Work with thought leaders and academic experts in cardiology cardiovascular medicine

Susan Song, MD/PhD, is a highly accomplished neuroscientist, with extensive education and experience in the field. She received her MD/PhD in Neurology and Neuroscience from Southern Medical University in 2015, where she conducted groundbreaking research on the molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. Following this, she completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh, where she continued to excel in her research and received numerous awards and grants for her work. Dr. Song's expertise lies in studying the underlying causes and potential treatments for various neurological diseases, such as ischemic stroke, traumatic brain injury, glioblastoma, Alzheimer's disease, and multiple sclerosis. She has a deep understanding of the brain and nervous system, and is constantly seeking new ways to unravel the complexities of these diseases. Dr. Song has held several prestigious positions throughout her career, including her current position as Research Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. She has published numerous articles in top scientific journals and presented her research at international conferences. Her findings have contributed greatly to the field of neurology and have the potential to improve the lives of millions of people suffering from neurological disorders. Overall, Dr. Song is a highly respected and accomplished physician-scientist who is making significant contributions to the field of neurology. With her extensive education, diverse experience, and unwavering dedication to her patients, she is a true leader in the field and a valuable asset to the medical community.

Dr. Daniel Milej is a multidisciplinary researcher with experience in medical biophysics, electronics, biocybernetics, biomedical optics and engineering. He is highly knowledgeable and experienced in a range of research techniques. He is currently a Research Associate at the Lawson Health Research Institute, leading the transition of multimodal optical imaging systems from a research setting to clinical use in an ICU and OR environment, working closely with teams of nurses, surgeons, doctors and respiratory therapists. Previously he was a postdoctoral fellow working on developing noninvasive modalities for brain activity monitoring in the Department of Medical Biophysics at Western University. Before that, Dr. Milej worked as a researcher at the Nalecz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering. He obtained his Ph.D. in 2014 from the Polish Academy of Science, specializing in Electronics and Biomedical Engineering. He received his MSc from the Military University of Technology in 2008.

Motivated and growth-driven biomedical scientist with over 15 years of experience in the cardiovascular field. Strong background in cell and molecular biology, data analysis, and interpretation. Seeking #newopportunities to deliver value as a Senior Scientist, Associate Principal Scientist, Scientific Liaison, or Scientific Consultant within a company that combines new technologies such as single-cell omics and AI for drug discovery and personalized medicine. <br> Throughout my career, I've used various in vivo and in vitro models to investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms of fibrosis and inflammation in the heart, and how these mechanisms are affected in mice with different genetic backgrounds. My experience includes project management and mentoring. I completed three projects involving international collaborations, supervised two junior researchers, and taught cellular and molecular techniques to at least six professionals. As one of the launching editors and senior editor at Nature Cardiovascular Research, I oversaw the quality of the content published in the journal and the editorial process. I collaborated with authors, reviewers, and editors to ensure the highest standards of scientific rigor, relevance, and innovation. I also contributed to the journal's vision, strategy, and outreach, promoting the latest advances and discoveries in the cardiovascular and hematology fields. This experience has sharpened my analytical and communication skills and broadened my understanding of the field, covering a wide range of studies, from basic research to clinical, epidemiological, and public health research. My mission is to advance the knowledge and practice of cardiovascular medicine and to bridge the gap between research and clinical applications. Keywords: cardiovascular, #fibrosis, inflammation, cardioimmunology, RNA, single-cell biology, #transcriptomics, imaging, animal models, small animal surgery, and scientific writing.

Iqram Hussain works at the Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University, NY, USA. Earlier, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the Medical Research Center, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Seoul National University. He pursued a Ph.D. degree in Medical Physics from the University of Science and Technology (UST), South Korea. He worked as a Research Associate with the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Daejeon, South Korea. He worked on the Knowledgebase Super Brain (KSB) project at the Electronics and Telecommunication Research Institute (ETRI), Daejeon. He received a B.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering from the Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh, in 2007. He has ten years of work experience in power plant operation and maintenance and power plant project management. His research interests include wearable sleep monitoring, neuroscience, medical physics, human factors, and ergonomics. He has experience in healthcare research, project management, power plant operation, and maintenance. He is a reviewer in IEEE Access, Sensors, Applied Sciences, Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, IEEE Transactions, Science of the Total Environment, Neuroscience Informatics, Brain Sciences, etc. He is a guest editor in special issues of several Journals. Website: https://sites.google.com/view/iqram/home

Dr. Justin P. Whalley was educated in the UK (M.Sci. Mathematics, University of Bristol) and France (Ph.D. Bioinformatics, University of Évry). He moved to Spain to work as a postdoc at the National Center for Genomic Analysis (CNAG). During his time there, he ran the Quality Control working group for the Pan-Cancer Analysis of Whole Genomes project to assess the data coming in and reduce batch effects. This involved collaboration with researchers from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the German Cancer Research Center and the Wellcome Sanger Institute in the UK. He returned to the UK to work as a [Senior Bioinformatician at the University of Oxford](https://www.well.ox.ac.uk/people/jpw/). His time there coincided with the global pandemic and he was deeply involved in the COvid-19 Multi-omics Blood ATlas (COMBAT) consortium as the lead for the Integration (Tensor) working group. Dr. Whalley became a member of the [faculty of the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science](https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/academics/faculty/justin-p-whalley/) in January 2023.

Extensive industrial research experience focused on Drug Discovery, In Vitro Diagnostics, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology. • A record of accomplishments including five research projects taken from their inception to IND filing and advancing seven compounds into clinic. • Experience with validation of novel drug targets and evaluation of small molecule drug candidates in functional assays and animal models. Deep knowledge of assay development, including cell-based and enzyme/receptor assays. • Broad expertise in Biological Sciences - enzymology, molecular biology, bioanalytical protocols, protein expression and purification, protein chemistry, immunochemistry, cell biology and cell signal transduction. • Experience with outsourcing of DMPK, in vitro Pharmacology, DDI and efficacy studies, working with CRO and Academic groups on Target Validation and Preclinical Drug Development. • Expertise with database management, deposition of structured results and analysis of large data arrays including data mining and statistical analysis.

## Scientist Genomics I have my major, MSc, and PhD degrees in biology, human, and medical genetics. I have hands-on experience in a variety of molecular biology and genetic techniques and have worked on NGS library preparation, scRNA-seq, and data analysis. As shown in my resume (I can also send my CV if needed), in addition to genomic experiments, I have worked on other omic profiling such as epigenome (DNA methylation), proteomics, and transcriptomics in a variety of samples including human cells and animal tissues. With more than 20 years of work experience, I have worked in hospital, academic, and biotech settings and proactively had to take a strategic thinking and problem-solving approach. Thus, I am adaptable to changing directions and methods, and eager to work in a dynamic, fast-paced research and product development environment. I also have multiple experiences managing multicenter and international collaborations and managing multiple priorities in a cross-functional team. I personally give fundamental value to diversity and building new connections and collaborations, and learning from diverse team members. Continuous learning and teamwork are my core values. There are other examples of my attention to detail, optimizing and troubleshooting techniques and experiments in molecular biology, genomics, and NGS panel design. As an example of my resilience, in a collaboration between CZ Biohub and the Stanford Pediatrics Department, I had to pilot a split-seq and combinatorial barcoding NGS method for newborn lung samples from library preparation up to scRNA-seq analysis. With a strong background in genomics and biology and expertise in the wet lab and data analysis, I could be a valuable asset to the Product Development teams where they need someone to lead and advance genomics research and NGS technology development, outreach, and shaping the future of genomics research, especially in clinical genetics and medical genomics. As I pursue a multidisciplinary collaboration in my scientific rationale, particularly, I am eager to extend my dedication to commercialization and envision the genomics product for financial gain and bringing value to the market. In summary, I have expertise and am eager to continue to design, conduct, and optimize new biological and genomics experiments and elucidate underlying mechanisms. I have more than 20 years of direct work experience in clinical research, both within hospital settings and in functional genomics labs. These roles required me to perform a variety of monitoring tasks depending on the context. This included monitoring lab and patient data, as well as monitoring various types of data such as clinical, molecular, and omics data, including genomics and proteomics. I have experience in developing IVD tests such as NGS panels and Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) for genetic diseases.

Professor Lyubomirsky’s research interests include well-being, happiness, self-regulation, and talents. She is widely published, with well over 100 articles and chapters and four books, The How of Happiness (Penguin, 2007), The Myths of Happiness (Penguin, 2013), The How of Happiness Workbook (Penguin, 2008), and Designing Your Life (Avery, 2016). Professor Lyubomirsky has received numerous awards for her work, including the American Psychological Association’s Positive Psychology Prize (2015), the American Psychological Association’s Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award (2009), and a Guggenheim Fellowship (2008-2009). She is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science and the American Psychological Association.

Throughout my research journey, I have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the field of medical imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) applications in healthcare. Starting with my master's program in physics, where I specialized in optical phenomena, I built a strong foundation in imaging principles that laid the groundwork for my subsequent research endeavors. My doctoral work focused on coronary artery tissue characterization for pediatric patients with Kawasaki Disease, utilizing innovative approaches such as Convolutional Neural Networks and 3D reconstruction techniques. This work garnered international recognition, culminating in a presentation at the 12th International Symposium on Kawasaki Disease in Japan. During my postdoctoral fellowship, I led the development of a groundbreaking computer-aided diagnostic framework, addressing a critical need in healthcare and presenting at prestigious conferences. Transitioning to industry, I joined Aligo Innovation to bridge the gap between academia and industry applications, successfully contributing to technology transfer and business development. In collaboration with ViTAA Medical Solutions, I played a pivotal role in developing an automated system for analyzing computed tomography images in abdominal aortic aneurysms, resulting in filed patents and impactful publications. More recently, I have taken on a more active role in academia, mentoring students, collaborating on innovative projects, and launching the "MedTech Innovations Journal (MIJ)" to bridge technology and healthcare. Beyond my research pursuits, I am a passionate advocate for the synergy of art and science, as reflected in my book "Being Fully Connected" and recent art exhibitions in Toronto and Montreal. My multifaceted background underscores my dedication to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and creativity in the intersection of technology and healthcare.

With a Ph.D. and over 20 years of experience in health & human performance research, my research has directly benefited athletes, astronauts, and soldiers. I've also had the unique distinction of working in industry (Nike, the NFL, and New Balance), government (NASA, the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Olympic Training Center), and academia (as a faculty member at California State University, Fullerton). Along the way, I've gained skills in product innovation, research program management, and communicating complex ideas to diverse audiences.

Initially trained as a Cognitive Psychologist with expertise on conscious versus unconscious influences on performance, Steve has more recently become a strong proponent of preventative mental health efforts. During the pandemic Steve created a free online course at Coursera.org entitled Understanding and Managing the Anxiety of COVID 19, a course that has over 180,000 registered students. That lead him to then created more specialized courses, one supporting Police Officers and another supporting Health Care Workers, providing each with a better understanding of the stressors associated with their chosen work, and giving them tips and strategies for managing their mental health. Since then Steve has become a common media commentator around preventative mental health, and has begun supporting both not for profits (The GenWell Initiative) and commercial entities (OOt Social) to bring mental health support to corporations, students, and the general public.

Carissa van den Berk Clark, Ph.D., LMSW, is an associate professor of family and community medicine. Prior to joining the department, she received her Ph.D. in social welfare policy from the Luskin School of Public Affairs at UCLA where she also completed a pre-doctoral training at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs. She was also a NIDA postdoctoral fellow at the Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. Currently, she is a RWJ IRL fellow, as well as outreach and communications director for the SLU ARCHNet practice based research network and the deputy director of the SLU Area Health Education Center. Her research focuses heavily on substance abuse, mental health, care coordination and uses community participatory methodology.

Dr. Andrea Corti holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from The City College of New York. His research interests include tissue mechanics, cellular transport, and biomechanics. He received his BS and MS in biomedical engineering with a specialization in Prosthesis and Implant Design from the Politecnico di Milano and the University of Groningen, respectively. He has experience working in both industry and academia, and has been a teaching assistant for several courses in his department.