Work with thought leaders and academic experts in tissue engineering

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.

Aditya Kshirsagar is a highly educated and experienced scientist focused on molecular genetics and neuroscience. He obtained his Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Neuroscience from the prestigious Weizmann Institute of Science in 2022. He gained extensive knowledge and expertise in genetics, molecular biology, and neuroscience during his doctoral studies. After completing his Ph.D., Adi joined St Jude Children's Research Hospital as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. Here, he has been involved in cutting-edge research projects, studying the genetic basis of various neurological disorders. He has published several research papers in top scientific journals, making significant contributions to genetics and neuroscience. Adi's passion for understanding the complex mechanisms underlying human diseases has driven him to pursue a research career. He is keen on developing integrated experimental and computational approaches for single-cell and spatial omics to uncover the mechanisms underlying complex neurological conditions and malignancies. He is highly skilled in experimental techniques and has a keen eye for detail, enabling him to design and execute innovative experiments. He is also well-versed in data analysis and interpretation, making him a valuable asset to any research team. His core competencies include embryonic stem cell biology, cortical development, 3D brain organoid models, RNA biology, next-generation sequencing, single-cell biology, multi-omics, and live imaging microscopy techniques. He is also proficient in R and Python programming and experienced in computational pipeline implementation, machine learning & AI, and comprehensive data integration. In addition to his scientific work, Adi is also dedicated to mentoring and teaching the next generation of scientists. He has supervised several master's and undergraduate students, guiding them in their research projects and helping them develop their scientific skills. Overall, Aditya Kshirsagar is a dedicated scientist with a strong background and a track record of excellence in research. His contributions to molecular genetics and neuroscience can potentially significantly impact the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. Adi is passionate about exploring the potential of cutting-edge technologies and approaches to unravel the mysteries of the human brain and improve patients' lives.

My passion lies in addressing women's health challenges to improve medical equity. I earned my Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering specializing in hydrogels for tissue engineering and am interested in developing novel biomimetic materials for translational applications in women's health. Specifically, my interests include creating biomimetic materials for therapeutic purposes or models and investigating gynecological devices. My strengths include creative thinking and innovative problem-solving skills, strong presentations and written documentation, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team setting or independently. With a background in chemical and biomedical engineering, and experience working in a variety of laboratory settings, my experiences range from basic cell culture and animal handling to hydrogel design and material testing.

Early career academic at University of Pennsylvania in Electrical and Systems Engineering department. I am a device and materials engineer with extensive experience in semiconductor fabrication, processing and characterization. My primary interests lie in exploring novel materials for applications in electronic and photonic devices as well as in energy harvesting applications. I am equally interested in studying fundamental physical and quantum phenomena in matter under confined environments and exploiting them for useful technology. Actively searching for funding opportunities, science communication and outreach opportunities as well as research collaborations.

**Payam Zarrintaj** earned his Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering-Tissue Engineering from Tehran University in 2018. Then he joined Oklahoma State University and the University of Montana as a Postdoctoral research associate. His research interests involve understanding advanced polymers in the biomedical field, including tissue engineering and drug delivery. He is known for developing strategies for treating damaged tissues/organs and controlling biological substances for target delivery into the human body using smart and stimuli-responsive polymers. He has published extensively in the area of polymer/biomedical engineering, and as of November 2023, he has been cited more than 7300 times and has an h-index of 48. Furthermore, some of his publications earned him the honor of being included among the "Top Hottest Articles" and featured as "The most downloaded articles" and "The most cited articles" from ScienceDirect. He has received several awards, including "Top Peer Reviewer" (2019) and "outstanding reviewer." Also, he was listed as the world's top 2% scientist for two consecutive years (2022 and 2023). Right now, he is a senior scientist at allnex.