Manu Shankar Hari is a triple-doctorate clinical academic (MB BS MD PhD[immunology] MSc[Epidemiology]) holding specialist fellowships in anaesthesia, intensive-care medicine and epidemiology (FRCA EDIC FFICM). His research fingerprint centres on COVID-19 immunopathology, post-COVID-19 syndromes, sepsis-related platelet biology and T-cell immunosenescence, evidenced by >350 citations and leadership of large UK consortium studies such as PHOSP-COVID and ISARIC4C. Education & Qualifications: MB BS – primary medical degree MD – higher medical doctorate PhD in Immunology MSc in Epidemiology FRCA – Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists EDIC – European Diploma of Intensive Care Medicine FFICM – Fellowship of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine Research Interests: Dr Hari’s work integrates bedside critical care with translational immunology. He interrogates how accelerated immune ageing shapes COVID-19 severity, delineates platelet–immune crosstalk in sepsis, and identifies determinants of recovery from post-COVID-19 dyspnoea using multicentre prospective cohorts and randomised trials. Publication Trends: Recent first-author or senior-author papers in Immunity & Ageing , The Lancet Respiratory Medicine , The Lancet Regional Health – Europe , Shock and JAMA reveal a coherent programme spanning immunosenescence, antiplatelet therapy in COVID-19, and long-COVID respiratory sequelae. Collaborations & Funding: He leads or co-leads national UK consortium grants (PHOSP-COVID, ISARIC4C) involving hundreds of investigators and institutions, supported by NIHR/MRC/UKRI funding streams, with extensive international collaboration networks.
Halima Jibril serves as Assistant Professor (Research) in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Warwick Business School, University of Warwick. She is Co-Investigator on the UKRI-funded Innovation and Research Caucus (IRC), a research centre dedicated to enhancing evidence-based practices in research and innovation funding policy. Her research examines business innovation determinants, firm resilience, and performance drivers with dual focus on internal enablers and external business support systems. She specializes in rigorous evaluation of business support programmes using experimental and quasi-experimental methodologies, bridging academic theory with practical policy implementation across multiple government contexts. Analysis of her 2019-2022 publications reveals consistent exploration of SME productivity dynamics amid digital transformation, pandemic recovery, and net zero transitions. Her work demonstrates methodological sophistication through mixed-methods designs and randomized trials, consistently targeting policy-relevant insights for economic resilience and innovation ecosystems. Scientific Awards: No specific awards or fellowships were documented in the source material. Halima supervises Master's dissertations in Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation while teaching Advanced Quantitative Research Methods at PhD level. Her grant portfolio includes leadership in the UKRI-funded IRC and multiple government-commissioned evaluations including the Evolve Digital programme for family firms and Cavendish Enterprise's Business Boost project, demonstrating strong policy engagement. She operates within the Innovation and Research Caucus framework, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to translate research into actionable funding strategies for research and innovation ecosystems, with particular emphasis on evidence-based policy design.
Dr Juliana Souza de Oliveira is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health , a partnership between the University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District. She holds an Adjunct Senior Lecturer position at the Sydney School of Public Health , Faculty of Medicine and Health. Her research focuses on physical activity interventions to promote healthy ageing and prevent falls in older populations, particularly through yoga and digital health (teleyoga) programs. Primary Affiliation: University of Sydney Sub-Affiliation: Sydney School of Public Health Research Partners: Sydney Local Health District, WHO, NHMRC Research Themes include fall prevention , healthy ageing , digital health interventions , and physical activity promotion . Her work spans clinical trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses, with a focus on community-dwelling older adults. Recent Publications (2024-2015) address topics such as fall risk factors , yoga-based interventions , sarcopenia in chronic kidney disease , cost-effectiveness of exercise programs , and teleyoga adoption during pandemics . These studies employ methodologies like randomised controlled trials , systematic reviews , and realist evaluations . Scientific Awards and Grants include funding from the Physiotherapy Research Foundation , NHMRC , and AHRA Women's Health Research Network . Her work also intersects with organisations like the Australian Association of Gerontology and International Society of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity (ISBNPA) . Advisory and Collaborative Efforts extend to Charlotte KILMARTIN and Ima STRKLJEVIC , with whom she explores inpatient fall reduction and physiotherapist-led activity promotion . She collaborates extensively on NHMRC-funded trials and WHO guideline development .
Professor Stephen Morris is a faculty member at Manchester Metropolitan University , serving as Professor of Evaluation since 2016. He specializes in causal inference , program evaluation , and mixed-method social science research , with applications in education , social care , labour markets , and crime and justice . Morris pioneered randomised trials in UK social policy and co-authored the government’s Magenta Book . Editorial Board : Sociological Research Online (2020–2023) Advisory Roles : UK Government Trial Advice Panel, What Works Centre for Children’s Social Care, Youth Futures Foundation, Youth Endowment Foundation, Education Endowment Foundation. Honorary Positions : Honorary Fellow of the Institute for Employment Studies. Morris’s research focuses on evaluation methodology , particularly cluster randomised controlled trials (RCTs) , formative assessment tools , and intervention studies in education and social policy. His recent work includes evaluations of educational technology , literacy programs , and mentorship initiatives for at-risk youth. Trends in his publications emphasize quantitative methods , policy impact , and program design . Scientific Awards : Honorary Fellow of the Institute for Employment Studies. Advising and Grants : Morris supervises Gail Mann (focus: agency and reflexive interventions) and Andrew Smith (generalisability of RCT findings in education). He has secured substantial funding for high-profile national evaluations, including projects for the Education Endowment Foundation , Youth Endowment Fund , and UK Ministry of Justice , with grants ranging from £2,400 to £649,753. His consultancy spans UK and international organisations , focusing on programme evaluation.
Marcelo B. Sztein, MD is a tenured Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). Since 1989 he has been a key leader within the Center for Vaccine Development (CVD) , serving as Chief of the Cellular Immunology and Flow Cytometry Section, founder of the CVD Immunology Group, and—since 2010— Associate Director for Immunologic Research . He holds secondary appointments in the Departments of Medicine and Microbiology & Immunology and directs the CVD Flow & Mass Cytometry Core that supports campus-wide cutting-edge single-cell analysis. Education & Training High School #4, Nicolás Avellaneda, Argentina — B.S., Biology, 1970 University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine — M.D., 1976 National Research Council, Argentina — Fellow, Immunology, 1976–1979 National Institutes of Health — Visiting Fellow, 1979–1982 George Washington University Medical Center — Research Fellow, Cancer Research Laboratories, 1982–1983 Research Focus Dr. Sztein is an internationally recognized authority on the immunology of infectious diseases , with emphasis on mucosal and systemic immunity elicited by vaccines. His work deciphers human host responses to Salmonella Typhi/Paratyphi, Shigella , ETEC, Plasmodium falciparum , dengue virus, Ebola virus, H. pylori , and influenza. Using controlled human infection models, non-human primates, and novel organotypic intestinal models, his laboratory identifies correlates of protection, dissects multifunctional T-cell subsets (CD4⁺, CD8⁺, MAIT, regulatory T cells), and explores how the gut microbiome modulates vaccine-induced immunity. Current projects under the NIH-funded Cooperative Center for Human Immunology (CCHI) integrate multi-omics , single-cell mass cytometry (CyTOF) , and high-dimensional flow cytometry to accelerate rational vaccine design. Recent Publication Trends Between 2014 and 2016 Dr. Sztein’s group published >25 high-impact papers that collectively advance three major themes: (1) elucidating multifunctional T- and B-cell signatures associated with protection following typhoid and Shigella vaccination; (2) applying controlled human infection models to rigorously benchmark new vaccines; and (3) pioneering 3-D organotypic intestinal cultures and mass cytometry panels to study mucosal responses at single-cell resolution. These studies are shaping the next generation of enteric vaccines for global health. Grants & Funding Leadership Principal Investigator, NIH U19-AI082655 “Mucosal and Systemic Immunity, Vaccines and Microbiota Interplay in Humans” (2014–2019) Principal Investigator, NIH R01-AI036525 “Immune Mechanisms of Protection in S. Typhi Vaccines” (2013–2018) PI Research Project 1, NIH U19-AI109776 “Immunoprophylactic Strategies to Control Emerging Enteric Infections” (2014–2019) PI of Immunology Core, NIH U19-AI110820 “Host, Pathogen, and the Microbiome” (2014–2019) Senior Immunologist, VTEU Contract HHSN2722013000221 (2013–2023) Laboratory PI, HHSN27200012 & HHSN27200010 cytokine/immune-phenotyping service contracts Co-Director of Immunology, T32-AI07524 Training Grant (2013–2018) Laboratory & Core Facilities Dr. Sztein directs the CVD Flow and Mass Cytometry Core , housing state-of-the-art BD LSR-II, Beckman-Coulter Astrios EQ cell sorter, Fluidigm CyTOF 1, and CyTOF Helios instruments. The core supports up to 19-parameter cell sorting and 35-plus-parameter mass cytometry, enabling investigators across UMSOM and collaborating institutions to perform advanced single-cell multi-omics studies under BSL-2/3 containment.
Susan Bock is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham University , within the Faculty of Social Sciences . Her work bridges physical activity measurement in youth populations and pedagogical strategies in higher education. Her research focuses on motivational climates in youth sport , high-intensity interval training (HIIT) interventions in school settings, and energy expenditure modeling in children and young adults. She has contributed to studies like Project FFAB and The MOVE Project , which explore health promotion and educational outcomes . Using hybrid methodologies like accelerometry and heart rate synchronization , her work addresses public health challenges related to adolescent inactivity. She has presented at major conferences including the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference , with outputs spanning journal articles and conference contributions .
Professor Paul Carding is a distinguished academic and researcher at Oxford Brookes University, where he serves as Professor and Director of the Oxford Institute of Allied Health Research (OxInAHR) within the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery. He also holds esteemed affiliations as Senior Research Fellow at University College London and Honorary Professor at Newcastle University and Australian National Catholic University. His research expertise lies in multidisciplinary clinical practice, with a focus on voice and swallowing disorders, complex healthcare interventions, and supportive cancer care. Collaborations span surgery, psychology, nursing, oncology, and palliative care. He has secured over £5 million in research funding from NIHR, MRC, Wellcome Trust, and Cancer UK. Paul Carding’s recent publications reveal a strong trend in clinical trials and systematic reviews related to voice therapy, dysphagia management, laryngeal surgery outcomes, and healthcare team dynamics during the pandemic. His work integrates clinical practice with rigorous research methodology, particularly in evaluating interventions for head and neck conditions. Honorary Professorial roles at Newcastle University and Australian National Catholic University Senior Research Fellow at University College London National Research Advisor to RCSLT (1998-2002) Non-Medical Fellow of Royal Society of Medicine (2006-present) Highly commended grants from NHMRC and NIHR He has supervised over 22 PhD and MPhil students to completion and currently mentors three PhD candidates. His grant portfolio includes major projects funded by NIHR, UKRI, and Health Education England, focusing on persistent throat symptoms, COVID-19 team dynamics, and remote consultations. He is Chair of the Oxford Brookes Healthy Ageing and Care Research and Knowledge Exchange Network and leads multiple research groups within OxInAHR. Professor Carding leads key research entities including the Oxford Institute of Allied Health Research (OxInAHR), which hosts the Centre for Movement, Occupational and Rehabilitation Sciences (MOReS), the Centre for Healthcare Research, and the Centre for Healthy Living Research. He is also involved in the NIHR Speech Pathology Research Group and the NIHR Academy Incubator for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Satya Prakash Singh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), one of India's premier educational institutions. Education: PhD from IIT Bombay Research Interests: Dr. Singh specializes in optimal design of experiments, with particular focus on cross-over trials, cluster randomised trials, longitudinal studies, and ordered experiments. His work contributes to statistical methodology, providing robust frameworks for experimental design across clinical research, agricultural studies, social sciences, and industrial quality control where efficient experimental design is crucial. Professional Affiliation: As faculty at IIT Kanpur, Dr. Singh teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in statistics and mathematics. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is part of the Faculty of Science and is recognized for its strong research focus and academic excellence in theoretical and applied mathematics. He is based in Room FB 589 with office phone 0512-259 2254.
Professor Catherine Green is an Associate Professor at the University of Oxford, jointly appointed at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics within the Nuffield Department of Medicine and also affiliated with the Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge. She leads the Chromosome Dynamics Group , focusing on fundamental questions surrounding DNA replication and genome stability in mammalian cells. Her research investigates the intricate choreography of proteins at replication forks, particularly the multifaceted roles of the sliding-clamp protein PCNA. By mapping the full complement of PCNA interactors and dissecting how these interactions shift under replication stress, her team seeks to uncover how genomic instability and cancer-driving alterations arise. Additional projects explore the three-dimensional architecture of replication foci, the transmission of epigenetic marks during DNA synthesis, and the identification of substrates for protein methyltransferases that fine-tune chromatin states. The recent publication record underscores her dual commitment to basic chromosome biology and translational medicine: from mechanistic studies on aluminium-induced genomic instability (2020) to high-impact clinical trials of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AZD1222) vaccine across multiple continents (2020–2021). These articles collectively highlight her expertise in molecular medicine, cancer genomics, immunology, and large-scale clinical vaccinology. Contact & Affiliations: Email: cmg1003@well.ox.ac.uk Web: NDM Profile Address: Henry Wellcome Building of Genomic Medicine, University of Oxford
Associate Professor Katie Anders is an NHMRC Research Fellow at Monash University's School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, within the Planetary Health division. She leads research on vector-borne disease control, focusing on dengue and arboviruses in the Asia-Pacific region. Previously, she directed impact assessment for the World Mosquito Program, evaluating Wolbachia-based interventions across 14 countries. Education: PhD in Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine (Monash University), MSc in Control of Infectious Diseases (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine). Research Interests : Her work emphasizes scaling effective dengue control strategies, analyzing interactions between environmental and macro-level drivers of disease, and implementing Wolbachia mosquito replacement programs. Key areas include epidemiological research, disease surveillance, and clinical trials. Recent Research Trends : Articles focus on Wolbachia deployment efficacy, economic evaluations, and dengue incidence reduction in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Colombia. Studies highlight interrupted time series analysis, randomized trials, and surveillance-driven elimination planning. NHMRC Research Fellowship Advising & Grants : Leading a 5-year project (2025-2029) to optimize dengue elimination strategies in the Asia-Pacific. Collaborates with global partners through the World Mosquito Program and Monash Health & Climate Initiative.
Xavier Puig is an Assistant Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) , affiliated with the Department of Statistics and Operations Research and the School of Mathematics and Statistics (FME). He is a member of the ADBD - Analysis of Complex Data for Business Decisions and GRBIO - Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Research Group . His research focuses on Bayesian data analysis , with applications in Epidemiology Ecology Public health Political science Industrial quality control Marketing analytics Recent publications reveal a strong trend in Bayesian spatiotemporal modeling for health data, alcohol-migraine interaction studies, and industrial error rate monitoring . His work combines methodological innovation with real-world applications across diverse sectors. Collaborations include researchers from biostatistics, clinical epidemiology, and industrial engineering. He has contributed to 44 indexed journal articles and participated in 49 congress presentations , with recent projects focusing on competitive research and non-competitive industrial collaborations in statistical modeling.
Dorina Cadar is a Reader in Neuroepidemiology and Dementia at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), University of Sussex, where she leads the Cognitive Epidemiology, Dementia, and Ageing Research (CEDAR) lab. She holds honorary affiliations with University College London (UCL) and has previously held senior research fellowships at UCL’s Department of Behavioural Science and Health and MRC Lifelong Health and Ageing Unit. She is a key investigator on multiple national and international research projects funded by NIHR, ESRC, Alzheimer’s Society, and UKHSA. Education: PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London (2013) Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Ageing Research Methods, University of Edinburgh (Distinction, 2013) MSc in Clinical Neuroscience, King’s College London (2009) BSc in Psychology (Hons), Birkbeck, University of London (2008) Her research focuses on modifiable risk factors for cognitive ageing and dementia, with a strong emphasis on socioeconomic inequalities, psychosocial factors, lifestyle behaviours, inflammation, and cognitive reserve. She employs longitudinal population studies such as the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) and international cohorts to uncover biopsychosocial mechanisms underlying cognitive decline. Her work bridges epidemiology, neuroscience, psychology, and public health to inform prevention strategies and policy. Her recent publications reveal consistent themes: the role of systemic inflammation in mediating dementia risk, bidirectional links between mental health and cognition, socioeconomic gradients in neurocognitive disorders, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cognitive health. These studies leverage large datasets and advanced statistical methods to identify actionable targets for intervention. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: MRC Career Development Fellow Award of Innovation for neuroimaging research in dementia Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Nomination for Exceptional Feedback (UCL Students’ Union) Dorina is actively involved in research supervision and teaching. She is the Course Leader for the MSc Dementia Studies at BSMS and is developing a new MSc in Ageing and Dementia. She supervises undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students on topics related to neuroepidemiology, dementia prevention, and psychosocial resilience. She also serves as an Associate Editor for BMC Psychiatry and Brain Sciences , and chairs the Communication Committee of the Society for Social Medicine. Her leadership in public engagement includes founding the 'Use it, don’t lose it!' initiative to promote brain health. Laboratories and Research Groups: Director, Cognitive Epidemiology, Dementia, and Ageing Research (CEDAR) Lab, BSMS Principal Investigator on grants including 'VIVALDI ASCOT', 'Cognitive Reserve and Dementia', and 'Social Determinants of Dementia in the UK and Japan' Collaborator on international projects funded by NIA, CIHR, and Japanese Institute of Health
Kirsten Galbraith is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Education at Monash University. She holds leadership roles including Course Director for the Master of Clinical Pharmacy and Unit Coordinator for PGC5119 Advanced Practice Portfolio. Her expertise lies in practitioner development, competency-based education, and workplace-based assessment. She leads key programs such as the Skills Coaching program, Student Experiential Placements (StEPs), and the Intern Training Program. Education: MClinPharm, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences BPharm, Victorian College of Pharmacy Ltd Research focuses on advancing pharmacy education and workforce development, including global frameworks for professional advancement (e.g., FIP Hub initiatives). Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and healthcare equity. Key projects include the 'Global Advanced Development Framework' and reducing medication-related risks through competency-based training. Recent articles emphasize entrustable professional activities (EPAs) in pharmacy training, AI in reflective learning, and global workforce resilience strategies. Awards include the American AACP Innovation in Teaching Award (2022) and Fellowships from FIP and SHPA. She leads collaborative grants on reducing medication risks and advancing practice standards. Supervises students like Carmen Abeyaratne (MClinPharm). Active in editorial roles for journals like Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy and peer review for BMJ Open . Labs/Teams: Co-leads the Graduate Outcomes and Workforce Development group. Collaborates internationally via the FIP Hub and GRiT community for pharmacy workforce resilience.
Professor Lisa Methven is a faculty member at the University of Reading, specializing in sensory and consumer science, flavor chemistry, and food product development. She leads the Sensory Science Centre and serves as Programme Director for the BSc Food Science with Business. Her research focuses on improving food palatability for older adults, investigating causes of individual sensory differences, and enhancing vegetable consumer acceptability. She holds a BSc (Hons) and PhD in relevant fields. Key grants include a 2008-2012 Research into Ageing grant and a multisite New Dynamics of Ageing project. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Food Science and Technology and actively involved in the SCI Food Group. Her work spans food fortification strategies, aging nutrition, and sensory perception studies. Notable contributions include developing protein-fortified recipes for older adults and studying the impacts of physical activity on appetite. External Activities: Committee member of SCI Food Group, Professional Food Sensory Group (PFSG) member Labs/Teams: Sensory Science Centre, Food4Years Network (improving foods for aging populations) Grants: Over £1M in grants focused on aging nutrition and sensory science
Dr. Sally Barlow is a Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at City St George's, University of London, where she has been a faculty member since 2013. She is affiliated with the School of Health Sciences and the Department of Mental Health Nursing, contributing significantly to education and research in recovery-focused mental health and collaborative care. Education BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics PhD in Behavioural Neuroscience, Trinity College Dublin Research Interests Dr. Barlow's research centers on recovery-focused mental health care, shared decision-making, risk assessment and management in mental health services, and collaborative care models. Her early work involved molecular neuroscience, particularly the pathophysiology of depression and anxiety, before transitioning into clinical and healthcare research. She has led and contributed to numerous studies exploring how mental health service users experience risk management and how peer support can improve discharge outcomes. Her work emphasizes patient-centered approaches, co-production with service users, and the integration of experiential knowledge into mental health service design. Publication Trends Her recent publications (2017–2024) reflect a strong focus on qualitative and mixed-methods research in mental health services. Key themes include shared decision-making, peer support interventions, recovery-oriented care planning, and the experiences of service users and carers in dementia and severe mental illness. She frequently collaborates on large-scale, cross-national studies and randomized controlled trials, often using the Theoretical Domains Framework to analyze behavioral influences in clinical practice. Scientific Awards Patrizia Matteucci Prize for Best Letter of Intent (2007) Health Research Board (HRB) Scholar Award (2004) Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago Scholarship (2002) Advising and Grants Dr. Barlow has served as a second supervisor for PhD students including Michelle Parker and Nafiso Ahmed, whose research explored dementia diagnosis help-seeking and shared decision-making in risk management. Her research has been supported by funding from City, University of London, and the East London NHS Foundation Trust. She actively engages in co-produced research and collaborates with service user advisory groups such as SUGAR (Service User and Carers Group Advising on Research). Labs and Teams She is part of research teams focusing on mental health service delivery, recovery-oriented practices, and peer support interventions. Her work is closely linked with NHS mental health services and involves longitudinal, mixed-methods studies evaluating the impact of care coordination and discharge planning. She contributes to editorial boards, including the British Journal of Psychiatry Bulletin , and serves as a peer reviewer for NIHR grant programs.
