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Jordan Theriaultمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science
• Neuroimaging
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Jordan Theriault is an Assistant Professor at Northeastern University, affiliated with both the Biology and Psychology departments. His research focuses on understanding the brain as a self-regulating system, particularly exploring brain-based metabolic costs of information encoding and their implications for mental health and neuroimaging interpretation. He employs advanced neuroimaging technologies like 7 Tesla MRI and simultaneous PET/MR imaging to study brain metabolism and functional changes in critical regions like the brainstem and hypothalamus. Dr. Theriault’s theoretical work emphasizes the brain’s role in predicting sensory input and regulating bodily states, proposing that predictable environments enhance metabolic efficiency. This framework has implications for mental/physical health and social dynamics, such as conformity and social pressure. His lab, the Interdisciplinary Affective Sciences Laboratory, integrates neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy to address complex questions about emotion, morality, and interoceptive control. Key technical innovations include high-resolution imaging techniques and methodological critiques of brain-behavior relationships. His work bridges basic research with applied insights into human behavior, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to advance understanding of neural systems and their societal relevance.

• Neuropharmacology
• Neuroendocrinology
• Sleep Research
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Jessica A. Mong, PhD , is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Physiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine , where she also serves as Assistant Dean for Graduate & Post-Doctoral Studies and Director of Graduate Education for the Program in Neuroscience. Her research focuses on the neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying sex differences in sleep circuitry and the estrogenic modulation of sleep-wake cycles. Primary Appointment: Pharmacology & Physiology Administrative Title: Assistant Dean for Graduate & Post-Doctoral Studies Laboratory Director: Program in Neuroscience Research Interests: Dr. Mong's work investigates how ovarian steroids influence sleep-wake behavior through sexually differentiated neuroanatomical substrates. Key areas include: Mechanisms of estrogenic modulation in the median preoptic nucleus (MnPN) Developmental programming of sex differences in sleep sensitivity Translational studies using rodent and nonhuman primate models of menopause Functional significance of hormonal influences on sleep quality and recovery Scientific Trends: Her recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize: Role of KCNMA1 channelopathy in sleep regulation Adenosinergic signaling in MnPN Translational menopause models Estrogen's protective effects against noise-induced hearing loss Sex-dependent responses to kynurenine pathway challenges Awards & Appointments: NIH BIRCWH Scholar (Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health) Co-Chair, Society for Women’s Health Research Interdisciplinary Research Network on Sex-Differences in Sleep Health NIH/NHLBI R01 HL129138 grant recipient Education & Training: B.S., Biology, Gettysburg College (1987-1991) Ph.D., Neuropharmacology, University of Maryland Baltimore (1994-2000) NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship in Endocrinology, Rockefeller University (2000-2003)

• Parallel Computing
• Computational Biology
• Bioinformatics
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Attila Gursoy is a Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Koç University. He serves as the Dean of the College of Engineering and leads research in computational biology, bioinformatics, and high-performance computing. Education : PhD in Computer Science from University of Illinois (1994), MSc from Bilkent University (1988), BSc from Middle East Technical University (1986) His research focuses on protein-protein interactions , computational structural biology , and systems pharmacology , with applications in drug repurposing and inflammatory disease mechanisms . He has pioneered structural analysis of Ras signaling and developed tools like COSBI for computational systems biology. Recent publications highlight his work on viral protein mimicry , neurodegenerative pathways , and microbiome dynamics . His team maintains datasets like PPInterface and DiPPI for structural drug discovery. 2005 : Werner-von-Siemens Excellence Award

Milo Wiltbankمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Reproductive Physiology
• Animal Science
• Endocrinology
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Dr. Milo Wiltbank is a Professor of Reproductive Physiology & Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences. His research focuses on ovarian function in dairy cattle, particularly hormonal regulation of the corpus luteum and fertility improvement through timed artificial insemination (TAI). He joined the Endocrinology & Reproductive Physiology Program (ERP) in 1991 and currently teaches OBS&GYN 710 – Reproductive Endocrine Physiology and OBS&GYN 711 – Advanced Reproductive Endocrine Physiology . Education: B.S. and M.S. from Brigham Young University (1980/1982), Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (1987), followed by postdoctoral training at Colorado State University. Research emphasizes applied and basic studies on luteal physiology, prostaglandin regulation, and estradiol/progesterone-based TAI protocols. His work has pioneered methods to optimize pregnancy rates in dairy herds through hormonal management and follicular development manipulation. Over 278 publications highlight contributions to bovine reproductive science. Advising: Current Ph.D. student Autumn R. Joy and notable past advisees including Adam Beard, Rafael Reis Domingues, and Megan Mezera. Active in ERP Program committees and as a T32 faculty trainer. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with reproductive endocrinology teams at UW-Madison and global institutions, advancing technologies like ReBreed21 and high-fertility cycle models for livestock productivity.

Arya Farahiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Statistical/Machine Learning
• Algorithmic Fairness
• Astroinformatics
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Arya Farahi is an Assistant Professor of Statistics and Data Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin since 2021. His research bridges astroinformatics, urban informatics, and AI ethics, focusing on mitigating algorithmic bias and uncertainty quantification in real-world applications. He holds PhDs in Physics and Scientific Computing from the University of Michigan, where he was a Data Science Fellow at the Michigan Institute for Data Science. Farahi's work includes collaborations with international projects such as the Dark Energy Survey (DES), COsmostatistics Initiative (COIN), and XMM-XXL Consortium. He leads the D3 Lab, which develops AI tools for scientific discovery and societal challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. His open-source contributions include TATTER, KLLR, and PoPE for statistical analysis and visualization. Key awards include the Best Student Paper Award at KDD’18 and a $400k+ grant. He is a volunteer with Statistics Without Borders and actively involved in projects like the Fire and Smoke Digital Twin for urban resilience. His research spans cosmology, healthcare AI, and urban economics, with a focus on trustworthy models and equitable AI systems.

Milan K. Bagchiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Endocrinology
• Reproductive Biology
• Signal Transduction
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Milan K. Bagchi is the Deborah Paul Professor of Molecular & Cellular Biology and Director of the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He also holds a joint appointment as Professor of Molecular & Integrative Physiology. His research focuses on steroid hormone signaling mechanisms in reproduction and disease, particularly estrogen and progesterone regulation of embryo implantation and cancer biology. Education: B.S. (1976), M.S. (1979) from University of Calcutta, India; Ph.D. (1984) from University of Nebraska; Postdoc (1985–89) at Baylor College of Medicine. Research interests include endocrinology, reproductive biology, and signal transduction. Key areas: hormonal regulation of implantation, gene networks in fertility, and molecular basis of hormone-dependent cancers. His lab uses mouse models and genomic approaches to study uterine function and hormonal pathways. Notable awards: Romano Professorial Scholar and University Scholar. Recent work highlights include studies on phthalate impacts on uterine physiology (2023), hypoxia-driven embryo implantation mechanisms (2025), and decidualization pathways. His publications span hormone signaling, environmental toxin effects, and cell communication in reproductive systems. Awards and honors include roles as a distinguished scholar and contributions to biomedical research. Collaborations extend to institutions like the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and the Carl R. Woese Institute of Genomic Biology.

• Developmental Biology
• Cell Cycle Regulation
• Apoptosis
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Carmel Hensey serves as Associate Professor at University College Dublin's School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, where she has held multiple leadership positions including Head of Teaching and Learning (2011-2014) and Vice-Principal for Teaching and Learning for the College of Science (2014-2019). Her academic career at UCD spans from College Lecturer (1999-2007) to her current position as Associate Professor (2007-present). Dr. Hensey completed her foundational research training through extensive postdoctoral fellowships at Universitat Berne (1988-1991), University of Texas Health Sciences Centre (1992-1993), Roche Institute of Molecular Biology (1994-1995), and Columbia University (1995-1999). She further enhanced her pedagogical expertise with a Professional Certificate in University Teaching and Learning from UCD (2018) and a Digital Badge for Universal Design in Teaching and Learning (2019). Her primary research investigates reproduction and early development using Xenopus laevis as a model system, with particular focus on identifying genes that regulate developmental competence during meiosis and early embryonic stages. Her work spans cell cycle regulation, apoptosis mechanisms, chromatin remodeling factors (especially ATRX), and progesterone signaling pathways in oocyte maturation. She has made significant contributions to understanding how DNA damage responses are integrated with developmental programs and how chromatin remodeling affects oocyte quality. Analysis of Dr. Hensey's publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory from early work on DNA damage responses and apoptosis in Xenopus embryos to more recent investigations of oocyte quality control mechanisms across model systems. Her research demonstrates sophisticated integration of developmental biology, reproductive physiology, and molecular cell biology approaches, with particular emphasis on translational relevance to understanding developmental competence. Dr. Hensey has supervised 8 PhD students and 4 MSc students to completion. Her teaching responsibilities include coordination of Toxicology and Professional Placement modules, and instruction in nervous system development, advanced pharmacology, and cell growth/differentiation/death processes. She has also contributed to educational scholarship through cross-disciplinary collaborations in chemical engineering education. Her academic leadership extends to curriculum development as Project Champion for Curriculum Review and Enhancement (2015-2017) and as an Extern Examiner for National University of Ireland, Maynooth (2018-2021), demonstrating her commitment to educational excellence across multiple institutional contexts.

Donato Romagnoloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nutrition and Cancer
• Gene Expression
• Epigenetics
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Dr. Donato Romagnolo is a Professor at the University of Arizona with joint appointments in the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness, Department of Cancer Biology, Arizona Cancer Center, and BIO5 Institute. His research focuses on bioactive food components as epigenetic regulators of genes involved in cancer and inflammation. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Nutritional Biology and Metabolic Integration. Education includes a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech and a B.S. from the University of Padua, Italy. Dr. Romagnolo completed postdoctoral training at the National Institutes of Health and holds memberships in professional organizations like the American Society for Nutrition. Research explores nutrition-gene interactions in cancer development, particularly how dietary compounds influence epigenetic mechanisms controlling oncogenes and tumor suppressors. Key interests include cyclooxygenase-2 regulation, BRCA-1 expression, and chemopreventive agents like resveratrol and conjugated linoleic acid. Publications consistently investigate molecular pathways linking nutrition to cancer, with recent work emphasizing epigenetic modulation, receptor-mediated signaling, and inflammatory responses in breast and colon cancer models. Research has been supported by NIH, DOD, Susan G. Komen Foundation, and Arizona Biomedical Research Commission.

• Preterm Labour
• Heart Disease in Pregnancy
• Obstetric Medicine
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Professor Mark Johnson is a Clinical Professor in Obstetrics at Imperial College London, based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. He holds academic positions including Reader (2006–2010) and Senior Lecturer (1999–2006). His primary affiliations are with the Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction within the Faculty of Medicine. He also collaborates with the Section of Pregnancy, Parturition and Prematurity, the Centre for Paediatrics and Child Health, and the Vaccine Research Network. Johnson’s qualifications include MBBS (1982), MRCP UK (1985), PhD (1995), and MRCOG (1996). His career transitioned from Endocrinology to Obstetrics in 1993, during which he established the successful IVF unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. His research focuses on preterm labour mechanisms, maternal heart disease in pregnancy, and progesterone signaling. He has supervised 10 higher-degree students and collaborates with prominent researchers like Professors Philip Bennett and Jolien Roos-Hesselink. He serves on grant-review panels for MRC, Wellcome Trust, and BBSRC, and reviews for journals like Endocrinology and Human Reproduction. Current grants include investigations into Kv7 channel activators for preterm labour and maternal omega-3 supplementation. His work aims to improve preterm labour prevention and maternal cardiac management during pregnancy. Johnson is affiliated with professional bodies including the Society for Endocrinology and British Maternal Fetal Medicine Society. His recent publications explore topics such as progesterone’s inflammatory suppression and outcomes in cardiac disease during pregnancy.

Phillip Bridgesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Beef Reproductive Physiology
• Ovarian Function
• Luteal Function
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Phillip Bridges is an Associate Professor in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences within the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the University of Kentucky. His research and instruction focus on beef reproductive physiology, with particular expertise in ovarian function, luteal physiology, and the molecular mechanisms underlying reproductive processes in cattle. Dr. Bridges earned his Ph.D. in Reproductive Physiology from West Virginia University in 1999, following an M.S. in Reproductive Physiology from the University of Hawaii (1995) and a B.Sc.Agr. in Animal Production from the University of Sydney (1992). Prior to joining the University of Kentucky faculty, he completed postdoctoral training at Cornell University and progressed through academic ranks from Research Assistant Professor to his current position as Associate Professor. His research program investigates the complex interplay between nutrition, endocrinology, and reproductive function in beef cattle. Key areas include the role of prostaglandins and endothelins in ovarian function and luteal regression, the impact of selenium supplementation on reproductive physiology, and the molecular mechanisms regulating oviductal function during the estrous cycle. His laboratory utilizes advanced techniques including transcriptome analysis to understand how nutritional factors influence reproductive outcomes at the molecular level. Analysis of Dr. Bridges' recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on molecular reproductive physiology, particularly the application of genomic approaches to understand how nutritional factors affect reproductive processes in cattle. His work frequently examines the transcriptomic changes in reproductive tissues in response to nutritional interventions, with a special focus on selenium metabolism and its impact on reproductive function. The research spans basic molecular mechanisms through to applied nutritional strategies for improving reproductive efficiency in beef production systems. Dr. Bridges' extensive publication record in high-impact reproductive physiology journals demonstrates significant contributions to the field. His research has been supported through institutional resources that enable his laboratory to conduct advanced molecular reproductive research, with collaborations both within the University of Kentucky and with external institutions. Dr. Bridges' laboratory appears to collaborate extensively with other researchers in reproductive physiology, particularly with colleagues studying molecular mechanisms of reproduction. His work involves both in vivo animal studies and in vitro molecular techniques to investigate the mechanisms underlying reproductive function in cattle. Current research directions suggest continued exploration of nutrigenomic approaches to optimize reproductive performance in beef cattle systems.

Juan S. Gneccoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Tissue Engineering
• Reproductive Biology
• Endometriosis Research
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Dr. Juan S. Gnecco serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University School of Engineering, holding concurrent appointments as Graduate Biomedical Sciences Member in Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology and Associate Principal Investigator at Tufts Medical Center's Mother Infant Research Institute. His laboratory bridges tissue engineering and reproductive biology to address women's health inequities through innovative engineering approaches. Dr. Gnecco's research focuses on three interconnected domains: Tissue engineering and organoid systems for modeling the human endometrium using synthetic hydrogels that replace Matrigel, enabling fully defined studies of hormone-mediated processes Tissue clearing and 3D pathology techniques to visualize endometriotic lesion architecture in unprecedented detail Disease modeling of endometriosis as an estrogen-dependent, progesterone-resistant condition affecting over 10% of women, characterized by debilitating pelvic pain and infertility His work has established critical tools for deciphering immune-endocrine mechanisms in reproductive physiology and disease pathogenesis. Dr. Gnecco's publication record demonstrates consistent advancement in modeling the female reproductive tract, with recent work emphasizing biophysical microenvironment effects on endometrial cell behavior, synthetic matrix development for organoid culture, and molecular characterization of endometriosis. His research trajectory shows deepening focus on translational applications of engineering approaches to endometriosis pathology. Recognition includes: Multiple Gates Foundation funding rounds (2018-present) for phenotypic screening models of the female reproductive tract Rising Star in Engineering and Health by Columbia University (2020) Invited presentations at Society for Reproductive Investigation and Gates Foundation Consortium Editorial board membership for Frontiers in Reproductive Health As Principal Investigator of the Laboratory of Reproductive Engineering, Dr. Gnecco leads interdisciplinary efforts to identify novel therapeutic targets for endometriotic diseases through physiomimetic model systems. His educational background includes a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2018) and BS in Biotechnology from Rutgers University.

Wendy A. Goodmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Immunology
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
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Wendy A. Goodman, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine . She is also a Member of the Immune Oncology Program at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her research focuses on the role of steroid hormones (e.g., estrogens, androgens, progesterone) in immune regulation, particularly in mucosal tissues (e.g., intestinal mucosa) and maternal-fetal interface tissues (e.g., decidua). She employs preclinical mouse models and primary human cells/tissues to study mechanisms underlying immune homeostasis, chronic inflammation, and autoimmunity. Dr. Goodman’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (2001) and a PhD in Pathology/Immunology (2010), both from Case Western Reserve University. Her research interests emphasize non-classical roles of sex hormones in adaptive and innate immune responses, including T-cell differentiation, regulatory T cell function, and immune cell/epithelial crosstalk. She investigates how local environmental cues in the gut and pregnancy tissues shape protective vs. pathogenic immune responses. Her work is supported by significant grants including an NIH/NIDDK R01 (2021-2026) and the March of Dimes Ohio Collaborative (2020-current) . Notable awards include the Michael E. Lamm Teaching Award (2018) and multiple Best Abstract Awards at conferences like FASEB GI Summer Conference (2017) and Advances in IBD (2015). She collaborates with institutions like Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center on pregnancy-related immune studies. Dr. Goodman has advised numerous research projects but no formal students are listed. Her lab actively explores estrogen/progesterone crosstalk during pregnancy, hormonal control of myeloid cells, and mechanisms driving IBD sexual dimorphism. Professional memberships include the American Association of Immunologists, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, and American Gastroenterological Association.

Özgür Öktemمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Slow Freezing and Vitrification of Oocytes and Ovarian Cryopreservation
• Cryobiology
• Folliculogenesis
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Özgür Öktem serves as a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology within the School of Surgical Sciences at Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in reproductive biology and cryopreservation techniques. Education: PhD, Erciyes University (1999) Bachelor's, Erciyes University (1996) Research Focus: Prof. Öktem's work centers on ovarian and oocyte biology, with emphasis on cryopreservation methods (slow freezing/vitrification), folliculogenesis, corpus luteum function, DNA damage mechanisms in oocytes, in vitro follicle development, steroid hormone production, progesterone signaling pathways, ovarian reserve assessment, endometrial receptivity, and molecular regulation of oocyte death. His research bridges fundamental cryobiology with clinical reproductive medicine applications.

Timothy Keyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cancer Epidemiology
• Nutritional Epidemiology
• Plant-based Diets
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Timothy Key is a Professor of Epidemiology and Deputy Director at the Cancer Epidemiology Unit , University of Oxford. He holds a DPhil from Oxford, preceded by a Masters in Nutrition in London and veterinary medicine training at Edinburgh University. Specializes in cancer epidemiology and nutritional epidemiology , focusing on plant-based diets and hormonal influences on cancer risk. Founded the EPIC-Oxford study, the largest cohort on vegetarian/vegan health outcomes globally. Established the Endogenous Hormones and Breast Cancer Collaborative Group and chaired the EPIC Prostate Cancer Group for 21 years. His research spans hormonal biomarkers , plant-based diet impacts , and environmental sustainability of diets , with high-impact publications in Circulation , The Lancet Oncology , and BMJ . Notable awards include Research.com Best Scientists 2022 and advisory roles for WHO, FAO/WHO, and UK Department of Health committees. Honors for vegetarian epidemiology (Loma Linda University, 2008) Chair of Endogenous Hormones and Breast Cancer Collaborative Group since 2000 Contributions to EU-funded EPIC-Europe consortium coordinated by WHO

Linda Lindströmمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Breast Cancer
• Cancer Epidemiology
• Endocrine Treatment
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Linda Lindström is an Associate Professor and Senior Researcher at the Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institutet. She leads a research group focused on translational breast cancer studies, particularly long-term risk factors and endocrine treatment benefits for estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer patients. Her work addresses the heterogeneity of tumor progression and the clinical implications of intra-tumor variability in receptor expression. Education: MSc in Molecular Biotechnology, Uppsala University (1997-2001); PhD in Cancer Epidemiology, Karolinska Institutet (2004-2008). Employment: Postdoctoral positions at Karolinska Institutet (2008-2012) and UCSF (2012-2014); Senior Researcher (2022-present). Her research integrates molecular and clinical expertise to identify biomarkers for metastasis risk prediction, with a focus on ER+ tumors, gene signatures, and tumor microenvironment interactions. She investigates how intra-tumor heterogeneity affects treatment outcomes and survival, particularly in premenopausal vs. postmenopausal patients. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary collaborations analyzing tamoxifen’s long-term efficacy, genomic risk stratification, and immune microenvironment influences. Awards include the Swedish Cancer Society Senior Investigator Award (2022-2028), supporting her team’s work on individualized treatment strategies.