جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Maternal and Child Health
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Dr Joanne Given is a Research Fellow at the School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Ulster University, affiliated with the Institute of Nursing and Health Research. Her work focuses on epidemiological studies of congenital anomalies, maternal and child health outcomes, and healthcare data linkage. She contributes to international projects such as EUROlinkCAT and Euromedicat, investigating the impact of environmental and medical factors on pregnancy and child health. Her research explores the association between congenital anomalies and long-term morbidity, surgical intervention outcomes, and medication safety during pregnancy. Dr. Given’s studies utilize population-based data to evaluate health policies and improve understanding of risk factors for conditions like cerebral palsy, neural tube defects, and cardiovascular anomalies. Key areas of her work include: Analysis of surgical timing and mortality in congenital heart disease Investigating climate change impacts on birth defect prevalence Evaluating maternal medication use and folic acid supplementation effects Development of frameworks for policy evaluation using healthcare data Dr. Given’s publications highlight the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in addressing public health challenges, particularly in vulnerable pediatric populations. She actively participates in initiatives to enhance data accuracy and ethical data sharing in healthcare research.

• Radiation Oncology
• Pediatric Oncology
• Radiotherapy Techniques
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Anna Embring is affiliated with the Department of Oncology-Pathology at Karolinska Institutet, working within Åsa Carlsson Tedgren's research group. She holds a Medical degree (2002) and a Doctoral degree (2023) from Karolinska Institutet. Her research focuses on radiation oncology, particularly pediatric tumor reirradiation, proton therapy, and optimizing clinical radiotherapy protocols. Key research areas include: Reirradiation safety and efficacy in CNS tumors Proton therapy dosimetry and side effect profiling National guideline development for pediatric radiotherapy Long-term outcomes of radiation therapy in children Recent work highlights include: Systematic evaluation of proton vs photon radiotherapy toxicity Development of Swedish pediatric CNS tumor reirradiation guidelines Analysis of cumulative dose effects in head and neck cancers Current grant-funded research includes the REMIT project (2024-2025) exploring reirradiation for diffuse midline glioma. She has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2017, emphasizing translational research between dosimetric innovation and clinical practice.

• Perinatal Epidemiology
• Environmental Teratology
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
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Christina Chambers is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and Vice Chair of Clinical Research at UCSD and Rady Children’s Hospital. She co-directs the Center for Better Beginnings, directs the UCSD ACTRI Center for Life Course and Vulnerable Populations Research, and founded Mommy’s Milk, a national human milk biorepository. Her work focuses on environmental exposures during pregnancy and lactation, particularly recreational substances and medications, and their impact on birth defects and child development. Education: PhD in Public Health Epidemiology (UCSD/SDSU), MPH in Epidemiology (SDSU), BA in Anthropology (California State University, Fullerton) Dr. Chambers has led over 25 national/international cohort studies and clinical trials, including NIH-funded projects on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), pharmacokinetics of medications in lactation, and teratogen risk assessment. Her research has redefined safety guidelines for prenatal drug use and advanced early FASD detection. Her recent publications span maternal-fetal SARS-CoV-2 transmission, miRNA biomarkers for alcohol-related outcomes, and socioeconomic drivers of congenital heart disease disparities. Awards include the Teratology Society’s Patricia Rodier Mid-Career Award, NIH Mentor Honor, and San Diego Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business recognition.

Paul Avillachمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Informatics
• Genomics
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
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Paul Avillach is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital. His research focuses on integrating heterogeneous clinical and genomic datasets to advance precision medicine. He leads the Avillach Lab, developing methods like the PIC-SURE platform for secure, federated data analysis across institutions. Core Affiliations: Harvard Medical School - Biomedical Informatics Department Boston Children's Hospital - Pediatrics Department Education: MD in public health/epidemiology from University of Bordeaux; PhD in biomedical informatics from University of Marseilles. Research Interests: Clinical data integration, EHR-based studies, genomic data fusion, rare disease analysis, and pandemic informatics. He leads major NIH-funded projects including the BD2K PIC-SURE Center and NHLBI BioData Catalyst initiatives. Key Projects: PIC-SURE platform for federated data access Global Rare Diseases Registry (GRDR) 4CE consortium for multinational EHR analysis Grant Roles: Co-PI on AIM-AHEAD Coordinating Center, NHLBI TOPMED integration, and multiple NIH-funded studies. His work bridges clinical informatics with translational genomics.

Maria Cabrera Aguasمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Ophthalmology
• Infectious Diseases
• Antibiotic Resistance
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Dr. Maria Cabrera Aguas is a Post-doctoral Researcher at the University of Sydney's Save Sight Institute, specializing in corneal infections, antimicrobial resistance, and public health. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine from the National University of Colombia, a Master of International Public Health from UNSW Sydney, and a PhD in Medicine from the University of Sydney. Research Interests: Her work focuses on infectious keratitis, antimicrobial resistance, and developing evidence-based guidelines for corneal infections. She leads projects like the Herpes Simplex Keratitis Treatment Guidelines and the Bacterial Ocular Surveillance System (BOSS), tracking resistance patterns in Sydney. Key Projects: Establishment of the Herpes Simplex Keratitis Treatment Guidelines endorsed by RANZCO Leading the Bacterial Ocular Surveillance System to monitor antimicrobial resistance Investigating ocular stem cell therapies and their adoption among eye care professionals Grants: Deep learning for diagnosing infectious keratitis (2025) Ocular stem cell therapy education (2023) National bacterial keratitis surveillance (2022) Publications: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles on corneal infections, antimicrobial resistance, and guideline implementation. Recent work includes reviews on ocular diagnostic imaging and antibiotic resistance trends. Education & Outreach: Creator of the Sydney Eye Podcast, which explains eye conditions to the public. Active in science communication, including ARVO's Science Communication Fellowship.

• Health Services Research
• Epidemiology
• Implementation Science
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Rebecca Mitchell is a Professor at the Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University. Her research focuses on large-scale epidemiological studies, healthcare policy, and implementation science. She leads the Health and Societal Outcomes research stream and holds roles in multiple national registries and committees, including the ANZHFR Steering Group and NSW Trauma Outcomes Registry. Her work emphasizes improving health service delivery through data analysis and policy advocacy. Education: PhD in Public Health, University of New South Wales (2009) Master of Occupational Health & Safety, University of Sydney (1998) Advanced Analysis of Linked Health Data (2003–2017) Research Interests: Injury epidemiology, pediatric trauma, hip fracture management, patient safety, and healthcare system resilience. She employs record linkage, mixed-methods, and systematic reviews to address public health challenges. Recent Trends in Articles: Focus on adverse childhood experiences, healthcare cost analyses (e.g., cochlear implants), and organizational resilience in primary care. Her work bridges epidemiological data with policy impact, particularly in aging populations and pediatric health. Awards: Fellow of Human Factors Society of Australia (2021) Editor’s Choice Award (2024) and multiple best-paper recognitions Grants & Projects: Leads national initiatives like the N-PARTI paediatric research program and equity-focused evaluations of healthcare registration systems. Collaborates internationally on hip fracture registries and trauma outcomes. Labs/Teams: Active in the ANZHFR Data Management committee and CanDLe data linkage community. Engages in interdisciplinary teams for healthcare resilience and implementation science.

• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Medical Research
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Andrew Peacock is an Honorary Professor and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health at the University of Glasgow. He specializes in pulmonary hypertension, with a focus on clinical, molecular, and imaging-based research. His research interests include the pathophysiology of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), treatment strategies combining novel therapies, and the application of advanced imaging techniques (e.g., MRI, impedance cardiography). He also explores genetic and genomic factors underlying rare diseases, such as primary immunodeficiencies and PAH. His work bridges clinical practice, drug development, and molecular mechanisms. Recent publications highlight studies on combination drug therapies for PAH patients with cardiac comorbidities, transcriptomic profiling of PAH subtypes, and validation of non-invasive imaging tools. His earlier work includes investigations into molecular pathways (e.g., p38 MAPK inhibition) and clinical outcomes in PAH subpopulations like pregnant patients and those with portopulmonary hypertension. No scientific awards are listed. His collaborations include researchers at the Bhf Cardiovascular Research Centre and international teams. He has advised on clinical trials and contributed to guidelines for PH diagnosis and treatment.

• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Adult Congenital Heart Disease
• Heart Failure Management
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Dr. Niki Walker is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow's School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, affiliated with the Scottish Adult Congenital Cardiac Service at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital. Her research focuses on adult congenital heart disease, heart failure, and peripartum cardiomyopathy, with emphasis on clinical management and patient outcomes. She has contributed to studies on preconception counseling for cardiac patients, semi-automated clinical databases, and radiation exposure risks in cardiac care. Her work spans both clinical trials and translational research in cardiovascular medicine. Key research interests include optimizing care for patients with congenital heart conditions, improving pregnancy outcomes in cardiac patients, and evaluating novel interventional devices. Her publications address critical areas such as aortic pathophysiology, acidosis effects on cardiac conduction, and public health strategies for cardiac arrest survival. Dr. Walker collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in cardiology and obstetrics, contributing to evidence-based guidelines for maternal cardiac health and postpartum management. Her recent work highlights advancements in clinical data systems and patient-centered care strategies.

• Functional Neurosurgery
• Brain-Computer Interfaces
• Neuroprosthetics
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Brian Lee is an Associate Professor specializing in Neurological Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, holding leadership roles as Director of the MD-PhD Program and Director of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. His clinical and research focus spans functional neurosurgery, neuroprosthetics, and brain-computer interfaces. Research interests include developing neural interfaces for sensory restoration, optimizing epilepsy surgery outcomes, and advancing stereotactic techniques. His work integrates engineering principles with clinical neurosurgery to develop innovative treatment modalities for neurological disorders. Publications demonstrate strong focus on neurosurgical innovation and liver disease management, with recent work emphasizing brain-computer interfaces, health disparities, and liver transplantation outcomes. Research trends show integration of engineering solutions with clinical applications in neurology and hepatology.

• Cognitive and Behavioral Aspects of Childhood Epilepsy
• Clinical Research in Anticonvulsants
• Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome
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Wendy G Mitchell, MD , is a Clinical Professor of Neurology at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California , and serves as the Acting Division Head of Neurology at Children's Hospital Los Angeles . With over 30 years of clinical practice, her work bridges academic research and pediatric patient care in neurological disorders. Expertise: Childhood epilepsy, opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome, neuroimmunology, and anticonvulsant therapies. Research Focus: Cognitive and behavioral impacts of neurological conditions, drug efficacy, and immune-mediated syndromes. Clinical Impact: Development of international registries for rare neurological conditions. Her recent publications highlight research trends in pediatric neurology , including studies on genetic mutations in immune regulation , mitochondrial disorders , epilepsy treatment protocols , and neuroimmunological responses to infections like SARS-CoV-2. These works span disciplines such as genomics , metabolic disorders , and oncology-related neurological conditions .

• Diabetic Foot Care
• Limb Salvage
• Podiatric Medicine
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Chia-Ding Shih, DPM, serves as Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, affiliated with Keck Medicine of USC. His academic focus centers on limb preservation and podiatric public health, with clinical and research activities addressing diabetic foot ulcers, wound management, and health disparities in vulnerable populations including Medicaid beneficiaries and the Chinese-speaking community in San Francisco Chinatown. Dr. Shih's research portfolio demonstrates deep expertise in diabetic foot care and limb salvage, with significant contributions to remote patient monitoring technologies like smart sock-based temperature systems for early detection of foot injuries in neuropathic patients. His work extensively investigates opioid prescribing patterns in podiatric surgery, identifies cognitive biases in clinical decision-making, and explores the psychological dimensions of the diabetic foot-pain-depression cycle. Additional research interests include occupational hazards in podiatry (e.g., toenail dust exposure), peripheral arterial disease awareness in minority communities, and innovative wound management materials. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: first, development and evaluation of novel technologies including microfluidic wearable devices for chronic wound exudate analysis; second, multicenter registry studies assessing remote temperature monitoring efficacy in reducing amputations; and third, epidemiological investigations into healthcare disparities affecting diabetic foot outcomes among Medicaid populations and during the COVID-19 pandemic. His work consistently bridges clinical practice with public health initiatives, particularly through community-based surveys in San Francisco's Chinese-speaking population.

Aine Sommerfieldمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Pediatric Anesthesia
• Perioperative Care Quality Improvement
• Clinical Research Methodology
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Aine Sommerfield is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Medical School, affiliated with the Institute for Paediatric Perioperative Excellence. She also serves as Clinical Research Program Manager at Telethon Kids Institute and Perth Children's Hospital. Her work focuses on improving perioperative safety and quality in pediatric anesthesia, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Education: PhD in Food Science, University College Cork (UCC) BSc in Food Science & Technology, UCC MSc in Technology Management & Innovation, University College Dublin Research Interests: Pediatric anesthesia, perioperative care optimization, clinical research methodologies, and the integration of innovative technologies like virtual reality in medical settings. Her work emphasizes evidence-based practices and patient-centered care. Key Contributions: Aine co-led the BEE PAIN FREE Trial evaluating honey's efficacy for post-tonsillectomy pain and contributed to studies on virtual reality for pediatric anxiety management. Her research also explores patient and caregiver priorities in Down syndrome care. Awards: 2019: Penicillin allergy SHACK study award 2017: Beta-lactam allergy efficacy research award Labs/Teams: Active in UWA's paediatric anaesthesia research program, led by Prof. Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg, and collaborates with international teams through initiatives like the Pediatric Difficult Intubation Registry (PeDI).

Elsje van Bergenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Dyslexia
• ADHD
• Genetic influences on education
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Elsje van Bergen is an Associate Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) and a visiting professor at the University of Oslo. She holds affiliations with the Department of Biological Psychology (host of the Netherlands Twin Register), LEARN! (Educational Neuroscience), and Amsterdam Public Health. Her research focuses on the genetic and environmental influences on learning difficulties, neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, dyslexia, autism), and educational outcomes. She has received grants including NWO Veni, ERC Starting Grant, and Jacobs Foundation Fellowship. Van Bergen completed her PhD at the University of Amsterdam (2013) and held postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oxford (NWO Rubicon, Oriel College). She teaches courses on research methods, twin studies, and grant writing. Key awards include the Early Career Outstanding Paper Award (2017) and multiple prestigious fellowships. Her work explores intergenerational transmission of educational achievement, causal relationships between psychiatric conditions and learning disabilities, and the role of genetic factors in familial educational disadvantage. Recent research highlights the significant genetic contribution to educational inequality and the co-occurrence of neurodevelopmental disorders. Research Interests: Genetics of learning, neurodevelopmental disorders, causal inference, twin studies, Mendelian randomization Awards: ERC Starting Grant, VIDI, Veni, Jacobs Fellowship, 2017 Society for the Scientific Study of Reading Award Grants: Over €4M in funding for projects on educational genetics and science communication

Mathilda Björkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Occupational Therapy
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Rehabilitation
• Functional Impairment
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Mathilda Björk is a Professor and Deputy Head of Department at the Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences (HMV), Linköping University. She holds a position within the Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Community Medicine (PRNV). Her academic career includes roles as a licensed occupational therapist, doctoral student, and postdoc at institutions such as the University of California, San Francisco, and Sahlgrenska Academy. She has been recognized for her contributions to rheumatological research and pain management. Education: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Linköping University (2000) Doctor of Medical Science, Linköping University (2008) Docent in Occupational Therapy, Jönköping University (2013) Research Interests: Her work focuses on occupational therapy interventions for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, functional impairment, and rehabilitation outcomes. Key themes include: Participation in daily life for individuals with chronic conditions Impact of biological pharmaceuticals and early care measures on RA patients Development of patient-centered rehabilitation strategies Role of significant others in patient support Publications Trends: Recent studies emphasize digital health interventions, chronic pain management, and interdisciplinary approaches to rehabilitation. Her work bridges qualitative patient narratives with quantitative outcomes in musculoskeletal and rheumatological disorders. Awards: Swedish Rheumatism Association’s Diploma (2013) Multiple poster awards for scholarly contributions (2014–2015) Advising & Grants: Supervises doctoral candidates and collaborates on projects like the TIRA initiative. Active in steering committees for national registries (e.g., NRS) and rheumatology organizations. Labs/Teams: Leads research within the Unit of Occupational Therapy at Linköping University, focusing on disability reduction and active participation in daily life.

Elin Ekbladhمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Occupational Therapy
• Work Ability Assessment
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Elin Ekbladh is an Associate Professor at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. She holds roles such as Deputy Member of the Faculty Board, Convener of the Curriculum Group for the Occupational Therapy program, and Programme Committee member. Her work integrates research, education, and practical rehabilitation initiatives. Academic Qualifications: Registered Occupational Therapist (1997), Master of Science (1999), Doctor of Medical Science (2008). Her research focuses on vocational rehabilitation, emphasizing assessment of work ability through instruments like the Worker Role Interview (WRI) and Work Environment Impact Scale (WEIS). Key areas include psychosocial factors influencing work potential, technology-assisted interventions for students with disabilities, and person-centered approaches in post-stroke rehabilitation. She collaborates with networks like the International Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) scholars and the National Psychometric Network in Health Sciences. Advising and Grants: Assistant supervisor for doctoral student Moa Yngve in a study on school attendance and transition to work. Involved in projects funded by Swedish authorities and private actors, exploring interventions for students needing special support in upper secondary school. Labs/Teams: Active in the Unit of Occupational Therapy and the Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Community Medicine at Linköping University. Co-leads the ReWork-Stroke project at Karolinska Institutet, focusing on return-to-work outcomes after stroke.