جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Brett J. Theelerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuro-Oncology
• Rare Primary CNS Neoplasms
• Brain Tumor Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brett J. Theeler is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) School of Medicine. He maintains an active Neuro-Oncology practice at the John P. Murtha Cancer Center within Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and serves as a Clinical Collaborator with the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Neuro-Oncology Branch in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Theeler earned his B.S. from Black Hills State University (1996-2001), M.D. from Uniformed Services University (2001-2005), completed Neurology residency at Madigan Army Medical Center (2005-2009), and a Neuro-Oncology fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center (2010-2012). His research focuses on rare primary central nervous system neoplasms including pilocytic astrocytomas, pleomorphic xanthoastrocytomas, diffuse midline gliomas and other brain cancers with increased incidence in adolescent and young adult populations. Dr. Theeler has been instrumental in advancing molecular classification of brain tumors and developing targeted therapies for rare CNS tumors through his leadership in the NCI-CONNECT program. His work bridges clinical practice with translational research, emphasizing both patient care and scientific advancement in neuro-oncology. Dr. Theeler's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on rare CNS tumors, quality of life issues, molecular classification of gliomas, and innovative therapeutic approaches, with significant contributions to understanding tumor biology and improving clinical outcomes. Dean's Award for Academic Excellence, 2001-02 (USUHS) Malcolm B. Carpenter Award, Excellence in Fundamentals of Neuroscience, 2001-02 (USUHS) Captain Calvin B. Early Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2018 Honorary Doctorate of Science from Black Hills State University, 2019 'A' Proficiency Designator by US Army Medical Command, 2019 Inducted into Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3), 2020 Master Clinician, Neuro-Oncology, 2023 Dr. Theeler has held significant leadership roles including Associate Residency Program Director, Deputy Chief, and Chief of Neurology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center before becoming Chair of Neurology at USUHS in 2021. He served as Theater Neurologist in Afghanistan (2013) and currently chairs the Programmatic Review Panel for the Rare Cancers Research Program (FY2024-FY2026). His military service as a Colonel in the Army Medical Corps complements his academic and clinical work. As an active participant in the NCI-CONNECT program, Dr. Theeler has co-chaired workshops on rare CNS tumors, particularly focusing on histone mutated midline gliomas. His clinical work at the Murtha Cancer Center provides specialized neuro-oncology care to military personnel and their families, integrating military medicine with cutting-edge academic research.

Arturo E. Hernandezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Bilingual Language Processing
• Second Language Acquisition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arturo E. Hernandez, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston, specializing in the neural bases of bilingualism. He directs the Laboratory for the Neural Bases of Bilingualism (LNBB) and holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, bilingual language processing, and second language acquisition. He has authored influential books, including *The Bilingual Brain* and *Mastery*, exploring how learning transforms the brain and cognition. Dr. Hernandez’s work integrates behavioral and neuroimaging methods to study language development, processing, and its neural correlates. His theoretical framework emphasizes emergentist views, where language abilities emerge from multiple interacting processes. He has received prestigious awards like the Wilhelm Bessel Research Award and the Fulbright Global Scholar distinction. His research also examines the cognitive effects of aging, diabetes, and exercise on brain health. He advocates for lifelong learning, emphasizing its role in maintaining cognitive well-being. His interdisciplinary approach bridges neuroscience, linguistics, and education, with a focus on bilingual children’s neurodevelopment and language proficiency. Dr. Hernandez is actively involved in mentoring, though specific advisee names are not listed. His lab collaborates on large-scale studies, such as the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) project, investigating bilingualism’s neural impacts. He emphasizes public engagement through media interviews and accessible writing about cognitive science and language learning.

Jeremy Gordonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medical Physics
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Metabolic Imaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jeremy Gordon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He holds a PhD in Medical Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2013) and a BS in Physics & Astronomy from the University of Georgia (2008). Prior to his faculty role, he worked as a postdoctoral scholar (2013–2016) and Senior Bioengineer (2016–2020) at UCSF. His research focuses on developing novel hyperpolarized MRI techniques for metabolic imaging, particularly in pancreatic cancer, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s Disease, and brain perfusion studies. These methods leverage hyperpolarized 13C and x-nuclei to assess metabolic pathways and treatment responses. Key applications include non-invasive metabolic biomarker identification and improved clinical care for cancer and neurological disorders. Major awards include the Distinguished Reviewer Award (2018), RSNA ITARSc Program recognition (2017), and multiple merit awards from the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (2013). He is affiliated with the Advanced Imaging Technologies Resource Group and the Hyperpolarized MRI Technology Resource Center at UCSF. Recent work emphasizes multi-center clinical trials, data standardization (DICOM integration), and open-source tools for X-nuclear imaging. His lab collaborates widely, with studies involving metabolic imaging of the brain, abdomen, and heart under various physiological conditions (e.g., glucose challenges).

Brian Henry Walshمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Neonatology
• Neurological Injury in Newborns
• Cerebral Palsy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Brian Henry Walsh is a Principal Investigator at the INFANT Research Centre and a Consultant Neonatologist at Cork University Maternity Hospital. He holds an academic appointment at Harvard Medical School and has collaborated on neonatal neuroprotection projects across 14 regional sites. Education: MD from Trinity College Dublin (2004), PhD from University College Cork (2014) Professional Experience: Completed neonatal training at Harvard (2013–2017), served as Attending Neonatologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital His research focuses on early identification of brain injury in newborns , optimization of neuroprotection strategies , and analysis of MRI patterns in neonatal encephalopathy . He has pioneered studies on mild hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE), therapeutic hypothermia eligibility guidelines, and machine learning applications for risk prediction. Current projects include investigating HIE-epilepsy associations and EEG-neurodevelopment links in preterm infants. Scientific contributions include: Regional consensus guidelines on therapeutic hypothermia Multi-centre imaging cohort for at-risk newborns Regional database development for outcome assessment As a clinician-scientist, he bridges clinical practice with cutting-edge research in newborn neurology, maintaining collaborations in both Boston and Cork.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Visual Perception
• Neurorehabilitation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Monika Harvey is a Professor of Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow's School of Psychology & Neuroscience. She holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of Bielefeld (Germany) and a PhD in Neuropsychology from the University of St Andrews (UK). Her career includes appointments at the University of Bristol and the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, particularly visual perception, hemispatial neglect, and cognitive aging. She employs techniques like EEG, non-invasive brain stimulation, virtual reality, and AI to study brain age prediction and attention mechanisms. Her work spans neurorehabilitation, aging-related cognitive changes, and clinical applications of neurotechnology. She has contributed to studies on stroke recovery, attention deficits, and driver behavior in autonomous vehicles. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, bridging psychology, neuroscience, and technology. Publications highlight her expertise in spatial attention, neglect rehabilitation, and the neural basis of perception-action systems. She collaborates on grants exploring post-stroke insomnia, driver interfaces for autonomous cars, and neuroimaging techniques. Her lab integrates experimental and computational methods to advance understanding of brain function and disorders.

Mark Wheelerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Memory
• Perception
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mark Wheeler is a Professor of Psychology at the Georgia Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Psychology. His research focuses on neural and cognitive mechanisms underlying perception, memory, decision-making, and aging. He investigates how sensory information is integrated into decisions and how these processes change with age, employing fMRI, computational modeling, and behavioral experiments. His work is supported by grants from the Alzheimer’s Association, National Institute of Mental Health, and National Science Foundation. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology (Brain, Behavior, and Cognition) from Washington University (2002). Research Interests: Memory formation and retrieval, perceptual decision-making, sleep’s role in cognition, and age-related cognitive decline. His lab explores neural signatures of decision-making stages and how sleep quality influences executive function and task preparation across adulthood. Recent studies highlight interactions between sleep continuity and cognitive performance in aging populations. Publications reflect a focus on neural correlates of decision-making, memory precision, and sleep’s impact on cognitive functions. Notable work includes studies on inferior temporal cortex activity during perceptual decisions and the mediating role of sleep in physical activity and cognition. Funding: Active grants from Alzheimer’s Association, NIMH, and NSF. Collaborates with institutions like the National Science Foundation on projects examining aging and decision-making. Labs/Teams: Leads the Wheeler Lab (http://wheelerlab.gatech.edu), dedicated to understanding neural and cognitive mechanisms of memory and decision-making. Office located in JS Coon Building, Room 234.

Simon Evansمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Mental Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Simon Evans is a Lecturer in Neuroscience at the University of Surrey's School of Psychology. He holds a PhD from UCL Institute of Neurology (2011) and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Sussex, focusing on MRI techniques and genetic influences on brain activity. His research investigates brain imaging applications to understand cognitive changes across the lifespan, aiming to inform interventions for healthy cognitive ageing. Evans teaches modules including 'Neural Effects of Ageing, Stroke and Dementia' and core Biological Psychology courses. He collaborates internationally on projects such as the ESRC-funded SMART study exploring cognitive abilities in translation professionals, and the PsyShareD initiative advancing open MRI data for psychosis research. Key research collaborations include work with Prof. Jenny Rusted (Sussex) on APOE and brain ageing, Dr. Elena Davitti (Surrey) on multilingualism and cognitive performance, and Prof. Mario Pedrazzoli (Sao Paolo) on circadian rhythms and health. His work has addressed pandemic impacts on mental health, sleep quality, and substance use among youth. Notable grants include a £426k award for the SMART study. Evans' research aligns with sustainable development goals related to mental health, ageing, and equitable access to knowledge.

• Materials Science and Engineering
• Superconductors
• Energy Materials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mahboobeh Shahbazi is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Chemistry & Physics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) . She holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Wollongong, specializing in energy materials like superconductors and magnetic materials. Her research focuses on developing cost-effective methods to synthesize materials for applications such as MRI instruments, fusion reactors, hydrogen liquefaction, and green hydrogen systems. Dr. Shahbazi is a recipient of the Advance Queensland Fellowship (2017) and currently serves as a Foundation Fellow in the Future Energy Exports CRC, leading hydrogen-related projects in Programme 2. She collaborates with experts globally on ARC Linkage projects and has been part of ARENA-funded teams investigating battery safety in renewable energy facilities. Research Interests: Superconductors, magnetocaloric materials, energy storage, and sustainable synthesis methods. Key Projects: Hydrogen Export and Value Chains (Future Energy Exports CRC). Nanostructure-engineered superconductors for fusion energy and MRI (ARC Linkage). Her work bridges fundamental material science with practical applications, emphasizing the relationship between material structure, properties, and performance. She actively supervises postgraduate students and collaborates on interdisciplinary research to address global energy challenges.

Marie-Christine Zdoraمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• X-ray Physics
• X-ray Imaging
• Phase Contrast Imaging
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marie-Christine Zdora is a Research Fellow in the School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University. She holds adjunct roles including Adjunct Scientist at ETH Zürich (2022–2020) and Postdoctoral Researcher at Paul Scherrer Institut (2021–2021). Her academic journey includes a PhD in Physics from University College London (2015–2020), and master’s degrees from TU Munich and the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on advanced X-ray imaging techniques, particularly phase-contrast imaging using near-field speckles, dark-field imaging, and multi-modal approaches. Key areas include medical imaging applications, biological tissue analysis, and synchrotron-based tomography. She leads projects such as Multi-scale, multi-modal X-ray imaging using speckle and collaborates internationally on diagnostic radiology innovations. Zdora has received prestigious awards including the Springer Thesis Award (2020) and the Award of Congressi Stefano Franscini (2016). She serves as an Associate Editor for Optics Express and actively supervises students and mentors interns. Her work contributes to SDGs related to health, innovation, and sustainable development.

Emma Towlsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Network Neuroscience
• Brain Networks
• Mental Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emma Towlson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Science, serving as Assistant Head of Undergraduate Curriculum. She holds a Full Member position at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and is a Child Health & Wellness Researcher at the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute. Her research focuses on network neuroscience, exploring how brain networks' structure-function relationships underpin health and disease. Key areas include network control theory, mental illness vulnerability, and brain connectivity analysis across species. Dr. Towlson's work bridges computer science, physics, neuroscience, and biology. She investigates structural brain networks' topological features (e.g., rich clubs, modules) and their spatial constraints, applying these insights to disorders like schizophrenia, depression, and Alzheimer's. Her lab uses network control principles to identify therapeutic targets for brain stimulation therapies and personalized medicine approaches. Recent grants include a $250,000 New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Explorations grant (2022) to study preterm birth's impact on brain networks and mental illness risk. She teaches courses on social network analysis (CPSC 572/672) and data visualization (DATA 601). Collaborative efforts include partnerships with Harvard Medical School and Monash University's Turner Institute. Her team’s interdisciplinary projects include analyzing mouse brain connectomes, simulating connectome perturbations, and developing open-source network neuroscience tools. Ongoing work emphasizes translating network science insights into clinical applications for mental health interventions.

Ashley K. Randallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Stress and Coping
• Emotional Coregulation
• Couples Therapy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ashley K. Randall is a Professor at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with multiple departments including the School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology (part of the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, CISA), the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, and the Sustainability Initiative. Her research focuses on emotional coregulation, stress and coping mechanisms in couples, particularly among sexual minorities and individuals facing global stressors like the COVID-19 pandemic. She leads the Couples Coping with Stress Lab, emphasizing interdisciplinary, strength-based approaches to address relational stress. Research Interests: Couples' interpersonal emotions, dyadic coping, LGBTQ+ relationships, and global mental health resilience. Grants & Projects: Includes NSF-funded ASU ADVANCE initiatives, MRI grants for studies on Asian American families and sexual minority stress, and global projects on pandemic impacts. Awards: Recipient of the 2007 Fulbright Fellowship for family research in Switzerland. Professional Affiliations: Member of the National Council on Family Relations, International Association for Relationship Research, and American Psychological Association. Her work bridges clinical practice and global social justice, with a focus on culturally inclusive interventions. Notable contributions include the Couples Coping Enhancement Training–SMS program and cross-cultural studies on relationship satisfaction during crises.

Farideh Jalilehvandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Metal-Based Anticancer Drugs
• Coordination Chemistry
• X-ray Spectroscopy (XAS/XFM)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Farideh Jalilehvand is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on metal-based anticancer drug design, chemical speciation, and advanced spectroscopic techniques including synchrotron-based X-ray absorption (XAS) and X-ray fluorescence microscopy (XFM). She holds a PhD from Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Ochanomizu University, with postdoctoral training at Stanford University. Her educational background includes degrees from Sharif University of Technology (B.Sc., M.Sc.) and certifications in leadership, teaching, and diversity. She teaches courses in inorganic chemistry and coordinates the Jalilehvand Research Group, which investigates transition metal complexes' interactions with biological systems. Key research areas include: metal complex cytotoxicity, nuclear localization of dirhodium complexes in cancer cells, and structural analysis of metallothionein analogues using XAS/XFM. Her work bridges medicinal chemistry and materials science, with applications in drug delivery and environmental remediation. Awards: NSERC University Faculty Award (2003), Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching (2019) Strategic Initiatives: Active contributor to the University of Calgary's One Health initiative Publications: Over 60 peer-reviewed articles focusing on metal complexation mechanisms and spectroscopic applications Her teaching excellence has been recognized through multiple nominations, and she actively supervises graduate students in inorganic chemistry and medicinal chemistry research.

Jay Gottfriedمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Olfactory Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jay Gottfried is the Arthur H. Rubenstein University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. His research focuses on human olfactory neuroscience, investigating how odor perception is processed in limbic circuits related to emotion, learning, and memory. He employs advanced techniques like functional MRI (fMRI) and intracranial EEG to study olfactory systems, with recent work exploring olfactory navigation using grid-like neural representations and interactions between sensory cortices. Education: A.B. in Molecular Biology from Princeton University; M.D. and Ph.D. in Physiology and Neuroscience from NYU School of Medicine. Postdoctoral training in olfactory neuroscience at University College London. Research Interests include odor coding, oscillations in the piriform cortex, and translational studies linking olfactory dysfunction to neurodegenerative diseases. Notable projects involve odor categorization, fear learning, and sleep-dependent memory consolidation. His lab bridges human and rodent studies to elucidate olfactory mechanisms. Key findings include temporal segregation of nostril odor signals, grid-cell-like representations in olfactory navigation, and the role of piriform cortex in integrating sensory information. He collaborates on developing high-resolution imaging and EEG techniques to map olfactory circuits.

Habiba Bougheraraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomaterials
• Biomechanics
• Additive Manufacturing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Habiba Bougherara is a Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Programs in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on biomaterials, biomechanics, and advanced composites with applications in biomedical engineering and additive manufacturing. Education: PhD, École Polytechnique, 2005 MASc, École Polytechnique, 2000 Her research interests include developing bone-mimicking composite materials using natural fibers and nanocomposites, with a strong emphasis on improving orthopedic implants through 3D/4D printing and mechanical modeling. She integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance material design and performance prediction. The recent publications highlight her work in hybrid composites, fatigue analysis of plant-based fibers, mesoscale modeling, and computational biomechanics for bone remodeling. Her research bridges sustainable materials with biomedical innovation. Scientific Awards: Early Researchers Awards (ERA-MRI) Discovery Accelerator Supplements (NSERC-DAS) Dean’s Scholarly, Research and Creative Activity Awards (3) Ryerson’s Collaborative Research Award Habiba Bougherara actively supervises graduate students and leads externally funded research projects. She is involved in interdisciplinary collaborations and has secured competitive grants from NSERC and other agencies. Her lab contributes to innovation in both medical and structural applications of composites. She leads the Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biomechanics (LBB) , which focuses on experimental and computational studies of advanced materials for biomedical and engineering applications.

• Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Research
• Biomarker Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ian Meredith is a Professor and Vice-Chancellor's Professorial Fellow at Monash University. His research focuses on cardiovascular medicine, biomarker analysis, and interventional cardiology. He leads major projects funded by organizations like the National Heart Foundation of Australia and NHMRC. Meredith has contributed over 266 peer-reviewed outputs since 1989, with recent work emphasizing coronary plaque assessment via CT angiography and transcatheter valve replacement outcomes. His projects include studies on psychosocial factors in cardiovascular disease, biomarker-driven clinical decisions post-myocardial infarction, and device performance in high-risk patients. Meredith collaborates extensively with institutions globally, including the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Despite no formal awards listed, his prolific output and leadership roles underscore his academic prominence. He has advised multiple clinical trials and contributed to guidelines on polymer-free stents and valve replacement procedures. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being (SDG 3).