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Kerry Cooperمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Food Safety
• Infectious Diseases
• Microbiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kerry Cooper is an Associate Professor in the School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences at the University of Arizona, College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences. Her research focuses on foodborne pathogens, particularly Campylobacter spp., and their impact on human and animal health. She leads the Kerry K. Cooper Research Lab, investigating bacterial virulence mechanisms, antibiotic resistance, and zoonotic transmission dynamics. Her work bridges clinical, environmental, and agricultural systems to address public health challenges. Research interests include Campylobacter pathogenesis, epidemiology of foodborne illnesses, and microbial ecology in agricultural and wild environments. She explores how bacterial pathogens adapt to human and animal hosts, with recent studies on neonatal infections, antibiotic resistance genes, and outbreak tracing via genomic and machine learning approaches. Her lab also examines post-infectious syndromes linked to SARS-CoV-2 and the role of short-chain fatty acids in modulating pathogen behavior. Recent publications highlight her team’s work on Campylobacter strain differentiation, wildlife reservoirs (e.g., black bears), and genomic epidemiology of viral outbreaks like Oropouche fever. They apply advanced molecular methods to track pathogen sources in food systems and urban environments, emphasizing the ‘One Health’ framework. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but her contributions to food safety and infectious disease research are evident through extensive collaborations and grant-funded projects. Her lab actively engages in training the next generation of microbiologists and epidemiologists, though no specific student names are provided in the text. Lab/Team: Kerry K. Cooper Research Lab focuses on microbial pathogenesis, antibiotic resistance, and environmental health with a global health perspective.

Alberto Celmaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Toxicology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alberto Celma is a Researcher at the Division of Environmental Organic Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). His work focuses on developing analytical tools for monitoring organic micropollutants in aquatic environments using high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) and ion mobility separation. Key research areas include stormwater pollution, toxicity assessment, and effect-directed analysis. Celma leads projects such as NecroPOPs (human burial site impacts) and SAFESTORM (stormwater toxicity), emphasizing sustainable water management and circular economy applications. Research interests span environmental chemistry, analytical method development, and public health applications of wastewater-based epidemiology. His contributions include advancing non-target screening protocols, optimizing HRMS workflows, and studying new psychoactive substances (NPS) in wastewater. Celma collaborates internationally through initiatives like NORMAN and ESAR-Net, promoting standardized approaches in environmental analysis. Key Projects: NecroPOPs, PMT-hotspots, SAFESTORM, Residues to Best Use (Biochar) Labs: POPs Lab (specializing in persistent organic pollutants) Grants/Advising: Primary Investigator (PI) on multiple EU-funded projects; no formal advisee list provided.

Kees Camphuijsenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Seabird Ecology
• Marine Mammal Ecology
• Fisheries Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kees Camphuijsen is a Senior Scientist at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) in the Coastal Systems department. His research integrates marine ecology, conservation biology, and human impacts on oceanic ecosystems, with special emphasis on seabirds and marine mammals in the North Atlantic region. Research interests focus on: Seabird foraging ecology and demography, particularly Herring Gulls and Lesser Black-backed Gulls Marine megafauna interactions with fisheries and pollution Animal movement tracking using GPS technology Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fisheries impacts Oil pollution monitoring through beached bird surveys Recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate strong focus on: Disease ecology of avian influenza outbreaks Anthropogenic pollution pathways in marine ecosystems Coastal biogeomorphology influenced by bird populations Long-term demographic studies of gull colonies Scientific Recognition: Fellowship at Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement Leadership & Projects: Current EU Horizon project ACTNOW (2023-2026) on cumulative marine biodiversity impacts, North Sea carrying capacity studies, and coordination of the UvA Bird Tracking System. Serves as Secretary of the World Seabird Union and editorial board member for multiple marine science journals.

• Public Health
• Influenza Surveillance
• Foodborne Disease Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Craig Dalton is a public health physician and Conjoint Associate Professor at the School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle . He works with the NSW Government and has over 100 peer-reviewed publications in public health journals, focusing on influenza surveillance, foodborne disease epidemiology, and environmental health impact assessment . He founded Flutracking.net , one of the largest participatory online influenza surveillance systems globally. Education: MMSc in Clinical Epidemiology, University of Newcastle Bachelor of Medicine, University of Newcastle Research Interests span applied public health practice, including influenza surveillance, disease burden estimation, risk communication, crowdsourced epidemiology, vaccine policy analysis , and contemplative practices in public health . His work often intersects with community engagement and innovative surveillance systems . Publications reveal a focus on pandemic response strategies , vaccine effectiveness , and influenza-like illness tracking using participatory methods. He has contributed to high-impact studies on COVID-19 transmission , outbreak investigations , and public health workforce resilience . Scientific Awards: 2018 Research Australia Data Innovation Award for Flutracking.net Teaching & Leadership: Former course coordinator for Buddhist and other Contemplative Traditions (RELT1022) at the University of Newcastle. Advocates for integrating Eastern philosophical concepts into public health practice.

• Microbiology
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Bacterial Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Birgitta Duim is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, specializing in the Department of Biomolecular Health Sciences, Infectious Diseases & Immunology. Her research bridges microbiology, genomics, and public health with a focus on antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, zoonotic pathogen transmission, and molecular epidemiology of bacterial infections. Her core research interests include: Genomic evolution of Campylobacter and Staphylococcus species across animal and human hosts Development of molecular diagnostics for pathogen detection and typing Antimicrobial resistance dynamics in veterinary and zoonotic pathogens Microbiome interactions in disease transmission using next-generation sequencing One Health approaches to bacterial infections at the human-animal interface Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent themes: bacterial genomic adaptation (particularly in Campylobacter fetus and MRSA), novel diagnostic method development, transmission dynamics in veterinary settings, and microbiome-pathogen interactions. Her work frequently employs cutting-edge genomic technologies to track outbreaks and resistance patterns across species. She holds significant committee roles including: Member of Commissie ter beoordeling van de MMO (2017-present) Member of College van Toezicht Faculteit Natuur en Techniek, Hogeschool Utrecht (2015-present) Secretary of Dutch Division on Molecular Typing (KNVM, 2007-2019) Scientific Committee member of Royal Society for Microbiology and Society for Medical Microbiology (2006-present)

Dan Olsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Infectious Diseases
• Vaccine Effectiveness
• Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dan Olson, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine , specializing in Pediatrics-Infectious Diseases . He serves as Senior Investigator and Fellowship Director at the Center for Global Health , with active clinical practice at Children's Hospital Colorado and the UCHealth Travel, Expedition, and Altitude Medicine (TEAM) Clinic . Education: MD, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (2007) BA, Grinnell College (2002) Training: Internship & Residency, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2008-2010) Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship, University of Colorado/Children's Hospital Colorado (2015) Fogarty International Clinical Research Fellowship, NIH-Malawi (2010) His research focuses on vaccine effectiveness, innovative disease surveillance (smartphones, crowd-sourcing), socioeconomic disease impacts, and cost-effective interventions, primarily in rural Guatemala. Recent work explores Zika and COVID-19 seroprevalence, dengue diagnostics, and telehealth applications. Scientific Recognition: Society of Pediatric Research Co-Mentoring Program Award Children’s Hospital Colorado Research Scholar Award Professional Memberships: American Academy of Pediatrics Pediatric Infectious Disease Society American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Olson's publications demonstrate trends in arbovirus epidemiology , pediatric infectious disease outcomes, and global health surveillance tools. His team develops mobile app-based syndromic monitoring and vector-enabled xenosurveillance systems for resource-limited settings.

• Bioinformatics
• Molecular Epidemiology
• Viral Evolution
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marco Salemi is a Full Professor of Experimental Pathology at the Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine of the University of Florida College of Medicine. He holds the Holloway Chair for research in Chronic and Infectious Diseases and serves as Interim Director of the UF Emerging Pathogens Institute. With training as a Marie-Curie Fellow and post-doctoral scientist under Walter M. Fitch, he specializes in molecular evolution of viruses and phylogenetic analysis. Research Focus: Molecular epidemiology, intra-host viral evolution, phylodynamic methods for pathogens (HIV/SIV, HCV, HTLV, influenza, SARS-CoV-2, MRSA, Shigella, Vibrio cholerae) Technical Expertise: Bayesian coalescent framework, genome-wide SNPs analysis, high-throughput sequencing protocols, bioinformatic pipelines, machine learning for big data Key Contributions: Over 200 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Nature, Science, and PNAS with >10,000 citations (h-index 49). Pioneering work on SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance in Florida and the Caribbean since 2020, including tracking variants and developing detection tools. Scientific Awards: UFRF Professorship Award (2025) Exemplary Teacher Award (2020) Term Professorship Award (2017) NIH R01 grants for HIV/SIV pathogenesis, SARS-CoV-2 analysis, and AI epidemic forecasting Teaching Philosophy: Emphasizes critical thinking and scientific method understanding. Develops computational biology courses for biomedical students while mentoring international trainees in molecular techniques and data analysis. His educational efforts directly inform research through continuous learning and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Labs & Collaborations: Maintains a research lab with weekly meetings, trains visiting scholars, and fosters international partnerships through workshops and student exchanges. Leads a genomic surveillance program sequencing hundreds of SARS-CoV-2 samples weekly in Florida/Caribbean.

Femi Oloyeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Chemistry
• Catalysis
• Wastewater Surveillance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Femi Oloye is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh within the Division of Physical and Computational Sciences. Previously, he worked as a Research Associate at the Prof. John Giesy laboratory, University of Saskatchewan, and as a Lead Wastewater Scientist at the Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory in Canada. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Aberdeen, UK, and a BSc in Industrial Chemistry from Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria. Research Focus: Oloye specializes in synthesizing novel nanomaterials for catalytic applications and studying the environmental chemo-dynamics of pollutants . His work spans heterogeneous catalysis for hydro-isomerization, photocatalytic materials , and ecotoxicology of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. He employs advanced characterization techniques like XRD , Raman Spectroscopy , and XPS to analyze catalysts and pollutants. Key Trends in Publications: Oloye's research bridges environmental health , virology , and catalysis . Recent studies focus on SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance , heavy metal contamination , and herbicide safener toxicity . Earlier works emphasize molybdenum-based catalysts for fuel efficiency and pollutant sorption mechanisms .

Tarja Pitkänenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental microbiology
• Water hygiene
• Fecal source tracking
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tarja Pitkänen serves as Associate Professor at the University of Helsinki 's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine , specifically within the Department of Food Hygiene and Environmental Health . She leads the Waterborne Pathogens Research Group and co-affiliates with the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) , focusing on environmental health risks from waterborne microbes. Veterinary science Environmental sciences Public health (environmental/occupational) Environmental engineering Microbiology/virology Her research specializes in water microbiology , fecal source tracking , and zoonotic infection prevention . Current projects include EU-funded WastPan for wastewater pathogen surveillance and ODIN-MPox for monkeypox environmental tracking. Recent publications focus on rapid pathogen detection in drinking water and antimicrobial resistance monitoring through wastewater analysis. Her team has developed multi-pathogen surveillance systems and genomic tracking methods for SARS-CoV-2 variants. Supervision includes doctoral students Pauliina Tomberg (2025), Heli Hakolehto (2022), and Venla Vuorisalmi (2022), alongside master's thesis supervisors Essi Roininen (2023) and Annastiina Rytkönen (2021). 2024-2026: EU Horizon Europe funding for ODIN-MPox project 2024-2027: EU funding for Watershed Safety Plan 2023-2024: Foundation funding for Dicrocoelium dendriticum research 2020-2025: Ministry-funded projects on coastal pasture health and Campylobacter epidemiology

• Bayesian Statistics
• Epidemiological Modeling
• Disease Dynamics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Ben Lambert is Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Oxford and directs the Schmidt AI in Science programme. His research develops computational methods for biological and epidemiological systems, focusing on Bayesian inference in disease transmission. Research: Models mosquito-parasite interactions in malaria, COVID-19 outbreak dynamics, and diagnostic testing strategies. Creates open-source educational resources for statistical methods. Leadership: Manages postdoctoral fellows applying AI to scientific challenges. Fellow of Reuben College.

Huw Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Microbiology
• Waterborne Disease Control
• Public Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Huw Taylor is a leading academic in environmental microbiology and public health at the University of Brighton. His research focuses on microbial source tracking, waterborne disease control, and sanitation engineering. He has extensive experience in addressing fecal pollution and infectious disease transmission in diverse global contexts, including Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating environmental science, epidemiology, and engineering to tackle complex health challenges. Notable contributions include the development of phage-based methods for tracking fecal contamination, optimizing wastewater treatment systems, and designing emergency sanitation protocols for disease outbreaks such as cholera and Ebola. Professor Taylor’s publications highlight innovative solutions to sanitation inequities, particularly in rural and semi-arid regions. He advocates for holistic strategies that address environmental, social, and economic factors influencing public health outcomes. His research has informed policy frameworks for water quality management and disaster response strategies internationally. Recent work includes studies on viral pathogen detection in aquatic ecosystems, antibiotic resistance dynamics in wastewater, and the application of stochastic modeling to assess treatment efficacy. His interdisciplinary approach bridges academic research with practical field interventions to achieve sustainable health improvements.

Iain Lakeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Climate Change and Health
• Environmental Health
• GIS Applications in Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Iain Lake is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia (UEA), UK. He is affiliated with the School of Environmental Sciences and multiple research centers including the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and ClimateUEA. His career spans roles from undergraduate studies at UEA (1991-1994), a PhD in Environmental Sciences (1994-1998), and academic positions since 2005. He leads research on environmental health impacts, focusing on infectious diseases, climate change, and food safety. His research integrates GIS to link environmental data with health outcomes, particularly gastrointestinal infections (e.g., Campylobacter and Cryptosporidium), climate change effects on allergies and foodborne illnesses, and contaminants in food systems. He has secured funding from agencies like the National Institute for Health and Care Research and led projects such as the Campylobacter project (ENIGMA) and FP7-funded ATOPICA. He currently co-leads the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Gastrointestinal Infections and chairs EnvEast Doctoral Training Partnership. Lake’s work addresses global health challenges, including the health impacts of climate change on diseases like dengue fever and pollen allergies. He has over 140 peer-reviewed publications, cited over 2,900 times (Google Scholar), and contributes to policy reports for UK government agencies. He actively mentors PhD students and oversees projects on extreme weather resilience and food safety monitoring.

Brian Burnesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biology Education
• Microbiology
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Brian Burnes is an Associate Professor of Biology Education at Mississippi University for Women (MUW), located within the College of Arts & Sciences. He joined MUW in 2022. His academic background includes a B.S. and Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on microbiology, environmental science, and biology education, with a particular emphasis on microbial transmission dynamics, water pollution sources, and improving science education methodologies in secondary schools. Dr. Burnes teaches courses such as Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, and Methods in the Teaching of Science. His advising areas span Biology and Secondary Education, reflecting his dual expertise in scientific practice and pedagogy. His work includes studies on bacterial contamination in public settings, environmental microbiology in aquatic ecosystems, and antibiotic resistance in water sources. His research trends reveal a strong focus on microbial ecology, pathogen transmission pathways, and the application of molecular techniques to environmental problems. Notably, he has investigated fecal pollution sources in watersheds and risk factors in aquaculture systems. No scientific awards are explicitly documented, though his contributions to microbial source tracking and educational methodologies are significant. Dr. Burnes has advised no formally listed students, and no specific grants or lab affiliations are mentioned in the provided materials. His work bridges laboratory research with practical educational strategies to enhance STEM teaching in secondary schools.

Laura Tateosianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Geospatial Analytics
• Environmental Modeling
• Remote Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laura Tateosian is an Assoc Teaching Professor at the Center for Geospatial Analytics, North Carolina State University, within the College of Natural Resources. She specializes in geospatial-temporal data visualization and computational methods for environmental analysis. Her research focuses on innovative data representation, including eye-tracking studies for geospatial interaction, open-source database management, and coastal terrain visualization. She has developed graduate courses in geospatial algorithms and programming. Her research interests span geospatial analytics, environmental modeling, and the application of computational methods to address societal challenges such as plant disease pandemics and urban park usage. She has contributed to projects like the Plant Aid Database (PAdb) for predicting disease spread and collaborated with Wake County on geospatial solutions for public infrastructure. Grants : PIPP Phase I ($1M NSF grant): Predictive tools for plant disease pandemics Geo-IDEAs: Wake County geospatial application development Laboratory for Analytic Sciences projects on sensemaking and narrative processing Laura has extensive experience in interdisciplinary projects, including fire management systems for the National Park Service and terrain evolution visualization for climate change studies. Her work bridges computational science with real-world applications in agriculture, ecology, and urban planning.

• Pathogen Genomics
• Infectious Diseases
• Virology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Rebecca Rockett is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Medical Sciences , Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney . She is an NHMRC Senior Research Fellow (2023–2027) and a principal investigator within the Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute (Sydney ID) and the Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology – Public Health at Westmead campus. Education & Training: PhD in Molecular Virology, University of Queensland (2015) – characterised pathogenesis of newly discovered human polyomaviruses. Post-doctoral development in next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics at SydneyID. Research Focus: Dr Rockett’s overarching goal is to improve detection and treatment of existing and emerging high-burden infectious diseases. She leverages pathogen genomics , metagenomics , epidemiology and bioinformatics to: track and contain outbreaks via real-time genomic surveillance; detect antimicrobial resistance determinants; investigate vaccine breakthrough infections; develop molecular diagnostics for respiratory viruses, malaria and STIs. Recent Publication Trends: Her 2020–2025 publications reveal an intensive focus on SARS-CoV-2 , covering co-infections, variant subtyping, resistance mutations, and assay optimisation. Additional work addresses monkeypox antibody responses , Salmonella and Legionella outbreak genomics, and capacity-building for genomics in low-resource settings . Scientific Awards & Fellowships: NHMRC Senior Research Fellow (2023–2027) NHMRC Investigator Grant recipient (2023–2027) Research Supervision & Grants: Current HDR students: David Pham (Targeted Metagenomic NGS for Infectious Disease Diagnosis); Sarah Smith (Phylo-epidemiology of invasive pneumococci). Major grants (2022–2024): – Deployable Genomics-Guided Outbreak Response Program (ReSPOnd) , Office of Global and Research Engagement – Metagenomic NGS for female sexual & reproductive health in Zambia , Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – Castanet: analytics toolkit for capture-based pathogen surveillance , Sydney ID Strategic Funding Laboratories & Collaborations: She leads a research group within the Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute and works closely with the Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology – Public Health at Westmead, maintaining strong collaborative networks across Australian public health laboratories and international partners in the Asia-Pacific region.