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Yaira María Barranco Ruizمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Active travel for health improvement
• Physical activity intervention programs in education
• Physical conditioning and fitness trends
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Yaira María Barranco Ruiz is a Full Professor in the Department of Physical Education and Sports at the Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Granada, Spain, where she has taught since 2016 and serves as a member of the PROFITH research group. Her academic background includes: Bachelor's in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, University of Granada (2002-2007) PhD in Physical Activity and Health, University of Granada Two official master's degrees, two university-specific master's degrees, and two postgraduate expert degrees in training and health Two years of postdoctoral experience in Ecuador Her research focuses on active travel strategies for health improvement, physical activity interventions in educational settings, innovative fitness conditioning methods, and oxidative stress mechanisms in aging athletes. She designs evidence-based programs like Zumba interventions for sedentary populations and analyzes active commuting's impact on youth physical activity. Her recent publications demonstrate school-based interventions significantly improve children's muscular fitness, active commuting contributes nearly 50% of daily physical activity recommendations for youth, and Zumba programs yield measurable health benefits for sedentary women. Her work combines systematic reviews with practical intervention studies. As part of the PROFITH research group, she develops community health initiatives with international media coverage including ABC, Marca, and Harvard School of Public Health dissemination, translating research into real-world public health applications.

• Mechatronics Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cardiovascular Physiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Céderick Landry is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Université de Sherbrooke , Canada, since 2023. His research integrates mechatronics, artificial intelligence, and cardiovascular physiology to develop non-invasive, data-driven solutions for cardiovascular monitoring and intervention optimization. Education: PhD, Mechanical Engineering – University of Waterloo (2021) Post-doctorate – University of Pittsburgh (2023) MSc, Mechanical Engineering – Université de Sherbrooke (2017) BEng, Mechanical Engineering – Université de Sherbrooke (2014) Research Focus: Dr. Landry’s work centers on the intersection of biomedical engineering and machine learning , with a strong emphasis on cuffless blood pressure monitoring . He develops wearable and smartphone-based systems that leverage oscillometric , viscoelastic modeling , and deep reinforcement learning to monitor and control cardiovascular parameters in real time. His research spans arterial stiffness , signal processing , system identification , and clinical translation , with applications in hypertension detection , elderly fall prevention , and intermittent pneumatic compression therapy . Scientific Awards & Honors: NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024) NSERC Alexander Graham Bell CGS-Doctoral Award (2021) FRQNT Scholarships – A7, B2, B1 (2020–2017) University of Waterloo President’s Graduate Scholarship (2021) Multiple best paper and presentation awards at IEEE EMBC, BHI, and BSN conferences Grants & Funding: NSERC Discovery Grant – Principal Investigator (2024–2029, $152,500) University Startup Funds – Université de Sherbrooke (2023–2025, $70,000) CdRV Startup Funds – Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement (2024–2026, $25,000) CIHR Co-investigator – FemTech urinary incontinence app (2024–2025, $149,489) Labs & Teams: Dr. Landry leads a research group at Université de Sherbrooke focused on cardiovascular technologies and non-invasive diagnostics . He collaborates with MITACS , CRCHUS , 3IT , and international partners including University of Pittsburgh and Georgia Tech .

Jarrod Blinchمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Motor Behavior
• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jarrod Blinch, Ph.D. , is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management at Texas Tech University's College of Arts & Sciences. He specializes in human motor behavior from cognitive psychology and neuroscience perspectives. Education: Ph.D. in Perceptual-Motor Dynamics (University of British Columbia, 2015); Postdoctoral Fellowship (University of Lethbridge, 2016) Current Courses: KIN 3303 (Motor Learning), KIN 4000 (Independent Study), KIN 5302 (Motor Control), KIN 5316 (Research Methods II), KIN 7316 (Applied Statistics) His research focuses on Speed-accuracy trade-offs Methodology of reaction time and trajectory analysis Bimanual coordination Spatial abilities using motion capture systems to track limb movements, with applications to movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and stroke. Scientific Awards: 2024 Excellence in Research Award, Texas Tech University 2015 Franklin Henry Young Scientist Award, SCAPPS Blinch leads the Perception, Cognition, and Action Lab, which explores how the neuromuscular system achieves coordinated movements through perception, dynamical systems, and biomechanics. His recent work analyzes reaction time distributions, post-error adjustments, and aging effects on motor control.

• Gastrointestinal Health
• Liver Disease
• Kidney Disease
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr David Briskey is a Research Fellow at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences , The University of Queensland . His work focuses on gastrointestinal health , liver and kidney disease , and clinical trials examining supplement bioavailability and exercise recovery. Pharmacokinetic expertise in vitamins (B12, C, D, E), CoQ10, curcumin, and palmitoylethanolamine Clinical trials on body composition, inflammation, and macula health Research interests include: Biochemistry of oxidative stress and inflammation Supplement delivery technology for enhanced bioavailability Gastrointestinal (GIT) function and health outcomes Scientific contributions span over 50 journal articles and datasets on: Pharmacokinetics (vitamin D, lutein, palmitoylethanolamide) GIT microbiome modulation Oxidative stress in chronic disease Dietary assessment tools for carotenoids Supervision includes associate advisory roles for PhD candidates Naomi Kathleen Fitzpatrick and Alistair Rowan Mallard , focusing on lutein/zeaxanthin intake and phytochemical defense mechanisms .

Bronwyn Clarkمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Physical Activity Measurement
• Sedentary Behavior Research
• Workplace Health Promotion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Bronwyn Clark is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences , The University of Queensland. An internationally recognized epidemiologist , she specializes in physical activity and sedentary behavior measurement using self-report, objective, and combined methods (e.g., mmWave technology, ecological momentary assessment). Her research focuses on workplace health behavior and extends to clinical and adult populations . Education: Bachelor of Speech Pathology, The University of Queensland Masters (Coursework) of Public Health, The University of Queensland Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland Her research impacts include: Developing domain-specific sitting measures adopted in the Australian Diabetes, Obesity, and Lifestyle Study (2011/12, n=6,182) Groundbreaking work on sitting accumulation patterns integrated into the BeUpstanding program (800+ Australian organizations) Technological innovations in Bluetooth sensing and mmWave technology for behavioral context identification Article Trends reveal a focus on workplace sedentary behavior , cardiometabolic risk factors , and technological validation , with recent studies addressing global health disparities (Ethiopia, Indigenous communities) and clinical interventions (cancer patient mobility, metabolic syndrome). Scientific Awards : NHMRC Early Career Fellowship (2016-2023) UQ Early Career Researcher Grant (2016-2017) President of the International Society for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour (2020-2022) Dr Clark has supervised PhD and Master’s students in workplace health, Papua New Guinea population studies, and primary healthcare interventions. She contributes to governmental strategies (e.g., Healthy Queenslanders consultation) and industry talks .

Nicholas Gilsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Occupational Physical Activity
• Sedentary Behavior
• Workplace Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson is affiliated with the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Queensland and serves as a Core Member of the Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing . With a background in Human Movement Studies and Exercise Science, he has held academic positions at Leeds Metropolitan University and Liverpool Hope University College before joining UQ in 2008. Research Interests: Internationally recognized expertise in occupational physical activity and sedentary behavior Focus on health and productivity outcomes for office workers, truck drivers, and veterans Development of digital health solutions (e.g., Fitbits, chatbots) to combat physical inactivity Leadership in multi-disciplinary health interventions and implementation science Notable Trends: His work spans workplace health interventions, sedentary behavior reduction, and cardiometabolic risk mitigation. Recent studies include cluster-controlled trials for truck drivers and veteran populations, with a strong emphasis on digital tools and evidence-based policy development. Funding & Projects: NHMRC Partnership Projects (2018-2022) National Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant (2019) Active Choices program for veterans BeUpstanding™ initiative for workplace sitting reduction Academic Contributions: Over 72 journal articles, 40 conference papers, and 2 book chapters, with a focus on health promotion frameworks and physical activity measurement tools.

• Vascular Surgery
• Patient Safety
• Surgical Outcomes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Ashok Handa is Professor of Vascular Surgery and Director of Teaching in Surgery at the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences. He serves as Honorary Consultant Vascular Surgeon at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and holds multiple leadership positions including Co-Director of Graduate Studies, Director of the Collaborating Centre for Values-based Practice, and Co-PI of the Oxford Global Surgery Research Group. He is also Fellow in Clinical Medicine and Tutor for Graduates at St Catherine’s College. His research focuses on: Vascular surgery innovations including abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) pathophysiology and treatment Patient safety frameworks and surgical outcome optimization Biomedical engineering applications in cardiovascular imaging Values-based practice in clinical decision-making Global surgery initiatives and medical education reform Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on vascular biology, AI-enhanced medical imaging, and educational methodologies. His work frequently integrates computational approaches (deep learning for vascular segmentation) with clinical applications (contrast-free aneurysm visualization). Education-focused research explores active learning strategies and peer-assessment models in medical training. Professor Handa leads significant research consortia including the OxAAA study and Oxford Global Surgery Group. He oversees surgical curriculum development for Oxford medical students and directs graduate studies programs.

• Sports Cardiology
• Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICD)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rachel Lampert, MD, is a Professor of Internal Medicine (Cardiology) at Yale School of Medicine and Director of the Sports Cardiology Program at Yale Medicine. She specializes in treating athletes with arrhythmias, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD), and genetic heart conditions, focusing on safe return-to-play guidelines . Her work has revolutionized national eligibility criteria for athletes with ICDs, demonstrating safety through longitudinal data. Education: MD, Vanderbilt University (1987) Training: Resident, Bellevue Hospital (1991); Fellow, Yale-New Haven Hospital (1996) Her research bridges cardiology, sports medicine, and stress physiology , investigating the interplay between mental stress, autonomic dysfunction, and cardiovascular outcomes. She leads the ICD Sports Registry , a foundational dataset for guideline changes. Recent articles highlight her expertise in ICD programming, wearable health technologies, and autonomic stress responses . Collaborations include James Dziura (statistics), Matthew Burg (psychocardiology), and the American Heart Association. Key Contributions: 2015 revision of American Heart Association guidelines on sports participation with ICDs Director of Yale’s Stress & Addiction Clinical Research Program NIH Peer Review Group member Active in professional societies: Heart Rhythm Society, American Heart Association

Sandor Dorgoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Strength and conditioning
• Human performance
• Adaptations to training

Dr. Sandor Dorgo is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). With a Ph.D. in Sport Sciences from the University of Georgia (2003), he specializes in strength and conditioning, human performance, and adaptations to training. Ph.D., Sport Sciences, University of Georgia M.Ed., Physical Education, Hungarian University of Physical Education B.Sc., Coaching, Semmelweis University His research focuses on biomechanics of resistance training, sprinting kinematics, mental fatigue effects on physical performance, and functional movement screening. Recent studies examine manual resistance training efficacy, wearable technology validation, and aging-related fitness metrics. Key publication trends include: Comparative analysis of resistance training modalities (MRT vs WRT) Sprint kinematics in diverse environments Impact of mental fatigue on anaerobic performance Functional movement screening for older adults Wearable heart rate monitor validation Scientific honors include: NSCA Fellowship (2020) Current funded research includes: $5,000 grant for 'Precision Medicine in Human Performance' (2022) $5,000 grant for 'Kinematic examination of mental fatigue effects' (2022)

Trish Gorelyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioral Epidemiology
• Physical Activity and Health
• Sedentary Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Trish Gorely is a Professor in Physical Activity for Health at the University of the Highlands and Islands and leads research initiatives at the Centre for Rural Health Sciences. Her work bridges behavioral epidemiology with practical health interventions. PhD, University of Western Australia MEd, University of Western Australia BPhEd (Distinction), University of Otago Research Interests focus on: Psychological and behavioral determinants of physical activity Sedentary behavior measurement Behavior change interventions for chronic disease prevention Physical activity in high-risk populations (diabetes, cardiovascular disease) Recent Publications examine behavior change trials (100+ citations), wearable technology validation, and pandemic-related spatial health disparities. Her OPTIMA systematic review (2025) and Girls Active RCT (2021) demonstrate intervention effectiveness. Grants include funding from: Medical Research Council National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Government health departments Commercial health technology partners Public Engagement includes 2018 RSE Science Masterclasses and widespread media coverage of digital health studies (BBC, The Times, 2021).

Mathieu Feuilloyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Opto-Acoustics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Sensor Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mathieu Feuilloy is a teacher-researcher affiliated with the Institute of Acoustics at Le Mans University , France. His work bridges acoustics, biomedical engineering, and sensor technology, with a focus on innovative opto-acoustic systems and physiological monitoring.

• Physical Activity
• Sedentary Behavior
• Body Composition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Pedro Alexandre Barracha da Guerra Júdice is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Sports , Universidade Lusófona , with a PhD in Physical Activity and Health from Universidade de Lisboa (2016). He holds a Bachelor's and Master's in Exercise and Health from Universidade Técnica de Lisboa and has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles. Education : PhD in Physical Activity and Health (Universidade de Lisboa, 2016) Master's in Exercise and Health (Universidade Técnica de Lisboa) BSc in Sports Science (Universidade Técnica de Lisboa) His research focuses on sedentary behavior , physical activity , body composition , and metabolic health , with a 6-month stay at the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne. He has participated in multiple international research projects since 2010 and developed a software for hydration and activity assessment. Recent work includes office-worker interventions with sit-stand desks ( Stand Up for Healthy Aging trial) and validation studies for BIA prediction models in athletes. His 15 most recent publications emphasize workplace ergonomics , behavioral compensation , and health outcomes across age groups. Scientific Awards : 11 Best Student Awards during academic studies at Universidade Técnica de Lisboa He has collaborated with institutions like the European College of Sport Science and INTERLIVE Network , contributing to guidelines on wearable device validation and exercise interventions for chronic disease management.

Inga Lāceمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Pediatric Cardiology
• Congenital Heart Diseases
• Echocardiography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Inga Lāce is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at Rīga Stradiņš University's Faculty of Medicine and works as a Pediatric Cardiologist at the University Children's Hospital. She has been actively engaged in both clinical practice and academic work since completing her medical education at Rīga Stradiņš University. Dr. Lāce's research focuses on pediatric cardiology, particularly congenital heart diseases, echocardiography, and cardiac surgery outcomes in children. Her work spans prenatal diagnosis, neonatal cardiac conditions, and long-term management of pediatric cardiac patients. She has contributed significantly to understanding the detection rates of congenital heart defects, management of cardiac rhythm disorders in newborns, and surgical outcomes for various cardiac conditions. Her most recent publications (2013-2016) demonstrate a strong focus on clinical applications of echocardiography, prenatal diagnosis of heart defects, management of rare cardiac conditions like Pompe disease, and comprehensive care for children with congenital heart diseases. Her research shows consistent collaboration with colleagues at the Children's Clinical University Hospital and international partners. Dr. Lāce has supervised one doctoral thesis and reviewed three Master's theses, contributing to the education of future medical professionals in pediatric cardiology. While specific scientific awards are not mentioned in the provided text, her extensive publication record and professional development activities indicate recognition in her field. She has participated in numerous international conferences and professional development courses across Europe, maintaining strong connections with the global pediatric cardiology community. Her clinical work at the Children's Clinical University Hospital in Riga forms the foundation of her research activities, ensuring her work remains clinically relevant and patient-focused.

• Geriatrics
• Aging Research
• Physical Activity in Elderly
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Ngaire Kerse is a distinguished faculty member at Newcastle University specializing in geriatric research, with primary focus on the health and well-being of older adults through the Life and Living in Advanced Age: A Cohort Study in New Zealand (LiLACS NZ). Her work centers on longitudinal investigations of Māori and non-Māori New Zealanders aged 80+ years, addressing critical challenges in aged care and healthy aging. Her research interests include: Physical activity measurement and mobility in residential care settings Nutritional requirements and dietary patterns in advanced age Cognitive impairment and vascular contributions to dementia Sedentary behaviour assessment using digital technology Falls prevention interventions for long-term care residents Application of wearable devices for real-world health monitoring Analysis of Professor Kerse's 15 most recent publications (2015-2024) reveals consistent methodological rigor through longitudinal cohort studies, multi-country collaborations, and systematic meta-analyses. Her work demonstrates strong integration of digital health technologies with traditional geriatric research, particularly evident in the LiLACS NZ cohort. Key thematic trends include the interplay between physical activity, nutrition, and health outcomes in the very old, with increasing emphasis on technology-enabled measurement tools and evidence-based interventions for residential care settings.

Ahmad Haidarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Pancreas
• Diabetes
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Ahmad Haidar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at McGill University , with an associate membership in the Division of Endocrinology . His work focuses on developing and clinically testing advanced algorithms for the artificial pancreas , a medical device designed to automate glucose regulation in Type 1 Diabetes patients. The device integrates glucose sensors, insulin pumps, and control algorithms to optimize hormone delivery based on real-time data. Research Areas: Artificial pancreas, diabetes, systems dynamics and control, medical diagnostics and therapeutics, Bayesian estimation, glucose physiology, biomedical devices. Dr. Haidar’s recent publications (2024–2025) emphasize innovations in closed-loop insulin delivery , integration of GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide, and machine learning for personalized dosing. His studies include clinical trials on hybrid and dual-hormone systems, sensor calibration methods, and strategies to reduce carbohydrate-counting burdens. Many articles explore real-world applications during exercise, meals, and long-term use.