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Dr. Neil Gandhi, MD, MBA, FACEP
 Dr. Neil Gandhi is a practicing emergency medicine physician at Houston Methodist and serves as regional medical director overseeing 18 emergency departments in Houston Methodist system. His areas of expertise include clinical operations, patient safety and patient experience. He also serves as an EMS medical director, and is well-versed and passionate about helping the public understand complex medical conditions by using laymen's terminology. 

Academic Degrees


Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2012)
M.S.M.E., University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2010)
B.S.M.E., University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2008)


Certifications


Ph.D.




Vehicle Dynamics Research



Evaluating the crashworthiness, control, path prediction, and stability of vehicles in an effort to design intelligent vehicle-to-roadside infrastructure (V2I) communication systems


Midwest Roadside Safety Facility
From NASCAR to our nation's highways, the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility at Nebraska is protecting drivers and saving lives every day with our innovative safer roadside barriers.









Research Opportunities (Graduate/Undergraduate)


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Appointment

100% Research

Curriculum Vitae (CV):





Areas of Research and Professional Interest

Vehicle dynamics research:focused on evaluating performance handling and cornering, suspension reactions, path prediction, transient control asynchronicities, impact, crashworthiness, occupant safety, and stability


Crashworthiness evaluation of roadside hardware using In-Service Performance Evaluations (ISPEs), crash statistics and reconstruction, engagement with law enforcement and crash scene investigators, federal standards for crash reporting and investigation, and evaluation and determination of federally recommended criteria for conducting crash testing
Sports safety, impact attenutaion, structure, and component design
Military passive safety transportation design, anti-ram barrier design, system anaylsis, crash testing, threat mitigation
Finite element analysis, material characterization, fracture analysis, impact plasticity
Wire rope behavior and modeling, cable barriers, impacts involving low-mass tension elements

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Inventions/Patents



Design of an energy-absorbing hockey dasherboard design



Courses Taught

Vehicle Dynamics (MECH455/855)
Engineering Dynamics (MECH373)
MECH950 Impact Engineering




Experience



16 years experience at MwRSF, contributing to projects including:

NCHRP Project 17-22 (NCHRP Report No. 665)
Development of simple, robust, wire rope model for use in finite element analysis codes
Design of passive safety elements (barriers, road design, speed tables, chicanes) for military Entry Control Facilities






Honors and Awards




Transportation Research Board Best Paper Award: Guidelines for Implementation of Cable Median Barriers


International Roadside Safety Conference Best Paper Award: Initial Developments Supporting a Roadside Tree Removal Safety Campaign
Holling Family Distinguished Teaching/Advising/Mentoring Award

Dr Christopher Morris is a Teaching Fellow in the School of Strategy, Marketing and Innovation at the University of Portsmouth. He is a member of the Portsmouth Military Education team and specialises in international relations and military strategy.
Dr Morris previously worked for the institute of policing at Staffordshire University where he developed and taught a range of courses. He has scholarly experience across law, international relations and military tactics and their application on the modern battlefield.
He has extensive media experience producing a number of written articles for The Conversation, providing expert comment to national and international newspapers and giving interviews to global radio and TV stations.

Research in the Maguire lab takes a systems physiology approach to studying the mechanisms contributing to neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases, with a focus on epilepsy and mood disorders. Our research has explored the impact of the neuroendocrine system on the comorbidity of epilepsy and depression as well as the role in postpartum depression. Working from the vantage point of synaptic changes, such as GABAergic dysregulation, to circuit dysfunction between the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala, to in vivo changes in excitability and behavior, we have explored many mechanistic levels contributing to neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases. We have incorporated cutting edge tools into our research program, where appropriate, to study the contribution of specific cell types and circuits in mediating physiological and pathological processes. Based on our discovery of neurosteroid-mediated alterations in GABAA receptor subunit expression during pregnancy and the postpartum period and our theory for a potential role in postpartum depression, a company designing neurosteroid-based treatment approaches embarked on a series of successful clinical trials for the treatment of postpartum depression. Our discoveries have also generated two useful mouse models of postpartum depression, leading to a collaboration with SAGE Therapeutics to perform preclinical studies on the underlying mechanisms and treatment options for postpartum depression. Our basic research program is also actively investigating the mechanisms of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis regulation during the peripartum period and the contribution of dysregulation of the HPA axis in abnormal postpartum behaviors. Our research has also discovered a novel mechanism contributing to epilepsy progression and associated comorbidities, involving dysfunction in the regulation of the HPA axis. This work has carved out a niche in the field, establishing our lab as experts in this area. This work also earned two competitive research grants (RO1s) from the National Institutes of Health to fund this work. Our lab is presenting investigating the pathological consequences of seizure-induced activation of the HPA axis, focusing on the role of hypercortisolism in seizure susceptibility and associated comorbidities.

Dariush Mozaffarian is a board-certified cardiologist and epidemiologist whose research focuses on the effects of diet and lifestyle on cardiometabolic health, including global impacts of suboptimal diet and effectiveness of policies to improve diets around the world. His work aims to create the science and translation for a food system that is nutritious, equitable, and sustainable. He is the Jean Mayer Professor of Nutrition and the inaugural director of the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.

, is a board-certified neurotologist, a specialist who treats neurological disorders of the ear. He is a world-renowned expert in the treatment of acoustic neuroma, a benign tumor that develops on the main nerve connecting the ear to the brain. In addition to leading the acoustic neuroma program at UC San Diego Health, he also treats meningioma, neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), glomus tumors, hearing impairment, otosclerosis, Meniere's disease, cholesteatoma, superior canal dehiscence and chronic ear infections. He is also board certified in neurotology.
As a professor in the University of California San Diego School of Medicine's Department of Surgery, Friedman trains medical students, residents and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He receives funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for his research on the genetics of common forms of hearing loss. 
A popular speaker, Friedman has presented his work at more than 30 medical conferences around the world.

, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who is an internationally renowned expert on the treatment of patients with acoustic neuromas, skull base tumors, and neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). He is also the recognized neurosurgical leader in the field of auditory brainstem implants. In addition, Dr. Schwartz treats complex cranial problems, meningiomas, brain tumors, pituitary tumors, cranial nerve disorders, and intradural spine tumors.
Schwartz conducts research in tumor biology and genetics, especially in relation to schwannomas and neurofibromatosis type 2. He is a national leader in the development and refinement of the auditory brainstem implant, which is used for hearing restoration in deaf adults and children who are unable to benefit from hearing aids or cochlear implants.
He is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences and has been a visiting professor at medical schools on three continents.

, is a psychiatrist and internationally recognized expert in treating severe psychiatric disorders with magnetic brain stimulation, also known as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
He uses TMS to help patients with treatment-resistant depression and is the director of UC San Diego Health's Interventional Psychiatry Clinic, the region's largest clinic dedicated to treating severe depression with brain stimulation approaches.
As chair of the Department of Psychiatry at UC San Diego School of Medicine, Daskalakis is leading research on the use of TMS in people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, suicidal thoughts and obsessive compulsive disorders. Treatment-resistant diseases are those that may not be resolved adequately through traditional medications and talk therapy alone.
Daskalakis says the most rewarding aspect of his clinical practice is being able to help people who have not found relief through conventional approaches. This is why his research focuses on novel approaches such as brain stimulation for treating mental health conditions.

Dr. Reece is the Assistant Dean for Student and Professional Affairs, Director of Interprofessional Education, and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, all with the PCOM Georgia School of Pharmacy. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University and completed a community pharmacy residency program with both Mercer University and The Kroger Company. Dr. Reece holds board certification in ambulatory care and advanced diabetes management. She served on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. She serves as Chair of the Endocrine and Metabolism PRN of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and Chair of the Advocacy Committee for ADCES. She also serves as core faculty, ambulatory care pharmacist and diabetes specialist with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Family Medicine Graduate Medical Education Program.
Dr. Reece has a blog, Reece's Pieces in a Diabetes World, and a YouTube channel, ReecesPieces Diabetes. She presents on diabetes and technology related topics nationally.  Dr. Reece was named a 40 under 40 Pharmacist for the Georgia Pharmacy Association (2003), and presented with the Silver Shovel Award by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce (2011). She is a Fellow of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (2017), an Outstanding Allied Health Professional by the Healthy Hall Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce (2019), a PCOM School of Pharmacy Teacher of the Year for Pharmacy Practice (2019), a PCOM School of Pharmacy Faculty Preceptor of the Year (2022 and 2023), and a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (2022).
 

, is a board-certified obesity medicine physician. As part of UC San Diego Health's , Grunvald evaluates and manages patients before and after surgery, and helps people long-term with their health and weight loss journey. He also directs the , which includes nutrition, behavior, and lifestyle support.
He has extensive experience using medications for weight management.
As a professor in the Univeristy of California San Diego School of Medicine Department of Medicine, Grunvald is very active in teaching on topics such as metabolism, weight regulation, and treatment of obesity and weight-related medical conditions. He serves on a national committee working on standardizing obesity education in medical schools. His research interests include anti-obesity medications, obesity medicine education and bariatric surgery.

, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine who specializes in treating injuries of the shoulder, knee and hip. She uses minimally invasive techniques for restoring joint function and to treat complex ligament, tendon, cartilage and meniscus injuries. Robertson is one of the few physicians in Southern California with specialized training in hip arthroscopy (minimally invasive hip surgery) and uses this advanced technique to treat femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears of the hip.
A professor orthopaedic surgery at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, her research interests include cartilage restoration and biology, sports injuries, and biomechanics of the hip and shoulder. She has published a number of articles related to these topics, presented at national meetings, and authored several book chapters.
Robertson is the head team physician for the San Diego Padres and the lead orthopedic surgeon for the San Diego Seals. She is also a team physician for the UC San Diego Tritons. She was an associate team physician for the San Diego Chargers. A former athlete herself, she has worked with professional, collegiate, and high school athletes and has a keen interest in the prevention and treatment of sports injuries.

, is a board-certified family medicine doctor who specializes in sports medicine. His expertise includes diagnosing, treating, and preventing athletic injuries. Dr. Taylor has a particular interest in using musculoskeletal ultrasound to perform diagnostic and therapeutic treatments. He also provides primary care for patients of all ages, including preventive care and treatment of acute and chronic diseases.
Taylor is a San Diego Padres team physician, serving as its lead primary care physician. He is an associate team physician for the San Diego Seals and a team physician for the UC San Diego Tritons. He is also a physician for Athletes Saving Athletes and San Diego Sports Innovators. Additionally, he is medical director for the International Surfing Association, developing medical protocols and providing event coverage at the World Surfing Games in places like Tahiti, Portugal, and Costa Rica.
As director of the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, Taylor leads the program's efforts to achieve the highest possible levels of excellence in teaching, research, and patient care. As a professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, he instructs medical students, residents, and fellows, and performs clinical research trials.

Dr. Meng Huang
 Dr. Meng Huang completed his medical training at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and a neurosurgery residency at Houston Methodist. His specialization in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery resulted in a post-residency fellowship in the University of Miami Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship program. His clinical areas of expertise include endoscopic, awake and robotic spine surgery; disc replacement; adult scoliosis surgery; image guided spine surgery; spinal decompression; spinal fusion; and others. His research interests include longterm clinical outcomes of endoscopic spinal decompression and efficacy of endoscopic lumbar fusion.

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 is advancing animal health, biofuel production, and food safety through his research in microbiology. His work focuses on anaerobic microbiology and fermentations, molecular microbial ecology in gut ecosystems, degradation of plant cell wall polymers and biomass, nitrogen metabolism, anaerobic waste digestion, and antibiotic resistance genes.
Affiliations: 
Mackie is a professor in the , part of the  (ACES) at the . Mackie is also affiliated with the  in ACES and the .

Education and Training
1987 – Medical degree, Free University of Berlin
1989 – Dr. med.  (Research Doctorate), Free University of Berlin (based on 3 publications)
1989-1992 – Research Associate, Department of Cell Biology, Baylor College of Medicine
2001 – Habilitation in Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zurich
2004 – German Medical Board Certification (Facharzt) in Pharmacology and Toxicology, Chamber of Physicians, Berlin
Professional positions
1992-1993 – Instructor, Department of Cell Biology,
Baylor College of Medicine
1993-2005 – Senior Scientist, Lecturer and Assistant Professor of Molecular Neuropharmacology, University of Zurich
2005-2018 – Director, Laboratory of Genetic Neuropharmacology, McLean Hospital and Lecturer, Associate Professor, and Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School
2018–  Professor and Head, Department of Comparative Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
 
Prizes and Honors
2001– Pfizer Research Prize (Switzerland)
2001– Georg Friedrich Goetz Prize, Medical Faculty of the University of Zurich
2013– A.M. (hon.) degree, Harvard University
2014– Listing in “Highly Cited Researchers 2014”, category Pharmacology & Toxicology, Thomson Reuters
2016– PHOENIX Pharmacy Science Prize 2016 in Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy (team award), PHOENIX group, Frankfurt

Michael J. Pencina, PhD, is Duke Health's chief data scientist and serves as vice dean for data science, director of Duke AI Health, and professor of biostatistics and bioinformatics at the Duke University School of Medicine. His work bridges the fields of data science, health care, and AI, and builds upon Duke’s national leadership in trustworthy AI.
Dr. Pencina is an internationally recognized authority in the evaluation of AI tools and algorithms. Guideline groups rely on his work to advance best practices for the application of algorithms in clinical medicine. He is actively involved in the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical studies with a focus on novel and efficient designs and applications of machine learning for medical decision support. He interacts frequently with investigators from academic and industry institutions as well as regulatory officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Dr. Pencina partners with key leaders to develop data science strategies for Duke Health that span and connect academic research and clinical care. As vice dean for data science, he develops and implements quantitative science strategies to support the School of Medicine’s missions in education and training, laboratory and clinical science, and data science.
He co-founded and co-chairs Duke Health’s Algorithm-Based Clinical Decision Support (ABCDS) Oversight Committee and serves as co-director of Duke’s Collaborative to Advance Clinical Health Equity (CACHE). He spearheads Duke’s role as a founding partner of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) whose mission is to increase trustworthiness of AI by developing guidelines to drive high-quality health care through the adoption of credible, fair, and transparent health AI systems. 
 

 uses supercomputing and DNA sequencing to solve problems in plant, animal, and human genetics. His current research focuses on how crops are bred and on ways to treat and prevent plant, animal, and human diseases. He is particularly interested in the genetics of crop traits and the genetic and molecular interactions of soybeans with pathogens, pests, and other organisms.
More information: Hudson's research interests center on the use of high-performance computational techniques to pursue questions in genomic biology. His research program focuses on the genomic variants that control trait variation in plants, nonhuman animals and human populations, funded by grants from the NSF, DOE, and USDA as well as private companies, foundations, and commodity boards. He teaches award-winning classes at Illinois on the interface between biology and computing.
Affiliations: Hudson is a professor in the , part of the  (ACES) at U. of I. He is also co-director of the , science integration chair for the  (CABBI), and faculty affiliate at the .

Kaiyu Guan has been on the Faculty of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign since 2016, when he arrived as a Blue Waters Professor for the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). He is an Associate Professor in National Resources and Environmental Sciences as well as an affiliated professor in both computer science (since 2021) and informatics and geography (since 2016).
His interdisciplinary research brings together plant ecology, hydrology, biogeochemistry, and climate science satellite/airborne data, fieldwork, supercomputing, and machine learning to revolutionize how we monitor and model plant-water-nutrient interactions for agricultural ecosystems. His work aims to increase our society’s resilience and adaptability to maintain sustainability of ecosystem services, food security and water resources under the influence of climate change and anthropogenic drivers. 
Dr. Guan provides solutions for real-life problems, such as large-scale crop monitoring and forecasting, water management and sustainability, and global food security. He uses satellite data, computational models, field work, and machine learning approaches to address how climate and human practices affect crop productivity, water resource availability, and ecosystem functioning.

 examines the effects of green schoolyards and gardens on child development. She advances our understanding of the importance of greenspace in supporting health and well-being and future stewardship of the Earth. She teaches courses on this topic, sustainable horticulture, home gardening, and planting design to support pollinators.
More information: Taylor's expertise marries horticulture with child development and psychology. She studies human dimensions of the environment and has published multiple papers on the effects of nature exposure on child self-regulation, learning, and ADHD symptoms. An international expert on the effects of greenspace, Taylor is available to discuss the topic with media.
Affiliation: Taylor is a teaching assistant professor in the , part of the  at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.