جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Pulmonary vasculature
• Heart Failure
• Cardiopulmonary Immunology

Michael Yeager, PhD, serves as an Associate Clinical Professor in the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado Denver, focusing on cardiopulmonary pathophysiology with emphasis on pulmonary hypertension and heart failure mechanisms. He completed his PhD at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 2002, establishing foundational expertise in vascular biology. His research program investigates immunological and molecular drivers of pulmonary vascular disease, particularly the roles of autoantibodies, fibrocytes, and inflammatory cascades in disease progression. Analysis of his 14 publications (2012-2015) reveals consistent exploration of biomarker discovery, vascular remodeling, and immune dysregulation across pediatric and adult pulmonary hypertension. Key methodological approaches include proteomics, animal modeling, and molecular interrogation of cellular stress responses, with significant translational implications for personalized therapeutic strategies. Professional recognitions include: Outstanding Faculty award from Tau Beta Pi (2019) Chancellor's Teaching Recognition Award from the University of Colorado (2016) Dr. Yeager maintains active clinical research collaborations at Children's Hospital Colorado while mentoring within the medical school curriculum. His work bridges basic science discovery with clinical application through ongoing investigations into endothelial dysfunction and inflammatory mediators. Affiliated with the Department of Medicine, he contributes to pulmonary vascular research initiatives and participates in professional societies including the American Thoracic Society, American Heart Association, and T21 Research Society.

Waldemar Kolanusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Immunology
• Cell Signaling
• Signal Transduction Pathways
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Waldemar Kolanus leads the Molecular Immunology and Cell Biology department at the University of Bonn's Life & Medical Sciences Institute (LIMES) . His research bridges immunoregulation , stem cell dynamics , and metabolic stress responses in immune cells. Unit 2 member at LIMES Principal investigator in SFB 704 and ImmunoSensation Cluster Leads a multidisciplinary lab with postdocs, PhD students, and technical staff His work focuses on intracellular signaling pathways connecting immune activation to tissue homeostasis, particularly through: Cytohesin proteins in integrin-mediated adhesion and migration TRIM71 in stem cell regulation and congenital hydrocephalus High-salt environments affecting macrophage function Publication trends show expertise in immune cell migration , genetic models , and chemical inhibition , with frequent use of mice and zebrafish for in vivo studies. Key articles explore: TRIM71's dual role in auditory development and germ cell maintenance Cytohesin family's Golgi regulation and insulin signaling Ruxolitinib's off-target migration inhibition of dendritic cells Contact details: Address: LIMES Institute, Carl-Troll-Straße 31, Bonn Email: kolanus.sekretariat@uni-bonn.de Phone: +49 228 73-62788

• Stem Cell Mechanobiology
• Bone Tissue Engineering
• Regenerative Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chao Liu is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Engineering , Southern University of Science and Technology (2024.11–present). Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution (2019–2024.11) and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at New York University (2016–2019) with joint appointments in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Orthopedics at NYU Langone Health . He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering (2016) and MASc in Mechanical Engineering (2010) from University of Toronto , following a BASc in Engineering Science (2008). Education : PhD (IBBME, U of Toronto, 2016), MASc (Mechanical Engineering, U of Toronto, 2010), BASc (Engineering Science, U of Toronto, 2008) His research focuses on mechanobiology of stem cells , bone tissue engineering , and functional implants . He investigates how mechanical forces modulate osteogenic and angiogenic stem cells, designs implants with micro-geometry to enhance cellular activity, and develops 3D real-time imaging modalities for bone repair processes. His work spans biomechanics , regenerative medicine , and cellular mechanotransduction . The selected publications from 2022 to 2010 reveal trends in mechanical force applications for bone regeneration, pharmacological impairments in healing, nanostructured biomaterials for stem cell differentiation, and microfluidic platforms for osteocyte studies. These works are published in journals like Bone , FASEB Journal , and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces . Scientific Awards : International Conference BME Young Investigator Award (2019), IFMRS Travel Grant (2017), ASBMR Young Investigator Grant (2016), CIHR Travel Awards (2010–2014), Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2011–2013), Barbara and Frank Milligan Fellowship (2008, 2010) Chao Liu mentors graduate students, including Zhang Jianing (2022 Master’s graduate). His lab ( https://abtrl.bme.sustech.edu.cn/ ) recruits postdocs and research assistants for projects in mechanical force applications , micro-geometric implants , and 3D imaging . He has contributed to 14 journal articles with 714 citations and presented at 6 international conferences in the past three years.

Priya Ramanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Molecular mechanisms of vascular smooth muscle cell phenotypic switching
• Non-lipid causes of vascular disease in metabolic syndrome
• Mechanistic links between metabolic syndrome, vascular dysfunction, and Alzheimer’s disease
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Priya Raman, Ph.D., FCVS, is an Associate Professor of Integrative Medical Sciences at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). She holds tenure and serves as Co-Director of the Basic and Translational Biomedicine (BTB) Graduate Program and Chair of the Kent State University-Biomedical Sciences Pharmacology Graduate Program. Her academic roles include teaching in NEOMED’s medical curriculum, focusing on pharmacology, cardiovascular systems, and clinical therapeutics. Raman’s research explores molecular mechanisms linking metabolic disorders (e.g., diabetes, metabolic syndrome) to vascular dysfunction and Alzheimer’s disease, using mouse models and cellular/molecular techniques. She has published extensively on thrombospondin-1, O-GlcNAc signaling, and atherosclerosis pathogenesis. Education: B.Pharm. and M.Pharm. (India), Ph.D. in Pharmacology (University of Louisiana at Monroe). She has over 25 years of postdoctoral and faculty experience, including roles at the Cleveland Clinic and Indiana University School of Medicine. Raman serves on editorial boards for journals like International Journal of Cardiology and Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine , and reviews grants for the American Heart Association and NIH. Research focus areas include: (1) Vascular smooth muscle cell phenotypic switching in metabolic diseases, (2) Non-lipid mechanisms of vascular disease in metabolic syndrome, and (3) Interactions between metabolic disorders and neurodegeneration. Her lab employs biochemical assays, mouse models (e.g., ApoE-/-, KKAy), and advanced imaging techniques to study these pathways. Notable recent work includes discovering that O-GlcNAc transferase deletion reduces atherosclerosis in hyperglycemic mice and identifying thrombospondin-1’s role in leptin-driven vascular pathology. She has also linked metabolic syndrome-induced O-GlcNAc deficits to Alzheimer’s-like cognitive impairment in aging mice. Raman is actively involved in interprofessional education and mentoring, directing graduate programs and teaching courses in pharmacology, molecular signaling, and diabetes/vascular disease. Her work bridges basic science and clinical applications, aiming to develop novel therapies for metabolic syndrome-related vascular complications.

• Obstetrics
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Reproductive Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Heather A Anaya, DO , is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University , specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology with a focus on Maternal-Fetal Medicine . She practices at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital , and her clinical work centers on high-risk pregnancies. Education : Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2004) Training : Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Rush University Medical Center (2008); Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at University of Wisconsin Medical School (2011) Her research explores maternal-fetal physiology , particularly disruptions in calcium signaling and nitric oxide production in conditions like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes . She has published on ultrasound techniques for prenatal care and vascular dysfunction in pregnancy complications. Her publications highlight trends in diagnostic imaging for fetal anatomy assessment and molecular mechanisms in placental endothelial function. Key areas include ultrasound methodology , metabolic disorders during pregnancy , and vascular biology . She is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her clinical affiliations include Northwestern Medicine hospitals, and she adheres to strict professional integrity policies regarding industry disclosures.

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction
• Invasive Coronary Function Testing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nida Latif is a Research Fellow in the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. Her work focuses on understanding coronary microvascular dysfunction and ischemic heart disease in patients with nonobstructive coronary arteries, particularly in women. She is a key contributor to the DISCOVER INOCA multicenter registry, evaluating invasive coronary function testing protocols and diagnostic strategies. Her research integrates clinical, anatomical, and physiological data to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. Key areas of investigation include coronary vasoreactivity testing, risk factor analysis in ischemic syndromes, and the impact of diabetes on angina pathophysiology. Latif's publications highlight advancements in coronary flow reserve measurement, comparison of diagnostic modalities (e.g., PET vs thermodilution), and the clinical utility of vessel-specific analysis. Her work emphasizes translational outcomes, bridging basic science insights with clinical practice improvements. While no specific awards are listed, her contributions to high-impact clinical registries and peer-reviewed publications reflect her active role in advancing cardiovascular medicine.

• Cardiovascular Research
• Hypertension
• Pharmacology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nancy J. Brown, M.D., is the Jean and David W. Wallace Dean of the Yale School of Medicine and holds the C.N.H. Long Professorship in Internal Medicine. Previously, she served as Chair of Vanderbilt Department of Medicine and Physician-in-Chief of Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2010–2020). Her academic career spans over three decades, with leadership roles in clinical care, research, and medical education. Education: MD, Harvard University (1986) AB in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, Yale College (1981) Internship and Residency in Medicine, Vanderbilt University (1989) Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University (1991) Chief Resident, Vanderbilt University (1992) Research Interests: Dr. Brown’s work focuses on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system’s role in cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and thrombosis. Her lab has elucidated mechanisms linking aldosterone, bradykinin, and ACE inhibitors to inflammation, fibrosis, and cardiovascular risk. Current studies explore neprilysin inhibitors in heart failure and incretin-based therapies’ cardiovascular effects. Key Contributions: Identified genetic variants and African ancestry as risk factors for ACE inhibitor-associated angioedema Developed Vanderbilt’s Master of Science in Clinical Investigation program (2000) Advocated for physician-scientist development through leadership roles in NIH councils and professional organizations Recognition: Recipient of the Harriet Dustan Award, August M. Watanabe Prize, and Robert H. Williams Distinguished Chair of Medicine. Elected to the National Academy of Medicine and American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Labs/Teams: Leads the Yale School of Medicine’s cardiovascular research initiatives, focusing on translational studies of RAAS pathways and drug mechanisms.

Yu Sunمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomedical Imaging
• Computational Imaging
• Inverse Problems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yu Sun is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Johns Hopkins University with a joint appointment at the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Institute. His research integrates machine learning, computer vision, optimization, and physics to advance computational imaging frameworks for reliable AI-driven imaging systems. He earned a BEng in electronics and information from Sichuan University (2015) and a PhD in computer science from Washington University in St. Louis (2022), where his dissertation received the Turner Dissertation Award. His academic journey includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Caltech's Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. Dr. Sun's research spans biomedical imaging, computational imaging, inverse problems, and machine learning, focusing on interpretable AI integration for next-generation imaging. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in medical and scientific imaging domains. Recent publications reveal a dominant trend in diffusion models for scientific imaging problems, including plug-and-play priors for reconstruction (NeurIPS 2024) and benchmarks for diffusion-based scientific problem-solving (ICLR 2025 Spotlight), demonstrating cross-disciplinary impact from biomedical engineering to cell biology. Key honors include: Turner Dissertation Award for doctoral contributions Rising Star Award from the Conference on Parsimony and Learning (CPAL, 2025) He serves as a consultant associate editor for the IEEE Open Journal of Signal Processing and actively participates in the IEEE Signal Processing Society’s Computational Imaging Technical Committee. His research is supported by institutional funding through the Hopkins Computational Imaging Group. The Hopkins Computational Imaging Group, which he leads, unites AI, mathematics, and data science to develop principled algorithms for imaging systems, with emphasis on biomedical applications and novel computational frameworks.

Foteini Mourkiotiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Muscle Stem Cell Biology
• Mechanobiology
• Aging
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Foteini Mourkioti is an Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine , with a joint appointment in the Graduate Groups of Cell and Molecular Biology and Bioengineering . She co-directs the Musculoskeletal Regeneration Program at the Penn Institute of Regenerative Medicine and leads the McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory . Research Interests : Muscle Stem Cell Biology Mechanobiology Muscle Regeneration Telomere Biology in Muscular Diseases Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) Cardiomyopathy and Aging Key Research Contributions : Developed the Pax7EGFP mouse model for real-time muscle stem cell tracking Discovered telomere shortening as a critical factor in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Elucidated the role of NF-κB in muscle stem cell dysfunction Identified Piezo1's role in stem cell morphological states Characterized fibro-adipogenic progenitor dynamics in FOP Scientific Awards : NIH/NHLBI R01 grant recipient (2019) NASA grant awardee (2020, 2017) American Heart Association grant (2017) Muscular Dystrophy Association grant (2019) University Research Foundation grant (2018) Publications & Collaborations : Over 25 publications in high-impact journals like Science Advances , Nature Protocols , and Cell Reports . Collaborates with Penn Cardiovascular Institute and Pennsylvania Muscle Institute.

• Autonomic Modulation of Cardiovascular Function
• Baroreflex Sensitivity
• Childhood Obesity and Autonomic Function
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Peter L. Latchman serves as a Professor in the Department of Health and Movement Sciences at Southern Connecticut State University. He holds a Doctorate in Applied Physiology from Columbia University and is an Overseas Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine. His academic career spans decades of research in autonomic cardiovascular regulation with applications to diverse populations including Young adults post-COVID-19 infection Ethnic disparities in baroreflex sensitivity Autonomic dysfunction in obese children Central hemodynamic analysis Recent scholarship focuses on autonomic modulation patterns and their implications for cardiovascular health, while his teaching portfolio encompasses both graduate and undergraduate courses in exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and medical terminology. Dr. Latchman has delivered presentations at international symposia on topics including Baroreflex sensitivity in African American populations Effects of aerobic capacity on autonomic recovery Vascular physiological assessment techniques Scientific contributions include Overseas Fellowship, Royal Society of Medicine $10,000 grant for cardiovascular assessment in autistic children (2023) He maintains active research collaborations with institutions such as East China Normal University and Hong Kong Baptist University.

• Pulmonary Embolism Management
• Cardiac Arrest
• Critical Care Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Akhil Khosla, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine department at Yale School of Medicine. He serves as Director of the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) and leads resuscitation programs at Yale New Haven Health System. His expertise spans critical care medicine, pulmonary vascular disease, and emergency respiratory conditions. Dr. Khosla’s research focuses on acute cardiovascular emergencies including pulmonary embolism management, post-cardiac arrest care, and temperature control strategies. He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications and contributes to clinical trials evaluating outcomes in critical care patients. Key roles include: Director, PERT Program Chair, Cardiac Arrest & Rapid Response Committee Member, American College of Chest Physicians & American Thoracic Society He completed residency and fellowship training at Norwalk Hospital and Yale School of Medicine, specializing in pulmonary and critical care medicine.

• Medical Imaging
• Radiology
• Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Uwe Himmelreich is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven , leading the Biomedical MRI unit. He is actively involved in the Medical Imaging Division , KU Leuven Brain Institute , KU Leuven Institute for Integration of Micro- and Nano-scale Technologies , and KU Leuven Cancer Institute . Role: Full Professor and Head of Biomedical MRI Affiliations: Faculty of Medicine, Medical Imaging Division, LBI, LIMNI, LKI His research spans neuroscience , cardiovascular imaging , and nano/micro-scale technologies . Key projects include: MindMAP: Radiotherapy-induced neurotoxicity in juvenile brains Preclinical cancer models for oral tumors Quantitative T2 mapping of lung disease in murine models Neuroinflammation and cognitive decline in cryptococcosis Resistance training effects on cortical thickness in aging cohorts His work integrates MRI , multi-photon microscopy , and novel contrast agents for longitudinal in vivo studies. Methodologies include vascular density mapping , proton therapy verification , and preclinical radiotherapy evaluation . Notable contributions include: 2025: JAK/STAT inhibition in malaria-induced inflammation 2025: Manganese-enhanced MRI for cardiac injury 2025: Quantitative lung imaging at 9.4T 2024: IVIM as vascular density marker in rat brain 2024: Phase-change ultrasound agents for proton therapy

Ying Geمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biological Mass Spectrometry
• Proteomics
• Metabolomics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ying Ge is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, jointly appointed in the Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology and the Department of Chemistry. Her research integrates chemistry, biology, and medicine, focusing on advanced mass spectrometry-based proteomic and metabolomic technologies to address cardiovascular diseases. Education: B.S., Peking University (1997) Ph.D., Cornell University (2002) Ying Ge's work centers on developing ultra high-resolution mass spectrometry platforms for top-down proteomics and metabolomics, applied to systems biology studies of heart failure and regenerative medicine. Key projects include myofilament protein modification mapping, stem cell therapy evaluation, and biomarker discovery for cardiac conditions. The 15 most recent articles highlight her lab's methodological innovations (e.g., photocleavable surfactants, native mass spectrometry) and biological discoveries in AMPK structural heterogeneity, RBM20-mediated cardiotoxicity, and sarcomere-metabolism cross-talk during regeneration. These publications span proteomics, metabolomics, structural biology, and clinical applications.

Chris B. Schafferمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Imaging and Instrumentation
• Bioengineering
• Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chris B. Schaffer is a Professor in the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University, specializing in developing advanced optical techniques to study neurovascular dynamics in neurological diseases. His lab focuses on Alzheimer’s disease mechanisms, leveraging multiphoton microscopy and in vivo imaging to explore capillary stalling, cerebral blood flow deficits, and their cognitive impacts. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University and postdoctoral training in neuroscience at UC San Diego. Research interests include biomedical imaging instrumentation, neurodegenerative disease modeling, and science education innovation. Awards include AAAS Fellowship (2021), AIMBE Fellowship (2019), and multiple teaching accolades. His work bridges engineering and medicine, with contributions to spinal cord injury studies, epilepsy, and vascular contributions to dementia (VCID). Notable discoveries include identifying neutrophil-induced capillary stalls as a key Alzheimer’s disease mechanism and demonstrating cerebral blood flow improvements can restore memory in mouse models. His lab also develops educational tools emphasizing science as a discovery process, used in K-12 and university settings.

• Epidemiology of Birth Defects
• Gene-Environment Interactions in Perinatal Health
• Nutrition and Reproductive Outcomes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gary M. Shaw is the Rosemarie Hess Professor and Professor (Research) at Stanford University , with courtesy appointments in the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health and Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine . He serves as Co-PI of the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at Stanford and PI of the California Center for Finding Causes and Preventives of Birth Defects . His research focuses on the Epidemiology of birth defects Gene-environment interactions in perinatal outcomes Nutritional factors in reproductive health . He has developed machine learning approaches for precision parenteral nutrition and predictive models for preterm birth, while investigating persistent metabolomic signatures following hypertensive pregnancy disorders. Shaw's recent work explores Climate change impacts on reproductive health Maternal-fetal immune interactions Epigenetic mechanisms in perinatal disease with applications of multiomics to neonatal intensive care units. As a member of Bio-X and the Maternal & Child Health Research Institute , he contributes to translational research networks while serving as Associate Editor for Birth Defects Research and American Journal of Medical Genetics . He supervises Med Scholar Project student Richard Liang Doctoral co-advisor for Saskia Comess and Richard Liang Master's advisor for Lenae Joe while leading the Division of Neonatology as Associate Chair for Clinical Research (2012-2025). His laboratory work integrates Metabolomic profiling Proteomic analysis Computational modeling Machine learning for biomedical data to advance neonatal care through precision medicine approaches.