G. Wilson Miller is an Associate Professor of Radiology and Medical Imaging and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He holds a PhD in Nuclear Physics from Princeton University (2000) and a BS in Mathematics from the University of Maryland (1993). His research focuses on MRI technique development, hyperpolarized gas imaging, and MR-guided focused ultrasound surgery. Key research areas include: Hyperpolarized noble gas MRI to map lung oxygen levels (PAO2) and microstructure Development of fast spiral pulse sequences for 3D PAO2 imaging RF coil design for hyperpolarized gas imaging MRI-guided focused ultrasound for non-invasive surgical interventions Notable projects include collaborations with the physics department to build a helium-3 hyperpolarizer and studies on focused ultrasound for blood-brain barrier opening. His work has advanced applications in lung cancer treatment planning, COPD phenotyping, and neurological disorders.
Estelle S. Harris is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah Health Science Center , specializing in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine . She serves as Medical Director for the University of Utah Medical ICU and Huntsman Cancer Hospital ICU/Intermediate Care Unit, with additional roles as a pulmonary consultant for neuromuscular clinics and the NeuRx Diaphragm Stimulator Program. Education: MD from University of Colorado School of Medicine; Residency in Internal Medicine at Boston City Hospital; Fellowship in Pulmonary/Critical Care at University of Michigan Hospitals Dr. Harris’s research focuses on acute lung injury , vaccine effectiveness for respiratory viruses, and critical care interventions for sepsis and COVID-19. She has led studies on non-invasive ventilation and immunothrombosis in severe infections. Her publications highlight collaborations with networks like VISION , IVY , and ACTIV , addressing topics such as SARS-CoV-2 variants , antiviral therapies , and biomarker dynamics in critical illness. Professional Memberships: American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Critical Care Medicine
Laurent Suppan is a researcher at the University of Geneva, focusing on prehospital emergency care, medical education, and simulation-based training. His work spans airway management, stroke detection, pandemic response, and technology-enhanced healthcare protocols. Affiliation: University of Geneva Key research areas: Emergency Medicine, Medical Education, Public Health Interventions His research explores prehospital clinical decision-making, device evaluation (e.g., supraglottic airways), and digital health tools like mobile apps and serious games to improve emergency care. Recent studies examine student paramedic training, medication error reduction, and pandemic preparedness. Publications include analyses of ventilation techniques during cardiac arrest, hypercapnia management in acute heart failure, and prehospital arterial blood gas evaluation. Collaborative work with institutions in Switzerland highlights his commitment to advancing EMS protocols and education. While no scientific awards are listed here, Suppan's supervision of 4 works and extensive publication record in journals like Journal of Clinical Medicine and BMC Emergency Medicine demonstrate academic leadership. His methodological rigor is evident in randomized controlled trials, retrospective cohort studies, and framework development projects. Current projects involve real-time patient modeling for major incidents and enhancing first responder recruitment during crises.
Adjunct Clinical Professor Garun Hamilton is affiliated with the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash University and Monash Health. He leads the Respiratory Failure and Non-Invasive Ventilation service at Monash Health and serves as Director of Sleep Research, contributing to Australia's top sleep research centers. He holds roles in the Victorian Respiratory Support Service (VRSS) and is President-elect of the Australasian Sleep Association. His research focuses on sleep apnoea phenotypes, cardiovascular consequences, respiratory epidemiology, sleep-cognitive decline links, and COPD prevention. He is a Chief Investigator in longitudinal studies like the Tasmanian Longitudinal Health Study (TAHS). Recent projects include studies on sleep apnoea therapies, COPD management, and clinical trials for respiratory interventions. He collaborates with institutions like the Turner Institute and Myosa Pty Ltd. Professional contributions include clinical guideline development, national health policy impact, and government engagement. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals addressing health and well-being.
Signe Søvik is a Professor at the Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, and a senior consultant anesthesiologist at the Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Akershus University Hospital, Norway. She is affiliated with the Research Group for Human Integrative Cardiovascular Control (CIRCON) and collaborates with departments of Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, and Emergencies and Critical Care across Oslo and Akershus University Hospitals. Her research focuses on acute respiratory and cardiovascular physiology, emergency medical care evaluation, and statistical modeling of complex medical systems. Key areas include pediatric anesthesia, trauma care, neonatal cardiorespiratory control, and medical simulation for teaching. She is actively involved in clinical and translational research with strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent publications reveal a strong trend in human physiological responses under stress, including trauma, hypovolemia, surgical positioning, and environmental exposure. Her work integrates clinical data with advanced statistical and network analysis, particularly in trauma epidemiology, ICU patient flow, and outcomes in critical illness such as COVID-19. She frequently employs cohort studies, systematic reviews, and physiological monitoring in healthy and patient populations. Signe Søvik is deeply engaged in medical education, especially through simulation-based training. She supervises research and contributes to quality improvement in emergency and critical care settings.
Judith Brock is a Senior Physician (Oberärztin) in Pneumology and Respiratory Medicine at Thoraxklinik Heidelberg, with affiliations to Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg and the German Center for Lung Research (DZL). Her career spans institutions including Universitätsklinikum Gießen and Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, with specialization in Internal Medicine and Pneumology. Key Roles: Senior Lecturer, Principal Investigator (DZL), Medical Educator Education: Human Medicine, University of Regensburg (2012); Specialist in Internal Medicine (2018) and Pneumology (2021) Her research focuses on Obesity and Lung Health , Interventional Pulmonology , and Robotic Bronchoscopy . Recent work examines endobronchial valve therapy, SARS-CoV-2 risks during bronchoscopy, and ethical frameworks for medical device development. Selected Scientific Awards include the Best Abstract Preis (2024), Klinischer Forschungspreis (2025), and grants from the Beatrice Gräfin von Hardenberg Stiftung (since 2023).
Clinical Professor David Barnes is affiliated with the University of Sydney , specifically the Central Clinical School . His research focuses on lung cancer , respiratory diseases , infection and immunity , and sleep disorders . He also specializes in precision medicine and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management. His work emphasizes improving lung cancer care through multidisciplinary teams and diagnostic pathways, particularly for culturally diverse populations. He has contributed to the development of standardized reporting templates for general practitioners and the use of non-invasive ventilation in respiratory therapy. His publications span clinical trials on respiratory support, cancer staging, and diagnostic innovations. Recent articles examine the lung microbiome's role in cancer treatment and the impact of non-invasive ventilation on COPD patients. Earlier studies focus on sleep disorders and pneumonia management. Scientific Awards & Grants: 2016: LEAD Grant (Cancer Australia) for lung cancer diagnostic pathways in CALD populations 2013: CHEST Australia Trial Grant (NHMRC) to reduce lung cancer consultation delays He has collaborated extensively with researchers in respiratory medicine, oncology, and sleep disorders, contributing to clinical practice guidelines and healthcare delivery improvements.
Dr. Michael C. Lu is currently the Dean of the School of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley. Previously, he served as Director of the federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau under the Obama Administration, where he received the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Hubert H. Humphrey Service to America Award in 2013. His academic career includes roles as a professor of obstetrics-gynecology and public health at UCLA, with research focused on racial-ethnic disparities in birth outcomes. As an obstetrician, he attended over 1,000 births and was repeatedly named a Best Doctor in America since 2005. He has contributed to National Academy of Medicine committees and co-authored the report Vibrant and Healthy Kids: Aligning Science, Practice, and Policy to Advance Health Equity . His education includes degrees from Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and UCSF. Research interests emphasize improving maternal and child health equity through life-course perspectives and advancing medical imaging technologies. He has pioneered innovations in MRI motion sensing, wireless implant communication, and computational imaging algorithms. His work bridges clinical practice, public health policy, and biomedical engineering. Awards include teaching recognition and federal service accolades. He collaborates on interdisciplinary teams to address global health challenges, leveraging both clinical expertise and technological advancements. Publications span maternal health equity frameworks and cutting-edge MRI methodologies, reflecting his dual focus on societal health disparities and medical technology. Current efforts at UC Berkeley aim to integrate public health strategies with emerging imaging and data science tools. Despite no listed advisees, his mentorship is evident through residency program leadership and training grants in maternal and child health.
Dan Stieper Karbing is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Science and Technology at the Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University, Denmark. His research focuses on respiratory and critical care, with a strong emphasis on AI-driven decision support systems for mechanical ventilation. Ph.D. in Biomedical Science and Engineering (2009) M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, specializing in Biomedical Signals and Systems (2006) His research interests include biomedical engineering, mechanical ventilation, gas exchange modeling, decision support systems, AI in healthcare, and cardiorespiratory monitoring . He applies engineering principles to solve clinical challenges in intensive care, particularly in optimizing ventilator therapy and patient monitoring. The recent trend in his publications centers on AI-enabled clinical decision tools, non-invasive monitoring using wearable sensors, respiratory rate estimation, cardiorespiratory fitness assessment, and rehabilitation in critically ill patients . His work bridges engineering and medicine, aiming to improve patient outcomes through data-driven, personalized care. He is actively involved in research projects such as The Beacon Caresystem and CoRESCUE AAU Pandemic Ventilator, and his work has been featured in media outlets discussing AI in hospitals, customized ventilator treatment, and pandemic preparedness. He supervises PhD students and collaborates internationally on clinical and engineering research. He also serves on the board of Aw Technologies ApS, linking academia with industry innovation.
Elizabeth M Schoenfeld is an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate Regional Campus. She also holds a secondary position in Healthcare Delivery and Population Sciences . Her research focuses on shared decision-making in emergency care, opioid use disorder treatment, point-of-care ultrasound applications, and healthcare equity. Education : BS in Psychology from Brown University, MD from Warren Alpert Medical School Key Research Areas : Emergency Department protocols, patient autonomy, substance abuse treatment accessibility, and clinical workflow optimization Her academic output demonstrates strong engagement with Emergency Medicine (18 publications) and Shared Decision-Making (12 publications) themes, with cross-disciplinary work in Public Health and Healthcare Delivery . The most recent articles address critical interventions for opioid use disorder and advanced diagnostic techniques in emergency settings. Her work frequently involves collaborations with researchers like Lauren Westafer , Kathleen Mazor , and Peter Lindenauer , focusing on improving clinical practices through evidence-based tools and patient-centered approaches.
Karen Reynolds is a Matthew Flinders Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Science and Engineering at Flinders University, where she has been a faculty member since 1997. She serves as Director of both the Medical Device Research Institute and the Medical Device Partnering Program, a national initiative supporting early-stage innovation in medical devices. Her leadership extends to external roles including Board Member of the National Imaging Facility, Director of the Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering Board, and Chair of the Health and Technology Forum. Professor Reynolds' educational background includes a Masters in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Oxford, followed by research positions at both Oxford and Leicester Universities where she earned her PhD. Her academic credentials also include MSc, MA, BA(Hons), and a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education. Her primary research interests focus on medical device innovation, physiological monitoring, bone biomechanics, and surgical instrumentation and training. Her work bridges engineering principles with clinical applications, particularly in developing technologies that solve real end-user problems in healthcare. She has made significant contributions to virtual reality medical simulation, non-invasive monitoring techniques, and bone imaging and modeling. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on practical biomedical engineering solutions with immediate clinical relevance. Her work spans orthopedic biomechanics (particularly shoulder and knee modeling), respiratory monitoring systems, and rehabilitation robotics. The consistent theme across her research is the development of engineering solutions that address specific clinical challenges, with emphasis on validation and practical implementation. Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering (FTSE) Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health & Medical Sciences (FAHMS) Honorary Fellow, Engineers Australia (HonFIEAust) Australian Professional Engineer of the Year, 2010 South Australian Scientist of the Year, 2012 David Dewhurst Award, Engineers Australia, 2016 Medical Technology Association of Australia Outstanding Achievement Award, 2014 Top 100 Most Influential Engineers in Australia (2012, 2013, 2015) Professor Reynolds has supervised 15 principal and 1 associate PhD/Master's students in Biomedical Engineering. Her research is supported through the Medical Device Partnering Program, a significant national initiative that facilitates collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and industry partners. She has received numerous research grants supporting her work in medical device development and validation. She leads the Medical Device Research Institute at Flinders University, which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research involving engineers, clinicians, and industry partners. The Institute works closely with the Medical Device Partnering Program, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for medical device innovation from concept through to commercialization. Her research teams specialize in biomechanical modeling, medical device prototyping, and clinical validation studies.
Dr Ian E Smith is a Consultant Physician and Medical Director at Royal Papworth Hospital, UK, with a focus on research direction and clinical innovation in respiratory and sleep medicine. He is also an Affiliated Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge. BA (Hons) Medical Sciences MA (1988) MBBS (1987) MRCP (London, 1990) MD (Cambridge University, 1997) FRCP (London, 2000) His research spans respiratory support and sleep disorders , including pioneering work on home ventilation, COPD exacerbations, and motor neurone disease (MND) care. He co-authored NICE guidelines for MND and led the establishment of the Papworth Clinical Trials Unit. Recent publications highlight his expertise in sleep apnoea , ventilation strategies , and interdisciplinary topics like neuro-immune interactions and vasodilation mechanisms . His work includes systematic reviews, clinical trials, and translational studies. ARTP award for services to Respiratory Medicine (2016) Dr Smith has held leadership roles in the UK Association of Respiratory Technicians and Physiologists sleep section and contributed to national guidelines on sleep apnoea and driving. He founded the UK's first European-accredited Respiratory Support and Sleep Centre (RSSC) and developed a regional MND care network.
Richard A. Oeckler, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Physiology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester, Minnesota. He specializes in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, with a focus on understanding ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) and developing translational therapies for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Education: MD/PhD from New York Medical College, Fellowship at Mayo Clinic Research: Mechanotransduction, hypercapnia's role in lung repair, gas tension modulation Key Awards: Parker B. Francis Fellowship (2012-2015), Brewer Career Development Award (2014) Leadership: Medical Director of MICU Leadership Team, Chair of Refractory Hypoxemia Workgroup His recent publications analyze international weaning practices, probiotics in critical care, and physiology-guided ventilation strategies. Research trends include mechanotransduction, cellular injury/repair, and disaster medicine applications. 2025 AIM Initiative - Mayo Clinic 2023 20-Year Coast Guard Auxiliary Ribbon Multiple teaching awards in Internal Medicine Residency Dr. Oeckler is a Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians, member of American Thoracic Society, and actively involved in ICU recovery programs and clinical trial design.
Dr. Praneel Titheradge is a Lecturer in Exercise & Sports Science at Charles Sturt University , affiliated with the School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences. His academic journey includes completing a PhD in 2018 under Professor Robert Robergs, followed by a lecturing role at the University of Wollongong in 2019. Professional Memberships: Exercise & Sports Science Australia Australian Strength & Conditioning Association Research Interests: Dr. Titheradge integrates engineering principles with exercise physiology, focusing on indirect calorimetry instrumentation, 3D motion capture for sports performance, and gut microbiology's role in bioenergetic adaptation. His work spans device validation, ventilatory measurement, and equine athlete applications. Publication Trends: His research output centers on airflow sensor development (Venturi tubes, fiber-optic devices), CPR training efficacy, and physiological measurement methodologies. Keywords across his work include Biomedical Engineering , Metabolic Research , and Human Performance , with sub-fields like Physiological Instrumentation and Exercise Prescription Validation .
Per Steinar Halvorsen is a Professor at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Division of Technology and Innovation and Oslo University Hospital (Rikshospitalet). His primary focus is on cardiovascular engineering and medical technology innovation, with an emphasis on developing advanced monitoring systems for critical care and cardiac applications. His work integrates biomedical engineering principles with clinical practice to address challenges in ECMO, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), and real-time cardiac monitoring. Research Interests: Halvorsen’s research spans accelerometer-based cardiovascular monitoring, thrombosis detection in extracorporeal systems, and the application of machine learning in medical diagnostics. His studies often utilize porcine models to validate novel sensor technologies and device functionalities. He has contributed to advancements in non-invasive waveform analysis for emergency triage and therapeutic hypothermia protocols. Key Research Trends: His articles emphasize innovations in medical device design, particularly accelerometers for continuous cardiac monitoring. Recent work includes deep learning applications for valve event detection and vibration analysis for LVAD thrombosis. Collaborations with engineering teams (e.g., MEMS sensor development) highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Labs/Teams: He is part of the Clinical and Experimental Cardiovascular Monitoring research group, focusing on translational research between engineering and clinical cardiology.
