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Alexandra Livadaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantitative economics
• Applied econometrics
• Time series analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Alexandra Livada is a Professor at the Department of Statistics within the School of Information Sciences and Technology at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). She holds office at two locations: 12 Codringtonos Street, 2nd Floor and 76 Patision Street, Antoniadou Wing, 3rd Floor in Athens, Greece. Her contact information includes email livada@aueb.gr and phone number +30 210-8203521. Dr. Livada earned her BA and MA in Economics from Athens School of Economics and Business followed by a PhD in Economics from Essex University, UK in 1988. Her academic career has spanned several decades with extensive teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her research interests encompass a diverse range of quantitative fields: Quantitative economics and applied econometrics Time series analysis and forecasting techniques Income distribution and inequality measurement Applied financial econometrics Business cycles analysis Medical statistics Index numbers and official statistics Professor Livada's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly productivity across multiple disciplines, with a noticeable trend toward interdisciplinary work connecting economics with healthcare and social policy. Her recent research shows increasing focus on income inequality across different geographic regions, economic sentiment during crises, and the intersection of medical conditions with statistical analysis. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized through numerous citations in leading journals and books. She has served as a referee for prestigious journals including the European Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Public Economics, and Journal of Insurance, Mathematics and Economics. Professional service highlights include: Member of multiple project teams Marie-Curie project supervisor External evaluator for the Greek State Scholarship Foundation (IKY) External evaluator for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Co-author of the book "Index Numbers and Official Statistics" Professor Livada maintains an active research agenda with collaborations spanning economics, statistics, and medical fields, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary quantitative research.

• Pharmacoepidemiology
• Drug Safety
• Diabetes Mellitus
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Björn Pasternak is a Research Professor leading the Pharmacoepidemiology group at the Department of Medicine, Solna, Karolinska Institutet. His team specializes in large-scale registry studies focused on adverse drug effects, with research programs in pediatric pharmacoepidemiology, safety of diabetes medications, and rapid assessment of drug safety concerns. The group leverages high-quality epidemiological methods to inform evidence-based clinical decisions. Pasternak's research interests span pharmacoepidemiology, drug safety, diabetes outcomes, cardiovascular risk, and perinatal health. His work utilizes nationwide registries to evaluate real-world drug effects, socioeconomic disparities in treatment, and long-term outcomes of chronic therapies. Key focuses include GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, antibiotic use in pregnancy, and opioid safety. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on Scandinavian cohort studies of diabetes medications (GLP-1 agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors) and their associations with thyroid cancer, liver events, intestinal obstruction, and cardiovascular/renal outcomes. Other trends include perinatal pharmacovigilance (antibiotics, acid-suppressive drugs) and neurodegenerative risks in athletes.

Hassan Rivazمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medical image analysis
• Deep learning
• Machine learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Hassan Rivaz is a Full Professor and Concordia University Research Chair in Medical Imaging with Deep Learning at Concordia University's Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds appointments in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and is cross-appointed to the Department of Computer Science & Software Engineering. Dr. Rivaz serves as the Founding Director of the IMPACT Lab and actively supervises PhD students in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science programs. Dr. Rivaz received his PhD from Johns Hopkins University in 2011, Master's degree from the University of British Columbia, and Bachelor's degree from Sharif University, followed by postdoctoral training at McGill University. His academic journey includes prestigious awards such as the NSERC Post-Doctoral Fellowship and Jeanne Timmins Costello Post-Doctoral Award. His research focuses on advancing medical image analysis through deep learning techniques, particularly in ultrasound imaging applications. Dr. Rivaz has made significant contributions to quantitative ultrasound, cancer detection, lymphedema assessment, and ultrasound elastography. His work bridges theoretical algorithm development with practical clinical applications, addressing challenges in medical image denoising, segmentation, registration, and tissue characterization. The IMPACT Lab under his direction develops innovative solutions for medical imaging problems with direct clinical relevance. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on deep learning applications for ultrasound image processing, with particular focus on denoising techniques, elastography improvements, and segmentation algorithms. His work consistently addresses the challenge of working with real clinical data rather than simulated environments, contributing to more practical medical imaging solutions. Dr. Rivaz has received numerous prestigious awards including: Concordia University Research Chair in Medical Imaging with Deep Learning (2023–2028) QBIN/RBIQ Rising Star in Bio-Imaging in Quebec (2022) Concordia University Research Chair in Medical Image Analysis (2018-2023) Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award (2016–2018) He actively mentors graduate students, with many recipients of competitive scholarships including NSERC CGS, FRQNT, and FRQS awards. Dr. Rivaz serves on editorial boards for top journals including IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging (since 2017), Medical Image Analysis (since 2025), and IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control (since 2018). He has organized major conferences including IEEE EMBC 2020, ISBI 2021, and IEEE IUS 2023, and served as Area Chair for MICCAI from 2017 to 2024. As Founding Director of the IMPACT Lab, Dr. Rivaz leads a multidisciplinary research team focused on innovative medical imaging solutions. The lab maintains strong collaborations with hospitals and research institutions to translate imaging technologies into clinical practice. Current projects include developing AI-powered ultrasound analysis tools, quantitative imaging biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, and advanced techniques for ultrasound elastography with applications in tissue characterization and disease detection.

• Biostatistics
• Genetics
• Maternal & Child Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Heping Zhang is the Susan Dwight Bliss Professor of Biostatistics at the Yale School of Public Health , with secondary appointments in the Child Study Center , Department of Statistics and Data Science , and Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences . He directs the Collaborative Center for Statistics in Science (C²S²) and leads the Reproductive Medicine Network data coordinating center. Education: PhD in Statistics, Stanford University (1991) Postdoctoral Fellow, Mathematical Science Research Institute (1991) Research Focus : Zhang specializes in biostatistical methodology for genomic data analysis , clinical trials , and reproductive medicine . His work bridges genetics , mental health , and maternal-child health through innovative statistical approaches. Awards : 2023 Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher 2023 International Chinese Statistical Association Distinguished Achievement Award 2022 Institute of Mathematical Statistics Neyman Award and Lecture 2011 Royan Institute International Research Award 2011 Institute of Mathematical Statistics Medallion Award 2008 Harvard School of Public Health Myrto Lefokopoulou Distinguished Lecturer Professional Roles : He served as President of the International Chinese Statistical Association (2019) and Former Editor of the Journal of the American Statistical Association - Applications and Case Studies . His lab develops open-source software tools like ABESS , STREE , and modSaRa for genomic and clinical data analysis.

Martin Schlumbergerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Oncology
• Thyroid Cancer
• Genomic Research
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Martin Schlumberger is a leading oncologist and Professor of Clinical Medicine at Université Paris-Saclay, with a 40-year career dedicated to thyroid cancer research and treatment. He is affiliated with Gustave Roussy, where he has integrated clinical practice and research, and contributed to establishing multidisciplinary thyroid cancer centers in Italy as an Associate Professor at Sapienza University in Rome. Key roles: Oncologist at Gustave Roussy, Professor at Université Paris-Saclay, Associate Professor at Sapienza University in Rome Research focus: Genomic signatures in thyroid cancer, tyrosine kinase inhibitors, radiobiology, medical-economic analyses, and patient quality-of-life assessments Scientific Contributions: Developed the first thyroglobulin trial in Europe during his thesis Advanced genomic differentiation between radiation-induced and spontaneous thyroid cancers through collaborations with CEA-INSTN Championed active monitoring for small thyroid tumors, reducing aggressive treatments Co-developed tyrosine kinase inhibitors combined with immunotherapy for advanced thyroid cancers Awards & Recognition: Academy of Medicine award (France) Academy of Science award (France) WHO reference center designation for thyroid radiobiology in 1997 National Expert Centre for Refractory Thyroid Cancers in 2009 Leadership & Teaching: Founded the Gustave Roussy School of Cancer Sciences Chaired the EORTC Endocrine Tumour Group Directed Université Paris-Saclay's Doctoral School of Oncology Co-authored over 350 original articles and two books

John A. Copland, IIIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cancer Biology
• Molecular Carcinogenesis
• Translational Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. John A. Copland III is a Professor of Cancer Biology and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. He leads the Cancer Biology and Translational Research Laboratory, focusing on molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis, tumor progression, and development of targeted cancer therapies. Education: PhD in Physiology & Endocrinology (Medical College of Georgia), MS in Endocrinology (Medical College of Georgia), BS in Chemistry (Columbus College), with postdoctoral training at University of Texas Medical Branch. Research interests center on: Identifying tumor suppressor genes (e.g., RhoB, TBR3, GATA3) and oncogenes (e.g., FOXO3a, SCD1, NPTX2). Developing patient-derived xenografts and live cell models for personalized medicine. Designing SCD1 inhibitors via in silico modeling for clinical trials. Recent publications highlight his work on SCD1 inhibition in leukemia and thyroid cancer ImmunoPET imaging of thyroid tumors CRISPR-identified drug synergies in cholangiocarcinoma Patient-specific combination therapies using xenograft models

Aditi Dasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biochemistry and Chemical biology of Lipids
• Mechanism of Membrane proteins in Nanodiscs
• Enzymology of metalloproteins
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Aditi Das is a Full Professor in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Sciences. She leads the Das Laboratory, which focuses on the biochemistry and chemical biology of lipids, particularly studying cytochrome P450 enzymes and their role in lipid metabolism, endocannabinoid systems, and inflammatory pathways. Her educational background includes: B.Sc. in Chemistry from St. Stephen's College M.Sc. in Chemistry from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (I.I.T) Ph.D. in Chemistry from Princeton University Postdoctoral research at Northwestern University (NSF-NSEC fellow) and Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois UC Professor Das's research interests center around understanding the physiological role of lipids in sustaining homeostasis and their implications in disease states such as neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. Her laboratory specializes in: Enzymology of cytochrome P450s, particularly CYP2J2 epoxygenase Metabolism of ω-3 and ω-6 fatty acids and their derivatives Minor cannabinoid metabolism by cytochrome P450 enzymes Discovery of novel anti-inflammatory lipid metabolites and endocannabinoids Mechanistic studies of membrane proteins using nanodisc technology Her work bridges biochemistry, chemical biology, and pharmacology to uncover novel therapeutic targets related to lipid signaling pathways. Analysis of Professor Das's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on cannabinoid metabolism by cytochrome P450 enzymes, with particular emphasis on how these metabolic processes generate bioactive compounds that interact with the endocannabinoid system. Her research increasingly explores the therapeutic potential of omega-3 derived endocannabinoid epoxides in inflammatory and neurodegenerative conditions. The use of nanodisc technology for studying membrane proteins in near-native environments remains a consistent methodological thread throughout her work, enabling detailed mechanistic insights into enzyme function. Professor Das has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing her research excellence and teaching: 2024 NIH Outstanding Researcher Award (MIRA R35) for established investigators 2024 Vasser Woolley Faculty Fellowship 2023 Plenary Lecture at the International Society of the Study of Xenobiotics (ISSX) 2021 E.L.R. Stokstad Award 2019-2021 List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent 2019 Eicosanoid Research Foundation Young Investigator Award 2019 Zoetis Research Excellence Award 2019 Mary Swartz Rose Young Investigator Award 2015 National Scientist Development Award from the American Heart Association 2022 El Sohly Award from the American Chemical Society Professor Das actively mentors a diverse group of students and postdoctoral researchers, with several former lab members now holding faculty positions or working at prestigious institutions. Her laboratory has secured significant funding from NIH, NSF, and other sources to support research on lipid metabolism, cannabinoid pharmacology, and membrane protein biochemistry. Notable grants include an NIH R35 Outstanding Investigator Award (MIRA), an NIH R21 grant from NIDA, and multiple collaborative grants with other research groups. The Das Laboratory operates within the Petit Institute of Bioengineering and Biosciences (IBB) at Georgia Tech, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities for biochemical and biophysical studies. The lab specializes in nanodisc technology to study membrane proteins in near-native environments, with particular expertise in cytochrome P450 enzymes and their interactions with lipid substrates. Recent work has expanded into collaborative projects involving lipidomics, structural biology, and translational applications of lipid signaling research.

Maciej A Mazurowskiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medical Imaging
• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maciej A Mazurowski is an Associate Professor at Duke University School of Medicine, with dual appointments in the Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics and Radiology. He is also affiliated with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and is a member of the Duke Cancer Institute. His research focuses on applying machine learning to medical imaging for improved diagnosis and treatment. Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Louisville (2008) Dr. Mazurowski's research emphasizes medical imaging , machine learning , and computer vision applications in radiology. His work includes automated segmentation , domain adaptation , prognostic modeling , and foundation models for MRI/CT analysis. His recent publications highlight trends in universal segmentation models (SegmentAnyBone, SegmentAnyMuscle), foundation models for MRI (MRI-CORE), and AI-driven diagnostic tools for breast cancer, glioblastoma, and thyroid nodules. Key challenges addressed include domain generalization , image harmonization , and ethical considerations in clinical AI. Incubation Award for innovative research commercialization Dr. Mazurowski has secured significant research funding from agencies including the National Institutes of Health , National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering , and American Roentgen Ray Society . His work spans CT segmentation , MRI analysis , and AI-based quality assessment across multiple imaging modalities.

• Cell Biology
• Ophthalmology
• Fibrosis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Maryse Bailly is a Professor of Cell Biology at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, where she has been employed since December 2000, progressing from Lecturer to Reader/Associate Professor and finally to Professor in October 2020. Her research focuses on understanding fibroblast behavior in the context of ocular diseases, scarring, and fibrosis, with particular emphasis on cytoskeletal dynamics and mechanotransduction pathways. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Universite Claude Bernard (Lyon 1), 1992 Diplome Universitaire de Technologie, Universite Claude Bernard (Lyon 1), 1983 Professor Bailly's research program investigates how fibroblasts sense and respond to mechanical and chemical stimuli in their environment, with applications to multiple ocular pathologies including trachoma, thyroid eye disease, glaucoma scarring, and myopia. Her laboratory has developed innovative in vitro and ex vivo models that allow the study of tissue contraction mechanisms within pseudo-physiological 3D environments, leading to the identification of novel therapeutic targets such as the Rac1 small GTPase and the MRTF/SRF pathway. She has established significant collaborations with clinicians at Moorfields Eye Hospital, particularly with Dr. Annegret Dahlmann-Noor on pediatric eye growth and myopia research. Analysis of Professor Bailly's publication record reveals a consistent focus on fibroblast mechanobiology with increasing emphasis on pediatric ocular development in recent years. Her work bridges fundamental cell biology with translational applications, particularly in understanding the biomechanical properties of fibroblasts in myopia development and post-surgical scarring. The research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between ophthalmology, cell biology, and tissue engineering. Teaching: CELL0016 - Actin cytoskeleton and Intermediate Filaments CELL0017 - Fibrosis and mechanotransduction CELL0009 - Models organisms and techniques MECH0031 MSc Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering - Modeling tissue contraction and fibrosis

Robert Frenchمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Educational Psychology
• Public Health
• Health Inequalities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robert French is a Senior Research Fellow at Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences. His work focuses on the intersection of health, education, and social policy, with a particular emphasis on data linkage methodologies to address disparities in healthcare and educational outcomes. He leads projects such as the ADR UK-funded initiative to establish frameworks for linking child health and education datasets in England and Wales. Key research interests include educational attainment dynamics, health inequalities among LGBTQ+ populations, and the impact of chronic conditions like diabetes on academic performance. His recent work explores factors influencing Special Educational Needs identification in Wales and the long-term outcomes of Graves' disease therapies. French's publications span epidemiology, public health, and social sciences, with methodological expertise in multilevel modeling and data integration. He collaborates with institutions like NHS Digital, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and universities across Europe to advance evidence-based policymaking. His current projects include analyzing prescribing costs for diabetes treatments in Wales and examining cardiovascular risks linked to Graves' disease. French is also involved in public engagement, including workshops with Diabetes UK to inform ethical data usage frameworks. He holds leadership roles in multidisciplinary research teams and has secured grants from ADR UK and Wellcome Trust. His office is located at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, reflecting his clinical and academic collaborations.

• Computer Learning
• Fuzzy Sets and Systems
• Decision Support Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Sadettin Emre Alptekin is a full Professor of Industrial Engineering at Galatasaray University, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, where he also serves as Vice Dean. Since joining the university as a research assistant in 2000, he has steadily advanced through the academic ranks, becoming an Assistant Professor (2006–2010), Associate Professor (2010–2023), and finally Professor in 2023. Education: PhD (Dr), Industrial Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Science and Technology, 2001–2006 MSc, Industrial Engineering, Galatasaray University, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, 1999–2001 BSc, Industrial Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Management, 1995–1999 Languages: Advanced English (C1), Upper-Intermediate French (B2), Advanced German (C1) Research Interests: Prof. Alptekin’s research focuses on Computer Learning , Fuzzy Sets and Systems , and Decision Support Systems . His work integrates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and soft-computing techniques to solve complex industrial and managerial problems in areas such as supply chain management, quality function deployment, blockchain adoption, and mental-health prediction. Publication Trends: Across more than 50 refereed publications, Prof. Alptekin has consistently explored hybrid intelligent models that combine fuzzy logic, machine learning, and multi-criteria decision-making. Recent articles emphasize deep-learning-based anomaly detection in industrial time-series data, blockchain adoption in supply chains, and machine-learning applications in subjective well-being and mental-health modeling. Scientific Awards & Honors: No specific awards or medals are listed in the provided documents. Research Leadership & Funding: Since 2008 he has been the principal investigator (executive) of 12 nationally funded projects, covering topics such as Industry 4.0 sub-system design, Internet of Things applications, artificial neural networks in organizational decision-making, big-data analytics, and strategic decision processes. Graduate Advising: He has formally supervised at least 8 master’s theses and numerous undergraduate projects. Representative thesis titles include Gaussian-process-regression-based man-hour prediction, machine-learning-driven human-behavior modeling, recommender-system design for e-commerce, thyroid-nodule diagnosis from scintigraphic images, software-effort estimation via neural networks, spreadsheet heuristics for joint-replenishment problems, cross-selling decision systems in insurance, and profitability analyses of Turkish banks under disinflation. Laboratories & Teams: While no dedicated laboratory name is disclosed, his continuous role as Vice Dean and principal investigator implies active leadership of the Industrial Engineering department’s research clusters in intelligent systems and decision support technologies.

Harald Tauchmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Economics
• Empirical Health Economics
• Health Insurance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Harald Tauchmann is a Professor of Health Economics at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), where he has held a faculty position since 2013. He is affiliated with the School of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, specifically within the Department of Economics. Prof. Tauchmann also participates in multiple research focus areas at FAU, including 'Insurance and Risk' and 'Work in Transition,' demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to health economics. Prof. Tauchmann received his education at Heidelberg University and the University of Manchester, UK, where he studied economics, political science, and sociology. He graduated in 1998 and completed his doctorate at the Interdisciplinary Institute for Environmental Economics (University of Heidelberg) in 2003. Prior to joining FAU, he worked as a research associate at the Rhineland-Westphalian Institute for Economic Research (RWI) in Essen from 2003 to 2012 and headed a junior research group at the health economics research center CINCH at the University of Duisburg-Essen. His research expertise lies in empirical health economics, with a particular emphasis on health insurance choice and competition, as well as individual health behavior. He has made significant contributions to understanding obesity, health shocks, mental health care payment systems, and thyroid diagnostics through his extensive publication record. His methodological work includes developing specialized Stata modules for econometric analysis, which have been widely adopted by researchers in the field. Prof. Tauchmann's scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on applying rigorous econometric methods to pressing health policy questions. His research portfolio shows particular strength in causal analysis of health behavior, especially regarding obesity interventions, health insurance market dynamics, and the economic consequences of health shocks. His recent publications (including several forthcoming in 2025) indicate continued scholarly productivity and relevance to current health policy debates. From March 2021 to April 2022, Prof. Tauchmann served as chairman of the German Society for Health Economics, highlighting his leadership and recognition within the national health economics community. His email contact is harald.tauchmann@fau.de for professional inquiries.

Richard E. Haydenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Head and Neck Surgery
• Head and Neck Oncology
• Endocrine Surgery
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Richard E. Hayden is a Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona. He holds leadership roles as Associate Dean at Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences and Education Director at the Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics. His clinical and academic work centers on head and neck oncology, reconstructive surgery, and regenerative medicine. Dr. Hayden earned his MDCM from McGill University in 1974 and completed fellowships in Head and Neck Surgery-Oncology at M.D. Anderson Hospital and Radiation Oncology at Princess Margaret Hospital. He also holds advanced training in facial plastic surgery. His research spans head and neck cancer, microvascular and reconstructive surgery, transoral laser microsurgery, and regenerative medicine. He has pioneered techniques in flap reconstruction and contributed significantly to understanding postoperative outcomes and surgical innovations. His work emphasizes oncologic safety, functional preservation, and minimally invasive approaches. His recent publications (2018–2024) reflect a strong focus on transoral surgery, flap reconstruction (including submental and free flaps), mucosal-sparing radiation, and regenerative medicine education. Themes include surgical outcomes, reconstructive innovation, and interdisciplinary training in emerging therapies like CAR-T cells and regenerative healthcare. Dean's Award, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (2022) Distinguished Educator Award, Mayo Clinic Arizona (2016) Distinguished Service Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2006) Honorary Member, German Society of Laryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2007) Multiple Visiting Professorships and Keynote Speaker invitations Dr. Hayden has mentored numerous trainees and led major educational initiatives, including regenerative medicine and CAR-T curricula. He has held leadership positions such as Chair of Otolaryngology (2002–2014) and active roles in national societies. His research is supported by institutional affiliations and collaborative grants, particularly in regenerative biotherapeutics. He is involved in multiple labs and teams focused on head and neck reconstruction, surgical innovation, and regenerative medicine translation.

• Physiological Ecology
• Endocrinology of Hibernation
• Biological Rhythms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brian M. Barnes is a Professor of Zoophysiology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), affiliated with the Institute of Arctic Biology and the Department of Biology and Wildlife. He has held roles including INBRE Director, Toolik Field Station Co-PI, and Interim Director of the Institute of Arctic Biology. His research focuses on physiological ecology, endocrinology of hibernation, and biological rhythms in Arctic animals. Education: BS in Biology (UC Riverside, 1977); PhD in Zoology (University of Washington, 1983). Postdoctoral training at UC Berkeley and international collaborations in Norway and the Netherlands. Awards include NSF grants and leadership in Arctic research networks. Research Interests: Hibernation physiology and mechanisms Circadian rhythms in polar vertebrates Overwintering strategies of Arctic mammals and insects Climate change impacts on animal phenology Notable Contributions: Discovered freeze-avoidance mechanisms in Arctic ground squirrels Pioneered studies on hibernation energy conservation and metabolic suppression Co-developed tools for field studies at the Toolik Field Station Lab/Teams: Leads research groups studying Arctic hibernators, including collaborations on black bear hibernation genomics and insect antifreeze proteins. Advises students in physiology, ecology, and comparative biology.

Helen Suhمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Health
• Environmental Epidemiology
• Air Pollution
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Helen Suh is a Professor at Tufts University, jointly appointed in the departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Community Health . As an internationally-recognized expert in air pollution health effects, she combines environmental epidemiology , exposure science , and data analytics to investigate how pollutants impact human health. Sc.D. , Harvard University (1993) M.S. , Harvard University (1990) S.B. , Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1985) Her research focuses on three areas: air pollutant impacts on cognitive performance and child development , multi-pollutant health effects , and GIS-based spatio-temporal modeling for epidemiological studies. Recent publications highlight her work on PM2.5 measurement error correction , hormonal disruptions in pregnancy , and machine learning applications in environmental health analysis. Current trends include: Advanced statistical methods for exposure assessment Multi-omics approaches to cardiometabolic health International comparative studies (e.g., Tehran, Puerto Rico) Long-term mortality analysis in Medicare populations Pollution-immune system interactions in vulnerable groups Policy-relevant modeling for air quality standards Helen Suh has served as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology and advised major U.S. and international health organizations. Her work spans over 150 publications and integrates multidisciplinary team leadership in environmental health science. Her laboratory develops large-scale data analytics tools and spatio-temporal exposure models to support population-level health research. Current projects include air pollution and aging cohorts , urban environmental noise measurement , and epigenetic responses to pollutants .