جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Econometric Methods in Finance
• Insurance Demand Modeling
• Stock Market Anomalies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dorota Wiśniewska is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Insurance within the University of Economics and Business in Poznań. Her research focuses on econometric methods in finance, insurance demand modeling, and market efficiency analysis. She has contributed to studies on consumer bankruptcy, environmental management systems, and agricultural risk financing. Education: Ph.D. awarded in 2008. She has authored over 16 publications, with recent work addressing prenatal insurance innovations, corporate financial distress, and ISO 14001-compliant environmental risk management. Her research spans panel data analysis in trade credit, drought insurance adoption by Polish farmers, and the impact of financialization on income inequality. Professional achievements include 7 recognized accomplishments, though specific awards are unlisted. She has supervised 3 students and participated in 13 professional activities. Her work bridges theoretical econometric modeling with practical applications in insurance, corporate finance, and agricultural policy. Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations are mentioned in the profile.

• Human Immunology
• γδ Lymphocytes
• Neonatal Immunity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Cristiana Cairo, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in Microbiology and Immunology and Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Her primary appointment is in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, with a secondary appointment in Medicine. She also holds an additional title as Assistant Professor in the Division of Basic Science at the Institute of Human Virology (IHV). Dr. Cairo earned her master’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Rome Tor Vergata (2000), followed by a PhD in Immunology (2005) from the same institution. Her doctoral studies included research at San Pietro Fatebenefratelli Hospital (Rome, Italy), the Centre Integreé des Recherches Bioclinique d’Abidjan (Cote D’Ivoire), and the IHV. She completed her postdoctoral training at the IHV before becoming an Assistant Professor in 2010. Her research focuses on innate immune responses in neonates and adults, particularly studying γδ T cells (e.g., Vγ9Vδ2 cells) and their role in combating pathogens like Plasmodium falciparum , Mycobacterium tuberculosis , and HIV. She investigates prenatal pathogen exposure’s impact on infant immune development, including fetal-maternal interface mechanisms. Current projects include an NIH-funded study in Malawi on neonates exposed to P. falciparum during pregnancy. Dr. Cairo’s lab employs cellular immunology, molecular biology, and epigenetic approaches. She also explores γδ T cells for cancer immunotherapy and studies Vγ9 repertoire evolution under antigen-driven selection. Her fieldwork spans Cote D’Ivoire, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Malawi. As Principal Investigator of an NIH-funded study, her work bridges clinical and basic science. She has no listed scientific awards but maintains active collaborations in global health research.

• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Obstetrics
• Gynecology
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Professor Shireen Meher is a faculty member at the Sydney Medical School and serves as a Professor of Maternal Fetal Medicine at the University of Sydney. She leads the obstetric research program at Nepean Clinical School and is part of the leadership team for the Clinical Academic Group at Sydney Health Partners and the University of Sydney's Reproduction and Perinatal Centre. Undergraduate medical education: Completed in India Clinical and academic training: Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the UK Research doctorate: MD from University of Liverpool on pre-eclampsia prevention Subspecialist accreditation: Maternal Fetal Medicine from Imperial College London Her research focuses on improving outcomes for high-risk pregnancies through clinical trials, systematic reviews, and algorithm development. Key areas include pre-eclampsia prevention , postpartum haemorrhage management , multiple pregnancy complications , and global maternal health . Recent publications emphasize neonatal encephalopathy core outcome sets (2024), intrapartum care algorithms (2022), and postpartum hemorrhage interventions (2023). She has led major trials like the CaPE Trial (calcium supplementation for pre-eclampsia) and COPE Trial (carboprost vs oxytocin for PPH). Scientific Awards : David Liu Prize for Best Obstetric Paper (2014-2015) Grants : NIHR HTA funding for CaPE Trial (£2.17 million), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for E-MOTIVE study She co-leads undergraduate medical education in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Nepean Clinical School and maintains international collaborations with the World Health Organization and UK institutions including Birmingham Women's Hospital and University of Birmingham.

• Obstetrics
• Gynecology
• Reproductive Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Agnieszka Drosdzol-Cop is a Professor at the Department and Clinical Unit of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Oncologic Gynecology, part of the Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice at the Medical University of Silesia. Her research focuses on obstetrics, gynecology, adolescent health, and reproductive medicine. She has contributed to clinical guidelines for transgender health care and studies maternal-neonatal outcomes in high-risk pregnancies. Recent work includes investigations into cervical colonization impacts, external cephalic version practices, and perinatal palliative care frameworks in Poland. Her research spans adolescent pregnancy complications, fetal karyotyping outcomes, and the interplay between rare diseases (e.g., cystic fibrosis) and gynecological conditions. Collaborations with midwives and clinicians emphasize translating evidence-based practices into obstetric care. She also addresses healthcare provider stress in neonatal palliative care contexts. Key contributions include publishing 18 peer-reviewed articles in 2025 across journals like Ginekologia Polska and BMC Nursing. Her work bridges clinical practice and policy, such as developing expert guidelines for transgender youth care and analyzing cesarean reduction strategies. The Department’s clinical unit serves as a hub for integrating research into gynecological and oncologic patient care.

Katarzyna Steinka-Fryمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Evaluation Research
• Meta-Analysis
• Social Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katarzyna (Kasia) Steinka-Fry is a Senior Research Assistant II at the HEDCO Institute within the University of Oregon's College of Education. She specializes in data management, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis with over 15 years of experience in social and health sciences evaluation research. Education: MPA (Public Administration), Augusta University, GA (2008) M.A. and B.A. in Sociology, University of Gdańsk, Poland (2006) Research Interests: Her work focuses on interventions for juvenile offenders, adolescent substance use, teen pregnancy prevention, maternal and infant health, school safety, and academic achievement. She conducts rapid evidence reviews and syntheses related to K-12 schooling, emphasizing students' educational, social, behavioral, and emotional well-being. Publications: Her publications highlight expertise in meta-analytic studies on adolescent health, school safety, and interventions. Notable works include analyses of federally funded programs and school security measures. Awards: Georgia Rotary Student Program Scholarship (2004-2005) Grants & Teams: She collaborates on research funded by federal initiatives and participates in interdisciplinary teams at the HEDCO Institute. Her work often intersects with policy analysis and healthcare interventions. Labs/Teams: Primary affiliation with the HEDCO Institute, which focuses on evidence-based research in education and health.

• Nutrition
• Food Science
• Maternal and Child Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maria Mulhern is a Senior Lecturer in Food Science at the School of Biomedical Sciences, Ulster University, based at the Coleraine campus. Her research focuses on the nutritional and toxicological aspects of food consumption, particularly fish intake, prenatal and maternal health, and child neurodevelopment. She leads studies such as the Seychelles Child Development Study, investigating how maternal fish consumption affects children’s health despite potential methylmercury exposure. Key research areas include the balance between beneficial fatty acids and environmental contaminants, iron and selenium status in women, and the role of nutrients in preventing deficiencies and chronic diseases. Her work bridges nutrition science, environmental health, and public health policy, emphasizing evidence-based dietary guidelines. Her research includes longitudinal cohort studies, randomized controlled trials (e.g., the iFISH study), and systematic reviews, often involving collaborations with international teams. She addresses topics such as the impact of adiposity on iron deficiency, gut microbiota interactions with inflammatory markers, and the influence of maternal obesity on vitamin D metabolism. Her findings contribute to understanding how dietary patterns shape child development, maternal well-being, and the mitigation of environmental toxin effects. Dr. Mulhern’s academic profile reflects a commitment to translational research with direct implications for health policies and clinical practices, particularly in high-fish-consuming populations. She is reachable at m.mulhern@ulster.ac.uk and located in Room W2026, Coleraine campus.

• Human Capital
• Labour Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

HU Zihan is a Full-time Assistant Professor of Economics at the School of Economics (SOE), Singapore Management University. His research focuses on Human Capital, Labour Economics, and Applied Microeconomics with strategic emphasis on Growth in Asia. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Cornell University (2023), an M.A. from the National University of Singapore (2017), and a B.A. from Peking University (2014). Research interests span topics such as peer effects in education, labor productivity dynamics linked to religious practices, nutritional impacts on labor supply, and long-term welfare consequences of prenatal environmental exposures. His work integrates microeconomic methodologies to analyze socio-economic phenomena in developing economies. Key research themes include understanding how institutional environments (e.g., educational competition, religious practices) shape human capital formation and labor market outcomes. His studies often leverage natural experiments in Asian contexts to derive policy-relevant insights. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. He currently has no listed advisees or students.

• Neuroimaging
• Developmental Neuroscience
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Weili Lin is the Dixie Lee Boney Soo Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Radiology at the University of North Carolina. Her research focuses on advancing neuroimaging techniques and understanding developmental brain processes, particularly in pediatrics. She leads projects integrating machine learning with medical imaging to study neurocognitive development, prenatal exposures, and functional connectivity. Key research interests include MRI technology innovations, longitudinal brain mapping, and AI-driven analysis of neurodevelopmental data. She collaborates on large-scale initiatives like the UNC/UMN Baby Connectome Project, investigating infant brain maturation and environmental impacts. Her work spans clinical and computational domains, addressing challenges in fetal imaging, motion correction, and harmonization of multi-site datasets. Recent studies explore the effects of phthalates and opioids on infant neurodevelopment, leveraging GANs, transformers, and federated learning for predictive modeling. Lin’s contributions include developing pipelines like iBEAT V2.0 for infant cortical surface reconstruction and frameworks for functional parcellation. She emphasizes translational research bridging imaging technology and clinical insights.

Shuk-Mei Hoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Epigenetics
• Prostate Cancer
• Endocrine Disruptors
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shuk-Mei Ho is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), part of the College of Medicine. She holds a B.Sc. (1974) and Ph.D. (1978) from the University of Hong Kong, followed by postdoctoral training at Boston University (1980). Her research focuses on environmental epigenetics, prostate cancer, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA). She has led or collaborated on NIH-funded studies investigating the effects of environmental exposures on cancer risk, developmental programming, and immune function. Dr. Ho’s work spans environmental health, cancer biology, and toxicology. Key projects include examining how metals and estrogens influence prostate cancer progression, the epigenetic impacts of prenatal chemical exposure, and the role of nuclear receptors in liver cancer. She has also studied the health effects of e-waste pollution and open burn pit exposure. Her interdisciplinary collaborations involve biostatisticians, biochemists, and clinicians, reflecting her translational research approach. Her publications highlight contributions to understanding how environmental chemicals reprogram epigenetic landscapes, particularly in developmental contexts. Recent work emphasizes maternal-fetal health, metabolomic changes linked to pollutants, and sex-specific vulnerabilities to asthma and birth outcomes. Dr. Ho’s grants include VA Merit Awards and NIH funding for projects on estrogen therapies, epigenomic effects of environmental estrogens, and prostate cancer stem cells. Education: B.Sc., University of Hong Kong, 1974 Ph.D., University of Hong Kong, 1978 Postdoc, Boston University, 1980 Key Research Themes: Environmental Epigenetics Prostate Cancer Mechanisms Endocrine Disruptor Toxicity Developmental Origins of Disease Notable Grants: VA Merit Award: Metal-induced prostate cancer risk NIH R01: Prostaglandin biosynthesis in lymphangioleiomyomatosis NIH Center for Environmental Genetics (PI)

• Reproductive Toxicology
• Endocrine Disruptors
• Environmental Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jodi A Flaws is a Professor in the Department of Comparative Biosciences at the University of Illinois. She holds concurrent professorships in Animal Sciences, Nutritional Sciences, and the Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies, alongside affiliations with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. Her research focuses on environmental endocrine disruptors, particularly phthalates, and their impacts on reproductive aging, ovarian function, and developmental toxicity. Dr. Flaws has received prestigious awards including the RDTSS Lifetime Achievement Award (2023) and the SOT Women in Toxicology Mentoring Award (2017). Her work integrates toxicology, reproductive biology, and environmental health, with a focus on mechanisms linking chemical exposure to reproductive dysfunction. Key collaborations include studies on phthalate effects in follicular fluid, granulosa cells, and neonatal developmental outcomes. She leads interdisciplinary teams addressing environmental contaminants in marginalized communities and has contributed to policy-relevant risk assessments for endocrine disruptors. Awards include recognition for both research excellence and mentorship, reflecting her dual commitment to scientific innovation and trainee development. Her lab investigates translational topics such as nanoparticle toxicity, pesticide effects on reproduction, and the intersection of environmental exposures with menopausal health.

Adrienne M Antonsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Immunology
• Developmental Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Adrienne M Antonson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois, affiliated with the Department of Animal Sciences and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. Her research focuses on the inflammatory and neurodevelopmental origins of behavioral abnormalities and mental health disorders, particularly examining how maternal insults during pregnancy—such as viral infections or psychological stress—affect offspring neurodevelopment. She employs translational animal models to investigate how prenatal maternal immune activation alters neuroimmune signatures and disrupts fetal microglial function, impacting brain development. Her work also explores how maternal microbiome perturbations propagate detrimental inflammatory signaling at the maternal-fetal interface. Dr. Antonson’s research integrates immunology, neuroscience, and developmental biology to address critical questions about prenatal programming of neurodevelopmental disorders. Her recent studies emphasize the role of influenza A virus infection during pregnancy in disrupting maternal intestinal immunity and fetal cortical development. Collaborations span virology, veterinary science, and molecular biology, with a focus on translational outcomes in animal models. Her publications highlight themes such as maternal vaccination efficacy, epigenetic disruptions in offspring hypothalami, and the interplay between immune challenges and pain sensation pathways. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her work has garnered significant attention, including news coverage and social media engagement. Her research is supported by grants (not detailed here) and contributes to understanding mechanisms linking maternal health to offspring neurodevelopmental outcomes. Dr. Antonson is affiliated with the Beckman Institute’s interdisciplinary research environment and the Animal Sciences Department, leveraging these platforms to advance her translational studies. Her lab focuses on maternal-fetal interface biology, microglial dynamics, and neuroimmune interactions in developmental contexts.

Jodi Flawsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Reproductive Toxicology
• Endocrine Disruptors
• Environmental Toxicology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jodi Flaws is a Professor in the Department of Comparative Biosciences at the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine. She holds cross-appointments in the Department of Animal Sciences and affiliated roles in the Microbiome Metabolic Engineering (MME) Research Theme at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, Family Resiliency Center, Beckman Institute, and Division of Nutritional Sciences. She has served as Assistant Head and Interim Head of the Department of Comparative Biosciences. Education: PhD from the University of Arizona, MS from Loyola University of Chicago, and BS from St. Xavier University. Research Focus: Investigates environmental factors affecting female reproductive systems, including phthalate toxicity, endocrine disruptors, and ovarian physiology. Key interests include gene-hormone regulation in ovaries, effects of environmental toxicants, and links between environmental exposures and human reproductive abnormalities. Grants & Collaborations: Principal investigator on grants from NIH, FAPESP, FORMAS, and other agencies. Notable projects include studying phthalates in midlife women, collaborative research on environmental chemical effects, and gut microbiome impacts on reproduction. Directs the Reproductive and Endocrine Toxicology Training Grant. Awards: University Scholar (2009-2012), Pfizer Animal Health Award, Fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences, and mentoring awards from the Society of Toxicology and Society for the Study of Reproduction. Labs & Teams: Leads the Flaws Lab, focusing on ovarian toxicology and environmental health. Collaborates with international teams on endocrine disruptor studies and reproductive aging research.

Siwei Liuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Research Methodology
• Developmental Psychology
• Health Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Siwei Liu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development & Family Studies at the University of California, Davis. Their research focuses on advanced statistical methods for analyzing longitudinal data in developmental and health psychology, with an emphasis on biobehavioral synchrony in close relationships and health disparities. They lead a lab investigating multi-layer contextual factors (e.g., environment, family characteristics) affecting health behaviors, prioritizing diversity in both research subjects and student recruitment. Research Interests : Longitudinal data methodologies: multilevel modeling, time series analysis, functional data analysis Biobehavioral synchrony in parent-child and couples relationships Health disparities, environmental justice, and stress physiology Intensive longitudinal methods in health research Key Projects : GROWell randomized controlled trial for dietary interventions in prenatal/postpartum populations Multimodal assessment of biobehavioral synchrony in autism spectrum disorder Analysis of family risk dynamics and parenting stress through cortisol contagion Labs/Teams : Directs a lab prioritizing underrepresented students, focusing on innovative methods for studying emotions, well-being, and family systems. Collaborates on NIH-funded projects involving wearable devices and ecological momentary assessments.

Irva Hertz-Picciottoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Epidemiology
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Public Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Irva Hertz-Picciotto is a Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences and Chief of the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health at the UC Davis School of Medicine. She directs the NIH-funded UC Davis Environmental Health Sciences Core Center, which unites researchers across six colleges to study environmental causes of disease and disability. Her work focuses on identifying environmental risk factors for neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, with emphasis on prenatal exposures to pollutants, chemicals, and maternal health conditions. Education: B.A. in Mathematics, UC Berkeley (1970) M.P.H. and M.A. in Biostatistics/Epidemiology, UC Berkeley (1984-1985) Ph.D. in Epidemiology, UC Berkeley (1989) Research Interests: Dr. Hertz-Picciotto investigates how environmental exposures—such as air pollution, pesticides, and endocrine disruptors—interact with genetic and social factors to influence neurodevelopment. She leads large-scale studies like the CHARGE study and collaborates with the ECHO consortium to advance precision public health and environmental justice. Awards: John Goldsmith Lifetime Achievement Award (2011) National Associate of the National Academies (2002-present) McGavran Teaching Excellence Award (2001) Grants & Leadership: She oversees the UC Davis Institute on Climate Change and Health and has secured major funding from NIH, NIEHS, and other agencies. Her work bridges research, policy, and clinical care through collaborations at the MIND Institute and Comprehensive Cancer Center. Labs/Teams: Her research group collaborates with the Environmental Health Sciences Center and the MIND Institute to conduct interdisciplinary studies on environmental health impacts.

Klaus Libertusمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Motor Development
• Social Cognition
• Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Klaus Libertus is a Teaching Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC). His research focuses on motor development's role in social cognition, particularly in infants at risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). He employs motor training interventions and eye-tracking assessments to study developmental milestones and social perception. Libertus holds a Ph.D. from Duke University and has received awards including the Autism Science Foundation Post-doctoral Fellowship and a Graduate Student Exchange Fellowship from the German Academic Exchange Service. Education: Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Duke University. Research Interests: Libertus investigates motor development's interplay with social and cognitive skills in infants, emphasizing interventions like the 'Sticky Mittens' technique. His work explores how motor milestones influence social perception and early childhood trajectories in both typical and atypical development. Key areas include parental influence, motor assessment tools, and the foundational role of motor skills in broader developmental outcomes. Publications Trends: His recent articles highlight motor training efficacy, parental perspectives in motor development, and the impact of maternal behavior on child growth. Studies often combine experimental designs with observational methods to address questions about intervention strategies and developmental mechanisms. Awards: Autism Science Foundation Post-doctoral Fellowship German Academic Exchange Service Fellowship 2012 Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Poster Competition 1st Place Advising & Grants: Advised graduate students Ran An and Darcy Smith. Research interests align with grants focused on motor-cognitive interactions and ASD early interventions. Labs/Teams: Active at the LRDC, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects linking motor development to social and cognitive outcomes.