Dr. Frank Hills is an Associate Professor in Cell Biology and Director of Program (DoP) for Natural Science at Middlesex University's Faculty of Science and Technology. He holds a PhD from Queen Mary University of London and has over 15 years of academic and research experience, including postdoctoral work at Imperial College London. His research focuses on placental pathology, biomarkers for exercise recovery, and cancer biology, with over 40 peer-reviewed publications. He teaches clinical biochemistry, cellular biology, and statistical analysis, and advises multiple PhD students. Education PhD in Medicine (2002), Queen Mary University of London BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, University of London Research Interests Role of growth factors and glycosaminoglycans in placental disorders (e.g., pre-eclampsia) Biomarkers for exercise performance and recovery Chemoresistance mechanisms in cancers (osteosarcoma, ovarian cancer) Therapeutic potential of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) Article Trends His recent work explores recovery modalities in exercise (e.g., cryotherapy), chemotherapy efficacy in osteosarcoma, and glycobiological markers in pre-eclampsia. Key themes include translational medicine bridging basic science and clinical applications. Advising & Grants Supervising 5 current PhD students Focus on placental pathology and cancer biomarkers Labs/Teams Affiliated with Middlesex University's Natural Sciences Department labs, collaborating on glycobiology and exercise physiology projects.
Florian Grond is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Design and Computation Arts within Concordia University's Faculty of Fine Arts. His interdisciplinary work bridges media arts, technology, and disability studies through innovative sonic research. His research focuses on Spatial and Immersive Audio , Assistive Technology Design , and Critical Disability Studies , with significant contributions to auditory display, human-computer interaction, and participatory design methodologies. Grond develops technologies that center disability perspectives, particularly through collaborations with blind scholars and autistic individuals. His publication trends reveal strong specialization in 3D sound recording techniques using Ambisonic microphone arrays Biomusic systems for autism intervention Ethical frameworks for disability technology Artistic sonification practices with recent work advancing brain-computer interfaces and spatial audio reproduction. Grond actively engages in artistic practice through installations like DELAY (collaborating with Mary Sherman and Piet Devos) and has curated disability-focused exhibitions including Hands On! at Concordia's Critical Disability Studies Working Group. His academic trajectory includes postdoctoral research at McGill University's CIRMMT and Shared Reality Lab, where he pioneered 6-degrees-of-freedom sound recording systems. He previously served as research lead for ZYLIA, a VR/AR microphone array company.
Dr. Richard Tettey Addo is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Union University, where he teaches pharmaceutical calculations, Pharmaceutics, and sterile and non-sterile compounding to first and second year pharmacy students. He has previously served as an Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Shenandoah University and as an Adjunct Professor of Pharmacogenomics at George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Addo's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (2008) Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy (B. Pharm) from the University of Science and Technology, Ghana (2002) Dr. Addo's research focuses on innovative drug delivery systems, particularly in the areas of nanoparticle and microparticle formulation for protein pharmaceuticals. His work encompasses the stability of compounded formulations, dosage forms, and the development of delivery platforms for vaccines and cancer therapeutics. A significant aspect of his research involves creating controlled release biodegradable and targetable particle drug delivery systems prepared by one-step spray drying. His long-term research goal is to develop vaccine delivery strategies using micro- and nanoparticles that can stimulate the body's immune recognition and facilitate long-lasting immunity. Dr. Addo's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on drug delivery systems, particularly for ocular applications, cancer therapeutics, and vaccine development. His work spans from fundamental formulation studies to preclinical evaluations, showing progression from basic research to more applied therapeutic development. The publications reveal expertise in albumin-based delivery systems, nanoparticle technology, and analytical method development for pharmaceutical products. Dr. Addo has received recognition for his scholarly work, including: Outstanding Poster and Presentation Award Winner at Graduate Research Association of Students of Pharmacy (GRASP), Florida A. and M. University, Tallahassee, Florida (2008) Dr. Addo has secured multiple research grants supporting his work in drug delivery and pharmaceutical formulation. These include funding from Union University's Pew Research Program for developing nano-sized particles containing anti-oxidants for age-related macular degeneration treatment, and grants from Main Street Pharmacy and the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists for stability testing of compounded drugs. His grant portfolio reflects both academic and industry interest in his research on pharmaceutical formulation and drug delivery systems. While specific laboratory facilities aren't detailed in the available information, Dr. Addo's research program appears to focus on formulation development and characterization of drug delivery systems, particularly involving albumin-based micro- and nanoparticles. His work likely involves collaboration with other researchers in pharmaceutical sciences and potentially with clinicians for translational applications of his delivery systems.
Robert Bowen is a Professor of Biology at Union University. He holds a PhD in Biology from the University of North Carolina and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Molecular Endocrinology from Virginia Tech. His research focuses on hormonal regulation of physical activity, sex steroid effects on behavior, and molecular mechanisms underlying exercise physiology. Key areas include studying estrogen’s role beyond reproduction, dopamine pathways in voluntary exercise, and genetic influences on activity levels in mice. Education: Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Molecular Endocrinology, Virginia Tech PhD: Biology, University of North Carolina M.G.I.S.: University of Minnesota M.S.: Exercise Science, Northern Michigan University His research interests bridge molecular biology, endocrinology, and behavioral studies, with a focus on sex hormones, dopaminergic systems, and genetic factors shaping physical activity. Recent work examines estrogen’s prolonged effects on activity post-orchiectomy and estrogen dosage impacts on mouse behavior. Notable publications include studies on hormonal regulation of exercise patterns and genetic mapping of wheel-running behavior in mice. Awards include the 2016 Faculty Excellence Award and 2014 Vulcan Materials Teaching Award. His lab employs mouse models to explore how hormonal and genetic factors influence exercise behaviors, contributing to understanding human physical activity physiology. He has presented at conferences like Experimental Biology and the American College of Sports Medicine, addressing topics such as dopamine’s role in exercise, estrogen’s behavioral effects, and muscle efficiency in mice.
Dr. Tehia Starker Glass is a Professor in the Department of Reading and Elementary Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's College of Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2008), an M.A. in Educational Technology from the University of Northern Iowa (2003), and a B.S. in Elementary Education from Bethune-Cookman University (1999). She is the first Black woman to earn tenure in UNC Charlotte's College of Education. Her research focuses on: Culturally responsive teaching self-efficacy Teacher motivational factors in diverse classrooms HBCU impact on teacher education Race dialogue preparation for educators/caregivers Instructional design for equity Her publications demonstrate strong focus on racial equity in education, critical pedagogy, and healthcare disparities affecting Black communities. Recent work examines structural barriers in teacher education and maternal health outcomes across the Black diaspora. Awards include: Bethune-Cookman 40 under 40 UNC i3 Technology Fellowship (2016) Multiple nominations for diversity and teaching awards She mentors graduate students and teaches undergraduate/graduate courses including Educational Psychology, Multicultural Education, and Curriculum Theory. Active in professional organizations (AERA, NAME) and community groups supporting racial dialogue.
Jeffrey Dennis, PhD, is an Associate Professor (Tenured) in Public Health and the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at the Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). He also directs the MPH Applied Practice Experience program. His expertise spans criminal justice-mental health intersections, population mental health, demography, and rural health. Dr. Dennis teaches courses like Social Epidemiology and Public Health Communication. He joined TTUHSC in 2015 after completing his PhD in Sociology at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research focuses on community health in the Texas Panhandle and mental health interactions with the criminal justice system. Key studies include analyzing mental health diversion programs, opioid use disorder terminology, and disparities in pediatric triage scores. He has received awards such as the 2018 IPUMS Research Award and the 2019 President's Emerging Engaged Scholarship Award. Dr. Dennis has led grants including a Department of Justice-funded collaboration on Lubbock County's mentally ill inmate population and a Laura W. Bush Institute project on gender differences in stroke/heart attack mortality. His 15+ peer-reviewed articles reflect diverse topics like arthritis CAM use, sleep-apnea-hypothyroidism links, and trauma bay mortality analysis. Teaching innovations include integrating community partnerships into public health curricula.
Dr. Jerry F. Husak is a Professor of Biology at the University of St. Thomas, College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on evolutionary physiology, ecophysiology, and endocrinology, particularly in reptiles. He has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications and serves as an associate editor for Functional Ecology and Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution . His work integrates physiology, behavior, and life-history theory to study how natural and sexual selection shape physiological traits. Dr. Husak earned his PhD in Biology from Oklahoma State University, with prior degrees from Oklahoma State and Angelo State University. He has received funding from the National Science Foundation and National Geographic. His lab, the Lizard Lab, emphasizes undergraduate research and has explored topics like locomotor performance, immune trade-offs, and hormone regulation in anoles. He teaches courses including BIOL 211: Field Research in Costa Rica , Comparative Anatomy and Physiology , and Endocrinology . His lab’s research is highlighted in journals like Biology Letters and Journal of Experimental Biology , and he mentors students in both field and lab settings. The lab also contributes to public outreach through media like UST Newsroom and ScienceNews for Students .
Dr. Chris Ferns is a Professor in the English Department at Mount Saint Vincent University. His research focuses on historical fiction, gender studies, and utopian literature with particular attention to 19th-century British works like those of Walter Scott. He explores intersections of ideology, narrative form, and postcolonial re-readings in classic and modern texts. Key publications include Narrating Utopia (1999) and studies on authors like Aldous Huxley and Ursula K. Le Guin. Dr. Ferns can be reached at chris.ferns@msvu.ca . Research Interests: Gender dynamics in historical narratives Utopian/dystopian literary traditions Colonial discourse in fiction Authorial voice in postcolonial contexts Publications span critical monographs and peer-reviewed articles analyzing works by Scott, Huxley, Le Guin, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman. His scholarship emphasizes ideological critique and narrative form across eras and genres.
Julio Giordano is a Professor of Dairy Cattle Biology and Management in the Department of Animal Science at Cornell University. He serves as Director of the Dairy Cattle Biology and Management Laboratory, Director of the Cornell Agricultural Systems Testbed (CAST) for the Farm of the Future, and Associate Director of the Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture (CIDA). His research focuses on integrating technology, data analytics, and biological principles to enhance dairy cattle reproduction, health, and farm profitability. Key projects include developing automated reproductive management systems, precision technologies for health monitoring, and data-driven decision tools for dairy farms. Giordano holds a DVM from Universidad Católica de Córdoba (Argentina), an MS from the University of Tennessee, and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His work emphasizes translating research into practical solutions, such as the CAST initiative advancing climate-smart agriculture through sensor networks and IoT frameworks. He teaches courses on reproductive physiology, herd management, and digital agriculture. His articles explore topics like automated estrus detection, genomic integration in reproductive strategies, and the economic impacts of precision technologies. Giordano collaborates with industry partners to bridge academic research and on-farm implementation, aiming to modernize dairy production systems through innovation.
Dr. Eric Keaveny is a Reader in Applied Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics, Imperial College London. He is affiliated with multiple research groups including Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics, Biomathematics Group, Fluid Dynamics, and Mathematics in Medicine. His work focuses on computational modeling of fluid-structure interactions, particularly in biological systems such as microorganism locomotion and cilia-driven transport. He holds an EPSRC Standard Grant and an Imperial European Partners Fund Grant, and has received the Faculty of Natural Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award (2017). His research explores topics like coordinated motion of active filaments, stochastic suspensions, and hydrodynamic interactions in complex fluids. Education: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics (Brown University, 2008), ScM Applied Mathematics (Brown University, 2006), B.S. Applied Physics (Columbia University, 2001). Research interests include microorganism locomotion, suspensions of interacting particles, low Reynolds number hydrodynamics, and numerical methods for fluid dynamics. His recent work involves simulating ciliary transport in lungs and developing algorithms for large-scale particle simulations. Grants/Awards: EPSRC Standard Grant (2017-2021), Imperial European Partners Fund Grant (2017-2019), Fulbright Fellowship (2012). He has supervised multiple interdisciplinary collaborations, including a joint Imperial-TUM doctoral program. Teaching: Currently lectures on Computational Dynamical Systems (MATH60023/70023). Previous courses include M3/4/5N9 (Autumn 2016).
Sara Mednick is Professor of Cognitive Science at UC Irvine, where she directs the Sleep and Cognition Lab. Her research examines sleep's role in memory formation and cognitive function. Research combines EEG, pharmacology, and behavioral methods to study sleep-dependent memory consolidation. Current projects investigate REM sleep mechanisms, wearable sleep monitoring, and hormonal influences on cognition. The lab develops novel paradigms like the Minecraft Memory and Navigation task to study spatial memory and has pioneered research on napping's cognitive benefits. Professor Mednick is author of 'Take a Nap! Change Your Life' and the forthcoming 'The Hidden Power of the Downstate'.
Barry J. Bradford is a Professor and C. E. Meadows Endowed Chair in Dairy Management and Nutrition at Michigan State University’s Department of Animal Science, part of the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. His research focuses on dairy cattle metabolic physiology, with particular emphasis on inflammation during the postpartum period, nutrient signaling, and evidence-based farm management. He collaborates closely with dairy producers through a 50% Extension appointment, applying data-driven approaches to improve decision-making and sustainability. Bradford’s work integrates nutritional science with physiological and environmental factors to enhance both animal health and economic outcomes. Key research areas include reducing inflammation-related productivity losses, optimizing feed strategies, and leveraging farm data for actionable insights. His team’s projects often involve interdisciplinary collaborations, such as analyzing the impact of sexed semen on lactation performance or exploring sustainable climate solutions with the auto industry. Research Priorities: Inflammation management, nutrient metabolism, and dairy farm analytics. Extension Contributions: Develops tools like the Evidence-Based Dairy Management Program to empower producers with data-informed practices. Recent Focus: Investigating rumen-protected niacin, choline supplementation, and HCAR2 antagonists to modulate immune responses. Global Impact: Supports Ukrainian dairy farmers through educational webinars and resource sharing. Bradford leads the Dairy Metabolism Group, a team dedicated to advancing knowledge in metabolic physiology and translating findings into practical solutions for dairy industries.
José Mauricio Dos Santos Neto is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University (MSU), affiliated with the Dairy Lipids Nutrition Program and Laboratory. His research focuses on lipid metabolism, dairy cow nutrition, and meta-analyses of fatty acid supplements. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science and Pastures from the University of São Paulo (USP-ESALQ) and has conducted extensive work under Dr. Adam Lock at MSU. Education: B.Sc. Animal Science, Federal University of Paraíba M.Sc. Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP) Ph.D. Animal Science and Pastures, University of São Paulo (USP-ESALQ) Research Interests: Exploring the effects of dietary fatty acid supplements on nutrient digestibility, milk production, and metabolic pathways in dairy cows. Specializes in meta-analytic approaches to synthesize findings across studies. Key areas include calcium salts of palm fatty acids, metabolic responses to feed additives, and lipid metabolism. Awards: Outstanding Senior Undergraduate Award (2013), Federal University of Paraíba Best Student in Animal Science (2013), Federal University of Paraíba Merit Award (2013), Veterinary and Animal Science Regional Council Young Researcher (2011), National Council of Technological and Scientific Development Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisees listed in the provided text. Focus remains on collaborative research with colleagues like Dr. Adam Lock and Dr. F.A.P. Santos. Labs & Teams: Active in the Dairy Lipids Nutrition Program and Laboratory at MSU, emphasizing applied research in dairy cow nutrition and lipid metabolism.
Christopher S. Willett is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on evolutionary genetics and genomics, particularly speciation and adaptation in copepods and moths. He leads the Willett Lab, which explores the genetic basis of hybrid breakdown, thermal and salinity tolerance, and mito-nuclear interactions. Willett holds a Ph.D. in Genetics and Development from Cornell University and has been at UNC since 2002. He has received numerous awards, including NSF fellowships, and has secured over $2 million in grants. Education: B.S. in Zoology, Michigan State University (1993) Ph.D. in Genetics and Development, Cornell University (1999) Research Interests: Willett’s work centers on speciation genetics, physiological adaptation (temperature and salinity tolerance in copepods and Manduca sexta), comparative genomics, and conservation genetics. His lab uses copepods like Tigriopus californicus and moths to study hybrid inviability, genomic coadaptation, and evolutionary responses to environmental stressors. Publications & Grants: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and 6 major grants, including NSF support for studies on heat stress in host-parasitoid systems and thermal biology in caterpillars. Key contributions include genome-wide analyses of hybrid incompatibilities and the role of mito-nuclear interactions in speciation. Awards: NIH Genetics Training Grant (1998–99) NSF Predoctoral Fellowship (1995–98) Sage Fellowship, Cornell University (1993–94) Teaching & Mentoring: Teaches undergraduate courses (Biol 201/54, 255H) and graduate seminars. Supervised over 30 graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom have pursued academic or medical careers. Active in outreach, including the NC Science Festival and HHMI-FSC programs. Labs & Collaborations: Collaborates with Joel Kingsolver’s lab on thermal biology of Manduca sexta and hosts a dynamic lab with ongoing projects on copepod adaptation and parasitoid interactions under climate change.
Xuan Lu is an Assistant Professor at the School of Information, University of Arizona. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Peking University, alongside dual bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Economics. Her research focuses on human-centered data science, emphasizing methodologies that integrate machine learning, causal inference, and natural language processing to address societal challenges in work, education, healthcare, and technology-driven innovations. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Peking University (2016-2019) Master's in Computer Science, Peking University (2013-2016) Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Peking University (2009-2013) Research Interests: Her work bridges human-AI collaboration, emoji analysis in developer communication, and future-of-work dynamics. She has contributed to premier venues like The Web Conference, UbiComp, and ICSE, with notable awards including the WWW Best Paper Award (2019) and Microsoft Research Asia Fellowship (2017). Awards & Honors: AI Chinese Female Youth Scholar List, Baidu Scholar (2023) Microsoft Research Asia Fellowship (2017) National Scholarship (2017, 2012) Outstanding Graduate of Beijing & Peking University (2013) Teaching & Service: Taught courses like INFO 521/ISTA 421 (Introduction to Machine Learning) and served on program committees for IEEE BigData, The Web Conference, and ACM SIGKDD.
