Work with thought leaders and academic experts in urology

Companies can benefit from working with urology experts in several ways. These experts can provide valuable insights for research and development, contribute to product innovation, offer clinical expertise for testing and validation, assist in market positioning and messaging, and provide educational resources for healthcare professionals.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in urology include John M Baust, Ph.D, Jeffrey Townsend, Richard Mendelson, vahid khoshkava, Vishal Kothari, Professor Esper A. Cavalheiro, Sujasha Gupta, Xander van Wijk, PhD, DABCC, FADLM, Ava Winn, Annelyn Torres-Reveron, Tariq Shehzad, Wenjia Feng, and Mehrdad Sheikhvatan.

John M Baust, Ph.D

Ithaca, New York, United States of America
Proven success in delivering best-in-class services across scientific, commercial and education environments.
Most Relevant Research Interests
Urology
Other Research Interests (16)
Cell Biology
Biotechnology
Biomedical Engineering
Transplantation
Surgery
And 11 more
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***Proven success in delivering best-in-class services across highly regulated scientific and commercial environments.*** * Resourceful, dynamic, and future-focused professional; equipped with strategic leadership, business, research, and academic expertise with career excellence in conducting in-depth research, leading multi-faceted R&D projects, and developing new products and treatments. * Dedicated, driven self-starter focused on developing innovative life changing technologies and procedures advancing the areas of cancer treatment, regenerative medicine and cell therapy.   * Substantial experience in providing oversight for medical device development, pre-clinical studies, cancer therapy, stem cell preservation, cell therapy, tissue engineering, and organ transplantation, etc. * Astute at establishing solid relationships with stakeholders and industry leaders to drive innovative ideas and lead collaborative efforts in pursuit of accomplishing long-term milestones. * Successful in delivering interactive academic instruction across higher education settings offering captivating lectures on Biology and Entrepreneurship courses in accordance with the organizational mission. * Accredited with authoring, managing, and executing multi-million dollar grants, corporate contracts * Accomplished author of numerous patents and high profile publications to disseminate essential research findings.
Most Relevant Publications (9+)

68 total publications

Cryoablative response of prostate cancer cells is influenced by androgen receptor expression

BJU International / Feb 05, 2008

Klossner, D. P., Baust, J. M., VanBuskirk, R. G., Gage, A. A., & Baust, J. G. (2008). Cryoablative response of prostate cancer cells is influenced by androgen receptor expression. BJU International, 101(10), 1310–1316. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-410x.2008.07499.x

The pathophysiology of thermoablation: optimizing cryoablation

Current Opinion in Urology / Mar 01, 2009

Baust, J. G., Gage, A. A., Robilottto, A. T., & Baust, J. M. (2009). The pathophysiology of thermoablation: optimizing cryoablation. Current Opinion in Urology, 19(2), 127–132. https://doi.org/10.1097/mou.0b013e328323f654

Integrin involvement in freeze resistance of androgen-insensitive prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases / Jan 12, 2010

Baust, J. G., Klossner, D. P., VanBuskirk, R. G., Gage, A. A., Mouraviev, V., Polascik, T. J., & Baust, J. M. (2010). Integrin involvement in freeze resistance of androgen-insensitive prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, 13(2), 151–161. https://doi.org/10.1038/pcan.2009.59

Role of Vitamin D3 as a Sensitizer to Cryoablation in a Murine Prostate Cancer Model: Preliminary In Vivo Study

Urology / Sep 01, 2010

Kimura, M., Rabbani, Z., Mouraviev, V., Tsivian, M., Caso, J., Satoh, T., Baba, S., Vujaskovic, Z., Baust, J. M., Baust, J. G., & Polascik, T. J. (2010). Role of Vitamin D3 as a Sensitizer to Cryoablation in a Murine Prostate Cancer Model: Preliminary In Vivo Study. Urology, 76(3), 764.e14-764.e20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2010.03.041

Use of 1,25α dihydroxyvitamin D3 as a cryosensitizing agent in a murine prostate cancer model

Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases / Jan 11, 2011

Santucci, K. L., Snyder, K. K., Baust, J. M., Van Buskirk, R. G., Mouraviev, V., Polascik, T. J., Gage, A. A., & Baust, J. G. (2011). Use of 1,25α dihydroxyvitamin D3 as a cryosensitizing agent in a murine prostate cancer model. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, 14(2), 97–104. https://doi.org/10.1038/pcan.2010.52

Vitamin D3 cryosensitization increases prostate cancer susceptibility to cryoablation via mitochondrial‐mediated apoptosis and necrosis

BJU International / Aug 26, 2011

Baust, J. M., Klossner, D. P., Robilotto, A., VanBuskirk, R. G., Gage, A. A., Mouraviev, V., Polascik, T. J., & Baust, J. G. (2011). Vitamin D3 cryosensitization increases prostate cancer susceptibility to cryoablation via mitochondrial‐mediated apoptosis and necrosis. BJU International, 109(6), 949–958. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-410x.2011.10408.x

Temperature-dependent activation of differential apoptotic pathways during cryoablation in a human prostate cancer model

Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases / Dec 11, 2012

Robilotto, A. T., Baust, J. M., Van Buskirk, R. G., Gage, A. A., & Baust, J. G. (2012). Temperature-dependent activation of differential apoptotic pathways during cryoablation in a human prostate cancer model. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, 16(1), 41–49. https://doi.org/10.1038/pcan.2012.48

Re-purposing cryoablation: a combinatorial ‘therapy’ for the destruction of tissue

Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases / Jan 27, 2015

Baust, J. G., Bischof, J. C., Jiang-Hughes, S., Polascik, T. J., Rukstalis, D. B., Gage, A. A., & Baust, J. M. (2015). Re-purposing cryoablation: a combinatorial ‘therapy’ for the destruction of tissue. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, 18(2), 87–95. https://doi.org/10.1038/pcan.2014.54

Evaluation of a Novel Cystoscopic Compatible Cryocatheter for the Treatment of Bladder Cancer

Bladder Cancer / Sep 21, 2020

Baust, J. M., Robilotto, A., Santucci, K. L., Snyder, K. K., Van Buskirk, R. G., Katz, A., Corcoran, A., & Baust, J. G. (2020). Evaluation of a Novel Cystoscopic Compatible Cryocatheter for the Treatment of Bladder Cancer. Bladder Cancer, 6(3), 303–318. https://doi.org/10.3233/blc-200321

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Jeffrey Townsend

New Haven, CT
Professor of Biostatistics and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Most Relevant Research Interests
Urology
Other Research Interests (52)
Evolutionary Genomics
Microbiology
Infectious Diseases
Genetics
Cell Biology
And 47 more
About
Jeffrey Townsend is a Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2002 and his Sc.B. from Brown University in 1994. He has been a teacher at St. Ann's School and an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut. He is currently the Elihu Professor of Biostatistics at Yale University.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

207 total publications

Non-Coding Mutations in Urothelial Bladder Cancer: Biological and Clinical Relevance and Potential Utility as Biomarkers

Bladder Cancer / Jun 11, 2020

Yang, A., Cross, C. N., & Townsend, J. P. (2020). Non-Coding Mutations in Urothelial Bladder Cancer: Biological and Clinical Relevance and Potential Utility as Biomarkers. Bladder Cancer, 6(2), 211–213. https://doi.org/10.3233/blc-200278

Re: Ming-Jun Shi, Xiang-Yu Meng, Philippe Lamy, et al. APOBEC-mediated Mutagenesis as a Likely Cause of FGFR3 S249C Mutation Over-representation in Bladder Cancer. Eur Urol 2019;76:9–13

European Urology / Jan 01, 2020

Yang, A., Cannataro, V. L., & Townsend, J. P. (2020). Re: Ming-Jun Shi, Xiang-Yu Meng, Philippe Lamy, et al. APOBEC-mediated Mutagenesis as a Likely Cause of FGFR3 S249C Mutation Over-representation in Bladder Cancer. Eur Urol 2019;76:9–13. European Urology, 77(1), e24–e25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2019.08.018

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Richard Mendelson

Ph.D. I/O Psychology. Research Interests: Emotional Intelligence, AI, Poliyical Maltreatment in the Workplace, Education, Medicine
Most Relevant Research Interests
Urology
Other Research Interests (13)
artificial intelligence/emotional intelligence
political maltreatment
diversity
technology
medicine
And 8 more
About
Mendelson is a Professor at Keiser University Graduate School and has served as Program Chair and Program Coordinator- I/O Psychology. Mendelson has a Ph. D. in I/O Psychology from Capella University. Mendelson has experience as a Professor at Keiser University Graduate School and has served as an Expert Witness in cases regarding all aspects of EI, Decision-Making, Educational Practices, and the chasm between policy and practice in organizations.
Most Relevant Publications (7+)

24 total publications

Targeted Robotic Assisted Microsurgical Denervation of the Spermatic Cord for the Treatment of Chronic Orchialgia or Groin Pain: A Single Center, Large Series Review

Journal of Urology / Apr 01, 2018

Calixte, N., Tojuola, B., Kartal, I., Gudeloglu, A., Hirsch, M., Etafy, M., Mendelson, R., Djokic, B., Sherba, S., Shah, K., Brahmbhatt, J., & Parekattil, S. (2018). Targeted Robotic Assisted Microsurgical Denervation of the Spermatic Cord for the Treatment of Chronic Orchialgia or Groin Pain: A Single Center, Large Series Review. Journal of Urology, 199(4), 1015–1022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2017.10.030

Salvage Ultrasound-guided Targeted Cryoablation of The Perispermatic Cord For Persistent Chronic Scrotal Content Pain After Microsurgical Denervation Of The Spermatic Cord

Urology / Aug 01, 2019

Calixte, N., Kartal, I. G., Tojuola, B., Gudeloglu, A., Etafy, M., Brahmbhatt, J. V., Mendelson, R. A., Chetta, M., & Parekattil, S. J. (2019). Salvage Ultrasound-guided Targeted Cryoablation of The Perispermatic Cord For Persistent Chronic Scrotal Content Pain After Microsurgical Denervation Of The Spermatic Cord. Urology, 130, 181–185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2019.04.027

PD58-06 WHAT IS THE PREDICTIVE VALUE OF A SPERMATIC CORD BLOCK PRIOR TO MICROSURGICAL DENERVATION OF THE SPERMATIC CORD?

Journal of Urology / Apr 01, 2020

Parekattil*, S., Gudeloglu, A., Ergun, O., Etafy, M., Calixte, N., Brahmbhatt, J., & Mendelson, R. (2020). PD58-06 WHAT IS THE PREDICTIVE VALUE OF A SPERMATIC CORD BLOCK PRIOR TO MICROSURGICAL DENERVATION OF THE SPERMATIC CORD? Journal of Urology, 203(Supplement 4). https://doi.org/10.1097/ju.0000000000000968.06

MP31-11 WHAT IS THE PREDICTIVE VALUE OF A SPERMATIC CORD BLOCK PRIOR TO TARGETED MICROSURGICAL DENERVATION OF THE SPERMATIC CORD?

Journal of Urology / Sep 01, 2021

Parekattil, S., Gudeloglu, A., Ergun, O., Galante, A., Etafy, M., & Mendelson, R. (2021). MP31-11 WHAT IS THE PREDICTIVE VALUE OF A SPERMATIC CORD BLOCK PRIOR TO TARGETED MICROSURGICAL DENERVATION OF THE SPERMATIC CORD? Journal of Urology, 206(Supplement 3). https://doi.org/10.1097/ju.0000000000002035.11

MP52-10 HIGHER TRAIT EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE CORRELATES TO LOWER CHRONIC SCROTAL CONTENT PAIN AND BETTER WORK ENGAGEMENT

Journal of Urology / Apr 01, 2019

Mendelson*, R., Etafy, M., Brahmbhatt, J., & Parekattil, S. (2019). MP52-10 HIGHER TRAIT EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE CORRELATES TO LOWER CHRONIC SCROTAL CONTENT PAIN AND BETTER WORK ENGAGEMENT. Journal of Urology, 201(Supplement 4). https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ju.0000556502.65019.15

MP31-10 A COST EFFECTIVE OFFICE BASED TECHNIQUE FOR ULTRASOUND GUIDED PERI-SPERMATIC CORD CRYOABLATION FOR CHRONIC SCROTAL CONTENT PAIN

Journal of Urology / Sep 01, 2021

Parekattil, S., Gudeloglu, A., Ergun, O., Galante, A., Etafy, M., & Mendelson, R. (2021). MP31-10 A COST EFFECTIVE OFFICE BASED TECHNIQUE FOR ULTRASOUND GUIDED PERI-SPERMATIC CORD CRYOABLATION FOR CHRONIC SCROTAL CONTENT PAIN. Journal of Urology, 206(Supplement 3). https://doi.org/10.1097/ju.0000000000002035.10

Expectant long‐term follow‐up of patients with chronic urinary retention

Neurourology and Urodynamics / Nov 08, 2018

Abello, A., DeWolf, W. C., & Das, A. K. (2018). Expectant long‐term follow‐up of patients with chronic urinary retention. Neurourology and Urodynamics, 38(1), 305–309. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.23853

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Vishal Kothari

Principal Scientist- Immuno-Oncology Pliant Therapeutics
Most Relevant Research Interests
Urology
Other Research Interests (12)
molecular biology
cancer
Cancer Research
Oncology
Pharmacology (medical)
And 7 more
About
Passionate team leader with a successful record of advancing therapeutic candidates from **discovery to FIH studies**. Extensive experience in **oncology,** **immune-oncology**, **discovery biology, drug discovery, assay development, biomarker discovery, translational research,** small molecule pharmacology, and functional genomics.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

31 total publications

Genomic Drivers of Poor Prognosis and Enzalutamide Resistance in Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer

European Urology / Nov 01, 2019

Chen, W. S., Aggarwal, R., Zhang, L., Zhao, S. G., Thomas, G. V., Beer, T. M., Quigley, D. A., Foye, A., Playdle, D., Huang, J., Lloyd, P., Lu, E., Sun, D., Guan, X., Rettig, M., Gleave, M., Evans, C. P., Youngren, J., True, L., … Alumkal, J. J. (2019). Genomic Drivers of Poor Prognosis and Enzalutamide Resistance in Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer. European Urology, 76(5), 562–571. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2019.03.020

High-throughput transcriptomic analysis nominates proteasomal genes as age-specific biomarkers and therapeutic targets in prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases / May 19, 2015

Zhao, S. G., Jackson, W. C., Kothari, V., Schipper, M. J., Erho, N., Evans, J. R., Speers, C., Hamstra, D. A., Niknafs, Y. S., Nguyen, P. L., Schaeffer, E. M., Ross, A. E., Den, R. B., Klein, E. A., Jenkins, R. B., Davicioni, E., & Feng, F. Y. (2015). High-throughput transcriptomic analysis nominates proteasomal genes as age-specific biomarkers and therapeutic targets in prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, 18(3), 229–236. https://doi.org/10.1038/pcan.2015.22

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Professor Esper A. Cavalheiro

Professor Emeritus at Departamento de Neurologia e Neurocirurgia, Escola Paulista de Medicina/UNIFESP
Most Relevant Research Interests
Urology
Other Research Interests (58)
neurociência
Behavioral Neuroscience
Neurology
Neurology (clinical)
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
And 53 more
About
Esper A. Cavalheiro is a highly accomplished Brazilian scientist and medical professional. He holds a postdoctoral degree from Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza and CNRS - Gif-sur-Yvette, as well as a PhD from Universidade Federal de São Paulo and an MD from Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina. With over 40 years of experience in the field, he is currently a Professor Emeritus at Universidade Federal de São Paulo. He is also a Full Professor at Universidade Federal de São Paulo Departamento de Neurologia e Neurocirurgia da UNIFESP. Professor Cavalheiro's research focuses on neurology and neurosurgery, and he has published numerous articles and books in these areas. He is highly regarded in the scientific community for his contributions to the field of epileptology and is a mentor to many young researchers.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

406 total publications

Impairment of Sexual Function in Rats with Epilepsy

The Journal of Sexual Medicine / Sep 01, 2012

Andersen, M. L., Alvarenga, T. A., Scorza, F. A., Matos, G., Sonoda, E. Y., Hirotsu, C., Cavalheiro, E. A., & Tufik, S. (2012). Impairment of Sexual Function in Rats with Epilepsy. The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 9(9), 2266–2272. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1743-6109.2012.02792.x

PDEI-5 for Erectile Dysfunction: A Potential Role in Seizure Susceptibility

The Journal of Sexual Medicine / Aug 01, 2012

Matos, G., Scorza, F. A., Cavalheiro, E. A., Tufik, S., & Andersen, M. L. (2012). PDEI-5 for Erectile Dysfunction: A Potential Role in Seizure Susceptibility. The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 9(8), 2111–2121. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1743-6109.2012.02780.x

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Sujasha Gupta

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Most Relevant Research Interests
Urology
Other Research Interests (65)
Neuroscience
Bioelectronics
Machine Learning
Smart Materials
Composites
And 60 more
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

64 total publications

Green tea and prostate cancer

Urologic Clinics of North America / Feb 01, 2002

Gupta, S., & Mukhtar, H. (2002). Green tea and prostate cancer. Urologic Clinics of North America, 29(1), 49–57. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0094-0143(02)00016-2

The role of urine cytology in the assessment of lower urinary tract symptoms

BJU International / Jul 01, 1999

Potter, Quigley, Pengelly, Fawcett, & Malone. (1999). The role of urine cytology in the assessment of lower urinary tract symptoms. BJU International, 84(1), 30–31. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1464-410x.1999.00151.x

Ser‐486/491 phosphorylation and inhibition of AMPKα activity is positively associated with Gleason score, metastasis, and castration‐resistance in prostate cancer: A retrospective clinical study

The Prostate / Mar 26, 2018

Babcook, M. A., Akgul, M., Margevicius, S., MacLennan, G. T., Fu, P., Abouassaly, R., & Gupta, S. (2018). Ser‐486/491 phosphorylation and inhibition of AMPKα activity is positively associated with Gleason score, metastasis, and castration‐resistance in prostate cancer: A retrospective clinical study. The Prostate, 78(10), 714–723. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pros.23515

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Annelyn Torres-Reveron

CEO at Sur180 Therapeutics and Adjunct Faculty at Ponce Research Institute
Most Relevant Research Interests
Urology
Other Research Interests (35)
Neuropeptide systems
Sex differences
Behavior
Endometriosis
Obstetrics and Gynecology
And 30 more
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

67 total publications

Metabolomics in endometriosis: challenges and perspectives for future studies

Reproduction and Fertility / May 06, 2021

Ortiz, C. N., Torres-Reverón, A., & Appleyard, C. B. (2021). Metabolomics in endometriosis: challenges and perspectives for future studies. Reproduction and Fertility, 2(2), R35–R50. https://doi.org/10.1530/raf-20-0047

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Tariq Shehzad

Professor
Most Relevant Research Interests
Urology
Other Research Interests (39)
Molecular Breeding
Genetics and Genomics
Plant Science
Genetics
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
And 34 more
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

71 total publications

PD22-12 PATIENT SATISFACTION WITH MEDICAL AND SURGICAL MANAGEMENT FOR PEYRONIE'S DISEASE IS NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY AGE AT PRESENTATION OF 29 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER

Journal of Urology / Apr 01, 2014

De Jesus, A., Shamloul, R., & Bella, A. J. (2014). PD22-12 PATIENT SATISFACTION WITH MEDICAL AND SURGICAL MANAGEMENT FOR PEYRONIE’S DISEASE IS NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY AGE AT PRESENTATION OF 29 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER. Journal of Urology, 191(4S). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2014.02.1863

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Mehrdad Sheikhvatan

Iran University of Medical Sciences
Most Relevant Research Interests
Urology
Other Research Interests (48)
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Neurology (clinical)
Otorhinolaryngology
Gastroenterology
Hepatology
And 43 more
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

90 total publications

Incidence and Main Determinants of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy following Coronary Angiography or Subsequent Balloon Angioplasty

Cardiorenal Medicine / Jan 01, 2013

Nough, H., Eghbal, F., Soltani, M., Nejafi, F., Falahzadeh, H., Fazel, H., & Sheikhvatan, M. (2013). Incidence and Main Determinants of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy following Coronary Angiography or Subsequent Balloon Angioplasty. Cardiorenal Medicine, 3(2), 128–135. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1159/000351981

Comparison of Systemic Stress Responses Between Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and Open Nephrolithotomy

Journal of Endourology / Nov 01, 2008

Aghamir, S. M. K., Mojtahedzadeh, M., Meysamie, A., Atharikia, D., Izadpanah, F., & Sheikhvatan, M. (2008). Comparison of Systemic Stress Responses Between Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and Open Nephrolithotomy. Journal of Endourology, 22(11), 2495–2500. https://doi.org/10.1089/end.2008.0319

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Example urology projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on urology?

New Product Development

Collaborating with a urology expert can help companies develop new products that address unmet needs in the field. The expert can provide insights into patient preferences, clinical requirements, and emerging trends, ensuring the product meets the market demand.

Clinical Trials and Validation

Urology experts can play a crucial role in designing and conducting clinical trials for new treatments or medical devices. Their expertise ensures the trials are conducted ethically, adhere to regulatory standards, and produce reliable results.

Market Research and Analysis

Working with a urology researcher can provide companies with valuable market insights. The expert can analyze market trends, competitor strategies, and patient demographics, helping companies make informed decisions about product positioning, pricing, and marketing strategies.

Educational Resources

Urology experts can create educational resources for healthcare professionals, such as training materials, guidelines, and best practice recommendations. These resources enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals, leading to improved patient care and outcomes.

Thought Leadership and Branding

Collaborating with a renowned urology expert can enhance a company's thought leadership and brand reputation. The expert's expertise and credibility can be leveraged through joint publications, speaking engagements, and media appearances, positioning the company as a leader in the field.