جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Animal Behaviour
• Animal Welfare
• Endocrinology
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vivian Goerlich is an Assistant Professor in Animal Behaviour at the Department of Population Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University. She works within the Division of Animals in Science & Society (AISS), where she focuses on the connection between animal behavior, physiology, and welfare. Her work spans multiple species from pigeons and chickens to cows, dogs, and giraffes, with particular emphasis on how early life experiences shape animal development and welfare. Dr. Goerlich's research explores how animals adapt to environmental challenges, with special interest in prenatal and early postnatal effects on development. Her work examines how maternal hormones in eggs affect chick development, how external factors during incubation influence developing embryos, and how these early experiences create long-lasting changes in physiology and behavior that can even be transmitted across generations through epigenetic mechanisms. Her research integrates laboratory and field approaches, including endocrinology, behavioral observations, and physiological measurements. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on poultry welfare, particularly examining how light exposure during incubation affects behavioral and physiological development in chickens. She also investigates broader animal welfare concepts, developing frameworks for welfare assessment across species with different phylogenetic distances from humans. Her work demonstrates consistent integration of behavioral, physiological, and endocrine approaches to understand animal welfare comprehensively. Dr. Goerlich plays significant educational roles as Coordinator of the Master track 'Animal Welfare Management' & Risk Assessment and the FELASA Laboratory Animal Course module for 'Poultry and other birds.' She teaches physiology, animal behavior and welfare, animal communication, and systematic reviews within the Veterinary Medicine Master's program. She serves on the Master Education Research Committee (DGK) and is a board member of the Dutch Society for Behavioural Biology. Her laboratory work spans multiple environments including controlled laboratory settings for endocrine analysis, field studies with various animal species, and citizen science projects like 'Pigeons in the City' that engage school children in life sciences research. She collaborates internationally with researchers across Europe and has previously worked at institutions including Duke University, University of Bielefeld, and University of Linköping.

• Behavioral Medicine
• Behavioral Research
• Clinical Ethics
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Melissa Abraham, Ph.D., is a Part-time Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, with affiliations to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) as a Psychologist and Non-MD Clinician Investigator. Her career spans epidemiology, clinical psychology, and research ethics. Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Northwestern University, 2002), Master's in Epidemiology (HSPH, 1997) Institutional Roles: Partners Human Research Committee member, IRB Chairperson for minimal-risk research Her research focuses on Behavioral Medicine, Clinical Ethics , and Public Health , with particular emphasis on participant protections in observational and experimental clinical research. Recent publications highlight expertise in Neuromodulation , Spinal Cord Injury , and Neurosurgical Technique applications. Scientific achievements include the HMS Fellowship in Medical Ethics , with publications across multiple neuroscientific domains. Current work involves analyzing 2025 clinical trials for stroke neuromodulation and 2024 spinal repair studies.

• Gynecologic Oncology
• Gynecological Ultrasound
• Endometriosis
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Giorgia Perniola MD, PhD is Associate Professor of Gynaecology and Obstetrics at the University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Department of Maternal-Infant and Urological Sciences, and serves as a staff physician and consultant gynaecologic oncologist at the affiliated Policlinico Umberto I. She qualified as full professor (ASN Professore I fascia) in December 2020 and has held continuous university appointments since 2015. Education & Training MD – University of Rome “La Sapienza”, 1999 (110/110 cum laude) Board Certification – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2004 (70/70 cum laude) PhD – Maternal-Infant Sciences & Gynaecologic Oncology, 2008 Research Fellowship – University of Sydney (pelvic-floor ultrasound), 2007 Clinical Observer – Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NY, 2012 Research Interests Her scientific activity centres on gynaecologic oncology , gynaecological ultrasonography , endometriosis , urogynaecology and minimally invasive surgery . She has led multicentre studies on endometrial and ovarian cancer imaging, the role of ultrasound in predicting neoadjuvant chemotherapy response in cervical cancer, and the evaluation of sexual function and quality of life after radical surgery. Scientific Output at a Glance 122 peer-reviewed articles (114 international, 8 national) h-index 20, >1,300 citations (Scopus/PubMed) Principal investigator or co-investigator on 5 University “Sapienza” grants (2015-2020) Invited speaker at >55 national/international congresses Member of AIUG, IOTA, MITO, SIGO, ISUOG Teaching & Mentoring Since 2015 she coordinates and lectures in the gynaecology courses for medical students at five different Sapienza campuses and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate theses (18 as co-supervisor). She also sits on the Board of the Specialisation School of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of the university.

• Gastroenterology
• Bile Acid Diarrhoea
• Molecular and Cellular Intestinal Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Julian Walters serves as Professor of Gastroenterology within the Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction at Imperial College London's Faculty of Medicine. He maintains active clinical and research roles at Hammersmith Hospital (Room 368, Hammersmith House) with current contact details, and is affiliated with the Centre for Translational Nutrition and Food Research. His academic credentials include a Doctor of Science (DSc) awarded by Imperial College London, reflecting decades of scholarly contribution to gastrointestinal science. Walters' research program centers on molecular mechanisms of small intestinal function, particularly epithelial cell differentiation and nutrient transport in inflammatory conditions like coeliac disease and Crohn's disease. His seminal contribution redefined chronic Bile Acid Diarrhoea (BAD) pathophysiology: demonstrating that FGF19 hormone deficiency—not malabsorption—drives excessive bile acid synthesis. This paradigm shift underpins current investigations into FXR agonists (e.g., obeticholic acid) as targeted therapies that stimulate FGF19 production. His work extends to diagnostic innovation, establishing that approximately 33% of IBS-D patients actually suffer from BAD (representing ~1% of adults), and developing blood-based C4 testing as alternatives to SeHCAT scans. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals obsessive focus on BAD mechanisms and management. Key trends include: (1) microbiome-bile acid interactions (identifying Ruminococcus gnavus and biofilms as diagnostic markers), (2) FGF19/INSL5 hormone dynamics in symptom generation, (3) clinical validation of non-invasive diagnostics (blood C4, fecal profiling), and (4) therapeutic trials of FXR agonists and dietary interventions (8x5 Diet). His work consistently bridges molecular discovery with clinical implementation. No specific scientific awards are documented in available sources. Walters actively directs research grants through the Centre for Translational Nutrition and Food Research, though specific funding amounts and student names remain unreported. His leadership in developing European and Canadian clinical guidelines (UEG/ESNM 2022, CAG 2020) demonstrates significant influence on BAD management standards. Current projects emphasize refining diagnostic criteria and developing better-tolerated FXR-targeted therapies. The Centre for Translational Nutrition and Food Research provides Walters' primary research ecosystem, integrating laboratory science with clinical practice through interdisciplinary collaboration across Imperial College's medical and nutritional sciences divisions.

• Adolescent Health
• Human Papillomavirus Vaccination
• Sexual Behavior and Contraception
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Rachel Skinner is a distinguished clinical academic and Adolescent Physician at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, holding a professorship in Child and Adolescent Health within the Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney. She serves as Deputy Director of Wellbeing, Health and Youth at the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Adolescent Health and acts as Senior Clinical Advisor in Youth Health and Wellbeing for the NSW Ministry of Health. Her career spans clinical practice, research leadership, and policy development across multiple institutional affiliations. Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney - Professor in Child and Adolescent Health Children's Hospital at Westmead - Adolescent Physician NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Adolescent Health - Deputy Director of Wellbeing, Health and Youth NSW Ministry of Health - Senior Clinical Advisor in Youth Health and Wellbeing Royal Australasian College of Physicians - Member Australian Association for Adolescent Health - Member Professor Skinner's research spans public health, bio-psychosocial and ethical dimensions of adolescent health, with particular expertise in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine efficacy, sexual behavior, contraception, and early pregnancy in adolescents. Her methodological approach integrates prospective cohort studies, population-based cross-sectional research, complex intervention evaluation, qualitative inquiry, and clinical trials across diverse settings including schools, health services, and digital platforms. She has developed innovative multi-faceted interventions for youth health promotion and validated outcome measures, with strong emphasis on involving young people throughout the research process. Her publication record demonstrates significant contributions to adolescent health literature, particularly in HPV vaccination programs, gender and sexuality diversity, and digital health technologies. Recent work focuses on mental health interventions, vaccination strategies for vulnerable populations, and the impact of social media on sexual development. Vice Chancellor's award for excellence in postgraduate research supervision, University of Sydney (2017) As an educator, Professor Skinner contributes to medical student teaching in pediatrics, coordinates the Adolescent Module in Sydney Medical School's Master of Medicine in Paediatrics, and serves as deputy postgraduate coordinator for the Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health overseeing more than 100 research students. Her leadership extends to multiple research collaborations including the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Adolescent Health across five universities. Current projects address social media's impact on sexual agency, HPV vaccination gaps, adolescent mental health interventions, and innovative vaccine delivery systems.

David Meredithمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Membrane transporter protein structure and function
• Peptide transporter (PepT1)
• Amino acid transporters (PAT family)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Meredith is a Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry/Biomedical Science at Oxford Brookes University's School of Biological and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences. He serves as Subject Coordinator for BSc Biological Sciences and Knowledge Exchange Lead for the Faculty, with research focused on membrane transporter proteins and drug delivery systems. Education: MA, DPhil Research Interests: The Membrane Transport Group led by Dr. Meredith investigates structure-function relationships in membrane transport proteins like PepT1, PAT family amino acid transporters, MCTs, and OATPs. Their work combines expression studies, cell culture, medicinal chemistry collaborations, and molecular modeling to develop novel drug delivery systems that exploit natural intestinal transport mechanisms. Publication Trends: His research spans biochemical characterization of transporters, computational modeling of drug-substrate interactions, and translational applications in oral drug delivery. Key themes include PepT1 substrate specificity, transporter inhibition mechanisms, and evolutionary implications of nutrient transport systems. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) Professional Affiliations: Member of The Physiological Society and European Intestinal Transport Group, with collaborations at London South Bank University, University of Cardiff, and University of Oxford. His teaching portfolio includes Biomedical Science modules and evidence-based medicine instruction.

Liz Alveyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Plant Science
• Molecular Biology
• Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Liz Alvey is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield, UK. With a focus on molecular biosciences, she teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students while advocating for innovative, real-world-aligned teaching methods and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in academia. Qualifications: PhD in Plant Science (University of Cambridge, 2007) Previous Roles: Research Associate at University of Cambridge (2009–2012), John Innes Centre (2007–2008), and academic tutor at Murray Edwards College. Her research spans plant genetics, molecular biology, and meiosis, particularly in Arabidopsis thaliana. She also contributes to science communication and bioscience education through publications and practical module design. Recent publications highlight her work in plant growth regulation, thermosensory responses, and science outreach initiatives. She coordinates modules such as MBB360 Project and MBB265 Practical Molecular Bioscience 2, emphasizing hands-on learning. Scientific Awards: Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2016) Dr. Alvey is actively involved in EDI committees at the School of Biosciences and Faculty of Science levels, acting as chair for the former. She also supports widening participation and global student exchanges.

Frank C. Koمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Musculoskeletal Homeostasis
• Bone Regeneration
• Wnt Signaling Pathway
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Frank C. Ko, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology at Rush Medical College, Rush University , with secondary appointments in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms of intramembranous bone regeneration and musculoskeletal homeostasis , particularly examining periostin-expressing cells and circadian rhythm interactions with bone metabolism. PhD in Musculoskeletal Biomechanics from Cornell University Postdoctoral training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Research spans bone regeneration , implant fixation , and disease models (osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, sarcopenia). Key projects include: Periostin cell lineage tracing in marrow ablation recovery Wnt/β-catenin activation for accelerated healing Phosphate-mTORC1-BMAT interactions Gut-bone axis through colonic circadian disruption Translational preterm pig skeletal modeling Current funding includes NIH R01 and R21 grants. Scientific accolades feature the Searle Innovator Award . His lab collaborates with orthopedic surgeons and computational biomechanists to develop novel therapeutic strategies for musculoskeletal repair and implant integration.

• 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

• Molecular Developmental Physiology
• Insect Neurobiology
• Signal Transduction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jozef Vanden Broeck is a full professor at the Faculty of Sciences , KU Leuven , affiliated with the Department of Biology and Animal Physiology and Neurobiology division. His research spans molecular developmental physiology, signal transduction, and RNA pathways in insects, particularly locusts. Research Topics: Molecular physiology of insect development, neuropeptide signaling, transcriptomics, RNA interference, and pest control strategies Projects: Eclosion hormone receptor studies in desert locusts, microRNA loading in extracellular vesicles, genotype-dependent digestion plasticity in black soldier flies, and neuropeptide roles in molting and reproduction Recent publications highlight his work on AKH receptors , resilin biomechanics , and CRF-DH receptor signaling . His lab explores insect hormones, extracellular RNA communication, and novel pest management approaches using biostable neuropeptide analogs. Despite extensive collaboration and supervision roles in grants, no awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

• Molecular Oncology
• Breast Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Suzanne D. Conzen is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and Chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. A physician-scientist with dual expertise in clinical oncology and molecular biology, she focuses on glucocorticoid receptor (GR) signaling in breast, prostate, and ovarian cancers. Education : Yale School of Medicine (MD), Brown University (BA in Political Science, magna cum laude), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (MSc) Clinical Training : Internal Medicine Residency (Cornell Medical Center), Clinical Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology (Dartmouth-Hitchcock), Research Fellowship in Molecular Oncology (Dartmouth Medical School) Her research program investigates how GR activation influences cancer progression and therapy resistance, particularly in hormone-driven cancers. She employs advanced imaging techniques like MRI radiomics and magnetic resonance spectroscopy to study tumor biology and microenvironment interactions. Dr. Conzen's recent work explores targeted therapies using selective GR modulators (SGRMs) to improve treatment efficacy in castration-resistant prostate cancer and ER-negative breast cancer. Her lab also examines how dietary factors (e.g., high-fat diets) impact mammary tumorigenesis. Scientific Awards : Elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation (2006) Elected to Association of American Physicians (2020) Leadership roles: Senior Editor of Cancer Research , Chair of NIH Cancer Etiology Study Section She holds multiple National Cancer Institute grants and receives funding from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Robert Goodmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroendocrinology
• Reproductive Biology
• Kisspeptin Signaling
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Robert Goodman is a Professor at the West Virginia University School of Medicine , with affiliations in the Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology and the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute . He has maintained a continuous faculty position since 1980. Research Focus: His work centers on neuroendocrine mechanisms controlling gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) secretion, particularly the role of KNDy neurons (kisspeptin/neurokinin B/dynorphin) in mediating ovarian steroid feedback. Key areas include seasonal breeding regulation, episodic GnRH secretion, and hypothalamic plasticity. Scientific Contributions: Dr. Goodman has authored numerous studies on: KNDy neuron functionality in sheep models Estradiol's positive/negative feedback mechanisms Melatonin and thyroid hormone interactions in seasonal reproduction Endogenous opioid peptides' role in progesterone feedback Awards: Benedum Distinguished Scholar (1992)

Camila Consiglioمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Immunology
• Systems Immunology
• Sex Differences in Immunity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Camila Consiglio is a Senior Lecturer and Principal Investigator at the Division of Molecular Hematology (DMH) , Department of Laboratory Medicine , Lund University. She leads research initiatives at LUCC: Lund University Cancer Centre and StemTherapy: National Initiative on Stem Cells for Regenerative Therapy , while also managing the Systems Immunology research team and coordinating projects at Infect@LU . Her research focuses on elucidating how biological sex and sex hormones modulate human immunity through systems immunology and multiomics technologies. Key areas include: Sex differences in immune responses Testosterone signaling in immunity Immunomonitoring of human cohorts Computational modeling of immune-gonadal interactions Her recent publications include studies on gender-affirming testosterone treatment effects on immunity (Nature, 2024) and sex/gender impacts on infection outcomes (Royal Society Open Science, 2023). These works integrate immunology, endocrinology, and computational biology. Awards: DDLS Fellow (Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, 2023) She supervises MSc students and collaborates with cross-disciplinary teams at Lund University and SciLifeLab. Her work bridges data-driven life science with public health implications for sex-biased immune disorders.

Erika Comascoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psychoneurobiology
• Women's mental health
• Hormonal effects on brain
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Erika Comasco is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Neuroscience and a SciLifeLab Fellow. Her research focuses on the psychoneurobiology of women's mental health, particularly examining how gonadal hormones influence behavior and mental health through molecular, genetic, endocrine, pharmacological, neurophysiological and neuroimaging approaches. Her primary research interests include the molecular underpinnings of gonadal hormones' influence on women's behavior and mental health, with emphasis on characterizing biomarkers for sex-specific disorders like premenstrual dysphoric disorder. She also investigates the effects of early-life stress and alcohol exposure on brain and behavior, examining (epi)gene-environment interactions in both rodent models and human population-based samples, with special focus on adolescence as a critical period for vulnerability to alcohol use and misuse. Her publication record demonstrates consistent research activity from 2012 through 2025, with a clear focus on women's mental health across the reproductive spectrum. Her work spans neuroimaging studies, genetic analyses, pharmacological interventions, and systematic reviews, with particular emphasis on premenstrual dysphoric disorder, hormonal effects on brain function, and the biological aspects of mood disorders related to reproductive transitions. Dr. Comasco leads a research group that includes multiple postdoctoral researchers and PhD students. Her collaborative network is extensive, with frequent co-authorship with researchers from Uppsala University and international institutions, particularly in studies examining hormonal influences on brain and behavior.

Vsevolod Katritchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular modeling
• Structural bioinformatics
• Membrane proteins
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Vsevolod Katritch is a Professor of Quantitative and Computational Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Southern California's Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on computational approaches to understanding G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) and structure-based drug discovery. He leads a productive research group that has made significant contributions to the field of GPCR structural biology and computational pharmacology. Dr. Katritch's research interests center on the development and application of computational tools to study key biological phenomena, with particular focus on membrane proteins and the superfamily of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), which are targeted by more than 30% of clinical drugs. His work spans molecular modeling, structural bioinformatics, integrative structural biology, and structure-based drug discovery. Current research directions include deciphering molecular basis of GPCR interactions, structure-based discovery of novel ligands, and integrative structural biology combining computational approaches with experimental data. His group has published extensively in top-tier journals including Nature, Cell, and Science, with recent work focusing on opioid receptors, angiotensin receptors, and computational methodologies for drug discovery. The lab has developed innovative approaches such as V-SYNTHES for virtual screening of ultra-large chemical libraries. Dr. Katritch was promoted to full professor in November 2023 and has received significant recognition including being named a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate Analytics in both Biology & Biochemistry and Pharmacology & Toxicology categories. Dr. Katritch's laboratory has been supported by multiple NIH grants including a recent Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) from NIGMS. His research has important implications for pain management, addiction treatment, and cardiovascular disorders. The group maintains strong collaborations with structural biologists, medicinal chemists, and pharmacologists across multiple institutions. Notable members of his research team include postdoctoral scholars Anastasiia Sadybekov, Saheem Zaidi, and Jordy Lam, who have made significant contributions to the lab's publications and discoveries. The lab has been recognized for its innovative work, with members receiving awards including the Michael S. Waterman Award in Quantitative and Computational Biology.