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Anne Cathrine Staffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pregnancy Complications
• Placental Dysfunction
• Maternal Cardiovascular Health
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Annetine Staff is a full-time Professor I at the University of Oslo (UiO) and part-time Clinical Consultant & Research Head at Oslo University Hospital (OUS). She leads the Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology at Ullevål, overseeing 30+ researchers. Her work spans pregnancy complications, gynecological cancers, and translational research linking basic science to clinical practice. Education: MD/PhD from UiO (2000), specialization in Obstetrics & Gynecology (1996). Thesis: 'Preeclampsia and uteroplacental tissues: lipids, oxidative stress, and trophoblast invasion.' Research Interests: Focus areas include placental dysfunction, maternal cardiovascular risks post-pregnancy, fetal microchimerism, biomarkers for pregnancy outcomes, and urogynecological surgical innovations. Collaborations span global networks like the Global Pregnancy CoLaboratory and PreventADALL consortium. Publications: Recent work emphasizes placental senescence, biomarker validation, and maternal-child health links. Key themes include preeclampsia mechanisms, HPV in pregnancy, and fetal monitoring accuracy. Awards: Includes the IFPA Placentology Award (2013), UiO Teaching Prize (2020), and multiple research accolades from OUS. Advising: Supervised 20+ PhD students; currently guiding 9 PhD candidates and 5 in the Medical Student Research Program. Active in research governance roles like ISSHP Vice President and editorial boards for Hypertension and Pregnancy Hypertension .

• Fetal Medicine
• Prenatal Diagnosis
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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Professor Fergal Malone is the Chair of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and a consultant in maternal-fetal medicine at the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin. He served as CEO of the Rotunda Hospital from 2016–2022, overseeing its operations as Ireland’s largest maternity hospital. His academic career includes roles at Columbia University and Tufts University, where he specialized in maternal-fetal medicine and ultrasound research. Malone has authored over 350 peer-reviewed papers and co-authored the seminal textbook Fetology: Diagnosis and Management of the Fetal Patient . Education: MD, Medicine (University College Dublin, 1991) Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (Tufts University, 1996–1998) Research Interests: Focuses on prenatal diagnosis, fetal medicine, and ultrasound innovation. His work includes developing the Perinatal Ireland consortium and advancing fetal biometry standards. Key areas include fetal growth restriction, congenital heart disease, and outcomes of pregnancy termination laws. Grants & Awards: Recipient of the Roy M. Pitkin Award and multiple research distinctions Lead investigator in NIH-funded consortia and multicenter trials Fellowships from the Royal Colleges of Obstetricians and Physicians Teaching & Leadership: Academic head of RCSI’s largest obstetrics program, integrating advanced simulation and digital teaching tools. Supervised numerous clinical trials and training initiatives globally. Labs/Teams: Directs the Perinatal Ireland research group and collaborates internationally on fetal medicine protocols and AI-driven predictive models.

Grace J. Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Neonatal Outcomes
• Medical Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Grace J. Johnson, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine's Austin location, specializing in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Her academic role includes clinical, research, and educational responsibilities. Education: MD from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Residency at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Clinical Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Research Interests: Dr. Johnson focuses on maternal-fetal medicine, neonatal outcomes, and medical education innovation. Her work bridges clinical practice with advancements in fetal monitoring, microbiome research, and surgical techniques for uterine anatomy. She also investigates resident education programs and leadership development in obstetrics and gynecology. Publications: Recent work includes studies on neonatal microbiome associations with Cesarean delivery, umbilical cord gas analysis, and hysteroscopic surgery techniques. Her educational research highlights resident-led teaching initiatives and multi-institutional leadership training needs. Awards: Administrative Chief Resident (2019-2020) Distinguished Educator Certificate (2020) Professional Memberships: Active member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, Gold Humanism Honor Society, and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

Yulian Zhaoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Reproductive Tissue Banking
• Fertility Preservation
• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Outcomes
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Dr. Yulian Zhao is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. He holds joint appointments in the Division of Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology). His primary role is as a Consultant, specializing in reproductive tissue banking, fertility preservation for cancer patients, and improving IVF outcomes through machine learning analysis of clinical data. Education & Certifications: MBA from Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School (2008) Certificates in Strategic Planning, Marketing Management, Medical Informatics, and Human Resource Management from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2005–2006) Postdoctoral Research at University of Nottingham (Extracellular Matrix Proteins in the Ovary) and Babraham Institute (Uterine Gene Expression) PhD and MD from Harbin Medical University (China) Research Focus: Dr. Zhao's work centers on: Optimizing ovarian and testicular tissue cryopreservation techniques Regenerating germ cells from gonadal tissues for assisted reproduction Identifying IVF success factors using machine learning Addressing fertility preservation needs for pediatric cancer patients Understanding embryo implantation mechanisms in the endometrium His research aims to enhance fertility preservation protocols and improve ART outcomes through translational research. Awards & Recognition: 2017 Star Award (American Society for Reproductive Medicine) 2014 Program Prize Paper (Pacific Coast Reproductive Society) 2013 Distinguished Service Award (Global Chinese Association for Reproductive Medicine) NIH National Research Service Award (1998) Professional Contributions: Leadership roles in ASRM, GCARM, and other reproductive medicine societies Member of editorial boards and grant review committees Advisor to multiple institutions and trainees (e.g., Honorary Professor at Harbin Medical University) Labs & Teams: Active in Mayo Clinic's Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility division, collaborating on cutting-edge projects in cryopreservation and ART optimization.

Thomas H. Bestمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pediatric Cardiology
• Fetal Cardiology
• Echocardiography
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Thomas H. Best is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), practicing at Arkansas Children’s Hospital since 2001. He serves as Medical Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory/Heart Station, the only IAC-accredited echocardiography lab in Arkansas. His clinical focus includes pediatric and fetal echocardiography, advanced ventricular function imaging, and fetal arrhythmias. Dr. Best holds certifications in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology from the American Board of Pediatrics. He is affiliated with professional organizations such as the American Society of Echocardiography and the Society of Pediatric Echocardiography. His academic background includes an M.D. from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, residency training there, and a fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. His research emphasizes fetal cardiac diagnostics, maternal-fetal heart interactions, and telemedicine applications in prenatal care. He has authored studies on fetal tele-echocardiography programs, echocardiogram ordering practices, and cytokine impacts on congenital heart defects. Dr. Best’s clinical expertise spans congenital heart defects, fetal complications, and vascular anomalies, with specialized procedures including fetal magnetocardiography and advanced echocardiographic techniques. He actively participates in multidisciplinary care through Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s pediatric cardiology programs.

Colm Nestorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Epigenetic Control of Human T-cell Biology
• Autoimmunity and Allergy
• Cancer (Hematology and Other Tumors)
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Colm Nestor is a Senior Associate Professor at Linköping University, Sweden, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, and the Division of Children's and Women's Health. His research focuses on epigenetic control of T-cell biology, sex differences in disease susceptibility, and developing therapies targeting DNA methylation. He holds leadership roles including Chair of the Junior Faculty Club, Co-Chair of the Centre for Personalised Medicine, and Member of the Academic Employment Board. Education highlights include a B.A. in Natural Sciences from Trinity College Dublin, followed by M.Sc. degrees in Computer Science (University of Cork) and Bioinformatics (University of York). He earned his Ph.D. in 2003 from the University of Glasgow. Postdoctoral training includes roles at the University of Edinburgh and Linköping University, alongside industry experience as a Bioinformatics Specialist at DeCODE Genetics and a Database Developer at LION Biosciences. Research interests center on understanding how the X-chromosome and DNA methylation influence health, particularly in autoimmune diseases, infections, and cancers like childhood leukemia. He investigates sex-specific disease mechanisms and leverages systems medicine to identify diagnostic/therapeutic targets. His work also addresses methodological flaws in epigenetic research, such as the widely used DIP-seq method. Recognized with prestigious awards: the 2025 Onkel Adam Prize and an ERC Consolidator Grant (2020) for sex-bias research. He also received funding from the Joanna Cocozza Foundation for pediatric medicine studies. Current projects include studying TET2 reactivation in leukemia and epigenetic changes in pregnancy-related T-cell dysfunction. Nestor advises four PhD students and collaborates with researchers like Huan Zhang (Principal Research Engineer) and Antonio Lentini (Researcher). He contributes to teaching at the Medical Program, Experimental Biosciences M.Sc., and Ph.D. courses. His lab, The Nestor Lab , integrates epigenetic, genomic, and computational approaches for clinical impact.

• Epigenetics
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Genetic Imprinting
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Janine Monique LaSalle is a Professor at the University of California, Davis, affiliated with the MIND Institute, Genome Center, and Center for Neuroscience. Her research focuses on epigenetic mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders (ASD), Rett syndrome, and Prader-Willi syndrome. She investigates how environmental and genetic factors interact through epigenetic modifications like DNA methylation. Education: PhD in Immunology from Harvard University (1993), postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School and HHMI (1993-1996). Awards: Basil O’Connor Award, March of Dimes (1999); Herbert and Esther Bennett Brandwein Award in Genetic Research (2011). Her work includes developing epigenetic biomarkers to prevent health disparities, particularly in perinatal care. She collaborates across disciplines, integrating genomic, microbiome, and metabolomic data to understand disease mechanisms. Key projects involve placental epigenetic profiling and environmental exposure impacts on neurodevelopment.

• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• Public Health
• Tuberculosis Prevention and Control
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Richard Garfein is a Professor in the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego. His research focuses on infectious disease epidemiology, particularly tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis, with an emphasis on marginalized populations such as people who inject drugs and migrant communities. He has led studies on cross-border health issues between the U.S. and Mexico, digital health interventions for TB treatment adherence, and the impact of public health policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Biology, University of California Santa Barbara (1985) Master of Public Health in Epidemiology, San Diego State University (1989) Doctor of Philosophy in Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University (1997) Research Interests: Global health interventions targeting drug-resistant TB and HIV/HCV co-infections Public health responses to emerging pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2 Health disparities in border regions and among vulnerable populations Evaluation of mobile health (mHealth) and telehealth technologies for disease monitoring Policy analysis of drug laws and harm reduction strategies Grants & Leadership: Principal Investigator on numerous NIH-funded studies, including projects on video-observed TB therapy, drug tourism impacts, and supervised injection sites. Collaborates with institutions in Mexico, Taiwan, and South Asia. Labs/Teams: Leads the UCSD Profiles research group and contributes to cross-disciplinary projects at the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute. Collaborates with the SEARCH consortium on SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance.

Iliana V. Kohlerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Demography
• Global Health
• Aging in Low/Middle-Income Countries
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Iliana V. Kohler is a Practice Associate Professor in Sociology and Associate Director of the Population Studies Center (PSC) at the University of Pennsylvania. She holds an adjunct role as a Scholar at the Penn Medicine Center for Global Health. Her research focuses on the demographic, health, and social aspects of aging in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), emphasizing the life-course perspective and how early childhood factors influence late-life health outcomes. She leads studies evaluating aging theories beyond high-income contexts, including work in Malawi and other Sub-Saharan African regions. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science (University of Southern Denmark, 2001), M.A. in German Philology (University of Vienna, 1996), Clinical Research Certificate (Perelman School of Medicine, UPenn, 2013) Her research interests include global health aging, mortality patterns, and interventions targeting non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in resource-poor settings. Key areas include hypertension management, cognitive health trajectories, and the impact of educational attainment on memory retention in later life. Recent work highlights pandemic responses in Malawi, including how prior HIV/AIDS experiences shaped behaviors during the early stages of the COVID-19 crisis. Collaborative studies with Corey McMillan and others have secured grants to advance research on Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers and aging in LMICs. Affiliations: Population Studies Center (PSC), Penn Medicine Center for Global Health Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Malawi Longitudinal Study of Families and Health (MLSFH) and its Mature Adults Cohort (MAC), which examines aging dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa. Her work integrates demographic, epidemiological, and social science methodologies to address global health inequities.

Susan Sumnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Personalized Medicine
• Precision Nutrition
• Metabolomics
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Susan Sumner, PhD, is a Professor of Nutrition and Pharmacology at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, leading the Metabolomics and Exposome Laboratory (MEL) at the Nutrition Research Institute (NRI). She specializes in personalized medicine and precision nutrition, leveraging metabolomics and exposome technologies to identify biomarkers for disease prediction, treatment monitoring, and intervention strategies. Education: Dr. Sumner earned a B.S. and Ph.D. in Chemistry from North Carolina State University, followed by postdoctoral research at the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Research Interests: Her work focuses on metabolic perturbations linked to drugs, environmental chemicals, and dietary intake, with applications in maternal/child health, diabetes, toxicology, cancer, microbiome, and addiction. Key tools include untargeted metabolomics to study interactions between exposures and health outcomes. Grants & Leadership: She directs NIH-funded cores such as the Metabolomics Core of the Nutrition Obesity Resource Center and the NIH Common Fund Metabolomics and Clinical Assay Center. Recent grants include a 2022 award for predicting dietary responses and a 2019 grant for cardiovascular disease biomarkers. Labs & Teams: The Sumner Lab employs techniques like 700 MHz NMR spectroscopy and collaborates with global consortia. Key projects include the Human Cancer Metabolome Atlas and the NIH Nutrition for Precision Health Consortium. Future Work: Ongoing efforts aim to integrate metabolomics with AI for precision health, develop exposome analysis tools, and advance biomarker discovery for personalized interventions.

• Diabetes in Pregnancy
• Hyperglycemia Management in Critical Illness
• Diabetes Care Integration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Wah Cheung is a Clinical Professor at the Westmead Clinical School , University of Sydney , and serves as Director of the Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology at Westmead Hospital, as well as Director of the Centre for Diabetes & Endocrinology Research. His career spans significant leadership roles including past presidency of the Australian Diabetes Society and advisory positions with Diabetes Australia and the National Diabetes in Pregnancy Advisory Committee . Currently, he co-chairs the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation In-Hospital Diabetes Management Committee and participates in the NSW Diabetes Taskforce . Research Interests : Diabetes in pregnancy, hyperglycemia management in critical illness, and diabetes care integration strategies. Clinical Trials : Led pivotal NHMRC-funded studies including the TOBOGM trial (2016-18) and TEXAIS trial (2017-19). Scientific Recognition : NHMRC grant recipient for diabetes detection in emergency settings and hyperglycemia stroke treatment research. Publications : Over 165 peer-reviewed articles focusing on gestational diabetes, acute hyperglycemia management, and postpartum diabetes risk. His work on diabetic retinopathy screening and mobile health interventions demonstrates commitment to translational research and implementation science. He maintains active collaborations across emergency medicine, cardiology, and obstetrics .

Peter Nobleمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Respiratory Physiology
• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Associate Professor Peter Noble is an academic at The University of Western Australia (UWA), leading the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology. His roles include teaching and coordinating units such as PHYL1001 and PHYL3004. He holds a PhD in Respiratory Physiology (2006) and transitioned to a full-time academic position in 2017 after NHMRC fellowships. Education: PhD in Respiratory Physiology (2006). Research Interests: Focused on airway structural abnormalities contributing to obstructive diseases like asthma and COPD. Key projects include developing optical coherence tomography (OCT) as a diagnostic tool and studying airway smooth muscle remodeling. His work addresses clinical paradoxes such as bronchial thermoplasty efficacy. Funding: Over $10M in grants, including NHMRC Project Grants (e.g., APP1180854, 2019), SCGH/Charlies Foundation grants (2023), and international collaborations like the Marsden Grant (2023). Research spans airway adipose tissue, fetal lung development, and steroid effects in preterm infants. Awards: NHMRC Early Career and Career Development Fellowships, BrightSpark Foundation Fellowship, and SCGH/Charlies Foundation grants. Grants & Projects: Includes equipment grants (e.g., optical coherence tomography systems) and studies on fetal treatments for congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Collaborations involve institutions like Telethon Kids Institute and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Labs/Teams: Part of the Institute for Paediatric Perioperative Excellence and leads the UWA Medical School’s research initiatives. Active in developing clinical diagnostics and translational research.

Lisa Stinsonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Microbiome
• Human Milk Microbiome
• Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD)
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Dr. Lisa Stinson is a Research Fellow at The University of Western Australia (School of Molecular Sciences, Centre for Human Lactation Research and Translation). Her research focuses on the early life microbiome, human milk microbiome, and developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD). She holds a PhD (2019) and Master of Medical Science (2014) from UWA, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne (2010). Research Interests: Stinson investigates how the microbiome influences infant health, particularly through maternal milk. Key areas include microbial-based interventions to optimize maternal/infant health, the role of human milk components (e.g., lactoferrin, lysozyme), and the link between early microbiome composition and chronic disease prevention. Her work integrates molecular biology techniques with clinical and epidemiological studies. Grants & Projects: Leads/actively participates in major grants including the WA Breast Milk Biobank (Stan Perron Charitable Foundation), NHMRC-funded microbiome workflow initiatives, and projects examining human milk metabolomics (Medela partnership). Awards: Recognized with ABC’s Top 5 Scientist (2020), School of Molecular Sciences Early-Career Research Award (2023), and multiple best presentation awards (including DOHaD ANZ and ASMR). Her PhD thesis was honored with a Dean’s Award for distinguished work. Labs/Teams: A core member of the Hartmann Human Lactation Research Group, collaborating internationally on microbiome workflows and cohort studies like the BLOSOM project.

• Congenital Heart Disease
• Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
• Fetal Imaging
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Jodie K. Votava-Smith, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Southern California , with clinical and research affiliations to Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) . Her work focuses on the neurodevelopmental and hemodynamic consequences of congenital heart disease in neonates and infants. Research Themes : Her publications highlight interdisciplinary research at the intersection of Pediatric Cardiology Neurovascular Interaction Fetal Brain Development Placental Hemodynamics Developmental Outcomes in Congenital Heart Disease Sociodemographic Influences on Cardiac Anomalies Scientific Contributions : Through over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2005, she has advanced understanding of cerebral autoregulation , brain dysmaturation , and neurovascular coupling in cardiac infants, employing advanced imaging modalities like MRI and near-infrared spectroscopy.

Angela Jornada Benمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Health Economics
• Health Technology Assessment
• Public Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Angela Jornada Ben is a Visiting Fellow and Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Health Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), and a Research Fellow at the Amsterdam Institute for Global Health & Development (AIGHD). She holds dual PhDs in Epidemiology and Health Economics, focusing on cost-effectiveness analyses and health technology assessment. Her research addresses public health challenges such as diabetic retinopathy screening strategies, long-term outcomes of Long COVID in Kenya, and statistical methods for real-world data in economic evaluations. Education: MD from Universidade de Passo Fundo (2005), Master’s in Epidemiology (2011), and dual PhDs from UFRGS (2017) and VU Amsterdam (2023). Certifications: Specializations in Medical Education (2015) and Health Technology Assessment (2015). Her work emphasizes global health equity, healthcare cost-effectiveness, and translational research. Recent projects include evaluating Pilates for low back pain management in Brazil and analyzing the economic burden of Long COVID. Awards: Not explicitly listed beyond academic degrees, but her research contributions align with UN SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being). She collaborates with institutions globally and serves as a researcher at SHE Consulting (Brussels). Her expertise spans epidemiology, health economics, and clinical decision support through telemedicine programs.