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David Vocadloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioorganic Chemistry
• Chemical Biology
• Glycobiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Vocadlo is a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Molecular Biology & Biochemistry at Simon Fraser University (SFU), holding the Canada Research Chair in Chemical Biology. His research focuses on Chemical Glycobiology, investigating carbohydrate-processing enzymes and developing chemical tools to study glycan roles in health and disease. His lab explores O-GlcNAc signaling, neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s), and enzyme inhibitors for therapeutic applications. Education: PhD from University of British Columbia (UBC), followed by a CIHR postdoctoral fellowship at UC Berkeley. Key roles include E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellow and Royal Society Fellow. Research highlights include O-GlcNAcase inhibitors for neuroprotection, glycan structure-function relationships, and enzyme activity imaging tools. Collaborates globally with experts in glycobiology and employs cutting-edge techniques like chemical synthesis, mass spectrometry, and live-cell imaging. Awards: Distinguished Professor title, Canada Research Chair, Royal Society Fellowship. Active in training researchers through SFU’s graduate programs, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Lab members work on topics ranging from enzyme mechanisms to disease modeling.

Urs Jenalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bacterial Signal Transduction
• Microbiology
• Antibiotic Resistance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Urs Jenal is a Full Professor at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel, Switzerland, where he has led research on bacterial signal transduction since 2008. His laboratory investigates the molecular mechanisms of bacterial persistence and antibiotic resistance, with particular focus on pathogens causing chronic infections in humans. Previously, he served as Associate Professor (2002-2008) and Assistant Professor (1996-2002) at the same institution, and completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University and ETH Zurich. Education 2000: Habilitation and VENIA DOCENDI in Microbiology, University of Basel 1987-1991: PhD in Molecular Microbiology, ETH Zurich (supervisor: Prof. T. Leisinger) 1982-1986: Studies of Experimental Biology, ETH Zurich 1977-1981: Gymnasium with Matura Type C, Chur Research Focus Prof. Jenal's research centers on understanding how bacterial pathogens persist in the human body despite antibiotic treatments. His laboratory investigates cyclic nucleotides, particularly c-di-GMP, as signaling molecules that control bacterial biofilm formation, virulence, and antibiotic tolerance. His team studies pathogenic Escherichia coli causing recurrent urinary tract infections and Pseudomonas aeruginosa causing long-term lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients. Recent work has revealed how "sleeping" bacteria survive antibiotic treatments and how pathogens breach respiratory epithelia through goblet cell invasion. Scientific Recognition 2014: Elected member of the European Academy of Microbiology (EAM) 2013: ERC Advanced Investigator Award 2012: Elected member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) 2011: Elected member of the American Academy of Microbiology (AAM) Mentorship and Collaborations Prof. Jenal has mentored numerous PhD students and postdocs, many receiving awards for their research. His laboratory is part of the NCCR AntiResist initiative focused on developing novel approaches against antibiotic resistance. He collaborates extensively with clinical researchers and has developed innovative models, including human mini-lungs, to investigate pathogen-host interactions. His recent publications demonstrate how understanding bacterial persistence mechanisms can lead to new therapeutic strategies against chronic infections.

Jerome Engelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Epilepsy
• Neurophysiology
• High-Frequency Oscillations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jerome Engel, M.D., Ph.D. is a Professor at the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior , University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He serves as Director of the Epilepsy Telemetry Unit within the Seizure Disorder Center and is a member of the Brain Research Institute and the Neuroscience GPB Home Area. His work spans neurology, psychiatry, and biomedical research. Research Focus: Epilepsy, epileptogenesis, high-frequency oscillations (HFOs), neuroimaging, surgical interventions, and biomarker development. Key Contributions: Pioneering studies on fast ripples as biomarkers, network-based surgical outcome prediction, and advanced HFO detection algorithms. Publications (15 most recent) address topics such as kainic acid models of epileptogenesis, thalamic sleep spindles in pediatric epilepsy, self-supervised HFO analysis, and graph theoretical measures for surgical planning. His work frequently employs medRxiv and Epilepsia as platforms for translational findings. Contact: engel@ucla.edu

• Sports Psychology
• Sports Injury Rehabilitation
• Adolescent Athletics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Urban Johnson is a Professor at Halmstad University's School of Health and Welfare, specializing in sports psychology with a focus on sustainable participation in sports, health, and physical activity. His research examines psychological aspects of sports injury (pre- and post-injury) and healthy athletic engagement, particularly through pandemic-era studies of Swedish upper secondary sport students. Johnson's research interests center on: Psychological mechanisms in sports injury rehabilitation and prevention Adolescent athlete mental health and dropout dynamics Pandemic impacts on sport education systems Gender-specific responses to athletic challenges Longitudinal behavioral patterns in youth sports His work integrates qualitative analysis of student-athlete experiences with clinical psychology frameworks. His publication trends reveal intense focus on pandemic-related disruptions (2020-2025), with 12 of 15 recent articles examining COVID-19's impact on student-athletes, teachers, and sports systems. Key thematic clusters include: Sport injury psychology (ACL re-ruptures, prevention) Adolescent mental health during crises Fun/motivation dynamics in youth sports Cross-contextual leadership challenges Johnson actively supervises students at basic, advanced, and doctoral levels while teaching methodology courses. His collaborative projects include the Karolinska Football Injury Cohort Study and consensus statements on sport injury psychology. Current work emphasizes cocreation of injury prevention programs and psychological support services for elite handball.

• Oral Health
• Geriatric Dentistry
• Dental Caries
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ana Cristina Manso serves as Associate Professor, Vice-Rector, and Member of the Scientific Council at Egas Moniz University Institute. She directs multiple Preventive and Community Dentistry courses within the Integrated Master's Degree in Dentistry program and serves as a researcher at the Egas Moniz Interdisciplinary Research Center. Her clinical practice includes work at the Oral Health Unit - Clinical Center at the Bankers' Union of the South and Islands. Her educational background includes a PhD in Research in Stomatology (2008) from the University of Granada and a Dentistry Degree (1993) from the Higher Institute of Health Sciences South. She has completed numerous specialized trainings including Pedagogical Training, Quality Assurance Systems, and Social Responsibility seminars at Egas Moniz. Manso's research focuses on geriatric oral health, preventive dentistry, and community-based dental care. Her work examines self-perception of oral health among elderly populations using tools like GOHAI, investigates halitosis treatments including cinnamon-based solutions, and studies caries prevention through remineralization techniques. She has published extensively on dental erosion, temporomandibular disorders, and socioeconomic factors affecting oral health outcomes in Portuguese populations. Her recent publications reveal strong trends in geriatric dentistry and health disparities research, with significant focus on oral health literacy, socioeconomic determinants of oral health, and interdisciplinary approaches to managing conditions like xerostomia and temporomandibular disorders. Methodologically, her work combines clinical trials, cross-sectional analyses, and systematic reviews. Manso has supervised 57 master's dissertations (co-supervising 20), 1 doctoral thesis (co-supervised), and 2 undergraduate theses. Her research projects include ADAPTAR - Projeto EduCom and the Egas Moniz Interdisciplinary Research Center (UID/BIM/04585/2019). She actively participates in quality assurance initiatives as a Member of the Quality Assurance Commission for Egas Moniz Teaching. As Director of the Egas Moniz Interdisciplinary Research Center, she leads research on community dentistry and oral health promotion. Her work extends to social responsibility initiatives including oral health programs for prison populations and elderly community outreach through the 'Primeiro Dente, Primeira escovagem' program.

Malcolm von Schantzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Circadian Rhythms
• Sleep Medicine
• Chronobiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Malcolm von Schantz is a Professor and Deputy Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor at Northumbria University, affiliated with the HLS Faculty Management and Administration. Previously, he held leadership roles at the University of Surrey, including Associate Dean (International) and acting Pro-Vice Chancellor (International Relations). He is also an Honorary Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. He holds a PhD in Zoology from an unspecified institution (awarded 10 Dec 1994). His research focuses on human circadian rhythms and sleep, their molecular determinants, and links to physical/mental health. He has secured over £6.4M in research funding from bodies like the MRC, Wellcome Trust, and NIH. Key research areas include sleep architecture, chronotype variability, HIV-related sleep disruptions, and cardiometabolic health correlations. His work has been published in high-impact journals and widely featured in media. He actively participates in international conferences and public outreach, including translating sleep education materials into multiple languages. Notable collaborations include the BioClocks UK initiative and the Baependi Heart Study in Brazil. His recent articles address daylight saving policies, gender-specific sleep-cardiovascular links, and light sensitivity in bipolar disorder. He supervises PhD students and engages in editorial roles across journals. Public impacts include translating educational comics and participating in community health events. His research emphasizes global health equity, particularly in low-resource settings.

Amy Damashekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child Maltreatment Prevention
• Injury Prevention
• Infant Mortality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amy Damashek serves as Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western Michigan University, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses while mentoring Clinical Psychology doctoral students. She chairs the department's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and maintains an active research program focused on vulnerable populations. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia (2007) Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (2009) Research Focus: Her work centers on preventing child maltreatment and unintentional injuries among at-risk youth, with specialized expertise in infant sleep-related deaths and health disparities . She develops culturally responsive parenting interventions for low-income and Spanish-speaking families, emphasizing community-based solutions through home visiting programs. Publication Trends: Recent work (2020-2023) demonstrates consistent focus on pandemic adaptation of family services, safe sleep practices in marginalized communities, and digital intervention strategies. Her mixed-methods approach bridges clinical psychology with public health, prioritizing implementation in real-world settings. Scientific Recognition: Fellow of the American Psychological Association Former President of APA Division 37 (Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice) Grants & Mentoring: Secured federal funding for child injury prevention in underserved communities. Mentors Clinical Psychology doctoral students with emphasis on culturally competent practice, accepting new graduate students for Fall 2025. Her federally funded work directly informs evidence-based home visiting protocols. Research Ecosystem: Collaborates extensively with community health workers, home visiting agencies, and pediatric care providers to implement and evaluate interventions addressing structural barriers in family support systems.

Patrick Skebaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشگاهی

• Internet Privacy
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Patrick Skeba is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Computer Science within the School of Computing and Information. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Lehigh University (2022) and bachelor's degrees in Cognitive Science and Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University (2017). His research focuses on internet privacy, AI ethics, and the responsible use of data. He teaches courses in machine learning and programming. Research Interests: Skeba's work bridges technology and societal impact, emphasizing privacy risks in data systems, algorithmic fairness, and user-centric privacy frameworks. His recent studies explore informational friction in data collection, community-based privacy strategies, and lay-expert disparities in understanding privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs). Publications: His articles analyze privacy dynamics in digital spaces, from pandemic-era discourse on r/privacy to methodological approaches for categorizing technology non-use. His earlier work includes breakthroughs in sleep disorder diagnostics, particularly periodic leg movement (PLM) analysis and telemedicine applications for neurological conditions. Awards: No scientific awards listed. Grants and advising details are currently unspecified. Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations mentioned in provided materials. His teaching and research emphasize collaboration across computational and social domains.

Michelle CD Bridiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Synaptic Plasticity
• Sleep Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michelle CD Bridi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at West Virginia University School of Medicine , with a joint affiliation at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute . Her research integrates synaptic plasticity , sleep physiology , and neurological conditions to investigate dynamic synaptic regulation under typical and atypical states. Education: BS , McGill University, 2006 PhD , University of Pennsylvania, 2013 Research Focus: The Bridi Lab explores how daily oscillations in excitation/inhibition (E/I) balance are disrupted in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) , aging , and post-stroke states . Current projects address: 1) synaptic adaptation to sleep/wake cycles, 2) E/I imbalance in neurodevelopmental disorders, and 3) molecular mechanisms maintaining neuronal firing rate homeostasis. Publication Trends: Recent work spans REM sleep plasticity , autism models , and neurodegenerative interventions , emphasizing synaptic oscillations , NMDA receptor pathways , and gene therapy applications. Collaborative efforts with Morgan Bridi's lab extend findings to stress and stroke contexts. Grants & Collaborations: Research is funded by NIH/NIGMS , BBRF , and NSF . The lab actively collaborates with cross-institutional teams and is recruiting postdocs and students for ongoing studies.

Rebecca Coxمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
• Anxiety-Related Disorders
• Psychopathology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Cox is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, where she leads the Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Psychopathology (SCRAP) Laboratory. Her research investigates the role of sleep and circadian rhythm disruption in anxiety-related disorders, employing multimethod approaches such as actigraphy, melatonin assays, ecological momentary assessment, and clinical trials. Education: PhD, Vanderbilt University MA, Vanderbilt University BA, Hendrix College Her research focuses on how disruptions in sleep and circadian rhythms affect physiological, cognitive, and affective functioning, contributing to the development and persistence of anxiety disorders. She is particularly interested in leveraging sleep and circadian medicine—including light therapy and cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia—as novel treatment strategies. Her work spans populations such as young adults and perinatal individuals, aiming to identify modifiable behavioral targets to improve mental health outcomes. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in integrating objective and subjective sleep measures with clinical psychology, particularly in OCD, PTSD, and general anxiety. Her work increasingly employs real-time data collection and population-level analysis to understand temporal and biological influences on mental health. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Dr. Cox advises students through the SCRAP Lab and is involved in clinical and translational research, though specific grants are not detailed. Her lab uses innovative methodologies to bridge basic science with clinical applications in mental health treatment. Labs and Teams: She directs the SCRAP Lab (Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Psychopathology Laboratory), which conducts interdisciplinary research combining sleep science, circadian biology, and clinical psychology to address anxiety-related psychopathology.

Philip Gehrmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sleep Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Neurobiology
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Philip Gehrman is a Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and a clinical psychologist at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center . He directs the Sleep, Neurobiology and Psychopathology (SNaP) Lab , focusing on sleep-mental health interactions. Education : PhD in Psychology Key Research Areas : Sleep dysregulation in mental health, translational sleep research, genomics/metabolomics of insomnia, neuroplasticity in depression, CBT for sleep disorders His work spans clinical research and molecular investigations , including NIH-funded studies on genetic mechanisms and neural pathways of sleep disorders. Current projects involve: Telemedicine CBT for insomnia Wearable sleep monitoring in PTSD Slow-wave activity in depression CSF biomarkers for dementia Dr. Gehrman supervises graduate students and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. His lab's publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to sleep-mental health links.

Bärbel Finkenstädt Randمشاهده پروفایل

مربی

• Statistical Methodology
• Machine Learning
• Bayesian Inference
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Bärbel Finkenstädt Rand is a Senior Tutor at the Warwick Medical School , University of Warwick, with extensive research contributions at the intersection of statistics, machine learning, and biomedical sciences. Her work focuses on developing advanced methodologies for analyzing temporal and spatio-temporal data, particularly in circadian rhythms and disease dynamics. Research Themes : Bayesian inference, Hidden Markov Models, circadian rhythm stability, transcriptional bursting, and wearable sensor data analysis. Collaborations : Chronotherapy Group at Warwick, Université Paris-Saclay, and interdisciplinary teams across medicine, genetics, and computational biology. Publications reveal a strong emphasis on circadian health monitoring, gene expression dynamics, and epidemic modeling using stochastic frameworks. Her recent work prioritizes personalized medicine applications through telemonitored biomarkers and IoT platforms . Methodological Innovations include spline-based HMMs, distributed delay systems, and harmonic modeling for nonstationary time series. Applications span oncology, sleep medicine, and population ecology.

Alexis Garciaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Emotion dysregulation
• Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexis Garcia is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Florida International University with a specialty in child and adolescent psychology. Her postdoctoral training included a National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) fellowship focusing on adolescent alcohol use. Dr. Garcia is affiliated with MUSC's College of Medicine and actively participates in the MUSC Youth Collaborative, focusing on self-regulation mechanisms related to substance use in adolescents, particularly those with ADHD and emotion dysregulation challenges. Education & Professional Background: PhD in Clinical Psychology, Florida International University Predoc Internship: MUSC Child Track NIAAA Postdoctoral Fellowship (Adolescent Alcohol Use Research) Research Interests: Her work examines emotion dysfunction in ADHD-affected adolescents and its link to risk-taking behaviors like substance use. She also investigates racial disparities in school disciplinary actions, family violence reporting discrepancies, and early intervention strategies for behavioral disorders. Methodologically, she employs multimodal assessments and longitudinal studies like the ABCD project. Professional Contributions: As a mentor, she guides psychology interns and psychiatry fellows at MUSC. Her research has explored fidget spinner efficacy for ADHD symptom management in classrooms, the role of parental monitoring in alcohol experimentation, and neurobehavioral vulnerability markers for substance misuse. She collaborates on large-scale projects such as the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study. Labs/Teams: Active member of the MUSC Youth Collaborative, contributing to interdisciplinary studies on youth mental health and developmental psychopathology.

David Sbarraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Relationships and Health
• Stress and Health
• Divorce and Marital Separation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Sbarra serves as Professor and EOS Foundation Endowed Chair in Health Psychology at the University of Arizona's Department of Psychology, where he directs the Laboratory for Social Connectedness & Health (LSCH). His research examines the biopsychosocial mechanisms linking social relationships to health outcomes, with particular focus on how divorce, marital separation, and loneliness function as risk pathways for poor health. Dr. Sbarra's academic credentials include: B.S. in Psychology from Cornell University (1996) Clinical Internship at University of Wisconsin Department of Psychiatry Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from University of Virginia (2004) His research program centers on social relationships and health, stress physiology, and genetically-informed methodologies including twin studies, polygenic risk scores, and Mendelian Randomization. The Laboratory for Social Connectedness & Health investigates how high-quality relationships promote health resilience while relationship disruptions create vulnerability, emphasizing causal inference through advanced quantitative methods and open science practices. Recent publications reveal a pronounced shift toward establishing causal relationships in the social connection-health field, with heavy utilization of genetically-informed designs and multi-method approaches. His 2024-2025 work demonstrates particular innovation in applying Mendelian Randomization to loneliness-depression pathways, examining cardiovascular impacts of marital separation, and developing novel measures for couple therapy processes. Dr. Sbarra holds the prestigious EOS Foundation Endowed Chair in Health Psychology, recognizing his significant contributions to understanding social determinants of health. His co-authored work in the American Psychologist has helped establish social connection as a critical public health priority. While specific advising details aren't documented in available sources, his laboratory direction and course instruction (including PSY 383 Health Psychology and clinical practica) indicate active mentorship of graduate students. His research program likely operates through multiple federally funded grants supporting genetically-informed longitudinal studies. The Laboratory for Social Connectedness & Health employs diverse methodologies including daily diary assessments, physiological monitoring, fMRI, and genetically-informed designs to examine how social connection operates as a fundamental health determinant across the lifespan. Current projects focus on causal mechanisms linking relationship quality to biological aging, intervention development for attachment security, and public health applications of social connection research.

• Sleep Medicine
• Circadian Rhythms
• Adolescent Sleep Patterns
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mary A. Carskadon is Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School and Director of the EP Bradley Hospital COBRE Center for Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Her distinguished career spans over five decades with foundational contributions to sleep science. Her educational background includes a BA in psychology from Gettysburg College (1969) and a doctorate with distinction in neuro- and biobehavioral sciences from Stanford University (1979), earned under William C. Dement. She is a distinguished alumna of Gettysburg College and holds an honorary doctor of sciences degree from that institution. Carskadon's research focuses on circadian timing systems and sleep/wake patterns in children, adolescents, and young adults. Her work on school start times has significantly influenced public health policy, prompting organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC to advocate for later school schedules. She developed the multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) with Dr. Dement, which remains a global standard for assessing sleep disorders. Current research examines sleep-health disparities in urban children with asthma, sleep patterns in suicide risk populations, and the impact of sleep restriction on adolescent performance. Her extensive publication record shows consistent focus on adolescent sleep physiology, circadian rhythms, and public health implications. Recent work explores connections between sleep timing, mental health, and academic performance, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, while maintaining her foundational work on sleep measurement methodologies. Lifetime Achievement Award of the National Sleep Foundation Distinguished Scientist and Outstanding Educator Awards of the Sleep Research Society (the latter now presented in her name) 2023 Brown University Distinguished Research Achievement Award William C. Dement Academic Achievement Award (2023) V. Sagar Sethi, M.D., Mental Health Research Award Leadership in Sleep Medicine Award from American Academy of Physicians of Indian Origin-Sleep Elected Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Carskadon directs the NIH/NIGMS-funded Bradley Hospital COBRE Center, mentoring junior researchers in pediatric sleep and circadian rhythms. She serves as inaugural editor-in-chief of SLEEP Advances and has secured multiple NIH grants including R01 HL142058 examining ethnic differences in children's sleep patterns with asthma, P20 GM139743 for the COBRE center, and R01 HD103665 investigating sleep restriction effects using neuroimaging. Her work bridges laboratory research with real-world applications, particularly in school policy reform and health equity initiatives. She leads multiple research teams including the CLASS Study (Circadian Light in Adolescence, Sleep and School), projects on sleep disruption in urban children with asthma, and studies examining sleep's role in opioid use disorder treatment. Her laboratory continues to innovate in sleep measurement techniques while maintaining longitudinal studies on adolescent sleep patterns across developmental stages.