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Ann Morganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rheumatology
• Vasculitis
• Giant-cell arteritis
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Professor Ann Morgan is Professor of Rheumatology at the University of Leeds School of Medicine, Head of the Molecular & Personalised Medicine Group within the Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, and an Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. She leads major national and EU research consortia including MRC TARGET, UK GCA Consortium, MRC-MATURA and HELICAL ITN, focusing on vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis and stratified medicine. Education & Qualifications: BSc Pathology (First Class Honours) – University of Leeds MBChB with Honours (distinctions in Biochemistry & Surgery; prizes in Medicine & Surgery) – University of Leeds PhD Fc-gamma receptor genetics in rheumatoid arthritis – University of Leeds FRCP – Royal College of Physicians, London Research Interests: Her work spans bench-to-bedside themes: (i) autoantibody-FcγR biology driving persistent inflammation; (ii) genetic and soluble biomarker discovery for diagnosis, prognosis and therapy stratification; (iii) multi-omics integration (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics) to dissect vasculitis and RA pathogenesis; (iv) clinical trials and drug-repurposing programmes to reduce glucocorticoid toxicity in giant-cell arteritis and Behçet’s syndrome; and (v) development of Affimer therapeutics targeting Fcγ receptors. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a shift toward machine-learning-guided biomarker discovery, multi-ancestry GWAS, proteomic signatures of large-vessel vasculitis, and predictive models for biologic response in RA and Behçet’s, emphasising personalised therapy and steroid-sparing strategies. Scientific Awards & Fellowships: MRC Clinical Training Fellowship Arthritis Research UK / Academy of Medical Sciences Clinician Scientist Fellowship HEFCE Clinical Senior Lectureship Grants & Leadership: She is PI on four current grants (>£14 M) and Co-I on eight others, including NIHR BRC Drug Repurposing stream (£6.7 M), EU HELICAL ITN, MRC TARGET (£0.7 M) and MRC-MATURA (£6 M). She chairs the UK GCA Consortium and MRC TARGET Partnership, and serves on medical boards of Vasculitis UK, PMRGCAuk and Behçet’s Syndrome Society. PhD Supervision & Teaching: Programme Director for West Yorkshire NIHR Academic Clinical Lectureships in Rheumatology; Wellcome Trust N4ward PhD supervisor; has completed supervision of 7 BSc, 2 MD and 7 PhD students; currently mentoring 4 PhD students (Foy, Limumpornpetch, Brown, Duff) and four final-year medical students on ESREP projects.

• Inflammatory skin diseases
• Epidemiology
• Psoriasis
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Marita Jenssen is a Senior Lecturer in Skin and Venereological Diseases at the Department of Clinical Medicine , UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her research focuses on inflammatory skin disorders, particularly psoriasis, and the interplay between vitamin D metabolism and disease epidemiology. Recent studies highlight her work in: Genetic and environmental risk factors for psoriasis miRNA profiling in psoriatic skin Vitamin D supplementation trials for skin disease management Her research spans molecular biology, clinical dermatology, and population health in Arctic regions. Key collaborative efforts include: Dermatoplastic Imaging Research Group Chronic Disease Epidemiology Group

Christy L. Averyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Genomic Epidemiology
• Gene-Environment Interactions
• Metabolomics
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Christy L. Avery is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Gillings School of Global Public Health. She serves as Program Leader for Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology. Her research focuses on genomic epidemiology, gene-environment interactions, metabolomics, and assessing cardiovascular disease burden in diverse populations across the life course. Her work integrates longitudinal data and multi-level factors (cellular, individual, contextual) to study health risks like hypertension and hypercholesterolemia, as well as behaviors such as smoking, physical activity, and obesity. She investigates genetic diversity in health risks among multi-ethnic U.S. populations and leads studies on metabolomic correlates of health and disease. Research Themes include: Genomic epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases Gene-environment interactions and omic biomarkers Multi-ethnic population studies Epidemiological methods for life-course analysis Metabolomics in disease prevention Recent Publications highlight trends in: Genetic risk scores for cardiovascular disease Multi-ethnic genome-wide association studies (GWAS) Metabolomic biomarkers in lifespan health Pharmacogenomics and drug-gene interactions Environmental health and exposomics Statistical genetics and causal inference She contributes to trans-ethnic genomics , refining genetic loci and improving precision medicine frameworks. Her collaborations span consortia like the Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine (TOPMed) and the Population Architecture Using Genomics and Epidemiology (PAGE) study.

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Medical Sciences
• Pharmacology
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Graeme Nixon is a Professor at the University of Aberdeen , affiliated with the Institute of Medical Sciences under the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition . He serves as Director of the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science and co-founded the Aberdeen Cardiovascular & Diabetes Centre in 2018. His academic career spans postdoctoral research at the University of Virginia and leadership roles in PhD training. Education : B.Sc. (Hons) in Pharmacology (1988), Ph.D. in Medical Sciences (1991) - University of Glasgow Research Interests focus on cardiovascular disease therapeutics, with two major themes: (1) understanding the obesity-cardiovascular disease link through lipid storage regulation in adipose tissue, and (2) novel drug targets for aortic valve stenosis . Past work explored zinc deficiency's role in vascular dysfunction and atherosclerosis, and sphingosine 1-phosphate's inhibition of coronary artery growth. Publications highlight expertise in angiogenesis , lipid metabolism , viral inflammation , and sphingolipid signaling , with collaborative studies involving Prof. Joe Ramos (University of Hawaii), Prof. Mark Evans (University of Edinburgh), and colleagues at the University of Aberdeen. Teaching Responsibilities include undergraduate courses from Level 1-4 and postgraduate MSc Medical Sciences programs. He supervises Biomedical Sciences PhD students and has mentored 7 students since 2009.

Shilin Zhaoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence in Digital Pathology
• Spatial Transcriptomics Analysis
• Kidney Disease Morphomics
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Shilin Zhao is an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, specializing in artificial intelligence applications for digital pathology and multi-omics integration. His work bridges computational methodology development with clinical pathology to address challenges in kidney disease, gut microbiome research, and metabolic disorders. Education PhD in Bioinformatics, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences Research Focus Dr. Zhao's research centers on AI-driven pathology and spatial omics , with primary emphasis on: Glomerular and kidney layer segmentation using cross-species data integration Foundation model assessment for cell nuclei analysis in renal histopathology Multi-omics approaches to colitis, atherosclerosis, and metabolic diseases Development of graph networks for spatial transcriptomics prediction His methodologies frequently combine deep learning with biostatistical rigor to translate computational insights into clinical pathology applications. Publication Trends Dr. Zhao's 2025 publications demonstrate intense focus on AI pathology tools (14/15 articles), particularly glomerular analysis and spatial transcriptomics. Key themes include cross-species model adaptation (GLAM), multi-level attention networks (MagNet), and clinical validation of AI foundation models in kidney pathology. His work consistently targets diagnostic precision through computational innovation. Scientific Recognition No specific awards or honors were documented in the provided materials. Academic Contributions While student advising details are unavailable, Dr. Zhao actively contributes to methodological advances in biostatistics through high-impact publications. His involvement in the KPIS 2024 challenge indicates leadership in establishing glomerular segmentation benchmarks for the pathology AI community. Research Environment As primary faculty in Vanderbilt's Department of Biostatistics, Dr. Zhao likely collaborates with institutional resources including the Vanderbilt Biostatistics Data Coordinating Center (VBDCC) and Vanderbilt Technologies for Advanced Genomics Analysis and Research Design (VANGARD), though specific affiliations aren't explicitly stated.

Siobhan Craigeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Exercise Metabolism
• Redox Signaling
• Vascular Biology
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Siobhan Craige, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). Her research focuses on understanding molecular signaling pathways linking diet, exercise, and environmental factors to health outcomes. Key areas include intercellular communication between endothelial and skeletal muscle cells, redox signaling in aging-related muscle changes, and high-fat diet effects on bone health. Education: Ph.D. in Biochemistry and B.S. in Biology from Emory University. Research Interests: Her lab investigates how cells sense and respond to environmental stressors through redox signaling mechanisms. Current projects explore exercise-induced vascular adaptations, mitochondrial quality control in aging, and sex-specific metabolic responses to dietary stress. These studies aim to uncover pathways for preventing age-related diseases and improving metabolic health. Awards: Notable grants include NIAMS K01 AR073332 (2019–2024), VT Office of Undergraduate Research grants, and collaborations with institutions like the Karolinska Institute and the Institute of Physiology CAS. Labs/Teams: Directs the Craige Lab, which integrates molecular biology, cell culture, and animal models to study metabolic and vascular health. Collaborates widely with institutions globally.

• Natural Products Chemistry
• Neurological Disease Biology
• High-Throughput Screening
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Yun Feng is an Associate Professor at Griffith University's School of Environment and Science, specializing in Chemistry and Forensic Science. She leads research at the Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics, focusing on natural product chemistry and its applications in neurological disease biology. Her academic journey includes a BSc in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Peking University (China), a PhD in Marine Natural Products from James Cook University (Australia), and postdoctoral research at the University of Canterbury (New Zealand). Research Interests: Discovery of biologically active natural products using high-throughput screening Neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, particularly neuroprotection via mitochondrial modulation Marine microbial probiotics and their therapeutic potential Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial compounds from medicinal plants Collaborations and Projects: Leads a Marine Bioproduct CRC project exploring marine microbial probiotics and collaborates with industry partners on natural product drug discovery initiatives. Active in both academic and applied research, her work bridges chemistry, biology, and clinical applications. Teaching & Mentoring: Convenor for undergraduate chemistry courses and former Program Director for the Biomolecular Science Honours program. Supervises PhD and Master’s students in areas like probiotic development, anti-cancer compounds, and Parkinson's disease research. Professional Affiliations: Member of the Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery (2004–2024) and Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics (2024–present).

James Godwinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Regeneration
• Immunology
• Stem Cells
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James Godwin is an Assistant Professor with affiliations at the University of Maine's Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Jackson Laboratory (JAX), and the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (MDIBL). His research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying scar-free regeneration in salamanders, particularly the roles of nerve and immune cells in tissue repair. Godwin's work bridges comparative biology and immunomodulation to develop strategies for enhancing human regenerative potential. Education: Postdoctoral Fellow, Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (Monash University, Australia) Postdoctoral Fellow, University College London (UK) Ph.D., Immunology Research Center, Melbourne University (Australia) Research interests include immunology/inflammation, stem cell biology, regeneration of heart/spinal cord tissues, and comparative regeneration studies across species. His lab investigates how natural regenerative processes in salamanders can inform therapies for mammals, focusing on macrophage signaling, nerve-dependent repair, and inflammation control. Current projects explore pro-regenerative macrophage recruitment, TLR signaling in tissue damage responses, and cross-species immune system comparison. Collaborations with JAX and MDIBL enable multi-model organism studies (salamanders/mice). Future work aims to translate salamander regeneration insights into clinical applications for scar-free healing in humans.

Cintia S De Paivaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dry Eye
• Ocular Surface Diseases
• Animal Models of Sjögren Syndrome
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Cintia S De Paiva, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine and holds the Caroline Elles Endowed Professorship. She specializes in ocular surface diseases, with a focus on dry eye pathogenesis, autoimmune disorders (e.g., Sjögren syndrome), and aging-related ocular changes. Her research integrates immunology, microbiome studies, and translational medicine to improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for ocular surface diseases. Education: M.D. from State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil (1994) Medicine Residency in Ophthalmology at UNICAMP (1997) Ph.D. in Ophthalmology from University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto (2015) Research Interests: Mechanisms of dry eye disease and ocular surface dysfunction Role of microbiome in ocular inflammation and immunity Impact of aging on lacrimal gland function and autoimmune processes Therapeutic modulation of inflammatory pathways (e.g., NLRP3 inflammasome, IL-36 cytokines) Development of novel treatments targeting corneal barrier dysfunction Key Achievements: Recipient of the Caroline F. Elles Professorship (BCM, 2023) NIH-funded grants investigating microbiome modulation and age-related dry eye Published over 100 peer-reviewed articles on ocular immunology and disease mechanisms Grants: NIH-NEI: Commensal microbiota modulates ocular surface mucosal inflammation (R01EY026893) NIH/NEI: Interplay of interferon-gamma and cathepsin S in age-related dry eye (R01EY030447) DoD: Programmable microwafer drug delivery for ocular injuries (W81XWH-12-1-0616) Labs/Teams: Leads a research team focusing on ocular surface immunology and translational therapeutics at BCM's Department of Ophthalmology.

Jenny M. Cundiffمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health disparities
• Stress physiology
• Social determinants of health
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Jenny M. Cundiff is Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Alabama, directing the Health, Relationships, and Disparities (HeRD) Lab. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology (Health emphasis) from the University of Utah and completed cardiovascular behavioral medicine postdoctoral training at the University of Pittsburgh. Research examines socioeconomic/racial health disparities, interpersonal stress processes, close relationships, and biopsychosocial pathways linking social context to cardiovascular disease. Funded by APA and Division 38 (Health Psychology). Publications focus on social determinants of health, stress physiology, inflammation biomarkers, and intervention implications. Recent work explores sleep health mediators, discrimination impacts on cognition, and maternal health in rural populations.

• Urology
• Pharmacology
• Smooth Muscle Physiology
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Petter Hedlund is a Senior Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV) within Linköping University. His academic work focuses on the intersection of urology, pharmacology, and smooth muscle physiology, particularly investigating mechanisms related to ureteral function and medical expulsion therapy (MET). Current research explores Rho-kinase inhibitors and transient receptor potential (TRPA1) ion channels in ureteral dynamics Key publications examine pharmacological modulation of smooth muscle tone and molecular pathways in urinary tract disorders His recent articles (2021-2024) demonstrate a consistent focus on translational research bridging basic science with clinical applications in urology. Findings address both physiological mechanisms and therapeutic implications for urinary tract diseases. Contact: petter.hedlund@liu.se

• Bitter Taste
• Food Chemistry
• Pharmacology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Veronika Somoza is a University Professor at the University of Vienna , affiliated with the Faculty of Chemistry and the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science . Her research focuses on Bitter Taste , Food Chemistry , and Pharmacology , particularly exploring interactions between taste receptors and bioactive compounds. Key Research Areas Bitter Taste Receptors (TAS2R4, TAS2R43, TAS2R16) Gastric Acid Secretion Serotonin Release Plant-Derived Compounds (Resveratrol, Nonivamide, Capsaicin) Mass Spectrometry Imaging Scientific Awards AGFD Fellow Award 2020 Her work spans Gastric Physiology , Food Toxicology , and Sustainable Nutrition , aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Recent publications highlight LA-ICP-MS imaging for zinc mapping and AFM probing of bitter peptide interactions. She has also contributed to understanding Chlorogenic Acid and Advanced Glycation End-Products in food science. Veronika Somoza actively participates in scientific communication , including invited talks on flavor research and media engagement on food chemistry topics.

Hamid M Saidمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Vitamin transport physiology
• Intestinal nutrient absorption
• Molecular mechanisms of biotin uptake
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Hamid M. Said, PhD, PharmD is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. He also holds a joint appointment as Distinguished Professor in the Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation within the Department of Medicine, and serves as Vice-Chairman for Basic and Translational Research in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Said's research focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in gastrointestinal handling of water-soluble vitamins, particularly biotin (vitamin B7) and thiamin (vitamin B1). His pioneering work has established the sodium-dependent multivitamin transporter (SMVT) system as the primary mechanism for biotin uptake in human intestinal epithelial cells. His laboratory investigates how inflammation, bacterial products, and genetic factors affect vitamin transport processes in the gut, with significant implications for understanding inflammatory bowel disease and nutritional deficiencies. Analysis of Dr. Said's extensive publication record reveals a consistent focus on vitamin transport physiology, with recent work expanding into the interactions between gut microbiota and vitamin metabolism. His research spans molecular mechanisms, cell biology, animal models, and potential clinical applications. A key theme across his work is how inflammatory conditions disrupt normal vitamin absorption processes, creating potential vicious cycles in gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Said has maintained continuous funding from the National Institutes of Health, particularly from the NIDDK (DK 56061 and DK58057), supporting his research for many years. His laboratory employs diverse methodologies including molecular biology, cell culture models, gene expression analysis, and animal studies to investigate the physiological relevance of vitamin transport mechanisms. His work has established important connections between nutrient absorption, gut microbiome function, and inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal tract.

Alexander Bobikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Vascular Biology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Immunology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Alexander Bobik is an internationally recognized vascular biologist with 40 years of research experience in vascular biology and cardiovascular disease, particularly focusing on atherosclerosis. He holds the position of Adjunct Professor (Research) in Immunology at Monash University, affiliated with the Alfred Hospital Centre for Inflammatory Disease and Monash Health. His work has led to over 225 publications, including seminal studies on the role of immune cells (e.g., B cells, CD8 T cells) in atherosclerosis pathogenesis. He co-led a National Health and Medical Research Council-funded project (2011–2013) investigating B lymphocytes in atherosclerosis. Research interests include immunopathogenesis of atherosclerosis, hypertension, and the interplay between immune cells and vascular disease. Notable contributions include demonstrating proatherogenic roles of B2 cells and CD8 T cells, while B1a cells and regulatory T cells exhibit protective effects. His findings have redefined understanding of B cell contributions to atherosclerosis. Bobik serves on 12 editorial boards of biomedical journals, including Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology . He has supervised numerous postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows globally. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Key grants include the NHMRC-funded project on B lymphocytes in atherosclerosis. His work emphasizes translational research, identifying therapeutic targets like Factor XIIa inhibition and proteomic signatures for plaque stabilization. Collaborations span international institutions, focusing on immune mechanisms in cardiovascular diseases.

Choon Siew Engمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psoriasis
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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Dr. Choon Siew Eng is an Associate Professor at Monash University Malaysia's Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences and a senior consultant dermatologist at Hospital Sultanah Aminah in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. She holds a MBBS from the University of Malaya (1982) and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London (2003). Her postgraduate training included dermatology specialization at St. John’s Institute of Dermatology, London. Dr. Choon’s research focuses on chronic inflammatory skin diseases, particularly psoriasis (including pustular psoriasis), atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and cutaneous adverse drug reactions. She has contributed to global consensus guidelines for generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), including treatment goals and diagnostic criteria. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals targeting health and well-being (SDG 3). Recent research highlights include spesolimab’s efficacy in reducing GPP inflammation and safety across clinical trials, as well as epidemiological studies on GPP prevalence in multiethnic populations. She serves on editorial boards (Experimental Dermatology) and international organizations (International Psoriasis Council, Malaysian Skin Foundation). Dr. Choon actively collaborates globally, particularly in Asia-Pacific regions, to advance understanding of psoriasis subtypes and adverse drug reactions. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and public health, emphasizing patient-centered care for rare and severe skin conditions.