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Christine Moeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global Health
• Infectious Disease
• Safe Water
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christine Moe is a Professor and the Eugene J. Gangarosa Chair in Safe Water and Sanitation at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health. Her primary appointment is in the Hubert Department of Global Health, with joint roles in Environmental Health and Epidemiology. She holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina and has conducted postdoctoral research at the CDC. Moe’s research focuses on environmental transmission of pathogens, particularly noroviruses and waterborne diseases, with fieldwork in over 30 countries. Her work includes studies on sanitation systems, water quality, and wastewater surveillance. She directs Emory’s Center for Global Safe Water, emphasizing global health equity. Awards include the prestigious Eugene J. Gangarosa Chair. Her contributions span lab-based viral studies and community-level interventions to improve water and sanitation in low-resource settings. Education: PhD in Environmental Sciences (UNC-Chapel Hill), MS in Environmental Science (UNC), BA in Biology (Swarthmore College). Research Interests: Environmental health, waterborne pathogens, norovirus transmission, and global sanitation infrastructure. She has pioneered wastewater-based epidemiology to monitor disease outbreaks and assess public health risks in healthcare and urban environments.

• Food Safety
• Mycotoxin Contamination
• Circular Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ine van der Fels-Klerx is an Associate Professor in Business Economics at Wageningen University & Research, with a focus on food safety and risk management. She is also a Programme and Account Management lead, overseeing interdisciplinary projects. Her work integrates economic analysis with food safety challenges, particularly addressing mycotoxin contamination, climate change impacts, and circular economy solutions. Key collaborations include projects on early warning systems for mycotoxins and cost-effective monitoring strategies for contaminants in food supply chains. Her research spans topics such as alternative protein sources, insect-based feed production, and resilient supply chain designs. Notable projects include developing decision support tools for risk-based monitoring and assessing the economic feasibility of food safety interventions. She has advised multiple PhD candidates, including those studying mycotoxin management in maize and climate change effects on aflatoxins. Media contributions highlight her expertise in food safety, including interviews on predicting grain contamination and smart monitoring techniques. She actively participates in workshops and conferences, discussing digitalization in food systems and the role of artificial intelligence in food safety prevention.

• HIV Research
• Virology
• Immunology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yulong Wei is a Researcher in the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis at Yale School of Medicine. His work focuses on understanding viral persistence mechanisms, particularly in HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2, using cutting-edge genomic and immunological approaches. He explores how host cellular environments influence viral integration, reservoir formation, and immune evasion. Research interests include: HIV reservoir dynamics and latency mechanisms Host-pathogen interactions in viral persistence Single-cell multiomics analysis of viral infections Antiviral drug discovery and repurposing Ribosomal adaptation and translation mechanisms in bacteria Recent work highlights his contributions to understanding how interferon signaling and chromatin structure affect HIV integration sites, as well as computational studies of griseofulvin's potential in combating SARS-CoV-2. He has also investigated evolutionary genomic signatures in microbes related to translation efficiency and environmental adaptation. His lab is part of the Yale School of Medicine's broader efforts in microbial pathogenesis and infectious disease research, with a focus on translational applications for persistent viral infections.

• Atmospheric environment
• Air quality
• Aerosol science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Congrong He is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia. He has been affiliated with the International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health (ILAQH) at QUT since 1999, contributing over three decades of research in atmospheric and environmental sciences. BSc in Atmospheric Physics, Nanjing University, China (1982) MSc in Environmental Sciences, Murdoch University, Australia (1999) PhD in Aerosol Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Australia (2005) His research focuses on atmospheric environment, air quality, aerosol science, particle emissions, indoor air, VOCs, and the building environment . He has extensive experience in monitoring and analyzing airborne particles, their formation, health impacts, and environmental behavior. His work bridges environmental science, public health, and engineering, particularly in urban and indoor settings. The recent publications (2019–2025) highlight a strong trend in aerosol dynamics, bioaerosols, indoor air quality, and pollution control . Key themes include the behavior of printer emissions, secondary organic aerosol formation in urban-forest interfaces, the impact of prescribed burning on light-absorbing carbon, and the use of UV-C for pathogen inactivation. His collaborative work with leading researchers like Morawska and Ristovski underscores his integration into high-impact environmental health research. Dr. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. He has been actively involved in research grants and collaborative projects, particularly within ILAQH, focusing on air quality monitoring, health impacts of aerosols, and emission sources. While no formal students are listed, his work supports broader research teams and projects. He is based at QUT and continues to contribute to critical environmental and public health research.

• Infection Prevention
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kerri Thom serves as Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health and Department of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, holding the administrative role of Associate Dean for Student Affairs while directing the Office of Student Research and advising medical students through the Office of Student Affairs. Education: M.D. from University of Florida College of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency and Infectious Disease Fellowship at University of Maryland Medical Center and Baltimore VA Medical Center M.S. in Epidemiology and Clinical Research from University of Maryland School of Medicine Her research concentrates on infection prevention, antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, and transmission dynamics of multidrug-resistant pathogens—especially Acinetobacter baumannii —in healthcare environments. She develops evidence-based interventions for antimicrobial stewardship and infection control, addressing critical gaps in reducing healthcare-associated infections through clinical epidemiology and translational research. Analysis of Dr. Thom's publication record reveals sustained focus on healthcare epidemiology, with methodological diversity spanning clinical trials, observational studies, and mathematical modeling. Her work evaluates interventions across varied clinical contexts—from trauma resuscitation to transplant surgery—emphasizing practical strategies to combat multidrug-resistant organism transmission and antibiotic resistance. Dr. Thom actively mentors medical students through curriculum development and research supervision via the Office of Student Research. She has secured significant competitive funding from NIH, CDC, and AHRQ for projects targeting antibiotic resistance transmission and infection prevention. Selected Grants: CDC: "Transmission of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria from Patient-to-Patient in Healthcare Setting and the Impact of Contact Precautions" (PI, 9/2018-9/2019) CDC: "Epicenters for the Prevention of Healthcare Associated Infections" (Co-Investigator, 9/2018-9/2020) AHRQ: "Removing barriers to hand hygiene and glove compliance: evaluation of two novel, time-efficient interventions" (PI, 8/2015-5/2019) CDC: "Epicenters for the Prevention of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Cycle II" (Investigator, 9/2015-9/2018) ARLG: "ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae in solid organ transplant recipients" (Investigator, 7/2016-7/2018) CDC: "Impact of Post-antibiotic Prescription Review on Antibiotic Use and Resistance" (Co-PI, 9/2013-12/2016) NIH K23: "Epidemiology of Acinetobacter baumannii: An Emerging Nosocomial Pathogen" (9/2010-12/2016) As a key contributor to the CDC Epicenters program, Dr. Thom collaborates with national researchers on healthcare-associated infection prevention while leading student research initiatives that cultivate future clinician-scientists in infectious disease epidemiology.

Beate Conradyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• Animal Health Economics
• Veterinary Public Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Beate Conrady is an Associate Professor in Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Animal Health Economics at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, where she joined in April 2021. She has been affiliated with the Centre for Sustainable Health (CSH) since May 2020. Previously, she led the working group on Epidemiology and Animal Health Economics at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna for eight years. Her research focuses on the development and application of mathematical and economic models to assess prevention and intervention strategies for infectious diseases in veterinary and public health contexts. Key areas include zoonoses, cattle disease control, biosecurity, and One Health. She has extensive experience in international consultancy, including with EFSA, the Austrian Government, and European scientific networks. Beate's recent publications (2020–2024) demonstrate a strong emphasis on disease transmission modeling, surveillance systems, and economic evaluation of health interventions. Her work spans Salmonella, foot-and-mouth disease, Cryptosporidium, and vector-borne diseases, often employing advanced modeling techniques and large-scale data analysis. She has received more than 11 scientific awards for her contributions to infectious disease epidemiology and animal health economics. Consultant for European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Member of international scientific committees (Med-Vet-Net, DISCONTOOLS) Principal investigator and consortium leader with over 7.5 million EUR in research funding, including more than 1 million EUR in third-party funds She is actively involved in editorial and peer-review activities for leading journals and contributes to policy development in animal health and zoonotic disease control.

Saumik Basuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Entomology
• Plant Pathology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Saumik Basu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia (UGA), based at the Tifton Campus within the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on developing sustainable integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for vegetable crops in South Georgia. He leads the Vegetable Entomology Lab, which investigates pest complexes like whiteflies, diamondback moths, and pepper weevils, along with their interactions with plant pathogens. His work emphasizes molecular ecology, plant defense mechanisms, and the role of abiotic factors (e.g., climate, soil microbiota) in pest management. Education: B.S. in Human Physiology, University of Calcutta M.S. in Biotechnology, Visva-Bharati University Ph.D. in Molecular Plant Virology, Jawaharlal Nehru University Postdoctoral Research: University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) and Washington State University (WSU) Research Interests: Molecular mechanisms of plant-insect interactions Sustainable IPM for vegetable pests Plant defense signaling and phytohormonal crosstalk Impact of soil microbiota on pest-pathogen dynamics Climate change effects on agroecosystems Lab & Collaborations: The lab collaborates with county extension agents, growers, and other research groups to translate findings into practical solutions. Current projects address pest attack order effects on plant defenses and the role of biopesticides like Metarhizium fungus. Graduate students and postdocs work on topics such as soil amendments for pest resistance and vector-borne disease transmission. Advising & Grants: Advises Ph.D. candidate Sourav Pal and M.S. student Rajesh Udavant. Technical staff includes Charles Laney Gruver, an expert in field trials and insect rearing. Undergraduate Alexis Crossgrove supports lab activities. Labs/Teams: Vegetable Entomology Lab (UGA), previously affiliated with Molecular Plant Sciences at WSU.

Deirdre Collinsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Clostridium difficile Infection
• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• Molecular Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Deirdre Collins is an NHMRC Early Career Fellow at Edith Cowan University (ECU), affiliated with the School of Medical and Health Sciences. She collaborates with Professor Thomas Riley's research group at PathWest Laboratory Medicine, QEII Medical Centre. Her primary focus is Clostridium difficile infection epidemiology, molecular diagnostics, and antimicrobial resistance. Dr. Collins holds a PhD from the University of Western Australia (2017) and a Master of Infectious Diseases (2011). Research Interests: Clostridium difficile infection, infectious disease epidemiology, molecular epidemiology, One Health, antimicrobial resistance. Key Projects: Includes a One Health/System Dynamics approach to reducing C. difficile infections (NHMRC Ideas Grant 2022–2025) and studies on environmental sources of C. difficile in hospitals. Her research spans Asia-Pacific regions, emphasizing community and hospital-acquired infections. Notable achievements include: Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles on C. difficile genomics, transmission dynamics, and environmental contamination. Received awards such as the Australasian Epidemiological Association Travel Award (2018) and Vice-Chancellor's Excellence in Research Award (2018). Active in grants totaling over $2M, including NHMRC Early Career Fellowship (2019–2023). Dr. Collins' work bridges laboratory research and public health policy, addressing global health challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Heli Simojokiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Veterinary Science
• Bovine Medicine
• Animal Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Heli Simojoki is a Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, in the Department of Production Animal Medicine. She is affiliated with the Helsinki One Health research organization. Her research focuses on bovine medicine, particularly infectious diseases in livestock, mastitis, and cattle health management. Key research interests include bacterial pathogens (e.g., Fusobacterium necrophorum , Mycoplasma bovis ), vaccination efficacy, antibiotic use in dairy herds, and hoof health (e.g., digital dermatitis and interdigital phlegmon). She has supervised multiple PhD students, including Aino Riihimäki and Atte Sandelin. Her recent publications (2021–2025) address genomic analysis of pathogens, vaccination impacts, and management practices to reduce morbidity and antibiotic usage. She has been involved in projects funded by the Academy of Finland and industry partners like HKScan and Valio. Professional activities include peer reviewing for journals like Journal of Dairy Science and Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica , and contributing to policy discussions on animal welfare (e.g., Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry consultations).

Maria Luisa Simoesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Malaria Control
• Medical Entomology
• Mosquito Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Luisa Simoes is an Associate Professor and Unit Head in Experimental Immunology at the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp (ITM), Belgium. She previously held roles as Assistant Professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (UK) and Faculty Research Associate at Johns Hopkins University (USA). Her PhD in Biomedical Sciences (2014) was conducted at Nova University of Lisbon (Portugal) and Imperial College London (UK). She chairs the American Committee of Medical Entomology (ACME) and serves on the ASTMH scientific committee. Her research focuses on malaria transmission via Anopheles mosquitoes, exploring how biotic/abiotic stressors impact mosquito immunity to develop genetic tools for disease control. Key projects include the CLIMMAT initiative (2025–2028) examining environmental changes' effects on mosquito immunity. Her lab's work has been featured in Nature Microbiology , Journal of Medical Entomology , and international media like Nature , El Pais , and L'Avenir . Notable awards include the 2022 ACME Breakthrough Award and 2019 ASTMH Young Investigator Award. She seeks collaborators with expertise in molecular biology, parasitology, and vector biology to advance genetic malaria control strategies.

Kristian Andersenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Virology
• Genomics
• Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kristian G. Andersen is a Professor in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at Scripps Research, with joint appointments in the Department of Integrative Structural and Computational Biology and the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences. He directs the Infectious Disease Genomics program at the Scripps Research Translational Institute. His research focuses on understanding host-pathogen interactions, particularly the emergence, evolution, and spread of viruses like SARS-CoV-2, Ebola, Zika, and Lassa. Andersen earned his PhD in Immunology from the University of Cambridge and completed postdoctoral work at Harvard University and the Broad Institute under Pardis Sabeti. He has pioneered large-scale international collaborations using genomic sequencing, computational biology, and fieldwork to study viral outbreaks. His lab integrates computational methods with experimental biology to track viral evolution and improve outbreak responses. Recent work has included identifying the Wuhan market as the early epicenter of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, analyzing mpox outbreaks in West Africa, and developing wastewater surveillance systems for infectious diseases. Andersen has advised on pandemic preparedness initiatives, including the CDC-funded California COVIDNet and SEARCH programs. His team collaborates globally through networks like the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Consortium and the West African Research Network for Infectious Diseases.

Robert Sean McCannمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Malaria Vector Ecology
• Medical Entomology
• Vector Control Strategies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robert Sean McCann is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), with a secondary appointment in Microbiology and Immunology. He is affiliated with the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVDGH), leading the Malaria Research Program. His research focuses on malaria vector ecology, transmission dynamics, and intervention strategies. Education & Training: B.S. in Biology, University of North Dakota (2002–2006) Ph.D. in Entomology & EEBB (Ecology, Evolutionary Biology & Behavior), Michigan State University (2009–2013) Postdoctoral Researcher, Wageningen University & Research (2014–2019) Postdoctoral Fellow, UMSOM (2019–2020) Research Interests: Dr. McCann investigates spatial and temporal patterns of malaria vectors (Anopheles mosquitoes) and parasite transmission using field, lab, and computational tools. Key areas include: Vector habitat use and environmental drivers Genomic analysis of Anopheles populations Evaluation of vector control interventions (e.g., larval source management, house improvements) Human-to-mosquito transmission determinants Integration of geostatistical methods for high-resolution monitoring Advising & Grants: He leads the IRSDA/K01 Fogarty International Center award studying vector diversity impacts on intervention efficacy. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to translate research into scalable malaria control strategies. Labs/Teams: Active in the Malaria Research Program at CVDGH, collaborating with global teams in Africa (e.g., Malawi, Kenya) on field-based studies.

• Veterinary Epidemiology
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• One Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Ruth Zadoks is a faculty member at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney. She holds academic positions in the Sydney Institute of Agriculture and Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, and is involved with the Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute. Her research focuses on antimicrobial resistance, zoonotic diseases, bovine health, and One Health principles. Notable projects include investigations into Japanese encephalitis transmission dynamics, antibiotic use in East African livestock, and molecular epidemiology of Group B Streptococcus. Recent grants include studies on microbial spillover in aquaculture and precision feeding in broiler chickens. Her work integrates veterinary and public health perspectives, addressing issues like anthrax impacts in rural Africa, tilapia-borne zoonoses, and diagnostic innovations for bovine mastitis. Over 118 peer-reviewed publications highlight her contributions to aquatic pathogen genomics, food safety, and livestock disease ecology. Recent grants (2024): - Revealing microbial spillover drivers in aquaculture (SSEAC Incubator) - Sustainable Precision Feeding in Broiler Chickens (AgriFutures) - ASEAN Antimicrobial Resistance Network (DFAT-funded) Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute and collaborates across interdisciplinary One Health networks.

Angus Campbellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• One Health
• Zoonoses
• Animal Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Angus Campbell is an academic veterinarian and epidemiologist affiliated with the University of Melbourne's Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, where he leads the One Health initiative. His expertise spans One Health frameworks, zoonotic disease control, and sustainable livestock production. With over 20 years of experience, he focuses on integrating veterinary, agricultural, and public health approaches to address global challenges such as zoonoses, food security, and rural livelihoods. His research emphasizes systems-based solutions for livestock health and management, particularly in Asia and the Pacific. Key areas include improving smallholder livestock productivity, mitigating disease risks between humans and animals, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Campbell collaborates with farmers, agribusinesses, and international organizations to design context-specific interventions. Recent work includes studies on rabies control in Indonesia, brucellosis in Pakistan, and zoonotic disease perceptions among livestock workers in Myanmar. His contributions highlight the interplay between livestock health, environmental sustainability, and human well-being, advocating for holistic approaches that transcend disciplinary boundaries. While no specific awards or grants are listed, his extensive consultancy and teaching roles reflect his commitment to practical, evidence-based solutions. Campbell’s research often involves field-based analyses of livestock systems, emphasizing farmer participation and adaptive management strategies.

Tamas Monaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Epidemiology
• Plant Pathology
• Meteorology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tamas Mona is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge , affiliated with the Epidemiology and Modelling Group . His work focuses on environmental suitability models for large-scale epidemiological forecasting, particularly in wheat rust outbreaks across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Collaborations include the UK Met Office, CIMMYT, and institutions in Ethiopia, Kenya, Bangladesh, and Nepal. PhD in Environmental Sciences (2019), Eötvös Loránd University MSc in Meteorology (2013), Eötvös Loránd University BSc in Physics with Meteorology (2011), Eötvös Loránd University Research interests integrate meteorological applications with epidemiological models to predict crop disease outbreaks. Key projects involve tracking transmission pathways for stem rust pathogens and analyzing how irrigation creates green bridges for intercontinental pathogen spread. Publications emphasize environmental science and computational epidemiology . Current collaborations span Sub-Saharan Africa (EIAR, ATI, KARLO) and South Asia (BWMRI, NARC) through initiatives like the Global Food Security IRC . Modeling frameworks developed by Mona contribute to policy advisory systems for emerging pest threats, aligning with DEFRA and UK government strategies.