جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Cystic Fibrosis
• Gender Disparities in Airway Diseases
• Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Raksha Jain, M.D., M.S.C.I., is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of its Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. A Dedman Family Scholar in Clinical Care, she serves as Medical Director of the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program. B.S. in Molecular Biology, MIT M.D., University of Texas Houston Health Science Center Internal Medicine Residency, UT Southwestern Medical Center Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care, Washington University School of Medicine Her research focuses on novel cystic fibrosis (CF) treatments and gender disparities in airway diseases. She leads multicenter CF clinical trials and explores hormonal influences on lung disease. Recent work includes evaluating CFTR modulators' impact on maternal/fetal outcomes and metabolic syndrome development. Dr. Jain has received awards from the National Institutes of Health, Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She chairs the Sexual Health, Reproduction, and Gender (SHARING) Research Working Group under the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Development Network. American Thoracic Society American College of Chest Physicians Texas Medical Association Society of Women's Health Research Southern Society for Clinical Investigation European Cystic Fibrosis Society

Michaela Coenenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Health Promotion and Prevention
• Public Health Evaluation
• Implementation Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. rer. biol. hum. Michaela Coenen is a Senior Researcher at the Chair of Public Health and Health Services Research (Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry and Epidemiology - IBE) at Ludwig Maximilian University Munich. She has served as Head of the Department of Health Promotion and Prevention (formerly Research Department of Biopsychosocial Health) since 2014 and as Program Coordinator of the Master's Program in Public Health since 2018. Education: Psychology (LMU Munich, 1986-1993), Master of Public Health (LMU Munich, 2000-2002) Doctoral Degree: Institute of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, LMU Munich (2008) Research Expertise focuses on: Health Promotion in Urban Environments through projects like Soundscapes across Cityscapes and Munich Healthy Local Project Disability & Rehabilitation via ICF implementation projects including ICF│PROreha and ICF Core Sets for Hand Conditions Pandemic Response analyzing social resilience in SoNAR Global , Post-COVID Kids Bavaria , and COCOVID-19 Vulnerability Assessment Digital Public Health through the Digital Public Health Skills Lab Her methodological strengths include qualitative research, longitudinal studies, and implementation science frameworks. She supervises MSc public health theses on diverse health promotion topics.

Katherine Halloranمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Reproductive Physiology
• Endocrinology
• Developmental Programming
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Katherine Halloran serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Her research bridges reproductive physiology, endocrinology, and developmental programming with a focus on maternal-fetal interactions. Education: PhD in Physiology of Reproduction, Texas A&M University (2022) MS in Physiology of Reproduction, Texas A&M University (2018) BS in Animal Science, California Polytechnic State University (2015) Her research explores how environmental exposures and metabolic factors influence uterine, placental, and ovarian biology, with emphasis on fetal programming of adult diseases. Using sheep models, she investigates mechanisms of developmental origins in conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic dysfunction, examining nutrient transport, hormone signaling, and epigenetic modifications across gestation. Publications reveal strong focus on creatine metabolism, polyamine synthesis, and glucose-fructose pathways at maternal-conceptus interfaces, with recent work highlighting sex-specific responses to environmental toxins and testosterone excess. Her studies consistently integrate molecular techniques with physiological outcomes in ruminant models. Scientific Recognition: Michigan Nutrition Obesity Research Center Pilot Grant (PI, $50,000) Endocrine Society Early Career Forum Award NIH Environmental Toxicology Training Grant (T32ES007062) Multiple travel awards from Society for Study of Reproduction Texas A&M Outstanding PhD Award (2021) As principal investigator on developmental programming grants, she leads projects examining how environmental chemical mixtures and metabolic stressors alter ovarian function and pancreatic development. Her collaborative work with veterinary medicine departments leverages sheep models to translate findings to human health contexts. Current research includes investigating MASLD (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease) origins in PCOS models. Active in professional societies including Endocrine Society, U.S. DoHAD Society, and American Society of Animal Science, she contributes to advancing reproductive biology through both basic science and translational applications.

Muhanned Abu-Hijlehمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Interventional Pulmonology
• Thoracic Oncology
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Muhanned Abu-Hijleh is a Professor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Specializing in interventional pulmonology, thoracic oncology, advanced COPD/emphysema, and airway stenosis, he serves as Medical Director of Respiratory Therapy at Clements University Hospital and Director of the COPD Clinic and Program. Academic Background: MD from University of Jordan, Internal Medicine residency/fellowship at Brown University Research Focus: Large/small airway disease, COPD/emphysema, thoracic oncology, pleural disease, and interventional technologies His clinical research involves principal investigator roles in multiple trials, with emphasis on bronchoscopic valve systems and airway innovations. As a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, he contributes to national/international lectures and publications. Scientific Awards & Honors Best Doctors in America (2011-2023) Super Doctor distinction (2022) Multiple Compassionate Doctor Awards (2009-2018) Vitals Patients’ Choice Recognition (2008-2019) Dean's Teaching Excellence Awards (multiple years) Dr. Abu-Hijleh serves as Associate Editor for Lung Journal and reviewer for numerous peer-reviewed publications. His work includes textbook chapters on airway disorders and interventional techniques.

• Reproductive Biology
• Placental Pathology
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Virginia D. Winn, MD, PhD is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she directs the Reproductive, Stem Cell and Perinatal Biology Division and co-leads the Dunlevie Maternal-Fetal Medicine Center . Her research focuses on human placental biology , particularly the molecular mechanisms underlying preeclampsia and maternal-fetal immune tolerance. Education: PhD in Biochemistry, University of Rochester School of Medicine (1994) MD, University of Rochester (1996) Research: Investigates placental chimerism and vascular remodeling Develops multi-omics predictive models for preeclampsia Explores sex differences in placental gene expression Her lab’s recent studies (2022) highlight Siglec-6 signaling in preeclampsia pathogenesis, ancestral HMOX1 polymorphisms in hypertensive disorders, and exosome-mediated communication between trophoblasts and maternal systems. She has received the MCHRI Harman Faculty Scholar award and leads the NIH K12 Women’s Reproductive Health Research Program . Dr. Winn’s clinical expertise includes Maternal-Fetal Medicine , with a focus on early placental dysfunction. Key Collaborations: Stanford Cardiovascular Institute Bio-X interdisciplinary research hub Maternal and Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI)

Paul Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Pediatric Urology
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Congenital Kidney Anomalies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Paul Smith, MD, is an Assistant Professor with dual appointments in the Department of Urology and Department of Surgery. His research focuses on Pediatric Urology, Congenital Kidney Anomalies, and Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques, contributing to advancements in nephron-sparing treatments and antegrade continence enema procedures. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in health and well-being. Key research outputs include contributions to clinical guidelines and multidisciplinary pediatric care. Smith’s recent publications highlight trends in minimally invasive surgery training, congenital kidney malformations, and quality of life improvements for spinal cord injury patients.

Tamie Poeppingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Physics
• Hemodynamics
• Microfluidics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tamie Poepping serves as a Full Professor at Western University with cross-appointments spanning the Faculty of Science (Department of Physics & Astronomy), Faculty of Engineering (Department of Biomedical Engineering), and Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (Department of Medical Biophysics). She is an active Western Space Investigator contributing to the Research Domain of Space & Remote Health Advances. Her research program integrates physics with biomedical challenges, specializing in blood flow dynamics within vascular systems including arteries, aneurysms, and fetal-placental networks. Using computational modeling and microfluidic 'lab-on-a-chip' technologies, she investigates cellular mechanobiological responses to fluid flow stimuli. Her work bridges Exploration Technologies and Remote Health applications, developing innovative medical monitoring solutions for both space exploration and terrestrial healthcare settings through interdisciplinary approaches. Dr. Poepping directs a dedicated research laboratory that combines experimental physics, biomedical engineering, and clinical medicine to advance vascular diagnostics and therapeutic technologies, fostering collaboration across Western University's scientific and medical communities.

• Pediatric Cardiology
• Fetal Cardiology
• Heart Transplantation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marie-Josée Raboisson is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, based at CHU Sainte-Justine in Montreal. She serves as Director of the Transplant and Heart Failure Program and Cardiac Ultrasound Laboratory at CHU Sainte-Justine, with extensive involvement in pediatric cardiology clinical care and research since 2007. Her educational background includes: Master's degree in Biology, Louis Pasteur University of Strasbourg (1987-1989) Training in Pediatric Cardiology, Louis Pradel Cardiology and Pulmonology Hospital, Lyon (1995-2001) Clinical supervision in Fetal Cardiology and Cardiac Catheterization, CHU Sainte-Justine, University of Montreal (2001-2002) Fellowship in Heart Transplantation, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto (May-October 2007) Dr. Raboisson's research focuses on pediatric and fetal cardiology with emphasis on cardiac ultrasound techniques, maternal-fetal circulation, and congenital heart defects like transposition of the great vessels. Her work integrates clinical innovation in diagnostic imaging and therapeutic interventions for complex pediatric cardiac conditions. Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant trends in echocardiography applications for congenital heart disease, interventional cardiology using devices like the Amplatzer occluder, prenatal diagnosis of cardiac anomalies, and pharmacological management of pulmonary hypertension in infants. Key subfields span fetal cardiology, cardiac imaging, and congenital defect management. As principal investigator, she leads two research projects and collaborates with Children's Hospital Colorado and CHU Sainte-Justine's Neonatology Department. She has moderated five conference sessions and delivered 16 invited presentations since 2007, with seven poster publications. Her institutional leadership includes directing CHU Sainte-Justine's Cardiac Ultrasound Laboratory and Transplant Program, plus committee roles for Multidisciplinary Pediatric Cardiology Meetings and the Association of Cardiologists of Quebec.

Gloria Pryhuberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity
• Lung Development
• Neonatal Lung Injury and Repair
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gloria Pryhuber is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry . She serves as a Principal Investigator for the LungMAP Human Tissue Core (NHLBI U01) and Lead Site Investigator for the Respiratory Pathogens Research Center (NIAID/DMID Contract). Her work spans clinical care as a Neonatologist , laboratory research in Lung Development , and leadership in the Environmental Health Sciences Center . PhD/Postdoctoral Mentorship NIH Study Section Participation Director, Pediatric Histology Facility (2009-) Director, Pediatric Processing Lab (2011-) Research interests include Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity (BPD) , Lung Development , and Immunological Responses in preterm infants. Her lab employs High-Dimensional Flow Cytometry , Transcriptomics , and Animal Models to investigate Epithelial-Endothelial Interactions and Microbial Colonization Effects . Recent Publications focus on Lung Developmental Pathology , Single-Cell Omics , and Multimodal Imaging . Key journals include Cell , Nature Communications , and American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology . Scientific honors include: Ruth A. Lawrence Academic Faculty Service Award for Excellence in Research (2014) George Washington Goler Professor of Pediatrics (2011-2014) Best Doctors in America Database (2006) Buswell Fellowship Award (1995) Dr. Pryhuber mentors Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postdoctoral Researchers and leads the Prematurity and Respiratory Outcomes Program (PROP) (NHLBI U01). Her lab maintains a Neonatal Lung Tissue Archive and collaborates across Neonatology, Pulmonology, Immunology , and Genomics disciplines.

Deborah Moneyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Obstetrics
• Gynaecology
• Women's Health
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Deborah Money serves as Head of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Professor within the same department at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine. Her research focuses on advancing clinical practice in Obstetrics and Gynaecology , with particular emphasis on Women's Health and Reproductive Medicine . Her work addresses critical challenges in maternal-fetal medicine and clinical leadership within academic medical settings. As Department Head, she oversees academic strategy, clinical operations, and educational programs while driving innovation in women's healthcare delivery. Her leadership extends to faculty development initiatives and cross-departmental collaborations within UBC's medical ecosystem.

• Epigenetics
• Diabetes Research
• Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lisa Marie Nicholas is a Research Fellow leading the Epigenetics in Diabetes research group at the School of Biomedicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide. She returned to Australia in 2020 to establish her independent research program after completing postdoctoral training at the University of Cambridge and Lund University Diabetes Centre in Sweden. Dr. Nicholas earned her PhD from the University of South Australia in 2013, where she investigated how exposure to maternal obesity at conception programs metabolic disease risk in offspring through epigenetic mechanisms. Her undergraduate and Honours studies were completed at the University of Adelaide, where she earned a First Class degree ranked first in her year and was awarded the University Medal. Her research focuses on understanding how sub-optimal maternal metabolic environments before and during pregnancy program health disadvantages in offspring that persist across the life course. Specifically, she investigates the sex-specific impact of maternal obesity on metabolic outcomes and pancreatic β-cell function, the epigenetic mechanisms regulating functional changes in β-cells, and how these mechanisms are implicated in human β-cell function. Her work bridges developmental biology, epigenetics, and diabetes research using animal models, primary human and rodent islets, and advanced molecular biology techniques. Dr. Nicholas' publication record shows consistent contributions to understanding developmental programming of metabolic disease, with recent work focusing on sex differences in diabetes risk, epigenetic mechanisms in pancreatic β-cells, and the impact of maternal obesity on offspring health across generations. Her research spans cardiovascular development, pancreatic islet function, and mitochondrial biology in the context of developmental programming. University Medal First Class Honours degree ranked first in year Dr. Nicholas has secured significant research funding including a C J Martin Fellowship from the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, grants from the European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes, the Isaac Newton Trust, Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation, the Society for Endocrinology, and Novo Nordisk UK Research Foundation. She is eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students and currently leads research projects investigating epigenetic networks in pancreatic β-cells and DNA methylation in Aboriginal children exposed to maternal diabetes. Dr. Nicholas leads the Epigenetics in Diabetes research group with active projects at SAHMRI (South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute) and the Adelaide Health & Medical Sciences Building, focusing on how maternal metabolic environments program offspring health outcomes through epigenetic mechanisms.

Kaberi Dasguptaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• type 2 diabetes prevention
• remission
• management
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kaberi Dasgupta, MD, MSc, FRCPC is a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and a Professor in the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University. She is affiliated with the Metabolic Disorders and Complications Program and the Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation at RI-MUHC, and works within the Department of Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine at the McGill University Health Centre. Dr. Dasgupta's research focuses on prevention, remission, and self-management support in diabetes. Her work is funded by major organizations including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Heart & Stroke Foundation, Lawson Foundation, and Diabetes Canada. She has published over 150 papers and has received significant media coverage due to the direct relevance of her research to patients, practitioners, and policy makers. She is a co-author of Diabetes Canada clinical practice guidelines on remission, physical activity, and type 2 diabetes pharmacotherapy. Her current research projects include studying the reversal of type 2 diabetes through low energy diet and supervised exercise (funded by CIHR-MRC), examining the impact of recurrent gestational diabetes on cardiac disease in mothers, fathers, and offspring (funded by Heart & Stroke Foundation), and investigating the uptake and acceptability of web resources, ePlatform-based step and weight monitoring, and health coaching on health behavior change in gestational diabetes (funded by Lawson Foundation). Dr. Dasgupta's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on diabetes epidemiology, particularly gestational diabetes and its long-term implications. Her work spans clinical trials, cohort studies, and guideline development, with a strong emphasis on practical applications for diabetes prevention and management. Recent publications show an increasing focus on digital health interventions and the intergenerational transmission of diabetes risk. As a senior researcher and professor, Dr. Dasgupta plays a significant role in mentoring students and guiding research in diabetes and metabolic disorders. Her work through the Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation contributes substantially to evidence-based medicine and healthcare policy in diabetes care.

• Congenital Heart Disease
• Health Services Delivery
• Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ariane Marelli is a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and a Professor in the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University . She leads the Cardiovascular Health Across the Lifespan Program at RI-MUHC, focusing on adult congenital heart disease (CHD) care and health services research. Her research involves analyzing large databases like the Quebec Congenital Heart Disease Database (150,000+ patients, 1983-2017) to inform policy and improve care delivery. Collaborations include the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and global CHD databases. She has developed health information technology tools to enhance CHD care quality and authored key guidelines for CHD management in Canada and internationally. Recent publications address CHD epidemiology, cancer risks in CHD patients, heart failure prediction models, and transitions from pediatric to adult CHD care. Her work emphasizes precision health services and digital interventions for lifelong CHD patients. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA) Grants & Collaborations: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) International congenital heart disease databases She manages the Quebec Congenital Heart Disease Database and works with teams at RI-MUHC, McGill University, and global institutions to advance CHD research and policy.

• Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Surgery
• Quality Improvement
• Health Services Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Aaron W. Eckhauser, MD, MSCI is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah, specializing in pediatric congenital cardiac surgery. Since joining the faculty in 2012 he has directed quality-improvement initiatives at Primary Children’s Hospital and spearheaded an Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery program. Education & Training MD – University of Kentucky MSCI – Vanderbilt University Residency (General Surgery) – Vanderbilt University Medical Center Fellowship (Pediatric Cardiac Surgery) – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Certificate in Surgical Leadership – Harvard University Research Focus Dr. Eckhauser’s scholarly work centers on three pillars: improving surgical outcomes for children with congenital heart disease, advancing health-services research to reduce variation in care, and translating intra-operative innovations into durable clinical benefit. His specific clinical passions include the Ross procedure for pediatric aortic valve disease and complex repairs for pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect. Across more than 50 peer-reviewed publications since 2006, his work has traced a clear arc from bedside-to-bench and back again: early investigations into obesity and metabolic surgery evolved into landmark studies on fetal growth predictors, valve durability, and postoperative chylothorax reduction. Editorials and commentaries reveal a parallel commitment to shaping national discourse on best practices in congenital heart surgery. Quality & Safety Leadership Member, Primary Children’s Hospital Surgical Quality Team Member, Heart Center Quality Improvement Team at PCH Principal architect, Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery program Academic Output In addition to original research, Dr. Eckhauser has authored numerous book chapters covering hypoplastic left heart syndrome, transposition of the great arteries, myocardial protection, and robotic cardiac surgery techniques, underscoring his role as both educator and innovator. Clinical & Research Teams He collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams at Primary Children’s Hospital, the University of Utah Pediatric Heart Center, and multi-institutional consortia such as the Pediatric Heart Network and the Congenital Heart Surgeons’ Society.

Hanne Hoffmannمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Circadian Rhythms
• Molecular Neuobiology
• Neuroendocrinology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hanne Hoffmann is an Assistant Professor in the Neuroscience Program at Michigan State University's College of Natural Science , with affiliations in the Genetics & Genome Sciences Program and Cell & Molecular Biology Program. She investigates molecular pathways linking circadian rhythms to reproductive physiology and health disorders. Focus on hypothalamic SCN as the body's pacemaker Impacts of light pollution and shiftwork on hormone release Develops novel mouse models for circadian-endocrine interactions Her research connects circadian dysregulation to endocrine disorders (diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease), mental health , and infertility , emphasizing translational relevance for 20% of the U.S. population affected by disrupted rhythms. Publications span 2011-2025, covering topics like: SCN transcription factor networks (Six3, Vax1, Otx2) Circadian control of GnRH neurons Placental chronobiology in preterm birth Light exposure effects on feline stress Chronopharmacology of oxytocin and GnRH