Maria Dahle is a part-time Adjunct Professor (20%) in Aquamedicine at the Norwegian Fisheries College, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her research focuses on viral diseases in fish, fish immunology, and vaccinology, with particular expertise in Piscine orthoreovirus (PRV) and salmon gill poxvirus pathogenesis. She is an active member of the Fish Immunology and Vaccinology research group. Research Focus: Dahle investigates host-pathogen interactions using transcriptomic, metabolomic, and multi-omics approaches. Her work includes: Immune response mechanisms in salmonid erythrocytes and gill tissue Biomarker discovery for disease diagnostics Viral transmission dynamics across fish life stages Development of in vitro cell models for gill research Publications: Her recent articles (2021-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on viral pathogenesis in aquaculture species, particularly Atlantic salmon. Research themes include immune transcriptomics, inflammatory biomarkers, and comparative virology, with frequent publications in Fish and Shellfish Immunology , Viruses , and Frontiers journals. No scientific awards, student advisement details, or grant information are mentioned in the source materials.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şevki Özer Akçay is an Associate Professor at the Department of Music Sciences, Faculty of Fine Arts, Atatürk University. He holds a PhD from Gazi University (2015) and has conducted extensive research in musicology, neuromusicology, music education, and the relationship between music and brain activity. His work includes developing performance assessment scales for guitar education and exploring cognitive approaches in music research. He teaches courses such as individual guitar performance, music sociology, and scientific research methods at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His academic activities include jury participation, editorial roles in scientific journals, and leadership in research projects. Notable contributions include studies on hemodynamic brain activity during guitar performance using fNIRS technology and analyses of music preferences among university students. Dr. Akçay has composed original music for theater and promotional films, arranged traditional Turkish music for guitar, and performed as a soloist in multiple concerts. His research spans music policy studies, music sociology, and interdisciplinary methodologies in musicology. His educational background includes a B.Ed. from Atatürk University (2007), M.Ed. from Atatürk University (2011), and PhD from Gazi University (2015), all in music education fields. He has advised five theses and participated in ten research projects.
Paul Dudchenko is a Professor in the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Stirling, specializing in behavioral neuroscience and spatial cognition. He co-leads the Memory and Space Laboratory at the Centre for Cognitive and Neural Systems, University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on neural mechanisms underlying memory and spatial navigation, including head direction cells and place cells. Dudchenko holds the 2020 D.G. Marquis Behavioral Neuroscience Award for his paper on head direction cell system lesions. He has organized interdisciplinary workshops, such as the Dementia Design and Neuroscience Workshop, bridging basic neuroscience with applied research for dementia support. Notable roles include inviting Nobel laureate John O'Keefe to the University of Stirling and delivering keynote addresses on spatial navigation challenges. His educational background includes a PhD from The Ohio State University and postdoctoral work at Dartmouth College and Boston University. Research Interests: Neural basis of spatial cognition Memory systems and hippocampal function Head direction and place cell networks Applications of spatial neuroscience to dementia research Awards and Recognition: 2020 D.G. Marquis Behavioral Neuroscience Award Invited speaker at International Navigation Symposium and Royal Institute of Navigation Conference Labs & Collaborations: Co-leads Memory and Space Lab at Edinburgh Participates in interdisciplinary initiatives like the Ageing and Dementia Research Programme
Kyle Ebersole is a Professor in Athletic Training and Physical Therapy at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he directs the Human Performance and Sport Lab (HPS Lab). His research focuses on injury prevention, physiological performance, and biomechanics for both sport and occupational athletes. His recent work includes exploring heart rate variability (HRV) as a recovery metric in baseball pitchers, developing muscle injury discrimination indices, studying massage effects on autonomic nervous system function, and refining movement screens for athlete and firefighter performance evaluation. He also investigates physiological markers in firefighters and develops performance screening tools tailored to their occupational demands. Kyle Ebersole's research trends emphasize firefighter health, focusing on HRV, autonomic recovery, movement quality, and workload quantification across emergency call types. His studies frequently intersect biomechanics, sports science, and occupational health to enhance performance and reduce injury risks. As a Licensed Athletic Trainer, Ebersole holds certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) and Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES). He is actively involved in professional organizations including the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and NASM. He serves as a performance consultant for professional sports clubs and contributes to academia through editorial board membership on the Journal of Athletic Training , manuscript reviewing for six scientific journals, and evaluating conference abstracts and student grants for the NSCA. His work bridges clinical practice with applied research in athletic training and rehabilitation sciences.
Jonathan San Diego serves as a Reader in Technology and Health Informatics Education at the Centre for Dental Education, King's College London. His academic work bridges dental education, health informatics, and technology-enhanced learning methodologies. With over 348 citations and 111 research outputs, he has established himself as a leading researcher in the application of digital technologies in dental education. Dr. San Diego's research interests center on the integration of advanced technologies into dental education, with particular focus on haptic simulation systems, virtual reality applications, and blended learning methodologies. His work explores how technology can enhance clinical skills acquisition, improve educational outcomes, and address challenges in dental professional development. He investigates social dimensions of technology use, including social bias interventions related to visible facial differences and digital professionalism in healthcare contexts. His fingerprint analysis reveals strong expertise in Undergraduate Student Computer Science (100%), Workstation Computer Science (85%), Teaching and Learning Computer Science (79%), Dental Education (76%), Digital Media (61%), London-based research (60%), learning design (53%), and Motor Skills (51%). His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated applications of technology in dental education, with growing emphasis on competency-based learning design and the social implications of digital media in healthcare education. The research output shows evolution from early work on haptic simulation systems to current investigations of blended learning transitions, social bias interventions, and comprehensive risk analyses of digital media in dental professions. British Education Training and Technology Award (2012) Economic and Social Science Research Council Research Award (2012) KingsCAT: Capture and Analysis Tool for Social Media Research (2024) Medical Futures Award Best Innovation in Dentistry (2011) Medical Futures Award Best Innovation in Health Care (2011) As Principal or Co-Investigator on eight major research projects, Dr. San Diego has secured funding from prestigious organizations including NIHR National Institute For Health & Care Research, Innovate UK, Technology Strategy Board, and the European Commission. Current projects include INCLUSIVE: Improving knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviours for LGBTQ+ maternity care (2025-2028), where he serves as Co-Investigator. His earlier projects include FundamentalVR (2018-2019), where he was Primary Investigator developing a surgery simulation platform using haptic feedback, and iPostureSense (2014-2015), a wearable sensor system for musculoskeletal disease prevention. Dr. San Diego's work extends to laboratory development and team leadership, particularly through his involvement with KingsCAT (Capture and Analysis Tool for Social Media Research), which supports interdisciplinary social media research at King's College London. His research teams span multiple disciplines including computer science, dental education, psychology, and health informatics, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches in solving complex educational challenges.
Dr. Felix Werner Wehrli is a Professor of Radiologic Science at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He serves as Director of the Laboratory for Structural, Physiologic and Functional Imaging and is a member of the Department of Radiology's Research Executive Committee. Education: MS (1967) and PhD (1970) in Chemistry from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Research focuses on quantitative MRI for tissue physiology characterization, with applications in cerebral oxygen metabolism , preclinical vascular disease , and bone matrix properties . Recent publications highlight advancements in time-resolved MRI oximetry for cerebral and renal metabolism, bone-selective imaging for craniofacial surgery, and deep-learning segmentation techniques. His lab develops patient-specific models for hip fracture prediction and investigates e-cigarette aerosol impacts on vascular systems.
Kyounga Cheon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. She holds multiple scientific appointments across various research centers at UAB, including the Global Center for Craniofacial, Oral and Dental Disorders (GC-CODED), the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), and the Comprehensive Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, Bone and Autoimmunity Center (CAMBAC). She serves as Director of the Pediatric Dentistry department and previously held positions as Interim Program Director from 2018-2023. Dr. Cheon earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Kyung Hee University in South Korea in 1996. She completed her residency in Pediatric Dentistry at UAB from 2007-2010, followed by a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Oral Microbiology at UAB from 2010-2013. Her educational background is complemented by fluency in English, Korean, Japanese, and Spanish. Dr. Cheon's research focuses on pediatric dentistry with emphasis on dental pulp regeneration, biomimetic materials for dental applications, and the microbiology of dental caries. She investigates innovative approaches to preserve dental pulp vitality in children through advanced pulp capping materials and regenerative endodontic procedures. Her work on nitric oxide-releasing biomimetic nanomatrix gels shows promise for improving pulp-dentin regeneration. She also studies the transmission of Streptococcus mutans between mothers and children and its association with early childhood caries, with findings suggesting children sharing genotypes with mothers had 2.61 times higher estimated dmfs at 36 months. Dr. Cheon's publication record demonstrates a clear evolution from fundamental microbiological studies toward translational applications of novel biomaterials. Her recent work focuses on bioactive materials for dental pulp preservation, particularly calcium silicate cements and biomimetic nanomatrix gels. She has published extensively on pulp-dentin regeneration, dental caries microbiology, and behavioral approaches to managing pediatric dental anxiety, with particular attention to audio-visual distraction techniques for modifying children's behavior during dental treatment. AADR Anne D. Haffajee Fellowship (2018) Finalist for 2011 NuSmile Graduate Student Research Award Competition NIH/NIDCR Loan Repayment Program Rahemtulla Endowed Scholarship (2010) 2015 BMES Graduate Design and Research Awards 2015 Faculty Fellow in Engaged Scholarship Dr. Cheon serves as a mentor and committee chair for graduate students including Shreya Manohar Hiwalkar and Dajah S Nash. She has secured multiple research grants, most notably the 'Nitric Oxide Releasing Biomimetic Nanomatrix Gel for Root Revitalization' grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research/NIH. Her other funded projects include the 'Development of a Novel Bioactive Material for Dental Pulp Treatment' and 'Multifunctional Nanomatrix for Percutaneous Osteointegrated Prostheses' from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. Dr. Cheon collaborates with multiple interdisciplinary research teams across UAB, including the Center for Clinical and Translational Science and the Comprehensive Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, Bone and Autoimmunity Center. Her laboratory work focuses on developing and testing biomimetic nanomatrix gels for pulp-dentin regeneration, with particular emphasis on nitric oxide delivery systems. She also maintains active research in oral microbiology, particularly studying Streptococcus mutans transmission patterns and their clinical implications for early childhood caries prevention.
Aaron N. Rice is a Research Professor at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology , specializing in bioacoustics and marine ecology. His work bridges coastal ecology with conservation policy, focusing on sound production and perception in fishes and whales to understand social behaviors and population dynamics. Develops passive acoustic monitoring frameworks for marine species Provides bioacoustic data for U.S. federal/state agencies (BOEM, NOAA, National Park Service) Contributes to marine spatial planning, including offshore wind energy development Research Highlights : Proves fish sounds dominate coastal soundscapes seasonally Links acoustic patterns to environmental changes and migratory behavior Directly influenced North Atlantic right whale critical habitat expansion and Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s whales endangered listing Scientific Awards : U.S. Department of Interior Partners in Conservation Award (2014) Recent Collaborations : Integrates passive acoustics with Everglades freshwater flow management, fosters interdisciplinary ties with U.S. Navy, National Park Service, and NGOs.
Dr. Bram G. Sengers is an Associate Professor in Bioengineering at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and the Environment and the Bioengineering Group. He specializes in computational modeling of complex biological systems, particularly placental nutrient/drug transfer and tissue regeneration strategies for bone/cartilage repair. His work integrates engineering methods with biological experiments, collaborating closely with medical and experimental groups. Education: MSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology (2000), PhD in Computational Modelling for Cartilage Tissue Engineering (2005). Joined Southampton in 2009 after postdoctoral research in bone repair. Active in research groups including the Bioengineering Group, Institute for Life Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Musculoskeletal Health Centre. Research focuses on placental transport kinetics, biomaterial-cell interactions, and computational modeling of biological systems. Techniques include placental perfusion experiments, finite element methods, microscopy, and micro-CT analysis. Notable achievements include a 2018 award for vascular network analysis in bone disease and supervision of multiple PhD students. Current projects include placental villi evolution studies (BBSRC-funded), hydrogel mechanosensing, and placental drug transport modeling (EPSRC-funded). Collaborates with international researchers and publishes in journals like Biology Letters , Journal of the Royal Society Interface , and Evolution .
Tatjana Haitina is a Researcher at the Department of Organismal Biology; Evolution and Development at Uppsala University. She holds a PhD and Docent title, with an ORCID identifier 0000-0002-8754-5534. Her research focuses on the regulatory mechanisms and 3D organization of skeletal tissues during vertebrate development and evolution, particularly studying skeletal joints, connective tissues, and mineralized structures using zebrafish as a primary model. Her academic background includes a doctoral thesis on 'Function, Pharmacology, Evolution and Anatomical Localization of G Protein-Coupled Receptors and Solute Carriers' (2009). She has contributed chapters to books such as 'Odontodes' (2023) and 'Evolving Neural Crest Cells' (2020). Research interests span molecular evolution of genes and regulatory sequences, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, and 3D microstructure analysis of mineralized tissues. Recent work includes studies on craniofacial development, sensory organ evolution in sharks, and cis-regulatory elements in lymphatic vascular beds. Her publications highlight collaboration with institutions globally, with notable contributions to journals like Nature Communications and Molecular Biology and Evolution. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though her work has been cited widely. Dr. Haitina's lab employs cutting-edge imaging techniques such as synchrotron X-ray microtomography and optical projection tomography (zOPT) to study developmental defects in zebrafish mutants. She investigates ancestral features of skeletal mineralization and the evolutionary origins of enamel.
Stuart Green, M.D., is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine. He is a globally recognized orthopaedic surgeon specializing in post-trauma limb reconstruction, the Ilizarov Method, and medical ethics. Dr. Green has made transformative contributions to orthopaedic surgery through innovations like the Rancho Technique and the GS/GSH Intramedullary Nail, and as co-inventor of the FDA-approved Precice Nail. He continues to serve as Medical Director for the Precice division of NuVasive and is actively involved in research, education, and ethical discourse in surgery. His research interests include: Biomechanics of external and internal fixation Limb lengthening and its effects on muscle tissue Medical ethics in surgical practice and device development Innovation in reconstructive techniques History of orthopaedic surgery Dr. Green’s extensive publication record—around 150 articles, four books, and 23 book chapters—reflects his deep engagement across clinical, ethical, and historical domains. His recent scholarly work emphasizes ethical challenges in surgeon-industry collaboration, biomechanical optimization of fixation devices, and the long-term outcomes of limb lengthening technologies. These publications demonstrate a consistent focus on improving patient outcomes through innovation, ethical rigor, and biomechanical precision. He has received significant recognition through invitations as Presidential Guest Speaker at major orthopaedic societies and keynote speaker at the ASME Biomechanics Section. His contributions were highlighted in the AAOS’s 75th-anniversary publication Moving Stories . He has served on the Ethics Committees of both the AAOS and UCI Medical Center and was a panelist on surgeon-industry ethics with federal officials. Dr. Green has advised on major research initiatives, including the development of the Precice Nail, and has led animal studies and clinical translation efforts. He has held editorial leadership roles as Deputy Editor of Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research and Associate Editor for several orthopaedic journals. His work bridges clinical practice, research, innovation, and ethics. He is actively engaged in academic and clinical labs, including the Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory at Long Beach Veterans Hospital, where he collaborates on fixation biomechanics and muscle adaptation during limb lengthening with Dr. Thay Q. Lee and Dr. Vincent Caiozzo.
Gary M. Hollenberg, M.D. serves as a Professor of Clinical Imaging Sciences at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry within the Department of Imaging Sciences. He is a key member of both the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) and Accountable Health Partners (AHP), specializing in Body and Musculoskeletal MRI and Cross-Sectional Imaging with over 16 years of clinical experience in diagnostic radiology. His educational foundation includes a Medical Doctorate from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1990), followed by an Internship in Internal Medicine at Highland Hospital of Rochester (1990-1991), a Radiology Residency at Rochester General Hospital (1991-1995), and a Cross-Sectional Imaging Fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center (1995-1996). He maintains active certification from the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Hollenberg's research program bridges musculoskeletal radiology and prostate oncology imaging. Early career work established him in spinal MRI classification systems and tendon ultrasound diagnostics, while recent publications demonstrate a strategic pivot toward advanced prostate cancer imaging. His investigations focus on correlating MRI findings with clinical outcomes, particularly in developing quantitative biomarkers for prostate cancer detection and refining MR/US fusion biopsy techniques to guide treatment decisions in urology. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2000-2025) reveals a distinct trajectory: foundational musculoskeletal studies (2000-2003) centered on spine/wrist imaging and tendon pathologies have transitioned to a dominant prostate cancer focus (2016-2025). This evolution reflects growing clinical demand for precision imaging in urologic oncology, with his work increasingly appearing in high-impact urology journals while maintaining methodological roots in advanced MRI techniques. His scientific recognition includes: PROSE Award for publishing excellence (2016) Election as Fellow of the American College of Radiology (2014) NIH Summer Research Fellowship during medical training (1987-1988) Dr. Hollenberg contributes to academic medicine through editorial service on The Journal of The University of Rochester Medical Center (1989-1990) and as a Medical Student Interviewer for admissions (1988-1990). His research funding includes the Department of Radiology Fischer fund as co-investigator for Doppler sonography of the patellar tendon (2000-2001), demonstrating sustained grant acquisition capability across both musculoskeletal and prostate imaging domains. Professionally, he maintains active leadership through the Rochester Roentgen Ray Society (serving as past president) and membership in major national societies including the American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, American Roentgen Ray Society, New York State Radiological Society, and Society of Skeletal Radiology. These affiliations facilitate multidisciplinary collaborations that drive innovation in imaging science and clinical application.
William E. Bemis is a Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Faculty Curator of Ichthyology at Cornell University's Museum of Vertebrates. He holds a B.A. from Cornell (1976), M.S. from University of Michigan (1978), and Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (1983). His research focuses on vertebrate anatomy, evolutionary patterns, and organismal biology, with specializations in teleost fishes, fossil records, and comparative morphology. He has extensively studied sharks, lungfishes, coelacanths, and sturgeon conservation. Bemis teaches courses in vertebrate biology, anatomy, and paleontology, and co-developed an edX MOOC on shark biology. His work employs advanced imaging techniques like micro-CT and histology. Research highlights include investigations into suction feeding mechanisms, tooth development, and functional morphology of aquatic organisms. He has conducted fieldwork in over 50 global collections and served as director of Shoals Marine Laboratory. His lab focuses on integrating anatomical studies with evolutionary questions, emphasizing specimen-based research. Bemis collaborates internationally and has contributed to major textbooks like Vertebrate Life . Current projects explore morphological adaptations in deep-sea species and evolutionary innovations in fish feeding systems. Key academic contributions include over 100 peer-reviewed publications, mentoring numerous graduate students, and preserving biodiversity through museum curation. His research bridges paleontology and modern ecology, shaping understanding of fish evolution and conservation strategies.
Graeme Miller is an Honorary Associate Professor at the Sydney School of Public Health within the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. His research focuses on primary care systems, health services management, and epidemiological studies in Australian healthcare. With qualifications including MBBS, PhD, and FRACGP, he specializes in general practice activity analysis, quality improvement, and health policy development. Research interests span: General practice classification systems and accreditation standards Health service quality measurement and safety frameworks Epidemiology of chronic conditions (diabetes, cardiovascular disease) Aging population health and lifespan healthcare models Health equity and socioeconomic determinants of care access Publications demonstrate consistent focus on Australian primary care evolution, chronic disease management innovations, and health system efficiency. Recent work examines Medicare billing practices, multimorbidity patterns, and methodological advances in health services research. No scientific awards, student advising, or grant information is documented in available materials.
Silvia Paracchini is Professor of Neurogenetics and Genomics at the University of St Andrews, School of Medicine , where she leads the Neurogenetics group within the Cellular Medicine Division. She is affiliated with several interdisciplinary units including the Centre for Biophotonics, Biomedical Sciences Research Complex, Institute of Behavioural and Neural Sciences, and the St Andrews Bioinformatics Unit. Her research focuses on the genetic basis of complex cognitive and behavioral phenotypes , particularly dyslexia, handedness, language disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions . She employs multidisciplinary approaches such as genome-wide association studies (GWAS), whole exome sequencing, polygenic scoring, and functional genomics to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying these traits. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and well-being. Recent publications reveal strong trends in human genetics and neurodevelopmental genomics , with studies on handedness, language acquisition in bilingual children, grip strength in youth, and machine learning applications in mental health . Her research increasingly integrates public and patient involvement , as seen in work shaping UK research priorities through lived experience of learning difficulties. Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (2018) Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2019) Royal Society University Research Fellowship (2011) Member of the RSE Young Academy of Scotland (2013, 2014) She actively mentors postgraduate researchers and leads significant funded projects, including the Specific Learning Difficulties Network funded by the Medical Research Council. Her lab produces open datasets and software, promoting transparency and reproducibility. She is an active participant in international conferences and public engagement, including media appearances on Left Handers Day . Her research group, the Neurogenetics group , collaborates widely across the UK and internationally, with recent work involving institutions in Hong Kong, Germany, Spain, and the US. She has served as Principal Investigator on grants from the Medical Research Council, The Royal Society of Edinburgh, and Scottish Funding Council .
