جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Health Informatics
• Cancer Survivorship
• Electronic Health Records
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Akshat Kapoor serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Health Services and Information Management at East Carolina University's College of Allied Health Sciences. His work bridges health informatics and public health practice, with particular emphasis on translating digital health innovations into community settings. Professional affiliations include active membership in AMIA, IEEE, and NC Healthcare Information and Communications Alliance, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to health technology implementation. Dr. Kapoor's research program centers on patient-centered informatics solutions for vulnerable populations. Key thrusts include: cancer survivorship support systems (notably the ACESO decision aid framework), electronic health record optimization for chronic disease management, and innovative social media analytics for public health surveillance. His methodology combines rigorous informatics design with community-engaged implementation, often focusing on rural health disparities in Eastern North Carolina. Recent work demonstrates how Twitter data can reveal patterns in breast cancer survivorship concerns and LGBT youth victimization. Publication trends over the past decade reveal a strategic evolution from foundational work in clinical decision support (2015-2017) toward implementation science and community health informatics (2018-2021). His most impactful contributions address the 'last mile' problem in digital health - developing practical frameworks for delivering survivorship care plans and substance misuse resources through accessible platforms. This trajectory shows increasing emphasis on health equity, with multiple studies targeting low-income populations and rural communities. Dr. Kapoor's scientific recognition includes: Dean's Award for Outstanding Performance in Teaching (College of Allied Health Sciences, 2019) As Principal Investigator on two major grants ($750k+ total), Dr. Kapoor directs significant research infrastructure. The BCData360 project (KBR Trust-funded) develops community-led substance misuse portals, while the UNC Chapel Hill collaboration implements data-driven overdose prevention. These projects provide students with hands-on experience in community health data systems. His service as Co-Chair for HICSS health IT mini-tracks and peer reviewer for JMIR demonstrates leadership in the informatics community. Though no formal lab name is documented, Dr. Kapoor leads a research collective focused on practical health informatics applications. The team operates through ECU's health sciences infrastructure, with strong ties to community health organizations in Eastern North Carolina. Current projects emphasize translatable solutions - moving from academic prototypes like ACESO to community-deployed systems such as BCData360 that directly impact public health outcomes in underserved regions.

• Emerging Adulthood
• Family Therapy
• Military Family Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kayla Reed Fitzke, PhD, LMFT is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at East Carolina University's College of Health and Human Performance. She serves as program director of the Medical Family Therapy program and as a subcontract Principal Investigator for OneOp's military spouse employment concentration area, a DoD/USDA/NIFA-funded initiative supporting military family readiness. Dr. Fitzke's educational background includes a B.S. in Human Development from Virginia Tech, M.S. in Family Science from the University of Kentucky, and Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Florida State University. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Her research program focuses on promoting health and well-being in emerging adulthood (ages 18-29), examining factors that contribute to healthy functioning and resiliency with emphasis on interpersonal relationships. Her work centers on two primary subgroups: college students at risk for adverse behavioral health and military service members. She investigates the intersection of risk and resilience to identify prevention and intervention mechanisms, particularly regarding adverse childhood experiences. Her extensive publication record shows consistent output across high-impact journals in family therapy, psychology, and military health. Her most recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates continued focus on military populations, resilience measurement, relationship dynamics, and adverse childhood experiences among emerging adults. Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) member since 2023 Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (SSEA) member since 2015 National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) member since 2013 American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) member since 2011 Dr. Fitzke maintains an active research agenda with multiple current grants, including ECU Site: OneOp Military Spouse Employment (2023-2026) and Research Startup funding from East Carolina University. Her work bridges clinical practice, academic research, and practical application to improve outcomes for vulnerable emerging adult populations. Her laboratory work, while not formally named in available materials, centers on person-centered analysis approaches to understanding resilience, military family dynamics, and emerging adult development. She frequently employs advanced statistical methods including latent class/profile analysis to identify meaningful subgroups within her research populations.

• Physiotherapy
• History of Medicine
• Health Sciences
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ana Felicitas López Rodríguez serves as a Full-time Professor at University of León's Faculty of Health Sciences within the Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy since 2001, completing two five-year teaching periods. Her institutional affiliation remains exclusively with University of León with no joint appointments or visiting positions documented. Her research concentrates on foundational aspects of healthcare practice: History of Physiotherapy Physiotherapy and Health Teaching responsibilities span multiple programs: Physiotherapy Degree: Practicum I-III, Clinical Specialties in Physiotherapy IV, General Procedures in Physiotherapy I-II Master's in Research in Socio-Health Sciences: Research Methodology, Intervention in New Health Demands Master's in Active Aging: Physiotherapy and Health University of Experience (CyL): Physiotherapy and Health Contact details: Email: ana.lopez.rodriguez@unileon.es Phone: +34 987 44 20 69 Office: Faculty of Health Sciences, Avenida de Astorga, 24402 Ponferrada

• Psychiatry
• Mental Illnesses
• Bipolar Disorder
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Ana María González-Pinto Arrillaga serves as Full Professor at the University of the Basque Country since 2008, concurrently holding pivotal clinical research leadership roles: Head of Research at Araba University Hospital (since 2004), Head of Psychiatry Research at Osakidetza (since 2005), and Director of the CIBERSAM Center at Araba University Hospital as Principal Investigator (since 2008). Her dual academic-hospital appointments position her at the forefront of translational mental health research, notably as the first Spanish woman to direct a Clinical Research Center. Her research program systematically investigates chronic mental illnesses with emphasis on bipolar disorder and schizophrenia during first psychotic episodes, complemented by studies on brain aging and neuroinflammation. Methodologically, she integrates epidemiological approaches with etiopathogenetic analyses of gene-environment interactions, yielding over 180 publications in premier journals including Molecular Psychiatry and American Journal of Psychiatry. This work directly informs clinical psychopathology frameworks and treatment innovations. Professor González-Pinto Arrillaga actively mentors the next generation of researchers through doctoral supervision since 1997 and participation in two specialized master's programs: the Master of Excellence in Neuroscience and the Master of Introduction to Research in Mental Health. Her CIBERSAM directorship provides substantial research infrastructure, facilitating clinical trials and collaborative studies across Spain's national health system. Her hospital-based research team maintains extensive longitudinal patient cohorts focused on early psychosis intervention. This clinical research environment enables direct translation of findings into improved diagnostic protocols and therapeutic strategies for severe mental illnesses, with particular impact on first-episode treatment guidelines.

Jose Ramon Trujillo Martinezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Medieval Spanish Literature
• Arthurian Literature
• Translation Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jose Ramón Trujillo Martinez is a Hired Professor Doctor at the Department of Spanish Philology, Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, Autonomous University of Madrid. He is also a member of the Doctoral Program in Hispanic Studies, Language, Literature, History and Thought, and participates in two research clusters: Literary Genres in Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Spanish Language and Speech. His academic career focuses on Spanish Literature, with particular expertise in Medieval Spanish Literature, Arthurian literature, translation studies, and digital humanities. Dr. Trujillo's research explores the transmission and adaptation of literary traditions across cultures and historical periods, with special attention to the Iberian Peninsula context. His scholarly work reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of literature, translation, and cultural identity, spanning from analyses of medieval didactic poetry to contemporary studies of narrative strategies in postcolonial contexts. Dr. Trujillo's publication record demonstrates significant scholarly output with notable works including 'Tristán y el amor salvaje' (2019), 'El caballero en la floresta' (2018), and 'Ética caballeresca y cortesía en las traducciones artúricas' (2017). His research spans both historical and contemporary literary concerns, offering valuable perspectives on the evolution of literary traditions and their ongoing relevance. Chivalric ethics and courtesy in Arthurian translations (2017) Translation issues in Cervantes' work (2011-2012) Medieval Spanish didactic and hagiographic poetry (2016) Contemporary narrative strategies for historical memory recovery (2014) Perceptions of second language learning in Spanish university settings (2013) Dr. Trujillo actively contributes to academic discourse through his participation in research clusters and doctoral programs, mentoring the next generation of scholars in Hispanic literary studies while maintaining an active research agenda that bridges historical and contemporary literary concerns. His work demonstrates both historical depth and contemporary relevance in his research approach, with particular attention to the materiality of texts and processes of textual transmission.

Christina Scherrerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Industrial Engineering
• Public Health
• STEM Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christina Scherrer serves as Senior Associate Dean for the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology and Full Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Kennesaw State University (KSU), where she has held faculty positions since Fall 2005 following the SPSU-KSU consolidation. Her research program spans two critical domains: industrial engineering applications in public health and STEM education innovation. In public health, she develops optimization models for community health center placement, quantifies impacts of dental sealant programs, and creates epidemiological models for tuberculosis transmission and childhood obesity interventions. Her STEM education work rigorously evaluates online learning effectiveness, high school outreach program impacts, and active pedagogical approaches including service learning in engineering curricula. Dr. Scherrer has secured continuous funding from premier agencies including NIH, NSF, and CDC to support her interdisciplinary research. She has mentored over two dozen undergraduate researchers through co-authored publications, demonstrating exceptional commitment to developing the next generation of STEM professionals. Her distinguished scholarship is recognized through: KSU Outstanding Research and Creative Activity Award (2017) Distinguished Scholarship Award for the College (2020) NDSEG/ASEE Graduate Fellowship Georgia Tech Presidential Fellowship ARCS Fellowship Professional leadership extends beyond KSU through board service with the Georgia Oral Health Coalition and former advisory roles with the Atlanta Association for Supply Chain Management. Her community engagement includes over twenty years of youth group volunteer work and service on multiple community organization boards, reflecting deep commitment to societal impact through both professional expertise and personal dedication.

• Clinical Psychology
• Body Image
• Muscle Dysphoria
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bingül Harmanci serves as a full-time faculty member in the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Near East University. Her academic career spans over two decades with continuous contributions to clinical psychology education and research since completing her doctorate in 2018. Her educational foundation includes: Bachelor of Psychology, Near East University (1999) Master of Clinical Psychology, Near East University (2005) Doctorate in General Psychology, Near East University (2018) Dr. Harmanci's research program critically examines body image perception , muscle dysmorphia , exercise addiction , and masculinity constructs , addressing significant gaps in understanding behavioral health relationships with physical self-perception. Her work integrates clinical methodologies with sociocultural analysis to develop comprehensive intervention frameworks. Professional trajectory shows sustained institutional engagement: Near East University PDRAM staff (1999-2002) Faculty appointments across multiple universities (2002-2018) Current Associate Professor position at Near East University (2018-present) No scientific awards are documented in the available materials. Information regarding active grants, laboratory resources, or specific student supervision metrics remains unspecified in current institutional records.

Lubomira Parijkovaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Reading Literacy
• Digital Literacy
• Bibliotherapy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lubomira Parijkova is an Associate Professor in the Library Management department at the University of Library Studies and Information Technologies in Sofia, Bulgaria. With a PhD and extensive research experience, she has established herself as a leading scholar in reading literacy, digital transformation in education, and bibliotherapy within the Bulgarian academic context. Her research interests span multiple interconnected domains: Reading literacy development across generations Digital literacy and its relationship with traditional reading skills Bibliotherapy and the psychological benefits of reading Knowledge and information management in the digital age Educational policy related to reading promotion Digital transformation of educational systems Professor Parijkova's scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with contemporary challenges in literacy and information management. Her recent work has focused extensively on the impact of digital technologies on reading habits, particularly among children and young people. She has documented how pandemic conditions affected reading behaviors and mental health, while also exploring the healing power of literature during crises. Her research often employs survey methodologies with diverse populations including children, parents, teachers, and librarians, providing valuable empirical insights into literacy practices in Bulgaria. Professor Parijkova has received recognition for her scholarly contributions, with her 38 publications accumulating over 4,500 reads and 38 citations. She has coordinated significant research projects, including the Bulgarian Science Fund initiative on digital competencies in early education. Her work bridges theoretical perspectives in philosophy of science with practical applications in library science and education. She actively contributes to academic discourse through the annual 'Knowledge Society and 21st Century Humanism' conference, which she has helped organize for two decades. This conference serves as an important platform for scholarly exchange on the intersection of knowledge systems and humanistic values in contemporary society.

• Special Education
• Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• Disability Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nicole Anthony serves as an Assistant Professor of Special Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Coppin State University, bringing over two decades of experience from New York City and Norfolk public school systems. She holds New York State permanent special education certification and is a PEERS® Certified interventionist with additional expertise in Reading Research methodologies. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Education (Special Education concentration) from Old Dominion University Ed.S in Administration and Supervision (K-12) from Cambridge College MSEd with dual general/special education certifications from Touro College Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Norfolk State University Dr. Anthony's research critically examines race-disability intersections through three interconnected lenses: career outcomes for students of color with ASD, culturally affirming social communication interventions for Black adolescents, and dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline. Her work prioritizes community-centered solutions that challenge systemic inequities in special education. Recent publications (2020-2022) demonstrate consistent focus on autism interventions, with articles appearing in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders and Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Her scholarship uniquely bridges clinical practices with social justice frameworks, particularly regarding racial disparities in educational outcomes for neurodivergent youth. Dr. Anthony actively translates research into community action as president-elect of the Maryland Council for Exceptional Children chapter and founder of Coppin's 'Making Autism Work in the Community Day'. Previously at Fayetteville State University, she established the Autism Advisory Council to connect community resources with autistic youth. Her leadership consistently prioritizes practical community engagement over purely academic pursuits.

• Person-centered nursing practice
• Nursing education
• Limited mobility
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sabine Köck-Hódi is a Researcher at the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt (FHWN), working within the Faculty of Health and specifically with the Bachelor's degree program in General Health and Nursing Care. Her academic career spans from at least 2016 to the present, with consistent research output across multiple years. Dr. Köck-Hódi's research primarily focuses on person-centered nursing practice, with particular expertise in limited mobility concepts, quality of life assessments, and nursing education. Her work addresses critical gaps in understanding how person-centered competencies can be developed in nursing education and practice. Her publication record shows consistent output since 2016, with increased productivity in recent years (2020-2023), demonstrating growing influence in her field. Her research spans theoretical frameworks, practical applications in clinical settings, and assessment tool development. Scientific Awards: Posterpreis (2024) Dr. Köck-Hódi currently leads two significant research projects that directly impact nursing education and practice. Her PerCenNursEdu project (2024-2027) focuses on developing person-centered competencies in nursing education, while the PTEval project (2023-2024) evaluates practical trainers in clinical settings. These projects demonstrate her commitment to improving both nursing education frameworks and clinical training practices. Her research group has established important conceptual frameworks for understanding limited mobility, with practical applications for patient assessment and care planning in clinical settings.

Eckhard Schulzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical Modeling
• Ion Channels
• Biophysics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Eckhard Schulz is a faculty member in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences, where he focuses on the intersection of mathematics, physics, and biological systems. His office is located in House B, Room 0412, and he can be reached at +49 3683 688 5100. Professor Schulz's research centers on the mathematical modeling of ion channels, with particular emphasis on understanding the thermodynamics and kinetics of channel gating mechanisms. His work explores subunit cooperativity in multimeric channels, equilibrium constants for receptors with multiple binding sites, and the application of Markov models to describe complex ion channel behavior. This research bridges physics, mathematics, and biology to unravel fundamental mechanisms underlying cellular electrical signaling. His publication record spans nearly two decades, with consistent output in high-impact journals including PNAS, Nature Communications, and Journal of General Physiology. Recent work (2022-2023) continues his long-standing research focus while addressing increasingly complex models of ion channel behavior. His articles demonstrate sophisticated mathematical approaches to understanding biological phenomena, with particular attention to the thermodynamic profiles of receptor-channel systems. Professor Schulz maintains active research collaborations, most notably with Klaus Benndorf and other researchers in the biophysics community. His work represents an important contribution to the field of computational biophysics, providing theoretical frameworks that help interpret experimental data on ion channel function. Students interested in mathematical biology or computational neuroscience would find valuable research opportunities in his group, working at the intersection of theoretical modeling and biological application. His research has practical implications for understanding channelopathies and potentially developing more targeted pharmaceutical interventions that could modulate specific aspects of ion channel behavior, demonstrating the real-world impact of his theoretical work.

• Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery
• Robotic Surgery
• Endourology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wesley Adam Mayer is an Associate Professor of Urology and Vice Chair for Education in the Scott Department of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he also serves as Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education. His clinical practice focuses on advanced minimally invasive surgical treatments for complex urologic conditions. BA with Distinction from Cornell University (2001) MD with Highest Honors from Baylor College of Medicine (2005) General Surgery Internship and Urology Residency at University of Pennsylvania (2006-2010) Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine (2011) Dr. Mayer's research centers on robotic and laparoscopic surgical innovations for kidney cancer, stone disease, and transplant urology. His work on renal mass scoring systems and single-site donor nephrectomy has established new clinical benchmarks. The integration of surgical education methodology with technical innovation represents a unique aspect of his scholarly contributions. His publication record shows consistent output in high-impact urology journals, with recent emphasis on surgical education frameworks and minimally invasive technique optimization. The research demonstrates strong translational impact, with several innovations adopted into national training curricula. Two-time Fulbright Faculty Excellence Award recipient (Educational Leadership 2019, Teaching 2018) Faculty Teacher of the Year (2021) Multiple "Top Doctor" designations (Houstonia Magazine 2019-2021, TX Top Docs 2021) American Urological Association Teaching Award nominee (2020) Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society inductee As an educator, Dr. Mayer directs multiple residency training initiatives and serves on national committees shaping urologic education. His ACGME Urology Milestones 2.0 work has transformed competency assessment across all US residency programs. He maintains active collaborations with transplant centers and regularly contributes to national educational courses including the AUA Oral Board Examination Review.

Gary L. Freedمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child Health Policy
• Health Equity
• Health Economics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gary L. Freed is the Percy and Mary Murphy Professor of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine and Professor of Health Management and Policy in the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He currently serves as Director of Research for Michigan Medicine Health Advancement and directs two major initiatives: the Program for Equity in Adolescent and Child Health (PEACH) and the Michigan Child Health Equity Collaborative (MI-CHEC). With over 30 years of experience in children's health services research, Dr. Freed maintains an active clinical practice seeing pediatric patients at Canton Health Center while providing mentorship in research and health equity. Dr. Freed's educational background includes: B.A. in Biology, with honors, from The University of Texas at Austin (1983) M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX (1987) M.P.H. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1992) Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program at UNC-CH (1990-1992) Dr. Freed's research focuses on child health policy and health economics , with particular emphasis on health equity , immunizations, physician behavior, and the medical workforce. His work examines inter-specialty variation in preventive services for children and addresses systemic barriers to equitable healthcare access. As founder of the Program for Equity in Adolescent and Child Health (PEACH), he leads multi-departmental efforts to reduce disparities in pediatric care across Michigan. Dr. Freed's extensive publication record demonstrates evolving trends from foundational work on physician workforce issues toward contemporary focus on health equity measurement and intervention. His recent scholarship addresses racial and ethnic data accuracy in medical records, quality indicators for pediatric sickle cell care, and the financial impacts of medical fellowship training. Among his notable recognitions: 2009 Douglas K. Richardson Lifetime Achievement Award for Perinatal and Pediatric Health Care Research 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award from Baylor College of Medicine 2019 Academy Health Pediatric Section Lifetime Achievement Award Senior Fulbright Scholar to the Netherlands (2021-2022) As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Freed has guided numerous trainees through the NIH-funded pediatric health services research fellowship program he established. His grant portfolio includes substantial federal, state, and foundation funding supporting child health policy research. Currently, he leads MI-CHEC, a quality collaborative of Michigan's largest pediatric health systems funded by the State Medicaid Program, and PEACH, which engages ten medical school departments in advancing health equity. Dr. Freed directs several research initiatives including the Pediatric Sickle Cell Improvement Collaborative and the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health. He previously founded the Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center and established Australia's first Program in Pediatric Health Services Research during his tenure at the University of Melbourne.

• Cancer Genetics
• Genomics
• Uterine Leiomyomas
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pia Vahteristo serves as a University Researcher at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Medicine within the Department of Medical Genetics and Inherited Medicine. She leads the ATG - Applied Tumor Genomics research group and supervises doctoral candidates in the Biomedicine Programme. Her research centers on genomic mechanisms of gynecological disorders, particularly uterine leiomyomas and endometriosis. Using whole-genome and exome sequencing, she identifies molecular subtypes, chromosomal rearrangements (HMGA2/HMGA1/PLAG1), and driver mutations (MED12, NRF2 pathway). Current work focuses on translating genomic findings into clinical risk prediction models and personalized intervention strategies. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal consistent genomic investigation of uterine tumors, with emerging themes in MED12 mutation impacts, surgical outcome correlations, and novel pathways like Cullin-3 neddylation defects. Her work bridges basic tumor genomics with clinical gynecology through multi-institutional collaborations. Dr. Vahteristo currently directs two major funded projects: the JAES initiative (2025-2028; €500,000 from Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation) exploring tumor evolution, and a Cancer Foundation project (2023-2025; €120,000) investigating endometriosis genetics. As doctoral supervisor, she mentors next-generation researchers in genomic medicine. She operates within the ATG - Applied Tumor Genomics team, which specializes in integrating archival tissue analysis with cutting-edge sequencing technologies to decode gynecological tumor biology and improve diagnostic frameworks.

Verena Kohlerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Proteostasis
• Aging
• Infection Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Verena Kohler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University, Sweden, where her research group operates from the Hospital area (locations 6K and 6L) in Umeå. Her research centers on two primary domains: Proteostasis and Aging : Investigating cellular protein quality control (PQC) systems, chaperone networks, and age-related disruptions leading to neurodegenerative disorders and cancer through high-throughput yeast screening. Infection Biology : As a Umeå Centre for Microbial Research (UCMR) member, she applies robotic high-content screening to identify infection intervention strategies and fundamental pathogen mechanisms. Her flagship methodology leverages automated robotic systems for simultaneous screening of thousands of microbial strains and conditions, generating foundational insights for translational medicine applications in human health and disease.