools like MaAsLin and WAAFLE , and leads the Human Microbiome Project sub-cohort for inflammatory bowel disease microbiome characterization.

Ramesh Chandraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Addiction
• Depression
• Optogenetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ramesh Chandra, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore , and serves as Director of the UMB Virus Vector Core (VVC) . His research focuses on molecular and behavioral mechanisms in addiction and depression, particularly through neuronal subtypes in the nucleus accumbens. Education: B.S. in Biology (1999), M.S. in Zoology (2001), PhD in Zoology (2010) from Indian institutions Research spans addiction, depression, optogenetics, striatum biology, and epigenetic regulation , with a strong emphasis on mitochondrial dynamics in neuronal subtypes. His work includes cell-specific transcriptomics, gene therapy vector optimization, and pharmacological interventions in rodent models. Scientific awards include the NARSAD Young Investigator Award and prior research fellowships from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India. He has contributed to mitochondrial gene regulation , neuronal subtype plasticity , and gene therapy core leadership at UMB.

• Neuroscience
• Immunology
• Biological Psychiatry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eleonore Beurel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, with a joint appointment in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Pierre and Marie Curie in Paris (2005) and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham before joining the University of Miami in 2011. Education Ph.D. in Biology (2005) M.S. in Physiology (2001) B.S. in Physiology (2000) Her research focuses on the intersection of neuroinflammation, immune system regulation, and mood disorders. Key projects include investigating how Th17 cells mediate stress-induced depression, the role of GSK3 in inflammatory signaling, and the gut microbiome's influence on depressive behavior. She has pioneered therapeutic approaches targeting GSK3 and TLR4 pathways. Recent publications highlight her work on stress-immune interactions (2020-2024), with a particular emphasis on Th17 cell dynamics, microbiota signaling, and blood-brain barrier integrity in depression. Her lab employs multidisciplinary methods spanning molecular biology, immunology, and behavioral neuroscience. Scientific Awards NARSAD Young Investigator Award (2008) NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award (2010) Society of Biological Psychiatry Chairman's Choice Award (2014) ADAA Career Development Leadership Program Expedition Inspiration Fund for Breast Cancer Research Dr. Beurel actively trains students in scientific rigor, experimental design, and grantsmanship. Her lab explores novel interventions like (+)-naloxone and IL-10 to modulate neuroinflammatory pathways.

James Floryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Pharmacoepidemiology
• Diabetes Management
• Clinical Trials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Flory is an Associate Professor of Population Health Sciences at Weill Cornell Medical College , Cornell University. With an MD and MSCE from the University of Pennsylvania (2009) and a BA from Columbia University (2002), he specializes in pharmacoepidemiology and clinical research related to diabetes management, drug safety, and healthcare policy. Education: M.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2009 M.S.C.E., University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2009 B.A., Columbia University, 2002 His research focuses on the intersection of diabetes pharmacology , cardiovascular risk , and health services research . He has contributed extensively to understanding drug safety (e.g., sulfonylureas, SGLT2 inhibitors, TRK inhibitors), medication adherence , and clinical decision-making in diabetes and oncology settings. His methodological work includes instrumental variable analysis , pragmatic trial design , and real-world data validation . James Flory's recent publications examine temperature-related diabetes complications , AI in clinical decision support , and policy impacts on medication utilization . His work combines epidemiological methods with health informatics to address critical questions in diabetic care , drug safety surveillance , and health equity .

Elizabeth Walkerمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Mental Health Services Evaluation
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
• Public Health Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Walker is an Associate Research Professor at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, specializing in behavioral, social, and health education sciences. She serves as Director of Graduate Studies for the BSHES MPH program and leads the Office of Evidence-based Learning. Her work focuses on mental health service evaluation, capacity-building for mental health workforces, and pedagogical innovation in public health education. She holds a PhD from Emory and completed a postdoctoral fellowship under Dr. Ben Druss at Rollins. Her research spans mental health implementation science (e.g., leading the Center for Mental Health Implementation Support) and teaching methodologies, including evaluations of online learning, team-based learning, and curriculum design. Notable projects include developing the WebEase epilepsy self-management platform and assessing compassion meditation for hospital chaplains. Publications highlight her contributions to understanding mental health comorbidities, disparities in healthcare access, and the impact of structural determinants on public health training. She has led mixed-methods studies on mental health workforce needs, emergency department transitions, and anti-racist pedagogy. Her teaching spans qualitative methods, mental health prevention, and evidence-based instructional strategies.

Gary Armstrongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neurodegenerative Disorders
• Rare Neurological Diseases
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gary Armstrong is an Associate Professor and Killam Research Scholar in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro), a research and teaching institute of McGill University. His laboratory focuses on understanding the disease mechanisms underlying Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and developing translational therapeutic approaches. Dr. Armstrong completed his M.Sc. (2003-2005) and PhD (2005-2009) at Queen's University, studying neuroprotective adaptations during stress exposure. His postdoctoral training was conducted at Université de Montréal (2010-2014) and CRCHUM (2014-2016), where he investigated synaptic defects in ALS zebrafish models. His research program centers on neurodegenerative disorders, particularly ALS. The Armstrong Laboratory utilizes zebrafish as an experimental model system to investigate synaptic function defects through electrophysiological, optogenetic, and imaging approaches. The lab employs CRISPR gene-editing technology to create precise animal models with disease-associated mutations found in ALS patients (TARDBP, FUS, CHCHD10, TBK1, DNAJC7, and SPTLC1). This approach preserves native expression patterns, unlike traditional transgenic models that rely on non-endogenous promoters. The laboratory also develops translational therapeutic strategies, including drug screening platforms and gene therapies using antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs). Analysis of Dr. Armstrong's publication record reveals a progression from fundamental mechanisms of neuroprotection and synaptic function to targeted ALS research and therapeutic development. His recent work emphasizes precise genetic modeling of ALS, mitochondrial involvement in disease pathogenesis, and the development of drug screening platforms that bridge cellular findings to in vivo therapeutic testing. The consistent use of zebrafish models across his career demonstrates a strategic approach to studying neurodegenerative processes in a genetically tractable vertebrate system. Killam Research Scholar Dr. Armstrong's research has advanced from basic mechanisms to clinical applications, with his work on Ciprofloxacin/Celecoxib combination therapy progressing through multiple clinical trial phases. This began with a Phase 2a trial (NCT04165850), followed by a Phase 2b trial (NCT05436678), and is now moving toward a Phase III trial coordinated between NeuroSense Therapeutics and Biogen. His laboratory has developed a zebrafish drug screening platform that provides in vivo readouts of therapeutic recovery of motor and synaptic function, effectively bridging cellular model research with animal model testing for preclinical validation. The Armstrong Laboratory at The Neuro maintains a strong focus on translating basic research findings into therapeutic applications for ALS. Current projects include developing endogenously expressed gene-edited zebrafish models, investigating mitochondrial dysfunction in ALS pathogenesis, and screening potential therapeutic compounds. The laboratory actively collaborates with clinical teams at The Neuro's ALS clinic, ensuring research directions remain aligned with patient needs and clinical observations. Future work is directed toward advancing gene therapy approaches using antisense oligonucleotides and expanding the drug screening platform to identify novel therapeutic candidates for ALS and related neurodegenerative disorders.

Erin R. Kulickمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Health Sciences
• Neuroepidemiology
• Social Determinants of Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Erin R. Kulick is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Temple University's College of Public Health . Her research focuses on environmental and social determinants of brain aging, particularly in underserved and minoritized communities. She integrates traditional epidemiologic methods with environmental exposure analysis to study associations between air pollution and neurological outcomes. PhD, Epidemiology, Columbia University MPH, Epidemiology, Drexel University BS, Biology, Villanova University Kulick's research explores the impact of ambient air pollution on stroke, subclinical cerebrovascular disease markers, and cognitive decline trajectories in older adults. Her work also investigates mechanistic pathways—such as inflammatory biomarkers and vascular risk factors—and the joint effects of air pollution with neighborhood sociodemographic characteristics. She teaches graduate-level courses including Spatial Analysis in Public Health , Concepts and Methods in Health Research , and MPH Fieldwork programs. Her lab, the Kulick Lab , operates within the Behavioral and Cancer Epidemiology Research Program and Human Exposure Assessment Lab (HEAL) at Temple University.

• Molecular Epidemiology
• Virology
• Infectious Diseases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Briese is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, affiliated with the Center for Infection and Immunity. His research focuses on molecular epidemiology, virus-host interactions, and pathogen discovery. Education: MS (1983), PhD (1987) from Freie Universität Berlin Research Focus: Dr. Briese pioneered molecular methods to identify infectious agents linked to chronic diseases, notably cloning the Borna disease virus genome and linking it to neuropsychiatric disorders. He identified the flavivirus causing the 1999 New York City encephalitis outbreak and contributed to SARS-CoV diagnostics during the 2003 epidemic. Current work includes biothreat agent detection and multi-center cohort studies on infections in autism and schizophrenia. Article Trends: His publications span virology, molecular diagnostics, and neurovirology, with recurring themes in RNA virus epidemiology, PCR-based detection, and zoonotic disease mechanisms. Scientific Awards: Albertson Young Investigator Award (National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression) Collaborations: Advised WHO, collaborated with Beijing institutions during SARS outbreak, and holds patents related to SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics.

G J Hughesمشاهده پروفایل

مربی

• Epigenetics
• Molecular Biology
• Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

G J Hughes is a Tutor in Philosophy at Campion Hall, University of Oxford. His research focuses on epigenetic mechanisms, genomic regulation, and their implications in diseases such as leukemia and genetic disorders. He is particularly known for contributions to understanding chromatin architecture, enhancer function, and single-cell genomics technologies. Education: Not explicitly stated in provided texts. Research interests include the interplay between chromatin structure and gene expression, with a focus on transcriptional regulation in hematopoiesis and cancer. Key areas of exploration involve super-enhancers, cohesin dynamics, and computational models for predicting regulatory elements. His work bridges basic biological mechanisms and clinical applications, such as improving diagnostic yield through whole-genome sequencing. Publications highlight advancements in technologies like Capture-C, scATAC-seq, and deep learning-based tools (e.g., REnformer) for analyzing 3D genome interactions. These methods enable high-resolution mapping of regulatory landscapes and have implications for understanding developmental disorders and oncogenesis. Awards: No specific honors or fellowships are mentioned. Advising & Grants: Advising relationships are not listed; grants and funding details are absent from the provided texts. However, his collaborative projects suggest involvement in large-scale genomic initiatives and computational biology frameworks. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with interdisciplinary teams focusing on genomics, epigenetics, and computational biology, likely through Oxford’s broader academic networks despite his primary appointment in Philosophy.

• Neurology
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Cognitive Aging
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Carol Anne Mc Cleary, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology at the University of Southern California, affiliated with its Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI). Her research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive aging, and hormonal influences on brain function. She leads clinical trials investigating nutritional interventions (e.g., DHA, soy isoflavones) and hormonal therapies (e.g., estradiol) for cognitive outcomes in aging populations. Key research interests include: Neuroplasticity and adult neurogenesis in Alzheimer’s disease Endocrine modulation of cognition (e.g., sex hormones, thyroid dysfunction) Clinical trial design for neuroprotective agents Metabolic syndrome’s impact on cognitive decline Her publications emphasize translational neurology, bridging basic science (e.g., transcriptome analysis) and clinical practice (e.g., randomized trials). Recent work highlights the link between neurogenesis loss and epilepsy progression (2025), as well as DHA’s potential for brain health (2020). No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. She has advised no formally registered students, though her work likely involves trainees in clinical trials and neuroimaging studies.