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Rachel C Mylesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ventricular Arrhythmias
• Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Inherited Cardiac Conditions
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Professor Rachel C Myles is the Chair of Cardiac Electrophysiology at the University of Glasgow’s School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, and an Honorary Consultant Cardiologist in the West of Scotland Inherited Cardiac Conditions Service. She holds a first-class degree in Physiological Sciences from the University of Oxford and trained in medicine at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ before completing a PhD in experimental electrophysiology under Prof Godfrey Smith. Her research combines clinical expertise in inherited arrhythmias with experimental work investigating arrhythmia mechanisms in heart failure and cardiomyopathy. Key areas include ventricular arrhythmia initiation, calcium handling defects, and therapeutic target identification. She has held a Wellcome Trust Intermediate Fellowship to establish her independent lab and currently leads projects on cardiac tissue engineering, cardiotoxicity screening in cardio-oncology, and electrophysiological biomarkers for sudden death risk stratification. Education: MB ChB from Guy’s/King’s/St Thomas’ Medical School; DPhil in Cardiovascular Physiology from University of Glasgow. Research focuses on cellular mechanisms underlying ventricular arrhythmias, particularly the role of repolarization alternans and ryanodine receptor dysfunction. Her group uses optical mapping, stem cell-derived models, and computational approaches to bridge cellular findings with clinical arrhythmia outcomes. Notable contributions include defining adrenergic receptor subtype roles in arrhythmia promotion and developing methods to assess myocardial infarction models in small animals. Recent work highlights include engineering heart tissues for cardiac repair, identifying IL-6 as a prognostic marker in heart failure, and investigating hypothermia’s dual effects on arrhythmia risk. Over 35 peer-reviewed papers published in journals like Circulation Research and Cardiovascular Research, with grants from BHF, Wellcome Trust, and Academy of Medical Sciences. Supervised students Eleanor Dickson-Murray (palmitoylation studies) and Kyle Shead (cardio-oncology toxicity screening). Grants/Awards: Wellcome Trust Intermediate Fellowship (2015-2020), multiple BHF Project Grants (2010-2025), Academy of Medical Sciences Starter Grant (2013-2015).

Maja Zivkovicمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Psychiatry
• Pharmacogenetics
• Mental Health Treatment
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Maja Zivkovic is an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, based in Dubai International Academic City. Her work focuses on psychiatric pharmacology, pharmacogenetics, and clinical outcomes of drug therapies, particularly in mental health contexts. She holds a PhD and has been recognized for academic excellence, including the 2023 award for outstanding student evaluations and a 2011 award for productive PhD research. Key research areas include drug response variability, genetic factors influencing side effects of psychotropic medications, and optimizing treatment strategies for conditions like PTSD, schizophrenia, and addiction. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges clinical medicine, genetics, and neuroscience. Publications since 2006 highlight contributions to understanding pharmacogenetic markers for antipsychotic efficacy, cocaine-induced pathologies, and sleep disturbances in trauma patients. Over 39 research outputs demonstrate sustained scholarly activity in mental health pharmacology and personalized medicine. Awards : Two notable prizes reflect both teaching and research excellence. Advising : Actively accepting PhD students to expand clinical and genetic research initiatives.

Ottar N. Bjørnstadمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecology
• Infectious Disease Dynamics
• Theoretical and Computational Biology
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Ottar N. Bjørnstad is a Distinguished Professor of Entomology and Biology at Pennsylvania State University, with an adjunct appointment in the Department of Statistics. His research focuses on theoretical ecology, population dynamics, and statistical ecology, particularly in infectious disease dynamics and spatiotemporal data analysis. Education: Ph.D. in Ecology (University of Oslo, 1997), M.S. in Zoology (1993), B.A. in Biology (1991). Postdoctoral training at University of California, Santa Barbara (1998–2000) and Norwegian Science Foundation (1997–1998). Research Interests: Mathematical and computational approaches to population ecology, statistical ecology, and disease transmission modeling. He explores topics such as age-structured host populations, spatial synchrony in pest outbreaks, and vaccination strategies for pandemic control. His recent work emphasizes pandemic preparedness, including vaccine accessibility, SARS-CoV-2 serology, and Ebola outbreak management. He collaborates across disciplines, integrating field data with computational models to address global health challenges. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in epidemiology, statistics, and environmental science. Leads projects on disease dynamics, ecological modeling, and data-driven public health interventions.

Raphaela Vogelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cloud Dynamics
• Climate Modeling
• Atmospheric Processes
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Overview Prof. Dr. Raphaela Vogel is a tenure-track professor (W2) at the University of Hamburg's Meteorological Institute, part of the Department of Earth System Sciences. She leads research on cloud dynamics, convective processes, and climate feedbacks, with a focus on rain evaporation and cold pool effects. She received an ERC Starting Grant (2023) to study rain evaporation's climatic impacts. Educational Background B.Sc. Environmental Sciences (ETH Zurich & University of Edinburgh, 2010) M.Sc. Atmospheric and Climate Science (ETH Zurich, 2013) PhD in Meteorology (Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, Hamburg, 2017) Research Interests Her work combines observations, simulations, and conceptual models to study cloud responses to environmental changes. Key areas include: Evaporation of raindrops and cold pool dynamics Mesoscale convective organization Climate feedbacks of trade-wind cumulus clouds Improving climate models via Supertropfen approaches Publications & Projects Recent work highlights include a 2022 Nature paper on weak trade cumulus feedback and leadership in the ORCESTRA field campaign. She co-leads the Cold Pool Model Intercomparison Project (CP-MIP) and is PI of the SCORE project. Awards & Grants ERC Starting Grant (2023) for the ROTOЯ project, valued at €1.5M. Recognized as a climate physics editor for Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics. Teaching & Supervision Teaches courses on meteorology and tropical cloud systems. Supervises 9 current PhD/MSc students and postdocs, including projects on cold pools and precipitation dynamics. Labs & Collaborations Part of the University of Hamburg's Clouds and Convection research group and affiliated with the Centrum für Erdsystemforschung und Nachhaltigkeit (CEN). Collaborates with Barbados Cloud Observatory and international modeling initiatives.

• Epidemiology
• Population Health
• Developmental Psychology
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Professor Melissa Green is a faculty member in the School of Clinical Medicine at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Sydney (2002), an M.Litt from the University of New England (1998), and a B.A. from the University of Queensland (1995). Her research focuses on understanding mental disorder risk across the lifespan, integrating epidemiology, neuroscience, and genetics. She leads the NSW Child Development Study, a longitudinal investigation of 90,000 children in NSW, analyzing health and service data to explore early-life risk factors for conditions like psychosis. Key collaborations include Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), UNSW School of Psychology, and international consortia like ENIGMA. Current roles include Academic Board Member of the Faculty of Health and Medicine at UNSW, Associate Editor for the British Journal of Clinical Psychology, and advisory roles with organizations like Beyond Blue and the Psychosis Australia Trust. Her work emphasizes social determinants of health, stress impacts, and translational research linking biological mechanisms to mental health outcomes. Her research highlights include studies on childhood maltreatment’s mental health consequences, developmental trajectories of schizotypy, and environmental exposures (e.g., air pollution). She has published extensively on psychiatric genetics, brain morphology in schizophrenia, and service utilization patterns in youth. Her work bridges clinical, public health, and policy domains, aiming to improve early intervention strategies and population-level mental health outcomes.

• Neuroimaging
• Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Language
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Professor Katie McMahon is a leading academic at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), holding dual roles as Deputy Director of the Herston Imaging Research Facility and Academic Lead for Research at the School of Clinical Sciences. With a PhD from the University of Queensland, her expertise spans neuroimaging and cognitive neuroscience. Research Focus: Neurobiology of language, genetics of brain development, and neuroimaging applications in stroke, epilepsy, and pediatric language disorders (e.g., autism). Collaborations: Works with Queensland Health and philanthropic organizations on brain imaging and musculoskeletal studies. Teaching: Contributes to radiation therapy and MR-guided radiation therapy courses, emphasizing clinical sciences education. Recent Research Trends: Her work bridges neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, DTI) with cognitive deficits, exploring lexical processing, aphasia recovery, and genetic influences on brain structure. Recent studies address stroke rehabilitation, epilepsy language deficits, and fatty liver imaging protocols. Grants & Projects: Lead investigator on grants like “Predicting and Promoting Aphasia Recovery” (2016) and “Enhancing Language Learning in Ageing with Exercise” (2016). Labs/Teams: Active in the Herston Imaging Research Facility and National Imaging Facility committees.

• Gaucher Disease
• Inherited Metabolic Liver Diseases
• Genetic Modifiers
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Dr. Pramod K. Mistry , MBBS, PhD, FRCP, FAASLD, is a Professor at Yale School of Medicine with dual appointments in Medicine (Digestive Diseases) and Pediatrics (Gastroenterology) , as well as Cellular & Molecular Physiology. As Director of the Yale Lysosomal Disease Center and Gaucher Disease Treatment Center, he bridges clinical care and translational research for inherited metabolic liver diseases. Born in Kenya, educated in England (PhD in Biochemistry, St. Thomas' Hospital Medical School, 1979) MD (University of the State of New York, 2015) Current faculty since 2007 His research focuses on Gaucher disease , using deep clinical phenotyping to drive genomic studies, biomarker discovery, and conditional KO mouse models. Collaborations span global registries to study genotype-phenotype relationships and validate findings via scRNAseq/snRNAseq. Recent work explores links between Gaucher disease and common conditions like Parkinson's disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, and B-cell malignancies. Key clinical trials include imiglucerase (long-term outcomes) and eliglustat (cardiac effects). Awards include Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (2008), National Gaucher Foundation Contributions Award (2005), and recognition in Top Doctors of America (2005). Leadership in Yale's adult/pediatric liver transplant programs Active in medical education and physician-scientist mentorship Director of Yale Lysosomal Disease Center

• Hydrology
• Water Resources
• Coastal Sciences and Engineering
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Prof. Ercan Kahya is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), holding roles as Rector of Taskent Architecture and Construction Institute (2021–2024) and ITU-TRNC Rector (2012–2020). He earned his Ph.D. in Hydrology from UCLA and has held academic positions at Selcuk University and visiting roles at American Universities in Dubai. His research focuses on hydrology, water resources, coastal sciences, and hydroclimatology, addressing drought analysis, climate impacts, and modeling. Over 20 students have completed theses under his supervision, covering topics like flood risk, precipitation modeling, and climatic variability. His work integrates advanced statistical methods, machine learning, and environmental data analysis. Recently, he has explored gridded precipitation products, drought indices, and climate change effects on rainfall patterns. Education: Ph.D. in Hydrology, University of California, Los Angeles (1989–1993) M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University, New York (1986–1988) B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1980–1984) Research Interests: Drought dynamics, hydroclimatic modeling, climate teleconnections, and environmental data analytics. His articles highlight advancements in streamflow prediction, drought forecasting via machine learning, and spatial analysis of climate indices. He has contributed to policy-related studies on flood risk and erosion assessment. Currently, he oversees ongoing research on energy efficiency in Uzbekistan’s residential buildings and the Black Sea region’s hydrological challenges. His memberships include the International Association of Hydrological Sciences and the Nutrigenetics Epigenetics Association (Vice President, 2020–2024).

• Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
• Clinical Trial Design
• Atherosclerosis
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Dr. James Revkin is an Associate Clinical Professor at the Yale School of Medicine (Yale University), specializing in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease . He is an expert in the design and conduct of clinical trials for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, particularly focusing on atherosclerosis, hypertension, heart failure, obesity, and diabetes. His work emphasizes the use of vascular imaging biomarkers to evaluate pharmaceutical agents' efficacy in slowing atherosclerosis progression. Education & Training: MD, Brown University (1981) BA in Philosophy/French, Williams College (1976) Residency: Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center (1984) Fellowship: Yale University School of Medicine (1987) Postdoctoral Trainee: Center for Bioengineering, University of Washington (1988) Research Interests: Dr. Revkin’s research focuses on clinical trial design for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, with a particular emphasis on: Cardiovascular outcomes in patients with heart failure and cachexia Pharmacological interventions targeting growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15) in cancer cachexia Screening strategies for atrial fibrillation using wearable ECG monitors PCSK9 inhibitors and their role in familial hypercholesterolemia Advising & Grants: As a subject matter expert, Dr. Revkin collaborates on industry-sponsored trials and leads teams in: Phase 1b–2 clinical trials for drugs like ponsegromab Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of cancer cachexia outcomes Rationale-driven trial design for cardiovascular risk reduction (e.g., GUARD-AF study) Labs/Teams: His work is integrated into Yale’s cardiovascular research programs, focusing on translational studies and collaborative teams such as the: Studies of PCSK9 Inhibition and the Reduction of Vascular Events (SPIRE) PROACC-1 trial for cancer cachexia

• Hematology
• Hemostasis
• Platelet Biology
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Henry Rinder, MD, is Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Medicine (Hematology) at Yale School of Medicine, where he serves as Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in Laboratory Medicine, Director of the Clinical Hematology Laboratory, and Associate Director of the Yale Pathology Residency Program. His clinical work focuses on bleeding/clotting disorders, anemias, and hematologic complications of systemic diseases. Dr. Rinder received his medical degree from the University of Vermont (1984), completed residency at Maine Medical Center (1987-1988), and conducted hematology/clinical pathology fellowships at Yale (1990-1992). He is board-certified in both Clinical Pathology and Internal Medicine. His research examines cell-based diagnostics in hemostasis and inflammation, with specific focus areas including: Platelet dysfunction mechanisms during extracorporeal circulation Metabolic changes in stored platelets Hypercoagulability in substance abuse Reticulated platelets as kinetic biomarkers Complement activation in transfusion reactions Murine models of platelet activation Recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate strong focus on transfusion medicine innovations, coagulation disorder diagnostics, hematologic malignancy monitoring, and apheresis applications. Collaborative work frequently integrates molecular diagnostics, flow cytometry, and genomic approaches to hematologic investigation. Major honors include: ASCP Mastership Award (2024) Past President, Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians & Scientists (2016) Michele D. Raible Lectureship, ASCP (2015) ASCP President's Award (2013) Dr. Rinder leads the Clinical Hematology Laboratory at Yale-New Haven Hospital, overseeing diagnostic services and translational research. He co-authored the 4th/5th editions of Hematology in Clinical Practice and chairs the ASCP Commission on Continuing Professional Development.

Joseph Tomkinsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sexual Selection
• Evolutionary Biology
• Genetic Variation
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Joseph Tomkins is an Associate Professor at the School of Biological Sciences, The University of Western Australia. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Zoology from the University of Sheffield and a PhD from the University of Liverpool. His career spans fellowships from the Royal Society, ARC, and Forrest Research Foundation. Royal Society/UWA Fellowship (1997–2000) Royal Society University Research Fellowship (2000–2005) ARC Australian Research Fellowship (2005–2011) ARC Future Fellowship (2011–2015) Research Focus: Tomkins' work bridges fundamental and applied evolutionary biology, with emphasis on sexual selection , threshold traits , and experimental evolution . He explores the genetic architecture of sexually selected traits, allometry, and developmental integration, extending to human twinning through mathematical models and tick behavior under climate change. Current projects use experimental evolution in algae to study anisogamy evolution and climate adaptation . Scientific Awards: BBSRC David Philips Fellowship Royal Society University Research Fellowship ARC Australian Research Fellowship ARC Future Fellowship Grants & Leadership: He leads ARC-funded projects (DP 2017–2020, DP22 2022–2025) on sexual selection and anisogamy. He has coordinated teaching (2007–2014), chaired committees (Health and Safety, Research), and supervised 11 postgraduate students.

Vivien C. Yeeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Structural Biology
• X-ray Crystallography
• Protein Structure-Function Relationship
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Vivien C. Yee is an Associate Professor at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine , holding dual appointments in the Departments of Biochemistry and Pharmacology. As Director of Undergraduate Programs and Vice Chair for Education, she leads curriculum development and mentoring initiatives within the Department of Biochemistry. Education: PhD from University of British Columbia Postdoctoral Training: Michigan State University, University of Washington Dr. Yee's research focuses on biomedical protein structures using X-ray crystallography , with applications in drug metabolism , neurodegenerative disorders , and antiviral defense . Her lab pioneered structural studies of the human prion protein linked to spongiform encephalopathies and investigated pharmacogenomic implications of drug-metabolizing enzyme polymorphisms. Recent work includes structural analysis of blood coagulation proteins and biotin-dependent enzymes, revealing catalytic mechanisms and disease mutation effects. She contributes to the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center's Molecular Oncology Program. Key Techniques: X-ray diffraction, protein modeling, mutagenesis Email: vivien.yee@case.edu

Katja Hanewaldمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Longevity
• Healthy Ageing Trends
• Insurance Strategies for Ageing Populations
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Katja Hanewald is an Associate Professor in the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at the UNSW Business School , University of New South Wales. She serves as a Vice President of the Asia-Pacific Risk and Insurance Association (APRIA) and co-edits the North American Actuarial Journal . Her research focuses on longevity, healthy ageing trends, and insurance strategies for ageing populations, with a particular emphasis on actuarial science, health economics, and mortality modelling. Her work spans topics such as reverse mortgages, long-term care financing, housing wealth utilization, and the interplay between social factors and health outcomes. She has published extensively in leading journals across actuarial science, economics, and public health. Key themes include the design of retirement income products, risk analysis for financial instruments, and policy evaluations for aged care systems. In addition to her academic contributions, Hanewald collaborates on global health initiatives, examining intrinsic capacity trajectories and dementia risk factors across diverse populations. Her research bridges theoretical actuarial models with practical applications in policy and financial planning.

Marcel Vieira-Laraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bioenergetics
• Biotechnology
• Metabolic Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marcel Vieira-Lara is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), affiliated with the Faculty of Applied Sciences (TNW). His research group focuses on bioenergetics and quantitative biology applied to biotechnology, exploring metabolic strategies in organisms to develop sustainable applications. Key areas include energy transduction in industrially relevant organisms, metabolic engineering for yield improvement, and systems biology approaches integrating genetic, proteomic, and metabolic data. He teaches Microbial Physiology (LB2763) and Metabolic Engineering (LB2771) for the BSc Life Science and Technology program, co-developing courses with Rinke van Tatenhove-Pel. His group collaborates closely with the Industrial Microbiology section and emphasizes interdisciplinary research, combining experimental and computational methods. Current projects include mitochondrial ATP-Synthase engineering in yeast (supervised by Malte Marquardt) and studying fatty acid oxidation defects. His work addresses fundamental questions in bioenergetics while targeting applications in protein transition, alternative feedstocks, and industrial biotechnology.

• Glaucoma
• Cataract Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries
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Dr. Soshian Sarrafpour is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at Yale School of Medicine. He specializes in glaucoma, cataracts, and anterior segment diseases, providing clinical care at multiple Yale Medicine locations. His academic roles include faculty membership in the Glaucoma Research Group and involvement in resident/fellow education. Education & Training: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Tufts University (2011) Medical Doctorate, Tufts University School of Medicine (2015) Ophthalmology Residency, New York University (2019) Glaucoma Fellowship, Yale University (2020) Research Focus: Combines clinical practice with innovative studies in: Machine learning applications for glaucoma diagnosis Minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (e.g., OMNI procedure) Advanced imaging techniques for ocular disease evaluation Medical education strategies in ophthalmology Key Contributions: Has authored/co-authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles, contributed to Shield's Textbook of Glaucoma , and presented at major conferences like ARVO and AAO. His translational research bridges surgical innovation with clinical outcomes. Labs/Teams: Active member of the Yale Glaucoma Research Group , collaborating on projects involving novel surgical techniques, imaging modalities, and disease mechanism studies.