جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Pediatric Critical Care
• Procedural Safety
• Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ahmed Veten is an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, affiliated with departments including Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatrics. He specializes in pediatric critical care for congenital/acquired heart diseases and leads research on communication barriers, procedural safety, and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). He co-founded the PeRCCUS group under the PALISI network, advancing critical ultrasound research. His clinical work integrates innovative diagnostic techniques and patient safety practices. Education: MBBS, Jordan University of Science and Technology (2010) Pediatric Residency, Hamad Medical Corporation (Qatar, 2016) Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship & Residency, Penn State University (2020/2022) Advanced Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac ICU, University of Arkansas (2023) Research Focus: POCUS applications, vocal cord motion assessment, and improving clinical practices in pediatric critical care. Awards: Exceptional Teacher Recognition (2020) Best Oral Presentation (2019) Labs/Teams: Pediatric Research Collaborative on Critical Ultrasound (PeRCCUS), part of the PALISI Network. Dr. Veten actively mentors postdoctoral fellows and drives translational research to enhance outcomes for critically ill children. His work bridges clinical innovation with educational initiatives in pediatric critical care.

Frederik Trinkmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Internal Medicine
• Pulmonology
• Respiratory Medicine
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. med. Frederik Trinkmann serves as Head of the Asthma Outpatient Clinic and Managing Senior Physician in Pneumology and Respiratory Medicine at Thoraxklinik Heidelberg. He holds academic appointments at Universitätsmedizin Mannheim and Universität Heidelberg, where he leads pulmonary research initiatives. His research spans Internal Medicine , Pulmonology , and Respiratory Medicine , with a focus on Small airway dysfunction in asthma/COPD Cardiopulmonary risk in chronic lung diseases Smoking-related respiratory effects Post-COVID lung sequelae Bioinformatics in pulmonary diagnostics His work has been recognized with multiple scientific awards, including the Kurt und Erika Palm-Stiftung Science Prize (2nd Place) and DGIM Poster Award . Key publications highlight trends in Advanced oscillometry for small airway assessment Sex-specific differences in weaning outcomes Real-world effectiveness of triple inhalation therapies Cytokine profiling in respiratory inflammation Machine learning for lung function diagnostics He actively contributes to clinical guidelines including the Ers-Deutschland S2k-Leitlinie for cough diagnosis . Scientific Collaborations: Principal Investigator, German Center for Lung Research (DZL) Leadership, Translational Research Section at Universitätsmedizin Mannheim Cooperation with European Respiratory Society (ERS)

Mehrdad Arjomandiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Medicine
• Pulmonary Physiology
• Respiratory Disease Mechanisms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mehrdad Arjomandi, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), with a joint appointment at the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVA). He holds leadership roles as Director of the UCSF Human Exposure Laboratory, Director of the Environmental Medicine Clinic at SFVA, and Director of the SF VA Airborne Hazard Exposure Study Center of Excellence. His research focuses on environmental and occupational exposures contributing to chronic lung diseases, including COPD, asthma, and effects of pollutants like ozone and tobacco smoke. Education: BA in Molecular Biology (UCSD, 1991), MD (Stanford, 1996), Residency in Internal Medicine (UCLA, 1999), Fellowship in Pulmonary & Critical Care (UCSF, 2003). Key Research: Mechanisms of lung injury from airborne hazards, ozone-induced inflammation, and secondhand smoke effects. Studies include SPIROMICS, COPDGene, and VA cohort analyses. Recent work emphasizes cardiopulmonary outcomes in veterans exposed to airborne hazards, machine learning for COPD prognosis, and lung microbiota in COPD. He leads clinical trials evaluating bronchodilators and albuterol efficacy in exposed populations. Grants: Supported by NIH, Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute, VA, and Department of Defense. Awards: 2022 SFVA HeRO Award for clinical excellence and innovation. Labs/Teams: UCSF Human Exposure Lab, SFVA Environmental Medicine Clinic, and VA Airborne Hazard Study Center. Mentors over 30 trainees in translational and clinical research.

Omar Usmaniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inhaled Drug Delivery
• Small Airways Physiology
• Lung Imaging
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Omar Usmani is a Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI), Imperial College London, and Consultant Physician at the Royal Brompton Hospital. He leads the Clinical Research Group within NHLI's Airway Disease Section and is Co-Director of Imperial's Network of Excellence in Aerosols and Health. His expertise spans inhaled drug delivery, small airways physiology, and tele-monitoring. He holds leadership roles in global societies like ISAM (President-elect) and ERS (former Head of Assembly 5). Key awards include the Thomas T. Mercer Award (2015) and FERS (2019). Education: MB BS (King's College London), PhD (Imperial College London), CASLAT (Imperial College). His research has secured grants including EU Horizon 2020 (myaircoach) and FDA funding ($2.3M). Teaching roles include leading Imperial's MBBS Phase 1 programme and mentoring PhD/MSc students. Public outreach includes STEM initiatives for underprivileged London schoolchildren and media appearances on BBC's Horizon and Fake Britain. Research focuses on optimizing inhaled therapies, aerosol science, and small airways dysfunction. Articles highlight innovations in drug delivery, telehealth, and inhaler adherence. He advises pharmaceutical companies and regulatory bodies like the FDA on inhaler design and clinical outcomes.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Respiratory Medicine
• Fluid Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Frans H.C. de Jongh is an Assistant Professor at the TechMed Centre, University of Twente, specializing in Engineering Fluid Dynamics. His research bridges biomedical engineering and respiratory medicine, focusing on neonatal care, lung function diagnostics, and medical device innovation. His recent work includes developing wireless monitoring systems for diaphragm activity in infants, validating electronic nose technology for lung cancer detection, and optimizing neonatal endotracheal tube designs using oscillometry. Key research themes involve respiratory mechanics , non-invasive diagnostics , and pediatric pulmonology , with applications in prematurity and lung disease classification . Publications emphasize z-score-based severity classification , cardiorespiratory monitoring , and breath profiling , reflecting collaborations across medical and engineering disciplines. No awards or student advisement details are listed in the provided data.

• Respiratory Physiology
• Medical Imaging
• Asthma Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Catherine Farrow is a Senior Lecturer at the Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, specializing in respiratory physiology and advanced pulmonary imaging techniques. Her research investigates ventilation distribution, airway function, and pulmonary pathophysiology in conditions including asthma, COPD, and COVID-19. Research interests include: Ventilation heterogeneity in obstructive lung diseases SPECT/CT imaging for pulmonary function assessment Respiratory sequelae of COVID-19 infection Impact of obesity on ventilation patterns Peripheral airway function in aging and disease Clinical applications of oscillometry and nitrogen washout techniques Her recent publications (2017-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on pulmonary imaging innovations and COVID-19 respiratory pathophysiology. Research themes include ventilation-perfusion abnormalities in post-COVID recovery, AI-assisted radiological assessment, asthma phenotyping using SPECT/CT, and pulmonary function testing standards during pandemics. Longitudinal work shows consistent emphasis on translating imaging biomarkers to clinical applications. Collaborations include multidisciplinary teams across institutions globally, evidenced by multi-center publications on COVID-19 pneumonitis and position statements for respiratory societies.

Steve N. Georasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• Asthma
• Immune Cell Activation in the Lung
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Steve N. Georas, M.D., is a Professor at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) in the School of Medicine and Dentistry, with primary appointments in the Department of Medicine (Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care), and joint appointments in Environmental Medicine and Microbiology and Immunology. He is a board-certified specialist in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, actively practicing at the Mary Parkes Center for Asthma, Allergy & Pulmonary Care, and serving as an attending physician in the Medical Intensive Care Units at Strong Memorial and Highland Hospitals. His research is centered on the immunological mechanisms of asthma and lung inflammation. Key areas include epithelial barrier dysfunction , type 2 immune responses , the role of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) and autotaxin , and the impact of air pollution and environmental exposures on lung health. He leads the Study of Asthma in Rochester (SOAR2) and is involved in the national PrecISE asthma network. His recent publications highlight a strong focus on asthma pathogenesis, the use and de-escalation of biologic therapies, the effects of environmental factors like air pollution and climate change on asthma, and the critical issue of race-based interpretation of pulmonary function tests, advocating for more equitable diagnostic practices. His work spans basic science, translational research, and clinical trials. Scientific Awards: Walter & Carmina Mary Parkes Family Distinguished Professorship Research and Mentoring: Dr. Georas directs an active research laboratory investigating immune cell activation in the lung. He mentors postdoctoral fellows (Maggie Connolly, Patrick Donohue), research staff (Kyle Norton), and graduate students (Traci Pressley). His lab is involved in multiple clinical trials and has received significant grant funding for research on lung disease and environmental health. Research Lab: The Georas Lab at URMC is dedicated to understanding airway inflammation and lung function in asthma, with specific projects on epithelial barrier dysfunction, airway oscillometry, and the implications of race in pulmonary function testing.

• Cystic fibrosis
• Primary ciliary dyskinesia
• Severe asthma
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Larry Lands, MD, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University and a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) , Glen site. He leads the Translational Research in Respiratory Diseases Program within the Centre for Translational Biology, focusing on chronic pediatric lung diseases. Research Interests Clinical & Translational Research: Investigating cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, and severe asthma in children. Novel Therapeutics: Developing inhalable nucleic acid and small-molecule therapies to control lung inflammation and repair airway damage. Exercise Physiology: Examining factors limiting exercise capacity in adolescents with obesity and other at-risk populations. Diagnostic Innovation: Pioneering oscillometry as a simple, child-friendly lung-function assessment tool for infants and children. Recent Research Trends His 2024–2025 publications reveal an intensified focus on cutting-edge CFTR modulator trials (e.g., elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor comparisons), mucolytic microsphere therapies (CIL-05), and the first Canadian clinical practice guidelines on cystic-fibrosis-related diabetes. Additional work explores lung ultrasound for PCD/CF, post-lung-transplant weight dynamics, and spectral oscillometry in obese adolescents, underscoring a translational pipeline from bench to bedside. Scientific Awards & Honors No specific awards are listed in the provided text. Advising & Grant Activity While specific trainees and grants are not enumerated, his role as Senior Scientist and Professor implies active mentorship of graduate students, clinical fellows, and post-docs within the RI-MUHC and McGill University ecosystems. Labs & Teams He heads the Translational Research in Respiratory Diseases Program at the RI-MUHC, integrating bench scientists, clinical coordinators, and imaging specialists to advance pediatric respiratory medicine.

Pritish Mondalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sickle-Cell Disease
• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Respiratory Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pritish Mondal, MD holds the rank of Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Pulmonology. His research focuses on pediatric respiratory diseases, particularly sickle cell disease and the impact of pediatricians' recommendations on vaccine acceptance. He has published extensively on topics including respiratory syncytial virus activity post-COVID-19, pediatric journal impact factors, and cross-cultural public health behaviors during pandemics. Research Interests: Mondal’s work spans clinical pulmonology, epidemiology of respiratory infections, and pandemic-related public health strategies. His recent studies emphasize longitudinal analyses of sickle cell disease complications and the sociocultural factors influencing vaccine acceptance in pediatric populations. Methodologically, he employs cross-sectional surveys and observational studies to explore health disparities and biomedical phenomena. Awards: He received the Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2023) alongside multiple colleagues, recognizing his contributions to medical education. Key Themes in Publications: His articles consistently address post-pandemic healthcare challenges, pediatric respiratory pathophysiology, and translational research bridging clinical practice and public health policy.

Jonathan Gaffinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Asthma Research
• Cystic Fibrosis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Gaffin is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and serves as Director of the Severe Asthma Program and Director of Pulmonary Clinical Research and Clinical Trials Programs at Boston Children's Hospital. His clinical work focuses on pediatric pulmonary medicine with expertise in asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, cystic fibrosis, and respiratory disorders. Dr. Gaffin's research interests center on pediatric pulmonology with particular emphasis on environmental factors in respiratory diseases, asthma pathogenesis and management, cystic fibrosis, and health disparities in inner-city populations. His work investigates the impact of air pollution, allergens, and socioeconomic factors on pediatric respiratory health outcomes. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on environmental determinants of childhood asthma, precision medicine approaches, clinical trials methodology, and health equity. Notably, his research examines radon exposure effects, wildfire smoke impacts, school-based environmental interventions, and systemic racism's influence on asthma outcomes in vulnerable populations. Dr. Gaffin serves as an expert for Boston Children's Hospital Precision Medicine Service and leads multiple clinical research initiatives including the Severe Asthma Program in Waltham, Massachusetts. His work bridges clinical care with innovative research to improve outcomes for children with complex respiratory conditions.

Voicu Grozaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Measurements and Instrumentation
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Voicu Groza is a Professor and Associate Director at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Ottawa. His research focuses on biomedical measurements and instrumentation, with particular emphasis on blood pressure estimation techniques, medical sensor design, and robotics applications. He has also contributed to signal processing, embedded systems, and educational program analytics. Research Interests: Biomedical Measurements and Instrumentation Medical Signal Processing Robotics and Haptic Systems Wireless Sensing Technologies Algorithmic Fusion in Healthcare Key Contributions: Dr. Groza's work spans innovative solutions for non-invasive blood pressure monitoring in complex clinical scenarios, advanced sensor systems for robotics applications, and energy-efficient communication protocols for embedded networks. His recent research emphasizes improving accuracy in oscillometric blood pressure estimation for patients with atrial fibrillation and other chronic conditions.

Simona Turcoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Medical Imaging
• Biomedical Signal Processing
• Angiogenesis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Simona Turco is an Assistant Professor at the Electrical Engineering department at Eindhoven University of Technology. She is affiliated with the Biomedical Diagnostics (BM/d) Lab and the Eindhoven MedTech Innovation Center (e/MTIC). Her research focuses on model-driven analysis of medical images and biosignals for oncology and perioperative care. MSc Biomedical Engineering, University of Pisa (2012) Professional Doctorate in Engineering (PDEng), TU/e (2015) PhD, TU/e (2018) Her research integrates pharmacokinetic modeling and machine learning to advance diagnostics in cancer (angiogenesis imaging) and perioperative risk prediction. She utilizes contrast-enhanced ultrasound and MRI for multi-scale functional and molecular analysis. Key subfields include microbubble dynamics, dispersion imaging, and biosignal modeling. Recent publications highlight applications in prostate cancer radiogenomics, renal cell carcinoma, adenomyosis, and patient-ventilator asynchrony. She combines mathematical modeling with data-driven approaches for clinical translation, supported by collaborations with healthcare partners. Scientific Awards: Academy Van Leersum Grant (2019) Best Paper (3rd place), IEEE-EMBS (2017) Best Poster Awards at European Symposium on Ultrasound Contrast Imaging (2019) and IEEE-EMBS Benelux (2017) Hanart Fonds Fellowship (2019) She contributes to projects like MEDICAID (cardiovascular diagnostics) and PISANO SPS (perioperative innovation), with over 86 research outputs and 5 datasets. Her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals for healthcare innovation.

Katrina Tongaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Respiratory Diseases
• Medical Physiology
• Respiratory Physiology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katrina Tonga is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) . Her work focuses on respiratory medicine and medical physiology, with specific expertise in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and respiratory function tests. She has contributed to 30 journal articles, 5 conference papers, and 9 conference abstracts, reflecting her active engagement in advancing respiratory health research. Her ORCID identifier is 0000-0002-8594-366X .

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Remote Patient Monitoring
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bryan Ross is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He serves as a Junior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), specifically within the Translational Research in Respiratory Diseases Program under the Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). His research focuses on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD), pulmonary rehabilitation, and remote patient monitoring, with his clinical research program grounded in physiology, epidemiology, and digital health. Dr. Ross's primary research interests include: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) pathophysiology and management Acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) triggers and monitoring Pulmonary rehabilitation techniques and outcomes Remote patient monitoring and wearable technologies for respiratory conditions Physiological responses to exercise in respiratory disease Effects of air pollution on respiratory health His recent research has focused on leveraging digital health technologies to monitor and manage COPD, with particular attention to wearable devices that can detect exacerbations in real-world settings. He has conducted studies examining the relationship between air pollution and COPD exacerbations, as well as investigations into non-invasive ventilation strategies for COPD patients. His work often utilizes data from the Canadian Cohort Obstructive Lung Disease (CanCOLD) study. Dr. Ross has published extensively in high-impact respiratory and medical journals, with recent publications appearing in journals such as Chest, Thorax, EBioMedicine, and the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. His research demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, bridging clinical medicine, physiology, epidemiology, and digital health technology. Among his notable scientific contributions are studies examining: Continuous characterization of COPD exacerbation pathophysiology using wearable technologies Peak inspiratory flow and inhaler prescription strategies in specialized COPD programs Long-term home non-invasive ventilation and its relationship to COPD exacerbations Short-term air pollution exposure and exacerbation events in mild to moderate COPD Effects of inhaled nitric oxide on ventilatory efficiency in COPD patients Dr. Ross collaborates extensively with researchers across Canada, particularly within the Canadian Respiratory Research Network and the CanCOLD study group. His work has significant implications for improving COPD management through better monitoring techniques, understanding environmental triggers, and optimizing treatment strategies for this common respiratory condition.

• Respiratory Physiology
• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Katrina Tonga is affiliated with the University of Sydney's Westmead Clinical School, specifically within the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine. Her research focuses on respiratory physiology, asthma pathophysiology, COPD mechanisms, and fixed airflow obstruction. She holds an academic rank of Associate Professor and is actively involved in clinical and experimental studies addressing respiratory diseases. Key areas include lung mechanics, pulmonary function testing, and translational research into respiratory treatments. Dr. Tonga has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2004, with recent work emphasizing COPD physiological measurements, asthma remission strategies, and post-COVID-19 respiratory outcomes. Her teaching and supervision span Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, alongside Medical Education initiatives. Notable collaborations include multi-center studies on lung transplantation outcomes and observational research on ventilation dynamics in COPD. Despite her extensive academic contributions, no specific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Dr. Tonga’s work bridges clinical practice and basic science, with a focus on improving diagnostic techniques and treatment approaches for chronic respiratory conditions. Her recent projects highlight innovative pulmonary function indices and the role of obesity in modifying respiratory pathophysiology.