جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Global Health
• Health Transitions
• Public Health Nutrition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Matthew Kelly is a prominent researcher at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH) within The Australian National University. With over 15 years of research experience focused on the Asia-Pacific region, particularly Southeast Asia, he leads the Master of Public Health program at ANU and maintains close collaborations with universities and ministries of health in Indonesia, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Department of Applied Epidemiology Building 62, Room 2.08 ORCID: 0000-0001-7963-2139 Dr. Kelly's research spans critical health challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, with special emphasis on Southeast Asia. His work addresses changing nutrition burdens, health information system strengthening (particularly for mortality surveillance), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and related health burdens, and non-communicable disease and infection interactions, with a specific focus on tuberculosis-diabetes mellitus co-morbidity. His research methodology combines epidemiological approaches with spatial analysis and health systems strengthening. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on tropical diseases, multimorbidity patterns, and health system interventions across Southeast Asia. His work increasingly incorporates spatial modeling techniques and addresses the intersection of infectious and non-communicable diseases, particularly in resource-limited settings. The research demonstrates a clear trajectory toward addressing complex health challenges through integrated, multi-sectoral approaches. Dr. Kelly actively supervises numerous graduate students and leads multiple research projects focusing on health resilience in Indonesia, mortality surveillance in Pacific nations, and combating health misinformation. His collaborative approach is evident in the extensive international partnerships reflected in his publications. His current research portfolio includes projects on environmental enteric dysfunction in Central Java, mortality surveillance models in Solomon Islands and Timor Leste, climate-resilient primary healthcare in Indonesia, and innovative approaches to health education in the Lower Mekong Basin.

Ali Keshavarzianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gastroenterology
• Microbiome Research
• Chronobiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ali Keshavarzian is a Professor at Rush Medical College in the Departments of Internal Medicine, Physiology, and Anatomy & Cell Biology. He serves as the Director of the RUSH Center for Integrated Microbiome & Chronobiology Research and holds the Josephine M. Dyrenforth Chair of Gastroenterology. Education: Tehran University School of Medical Sciences (Medical School), Royal Postgraduate School (Fellowship), University of Maryland Medical Center (Fellowship), Guy's Hospital (Residency), Hillingdon Hospital (Residency) His research focuses on the gut microbiome in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's, circadian rhythm disruptions in metabolic disorders, and microbiome interactions in inflammatory bowel disease. He pioneers precision medicine approaches using molecular biology to tailor patient treatments. Key article trends include microbiome-gut-brain axis in Parkinson's, circadian-microbiome links, and synbiotic/prebiotic interventions. His scientific awards include fellowships from the American College of Physicians, Royal College of Physicians, and leadership roles in gastroenterology societies. Laboratory: RUSH Center for Integrated Microbiome & Chronobiology Research Clinical Expertise: Chronic inflammatory intestinal diseases (Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis), allergic gut disorders

Kris Hughesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Equine Medicine
• Biosecurity
• Veterinary Sciences
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Kris Hughes is a renowned academic and clinical director at Charles Sturt University's School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences. With expertise in equine medicine, he oversees veterinary enterprises, integrating clinical services, teaching, and research while contributing to course accreditation. A registered specialist in equine medicine by multiple collegial boards, he actively engages in clinical research and supervises postgraduate students. Education: BVSc (Hons1) from the University of Sydney External Roles: Associate Editor for the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (2019-present), Member of Australian & New Zealand Equine Endocrine Group (2013-present) His research spans parasitology, infectious diseases, and equine clinical care, with recent focus on anthelmintic resistance, Salmonella infections, and internal parasite management. Publications include clinical guidelines and impactful studies in top veterinary journals. Media appearances highlight his work in equine emergency care and biosecurity, notably treating bushfire-injured horses. Research trends show concentration on equine parasite control, molecular diagnostics, and disease prevention strategies. Key subfields include anthelmintic resistance, faecal egg count methodologies, and equine endocrinology. Collaborations span Australia and international institutions in Southeast Asia.

David M Wilson IIIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Genome Repair
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Aging Mechanisms
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor David M Wilson III leads the GRAND Team (Genome Repair in Aging and Neurodegenerative Disease) at Hasselt University. His research focuses on delineating genome maintenance mechanisms in neurodegenerative conditions and developing strategies to promote healthy aging. Previously, he held senior positions at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the National Institute on Aging (NIH). Education: Bachelor of Arts in Biology & Political Science, Bucknell University PhD in Molecular Biology, Loyola University – Stritch School of Medicine Post-doctoral Training in Molecular Toxicology, Harvard School of Public Health Research Focus: The GRAND Team investigates biochemical mechanisms of DNA repair systems, particularly oxidative damage resolution. Key aims include defining how repair defects drive degenerative diseases/aging and developing therapies to preserve genome integrity and extend healthspan. Core interests span DNA damage susceptibility, neurodegenerative pathways, and oxidative stress in aging. Active Funding: Alzheimer Research Foundation (SAO-FRA, 2023–2026): Targeting DNA repair mechanisms against Aβ-Tau-induced neuronal loss Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO, 2025–2029): Genomic stress resolution in gut disorders involving enteric nervous defects Professional Service: Current Roles: Reviews Editor for Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences and Frontiers Aging ; EMBL Representative. Past: Editorial boards of 6+ journals including Nucleic Acids Research ; Executive roles in Environmental Mutagenesis Society; Grant reviewer for NIH/NWO. Advising & Team Leadership: Leads 2 PhD students, 2 Master's candidates, and postdoctoral researchers in the GRAND Team. Alumni include 16+ PhD/Master's graduates from current and prior institutions (NIA, Lawrence Livermore).

Signe Søvikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cardiovascular control
• Respiratory control
• Trauma care
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Signe Søvik is a Professor at the Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, and a senior consultant anesthesiologist at the Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Akershus University Hospital, Norway. She is affiliated with the Research Group for Human Integrative Cardiovascular Control (CIRCON) and collaborates with departments of Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, and Emergencies and Critical Care across Oslo and Akershus University Hospitals. Her research focuses on acute respiratory and cardiovascular physiology, emergency medical care evaluation, and statistical modeling of complex medical systems. Key areas include pediatric anesthesia, trauma care, neonatal cardiorespiratory control, and medical simulation for teaching. She is actively involved in clinical and translational research with strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent publications reveal a strong trend in human physiological responses under stress, including trauma, hypovolemia, surgical positioning, and environmental exposure. Her work integrates clinical data with advanced statistical and network analysis, particularly in trauma epidemiology, ICU patient flow, and outcomes in critical illness such as COVID-19. She frequently employs cohort studies, systematic reviews, and physiological monitoring in healthy and patient populations. Signe Søvik is deeply engaged in medical education, especially through simulation-based training. She supervises research and contributes to quality improvement in emergency and critical care settings.

• Water Science and Engineering
• International Water and Sanitation
• Circular Economy for Sanitation
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alison Parker is a Senior Lecturer in International Water and Sanitation at the Cranfield Water Science Institute, Cranfield University. She is an internationally recognized researcher in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), with a focus on sustainable and equitable solutions for low-income countries. Her work spans hydrogeology, circular economy models for sanitation, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Education: PhD in Hydrogeology, University of Leeds Masters in Earth Sciences, University of Oxford Her research interests center on Water Science and Engineering , Circular Economy for Sanitation , and Climate Resilience . She investigates managed aquifer recharge, faecal sludge management, and innovative technologies like the Nano Membrane Toilet. Her recent work emphasizes data-driven sanitation planning, urban-rural water security, and the integration of environmental and health outcomes. The trends in her recent publications (2021–2025) reflect a strong focus on sanitation equity , resource recovery from waste , dryland water security , and community-led WASH interventions . Her research combines field data, geophysical methods, and policy analysis to support sustainable sanitation systems. Scientific Recognition: Fellow of the Geological Society (FGS) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Dr. Parker has secured funding from major bodies including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , EPSRC , ESRC , NERC , and the Royal Society . She advises research students such as Matthew Henry Jackson-Koufie and Claire Grisaffi. Her work is deeply collaborative, involving NGOs like Oxfam and Excellent Development, and addressing real-world challenges in Kenya, India, Ethiopia, and Malawi. She leads and contributes to projects on the Nano Membrane Toilet , container-based sanitation , and groundwater management in drylands . Her research community includes the Water-Environment-Health Nexus and Resource Recovery groups at Cranfield.

John Clarkeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Precision Medicine
• Xenobiotic Toxicity
• Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. John Clarke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Washington State University's College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. He serves as Chair of his department and teaches courses in pharmacology and toxicology for both PhD (Pharmaceutical Sciences and Molecular Medicine) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programs, including Integrated Pharmacology II and Fundamentals of Toxicology. PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Oregon State University BSc in Biology, Brigham Young University-Idaho Dr. Clarke's research focuses on inter-individual variability in xenobiotic exposures and toxicities, particularly in the context of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and natural product-drug interactions. His work investigates how genetic, disease-related, and dietary factors influence drug metabolism and toxin response to improve precision medicine approaches. Publications analysis shows consistent focus areas: Drug transporter mechanisms NAFLD/NASH interactions with xenobiotics Environmental toxin (microcystin-LR) effects Natural product-drug interactions (silymarin, goldenseal) Metabolomic and genomic profiling Pharmacokinetic modeling Dr. Clarke leads multiple NIH-funded research projects including: R00ES024455: Microcystin-LR toxicity in NASH R21AT011101: Natural product-drug interactions in enteric/hepatic transport R56AT010650: Xenobiotic interactions in chronic disease 1R01ES032558: Microcystin-induced hepatocellular carcinoma in NASH His lab team includes 18 researchers ranging from undergraduate interns to postdoctoral fellows, with expertise in molecular biology, pharmacology, and toxicology.

Ana Maria Porrasمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomaterials
• Tissue Engineering
• Host-Microbe Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ana Maria Porras is an Assistant Professor in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida , part of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering . She leads the Tissue-Microbe Interactions Lab , focusing on engineering in vitro models to study human-microbe interactions in contexts of the microbiome, global health, and infectious disease. Her work bridges biomedical engineering with inclusive science communication, particularly in multilingual outreach. Education: B.S., Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 2011 M.S. & Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2013–2016 Research Interests: Dr. Porras investigates how microbes interact with human extracellular matrices to drive disease, with emphasis on geographic microbiome variations and their implications for enteric infections. She also develops biomaterial-based models of calcific aortic valve disease and explores fibrosis mechanisms. Her science communication work emphasizes equitable access to STEM knowledge, leveraging multilingual strategies and engaging diaspora communities through platforms like Clubes de Ciencia Colombia . Publications Trends: Her recent work spans biomaterial modeling of cardiovascular diseases, microbiome-driven pathogenesis, and DEI initiatives in academia. She frequently publishes on equitable hiring strategies, global health equity, and science communication frameworks. Awards: AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science (2024) UF International Center Global Fellow (2021) Cornell Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow (2019–2022) AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador (2019–2021) Advising & Grants: While no formal student advisees are listed, her lab focuses on interdisciplinary training. She has secured grants supporting DEI initiatives, microbiome research, and science communication. Labs/Teams: The Tissue-Microbe Interactions Lab collaborates with global partners on microbiome projects and hosts the Clubes de Ciencia Colombia to empower Latinx scientists through community-building and mentorship.

Richard Headمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Genetics
• Pathology
• Immunology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Richard Head is a Professor of Genetics and Pathology and Immunology at Washington University in St. Louis. He serves as Director of the Center for Translational Bioinformatics and holds affiliations with the McDonnell Genome Institute, Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences, and Siteman Cancer Center. His research focuses on genetic and immunological mechanisms underlying diseases such as Crohn’s, tuberculosis, and metabolic disorders, leveraging advanced genomic technologies like RNA sequencing. Research interests include gene expression profiling in infectious diseases, vitamin D deficiency impacts on diabetes, and nutritional interventions for enteric dysfunction. Recent work emphasizes translational applications of genomic data in clinical settings. Over 5,600 citations reflect his impactful contributions to biomedical research. Key collaborations span international studies on Zambian populations and vaccine efficacy assessments. His lab contributes to projects like the Vacc-SeqQC initiative, ensuring RNA-Seq standards for clinical applications. Active in multidisciplinary teams addressing complex health challenges through bioinformatics and molecular biology approaches.

K. Ryan Wessellsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Zinc Deficiency
• Global Child Nutrition
• Micronutrient Interventions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

K. Ryan Wessells, Ph.D., is an Associate Project Scientist in the Department of Nutrition at the University of California, Davis. Their research focuses on addressing zinc deficiency in infants and young children in low-income countries, evaluating nutritional interventions, and understanding the interplay between nutrition, intestinal health, and infection. Dr. Wessells holds a B.A. in Socio-cultural Anthropology and B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Ph.D. in Nutritional Biology from UC Davis. Education: B.A., Socio-cultural Anthropology, University of Maryland, College Park, 2003 B.S., Microbiology, University of Maryland, College Park, 2003 Ph.D., Nutritional Biology, University of California, Davis, 2011 Research Interests: Zinc deficiency in vulnerable populations Preventive and therapeutic nutritional interventions Biochemical and dietary assessment of nutritional status Intestinal mucosal function and nutritional outcomes Infection-nutrition interactions Key Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes micronutrient fortification strategies (e.g., bouillon, lipid-based supplements), population-level modeling of nutritional deficiencies, and evaluation of maternal-child health interventions. Studies often involve global collaboration in regions like Ghana, Niger, and Laos. Advising & Grants: While specific grant details are not provided, Dr. Wessells' publications reflect involvement in large-scale trials and multi-institutional projects. No formal advisee list is available. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with global nutrition research groups, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia, focusing on field-based intervention studies and biomarker assessments.

Andrew Prendergastمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pediatric Infection and Immunology
• Malnutrition
• HIV/AIDS in Children
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Andrew Prendergast is a Wellcome Trust Senior Clinical Fellow and Professor of Paediatric Infection and Immunology at Queen Mary University of London's Blizard Institute. He specializes in child health in resource-limited settings, focusing on the interplay between infection, immunity, and malnutrition in HIV-endemic regions. His work spans clinical research in London and fieldwork in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Kenya. Education: Graduated from Cambridge University and Imperial College London, completed pediatric training in London, and earned a DPhil from Oxford University. His career includes roles at the University of Oxford and the MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL. Research Interests: Malnutrition mechanisms and interventions HIV-infection in children Environmental enteric dysfunction (EED) Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) impact on child health Immunology of HIV-exposed uninfected infants Key Projects: SHINE trial (WASH and nutrition interventions in Zimbabwe) HOPE-SAM study (long-term outcomes of severe acute malnutrition) ARROW and REALITY HIV clinical trials Awards: Wellcome Trust Senior and Intermediate Clinical Fellowships. Active in supervision and mentoring over 10 researchers, including clinical and postdoctoral trainees.

Emmanuel Abraham Mpolyaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Biostatistics
• Environmental Health
• Epidemiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Emmanuel Abraham Mpolya is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Global Health at the Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Tanzania. He is an International Scholar with extensive experience in biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, and nutrition, contributing significantly to global health research in sub-Saharan Africa. His educational background includes a PhD in Theoretical Epidemiology from the Graduate University for Advanced Studies, Japan, a Master of Medical Sciences from Tohoku University, Japan, and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He also completed a Fellowship in Global Health Leadership with AfyaBora. Mpolya's research focuses on infectious disease control, maternal and child health, zoonotic diseases, and the intersection of environmental factors with public health outcomes. His work often integrates One Health principles and community-based interventions, particularly in low-resource settings. His recent publications span a wide range of topics, including rabies control, TB treatment optimization, antimicrobial resistance, malaria prevention, and the impact of WaSH practices on child nutrition and infection. These works demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary, data-driven public health solutions with real-world implementation potential. Fellowship in Global Health Leadership with AfyaBora He has been involved in major research initiatives, including a D43 grant to enhance research leadership in TB and nutrition, and serves as a clinical trial statistician in a multi-country study on optimizing TB treatment. He collaborates with European and African institutions and mentors emerging global health researchers. Mpolya has not advised any named students in the provided text but contributes to capacity building through training programs. He is actively involved in research teams and projects focused on infectious diseases and public health systems strengthening.

George M. H. Birchenoughمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Gastrointestinal Biology
• Mucin Secretion
• Host-Microbe Interactions
• +۷ مورد دیگر

George M. H. Birchenough is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University of Gothenburg. His research focuses on intestinal mucus barrier function, host-microbiota interactions, and mucin glycosylation dynamics. Key research themes include Pathogen-mucus interactions (E. coli, Ureaplasma) Dietary and microbial modulation of mucosal barriers Developmental biology of intestinal goblet cells Evolutionary conservation of mucosal defenses Recent publication trends reveal expertise in Transkingdom signaling between protozoa and host Genetic models of mucin crosslinking Environmental impacts on intestinal barrier integrity Comparative mucosal immunity across species

• Neuroscience
• Enteric Nervous System
• Gastrointestinal Motility
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julia Kaltschmidt is an Associate Professor specializing in neuroscience and neurosurgery research, with a primary focus on the enteric nervous system (ENS) and gastrointestinal motility disorders. She currently teaches undergraduate and graduate research courses including NSUR 199 (Undergraduate Research in Neurosurgery), NSUR 299 (Directed Reading in Neurosurgery), NEPR 299 (Directed Reading in Neurosciences), NEPR 399 (Graduate Research), and STEMREM 399 (Graduate Research). Her research interests encompass: Enteric Nervous System Development and Function Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders Molecular Genetics of Gut Dysmotility Stem Cell-Derived ENS Models Neural Circuitry in the Gut Neurogastroenterology Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a cohesive research program investigating cellular and molecular mechanisms of ENS function. Key themes include the role of Gpr37 in inflammation-induced dysmotility, therapeutic potential of engrafted nitrergic neurons, sensory neuron functions via Cdh6, and methodological innovations like the Gut Analysis Toolbox. Her work consistently employs mouse models, human stem cell systems, single-cell transcriptomics, and advanced imaging techniques to address fundamental questions in gut neuroscience. Dr. Kaltschmidt actively supervises research across multiple levels, mentoring students through directed readings and hands-on research projects in neurosurgery and neurosciences programs, fostering the next generation of researchers in this specialized field.

Michael J. Barrattمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gut Microbiome
• Nutrition Research
• Undernutrition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael J. Barratt serves as Professor of Pathology and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine and Executive Director of the Center for Gut Microbiome and Nutrition Research. He co-directs the Breast Milk Gut Microbiome and Immunity (BMMI) and Environmental Enteric Dysfunction (EED) Projects within Jeffrey Gordon's laboratory, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and NIH. His educational background includes: BA (Hons) in Biochemistry, Exeter College, Oxford University (1990) MA in Biochemistry, Exeter College, Oxford University (1992) PhD in Cell Biology/Molecular Sciences, King's College London (1994) Dr. Barratt's research centers on gut microbiome interactions in maternal/childhood undernutrition and EED, utilizing gnotobiotic models to study microbe-host signaling. His team developed microbiota-directed foods (MDFs) that outperform current therapies in repairing microbiota dysfunction and promoting growth in malnourished children, with ongoing clinical trials across South Asia and Africa. His publications demonstrate translational focus from genomic reconstruction of gut bacteria to clinical validation of nutritional interventions, emphasizing geographic adaptation of MDFs and mechanistic understanding of microbiome-nutrition interactions. Key recognitions include: Nature Global Grants for Gut Health Research Group Prize (2023) Science Breakthrough of the Year Runner-up (2019) icddr,b Recognition for Malnutrition Research (2022) Clinical Research Forum Top 10 Award (2021) Tadion-Rideal Prize (Molecular Science) With 17 years in pharmaceutical R&D at Pfizer and Unilever, he has led teams developing 15+ clinical compounds and pioneered drug repurposing research. His current work integrates global health partnerships with WHO, icddr,b, and Gates Foundation-funded consortia to optimize microbiome-based therapies. He directs international research teams across the Gordon Lab, focusing on microbiome-nutrition interactions through the BMMI and EED projects, with field sites in Bangladesh, Niger, and other low-resource settings.