جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Mammalogy
• Marsupial Biology
• Functional Morphology
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Natalie Warburton is an Associate Professor in Zoology at Murdoch University, Australia, affiliated with the Harry Butler Institute and the School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences, College of Environmental and Life Sciences. She holds a PhD in Zoology (University of Western Australia, 2004), a BSc(Hons) in Zoology (UWA, 1998), and a Graduate Diploma in Education (Murdoch University, 2002). She is also a Research Associate at the Western Australian Museum. Her research focuses on the functional morphology of marsupials, integrating anatomy, ecology, and evolution. Key interests include locomotion adaptations (digging, climbing, bounding), reproductive strategies, and the evolutionary drivers of musculoskeletal systems. Her work bridges extant and extinct species, particularly tree-kangaroos (e.g., Bohra , Congruus ) and marsupial moles. She has pioneered techniques for transferring anatomical insights from living species to fossil analysis, contributing to palaeontological reconstructions. Dr. Warburton has received awards such as the Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (2015) and Senior Fellow status from Advance HE (2017). She actively engages in public science communication through podcasts (e.g., 'Aussie Wildlife Show', 'Palaeo Jam') and documentaries (e.g., ABC Catalyst's 'Megafauna'). Her research has produced over 50 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing skeletal anatomy, muscle function, and evolutionary adaptations. Current projects explore predator escape behaviors in marsupials and the functional morphology of extinct species. She collaborates across disciplines, integrating CT scanning, biomechanics, and comparative anatomy.

Philbert Tsaiمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Quantitative Biology
• Neurovascular Imaging
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Philbert Tsai is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He has held roles as QBio Lab Coordinator/Project Scientist (2015–Present) and Associate Project Scientist (2011–2015), overseeing advanced laboratory setups and bio-imaging research projects. His work focuses on neurovascular systems, microscopy techniques, and cortical blood flow dynamics. Education: Ph.D., Physics, UC San Diego, 2004 Research Interests: Quantitative analysis of cortical microvascular networks Development of ultra-high-resolution imaging systems (e.g., STED, two-photon microscopy) Neurovascular coupling mechanisms and their impact on brain oxygen supply Biomedical engineering applications in neuroscience research Lab & Projects: QBio Lab: Advanced instrumentation including confocal microscopes, 3D printers, and wet-lab equipment Developed vectorized models of mouse brain vasculature and ultra-wide-field multiphoton imaging systems Grants & Awards: No specific awards listed in provided text Collaborations: Worked extensively with colleagues like Dr. David Kleinfeld and Dr. Berislav Zlokovic on neurovascular projects.

Yunci Caiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Museum Studies
• Cultural Heritage
• Cultural Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yunci Cai is an Associate Professor and Director of Education at the University of Leicester’s School of Museum Studies. She joined the institution in 2018 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2023. Her research focuses on cultural politics, museology, and Indigenous heritage in Asia, with particular attention to Malaysia and China. She holds a PhD and MA from University College London and a BSS from the National University of Singapore. Affiliations : - School of Museum Studies, University of Leicester (2018–Present) - Centre for Chinese Visual Arts, Birmingham City Institute (2023–Present) - Editorial roles at Museum and Society , Museums and Social Issues , and others Research Interests : Explores heritage instrumentalisation, Indigenous self-representation, and the intersection of museums with development, diplomacy, and geopolitics. Her work critiques Eurocentric frameworks, advocating for decolonial and community-led approaches to heritage preservation. Publications : - Staging Indigenous Heritage: Instrumentalisation, Brokerage and Representation in Malaysia (2020) - Editor of The Museum in Asia (2025) - Over 20 journal articles and book chapters on museums, heritage politics, and Indigenous rights. Grants & Awards : While no specific awards are listed, her editorial leadership and international collaborations reflect scholarly recognition. Labs/Teams : Leads research projects on Indigenous cultural documentation (e.g., Lotud creation poetry) and heritage diplomacy under China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

• Radiation Oncology
• Cancer Biology
• Molecular Targeted Therapy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Joseph N. Contessa, MD, PhD is an Adjunct Professor of Therapeutic Radiology and Pharmacology at Yale School of Medicine, where he serves as Director of Yale Medicine's Central Nervous System Radiotherapy Program. His clinical practice focuses on treating patients with brain tumors, head and neck cancers, and tumors at the base of the skull, including rare entities such as low-grade and malignant gliomas, ependymomas, high-grade meningiomas, hemangiopericytomas, paragangliomas, and schwannomas. Dr. Contessa's research spans multiple areas of cancer biology with a particular emphasis on molecular mechanisms of therapeutic resistance and novel approaches to radiosensitization. His work explores the role of N-linked glycosylation in cancer progression and treatment resistance, developing small molecule inhibitors targeting this pathway to overcome resistance to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors. He also investigates targeted therapies for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, molecular imaging of the epidermal growth factor receptor, and drug discovery through high-throughput screening approaches. Analysis of Dr. Contessa's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of radiation oncology and molecular biology, particularly examining how glycosylation pathways influence cancer cell response to radiation and targeted therapies. His work spans basic science investigations into protein folding and quality control mechanisms to clinical applications in lung cancer, brain tumors, and head and neck cancers. A significant portion of his research explores how inhibiting specific glycosylation enzymes can sensitize tumors to radiation therapy. Dr. Contessa actively collaborates with leading researchers at Yale including Veronica Chiang (6 publications), Barbara Burtness (2 publications), Kimberly Johung (2 publications), and Scott Gettinger (2 publications). He serves as a Sub Investigator on the clinical trial 'Determining Mechanisms of Sensitivity and Resistance to Anti-Cancer Therapy for Advanced Lung Cancer' (HIC ID 1603017333), which is scheduled for primary completion in June 2026. His laboratory work is closely integrated with clinical care through multiple Yale centers including the Brain Tumor Center, Gamma Knife Center, Head and Neck Cancers Program, and Yale Cancer Center. Dr. Contessa's research bridges basic science discoveries in protein glycosylation with clinical applications in radiation oncology, creating a translational pipeline from bench to bedside for patients with challenging malignancies.

Alexandra Schuhمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Facial Evolution
• Ontogeny
• Neanderthals
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alexandra Schuh is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Human Origins at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, where she has worked since July 2023. Her research integrates evolutionary anthropology with developmental biology to investigate facial bone growth patterns across hominids. Her academic training includes a Ph.D. in Human Evolution from the Max Planck Institute (2016-2020), a Master's in Biological Anthropology and Prehistory from the University of Bordeaux (2012-2014), and a Bachelor's in Cellular Biology and Physiology from the University of Strasbourg and University of Montreal (2009-2012). She also completed a Fyssen postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Bordeaux (2022-2023). Dr. Schuh's research focuses on facial evolution , ontogeny , Neanderthal anatomy , and the cellular and genetic mechanisms of bone modelling . She employs advanced 3D imaging, geometric morphometrics, and bone histology to analyze developmental processes in human and primate facial skeletons, with particular emphasis on comparative studies between modern humans, Neanderthals, and chimpanzees. Her publication record reveals a consistent trajectory in hominid facial development research, combining microscopic bone analysis with evolutionary morphology. Key themes include the evolutionary roots of human facial gracilization, midfacial growth patterns, and the developmental integration of facial structures across ontogeny and phylogeny. Her scientific recognition includes: Fyssen Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021) Poster prize at the 1841st Annual meetings of the Anthropological Society of Paris (2016) Dr. Schuh has secured significant research funding including the FACCTS program award ($25,000, 2023) for skull evolution studies and the Grand Projet de Recherche HUMAN PAST (€5,755, 2022). She collaborates with leading researchers like Philipp Gunz and Shara Freidline on projects examining primate skull development and facial gracilization through the DevCel initiative. As an active member of the Department of Human Origins, she contributes to interdisciplinary efforts integrating developmental biology into paleoanthropological frameworks, advancing methodological approaches in fossil hominin analysis through cutting-edge imaging and morphometric techniques.

S. Marshal Isaacsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Emergency Medicine
• Prehospital Care
• Clinical Trials
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. S. Marshal Isaacs is a distinguished Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and a senior faculty member at Parkland Hospital's Emergency-Trauma Center. As Medical Director of the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department (DFR), he oversees one of the nation's busiest EMS systems (500 daily incidents, 400+ paramedics). His career includes 12 years as Medical Director for the San Francisco Fire Department, renowned for advancing prehospital care, AED programs, and clinical trials. He collaborates closely with EMS leaders like Drs. Ray Fowler and Kathy Rinnert to enhance Dallas' BioTel System, a 15-municipality EMS federation. Dr. Isaacs' academic roles include NIH-funded research through the ROC consortium and teaching EM residents. His clinical expertise spans otology/neurotology, surgical innovation (e.g., endoscopic ear surgery), and radiation oncology for skull base tumors. He co-authored key NAEMSP texts and pioneered bacteriophage therapy for mastoiditis. Awards include the prestigious Michael K. Copass Award for EMS excellence. Education: Union College, SUNY Stony Brook Medical School (1988), residency at Allegheny General Hospital (Pittsburgh), and a Stanford University EMS fellowship. He served as SFGH's Chief Flight Physician and UCSF faculty before joining UTSW. Current initiatives include the Dallas EMS Vision Process and interdisciplinary NIH projects.

Shervin Shirmohammadiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Image Processing
• Health Monitoring Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shervin Shirmohammadi is a Professor at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Engineering, specifically within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. With an impressive h-index of 41 and over 6,800 citations across 473 publications, his research has made significant contributions to the fields of computer vision, biomedical instrumentation, and health monitoring systems. His academic journey spans over two decades, beginning with work on communication architectures for virtual environments in 2001 and evolving toward practical healthcare applications. Dr. Shirmohammadi's research interests center on Computer Vision , Image Processing , and Embedded Systems with a strong focus on healthcare applications including nutrition monitoring, mental health assessment, and driver safety systems. His most influential work examines computer vision applications for health monitoring, particularly food calorie measurement systems that use smartphone cameras to analyze nutritional content. His research has evolved to include EEG-based systems for ADHD detection and serious games for autism therapy, demonstrating a consistent trajectory toward practical healthcare solutions using advanced instrumentation techniques. Dr. Shirmohammadi maintains active collaborations with researchers including A. Yassine (118 joint publications), D. Ahmed, Ali Asghar Nazari Shirehjini, and B. Hariri. His publications appear primarily in IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, reflecting his strong connection to the instrumentation and measurement community.

Sylvain Faisanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Image Processing
• Machine Learning
• Geometry
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sylvain Faisan is a permanent Assistant Professor at ICube - MIV (University of Strasbourg, France). His research focuses on image processing, statistical modeling, and geometry, with applications in medical imaging and neuroscience. He works on advanced methodologies integrating machine learning and mathematical frameworks. Key Research Areas: Polarimetric image processing, retinal image registration, 3D statistical model comparison, topology-preserving image deformation, and fMRI brain mapping Technical Expertise: Bayesian inference, non-local means filtering, reversible jump MCMC algorithms, causal modeling, and constrained optimization His publications demonstrate interdisciplinary applications in optics, biomedical imaging, and computational anatomy. He contributes to developing algorithms that maintain physical admissibility and topological integrity in complex imaging problems.

Rodney J. Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
• Rhinology and Sinus Disease
• Endocrine Surgery
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rodney J. Taylor is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. With clinical expertise in head and neck cancer management, skull base surgery, and endocrine surgery, he has led national-recognized research initiatives since joining the faculty in 2001. As Chief of Otolaryngology at the Baltimore Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, he combines clinical excellence with scientific innovation. Education : MD from Harvard Medical School (1995), MPH from University of Michigan School of Public Health (1999) Training : Residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at University of Michigan (1995-2001) Dr. Taylor's research focuses on improving head and neck cancer survival through immune-cytotoxicity studies, SCCHN cell line analysis, xenograft models, and clinical trials. His collaborations with Dr. Zalzman's lab explore cancer stem cell immortality mechanisms and regenerative medicine advancements. Current research also investigates NK cell FcγRIIIa polymorphisms for personalized antibody therapy. Scientific achievements include developing the Neck Dissection Impairment Index and recognition as a top otolaryngologist. His lab secures funding from NIH, DOD, and philanthropic sources like the Orokawa Foundation and Weitzman family. Research trends emphasize translational oncology, immunotherapy, and stem cell applications in head and neck diseases. Scientific Awards : Ranked among 'America’s Top Otolaryngologists'

• Macroevolution
• Convergent Evolution
• Biogeography
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mark D. Scherz is an Associate Professor at the Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen. His work focuses on evolutionary biology, taxonomy, and herpetofauna of Madagascar, integrating molecular and morphological approaches. ERC Starting Grant (GEMINI) for vertebrate miniaturization genomics Co-PI on DFG Taxon-OMICS grant Develops integrative taxonomic methods using micro-CT and museomics Research Interests : Specializes in the evolutionary dynamics of giant pseudo-island systems like Madagascar, investigating macroevolution, convergent evolution, and speciation. Key projects include: Phylogenetic analysis of microhylid and mantellid frogs Comparative osteology of miniaturized vertebrates Biofluorescence mechanisms in geckos and chameleons Biogeographic patterns in Malagasy reptiles/amphibians Publication Trends : Recent work emphasizes cross-disciplinary approaches (2025: skull morphology in snakes; 2024: amphibian genomics) 2021 studies on fluorescence and miniaturization Long-term taxonomic revisions of amphibians (2019-2024) Scientific Awards : ERC Starting Grant (2025) DFG Priority Programme participant (Taxon-OMICS) Collaborations : Works closely with Miguel Vences (Technical University of Braunschweig) and Frank Glaw (Bavarian State Collection of Zoology), focusing on Malagasy amphibians and reptiles.

• Veterinary Pathology
• Avian Coronavirus Research
• Histopathology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Erik Weerts is a Clinician and Veterinary Pathologist (diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Pathologists) at Utrecht University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biomolecular Health Sciences, Division of Pathology. He holds a PhD in Veterinary Medicine awarded in June 2023 for his thesis 'Coronaviruses in poultry: an ongoing pandemic?' Dr. Weerts' research focuses primarily on veterinary pathology with special emphasis on avian coronaviruses, particularly infectious bronchitis virus in poultry. His work spans comparative pathology, dual infection models, and molecular mechanisms of viral pathogenesis. He has published extensively on coronavirus-related topics, examining viral transmission, tissue tropism, host-pathogen interactions, and vaccine development. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong concentration on poultry diseases, particularly viral respiratory infections in chickens and turkeys. His research often examines the interplay between viral and bacterial pathogens, with significant work on infectious bronchitis virus pathogenesis and immune responses. Weerts frequently collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions, demonstrating a network spanning veterinary virology, immunology, and pathology. Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Pathologists (February 2014) PhD in Veterinary Medicine (June 2023) Dr. Weerts performs diagnostic research including necropsies on domestic, exotic and wild animals, and biopsy examination. He has significant teaching responsibilities within the veterinary medicine program and participates in research collaborations both within and outside the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, including heat stress in pigs and poultry studies with the Poultry Science Division and Population Health Sciences Department.

• Biomechanics
• Sports Science
• Forensic Science
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Elisabeth Williams is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Sciences at Swansea University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Specializing in biomechanics, her research bridges contact sports injury prevention and forensic science, with particular focus on head impact dynamics in rugby union and bloodstain pattern analysis. She co-founded the traumatic head injury research network and led the 2020 Women's Rugby Union Global Survey with 2000+ responses across 62 countries. Her research spans two distinct domains: Sports Biomechanics : Developing instrumented mouthguards for head impact telemetry, analyzing sex differences in neck strength, and creating neck training interventions to reduce concussion risk in female athletes Forensic Science : Innovating in bloodstain pattern analysis through motorized droplet generation devices, computational modeling of blood dynamics, and standardizing forensic reconstruction techniques Dr Williams contributes to academic training through modules like SR-254 Technology and Innovation in Injury Mechanics and EG-238 Experimental Studies for Medical Engineers. She supervises multiple PhD and MSc projects related to head acceleration in men's and women's rugby, collaborating with Dr Hari Arora, Prof Melitta Mcnarry, and industry partners.

• Vertebrate Evolution
• Paleontology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Martin Brazeau is an Associate Professor of Vertebrate Evolution at Imperial College London's Department of Life Sciences (Silwood Park), part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences. He leads the Brazeau Lab, which focuses on the deep evolutionary history of vertebrates through fossil records and computational methods. His research explores the origins of vertebrate anatomical features like skulls, jaws, and hard tissues, using Paleozoic-era fossils and phylogenetic tools. Education: PhD in Evolutionary Biology from Uppsala University (2004–2009), BSc (First-class Honours) in Zoology from McGill University (2001–2004). He is affiliated with the Georgina Mace Centre for the Living Planet and the Silwood Park Campus. His work combines field expeditions, collections-based paleontology, and software development (e.g., Morphy for phylogenetic analysis). Research Interests: Evolutionary biology, vertebrate morphology, paleontology, and phylogenetics. His studies address how new traits emerge and their impacts on biodiversity. Key areas include placoderms, chondrichthyans, and early gnathostome evolution. Publications highlight advancements in understanding vertebrate jaw evolution, endoskeletal structures, and computational methods for analyzing fossil data. His lab's projects emphasize functional morphology and the integration of modern imaging techniques like X-ray computed tomography. Advising and Grants: No explicit details provided. Lab activities focus on collaborative projects and mentorship through PhD opportunities, such as the current opening on vertebrate reproductive modes. Labs/Teams: Brazeau Lab at Imperial College London, specializing in vertebrate evolution and morphological phylogenetics.

Barbara Wollenbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Immunology
• Oncology
• Cancer Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Barbara Wollenberg is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Chair of Otorhinolaryngology within the TUM School of Medicine and Health. She specializes in translational research on immunological interactions in head and neck cancer, focusing on biomarker discovery and tumor immune evasion mechanisms. Her work integrates molecular approaches with clinical trials, particularly in immunotherapy. She holds a medical degree from Saarland University and Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (LMU), with a doctorate in Immunology and habilitation from LMU. She completed residencies in ENT and additional qualifications in allergology and skull base surgery. Notably, she received a Heisenberg Fellowship from DFG (2001) and joined TUM in 2019 after a tenure at the University of Lübeck. Her research emphasizes biomarkers, tumor-immune dynamics, and immunotherapies for head and neck cancers. Key awards include the Acta Prize (2019), Georg Heberer Prize (2004), and Monika Kutzner Prize (2001). Her publications span immunology, oncology, and translational medicine, with recent work exploring PD-1 inhibitors, tumor microenvironments, and novel therapeutic strategies.

Daniel M. Spielmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medical Imaging
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• In Vivo Spectroscopy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daniel M. Spielman is a Professor of Radiology and Electrical Engineering (courtesy appointment) at Stanford University. His office is located at the Lucas Center P-274. Dr. Spielman's research focuses on medical imaging, particularly magnetic resonance imaging and in vivo spectroscopy, with applications spanning cancer diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Spielman's research interests center on advancing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy techniques to provide clinically valuable metabolic imaging. His work addresses challenges of low metabolite concentrations, overlapping resonances, and field inhomogeneities through improved spectroscopic imaging, shimming methods, and optimal data quantification. Current applications include cancer diagnosis, treatment monitoring, prediction of therapy response, brain development in pediatric patients, and neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease, alcoholism, epilepsy, and aging. His publications demonstrate a strong focus on hyperpolarized carbon-13 MRI, metabolic imaging, and multimodal imaging approaches. The research trend shows increasing emphasis on clinical translation of advanced imaging techniques, particularly for oncology applications, with significant contributions to understanding metabolic processes in various disease states. Dr. Spielman collaborates extensively with faculty and staff across Stanford's Medical School and School of Engineering. He advises graduate students in Biophysics, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, and Medical Informatics programs. His research is conducted in collaboration with various departments at Stanford, focusing on developing novel imaging techniques that bridge engineering principles with clinical applications.