Committee Members

Zhang is a Genitourinary Oncologist and Interim Vice Chair of the Department of Genitourinary Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center. He is also an Associate Professor of Oncology and Internal Medicine at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. His primary research interest is in integrating tumor evolution dynamics into the treatment for advanced prostate cancer. As the clinical research Director of Moffitt Cancer Center’s Genitourinary Oncology Department, he has been the Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigator of more than 50 phase I, II, and III clinical studies since joining Moffitt in July 2010. He is also the Co-Investigator of R21, R01, U01, U54 grants to study adaptive androgen deprivation therapy and immunotherapy in metastatic prostate cancer. Dr. Zhang received his medical degree from Peking Union Medical College in China, followed by a Ph.D. in pathology from the University of Southern California. He served as a post-doctoral research fellow at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, before pursuing a residency in internal medicine at New York Downtown Hospital and a fellowship in hematology/oncology at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Zhang has been published in numerous medical journals and is board certified in both medical oncology and internal medicine. He is fluent in English and Chinese.

XXXX has completed his PhD at the age of 32 years from Walden Unversity and a Doctorate in medical sciences at Touro University. He is a faculty Health Sim Research specialist at Mount Sinai Health System and Faculty Researcher at Stonbyrook University, he is also professor at St. Paul School of Nursing and have 18 publications.

Ayaan Parikh just graduated from high school in Wichita, Kansas, and will be attending Stanford
in the fall. He is interested in healthcare entrepreneurship and will be pursuing medicine in
college. He has led and grown multiple startups in the healthcare space and has been part of
many research projects, primarily in the anesthesia and biomedical engineering fields.

Thomas Manning is an esteemed academic and professor at Valdosta State University, known for his expertise in [specific field of expertise, e.g., chemistry, biology, etc.]. With a deep commitment to education and research, he has made significant contributions through extensive research and numerous scholarly publications. At Valdosta State, he is recognized for his engaging teaching style and dedication to student success, inspiring many through his lectures and mentorship. Outside of his professional endeavors, Thomas Manning is actively involved in various academic and community service projects, demonstrating a strong commitment to both his students and the broader community.

Dr. Xing is a staff pathologist in the Department of Pathology at the Cleveland Clinic and an associate professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. She is actively involved in clinical service work, research, and teaching. Dr. Xing specializes in cancer diagnosis on various fine needle aspiration and small biopsy specimens. Her research interests primarily lie in non-gynecological cytopathology, telecytology, and the evaluation of variety of ancillary tests in cytological specimens. Many of her publications focus on urine cytology, including the evaluation of The Paris System, validating ancillary tests in urine specimens, as well as review article on the newest advances and application of artificial intelligence in the field of urine cytology. Dr. Xing has also established herself as an effective educator at the local, regional, and national levels.

Prof. Salem Chouaib is the Director of the Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine and Vice Chancellor for Research at Gulf Medical University. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University Pierre and Marie Curie (Paris VI) and Pasteur Institute (Paris). He received his Ph.D. in immunology from the University Pierre and Marie Curie in 1983 and his higher doctorate in 1986. He has extensive experience in tumor immunology and is a member of several professional societies.

Melody Wilkinson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP is an Associate Professor in the Department of Advanced Practice Nursing. She is an experienced educator, clinician, administrator, and researcher with expertise in graduate education, solving complex leadership challenges, public health, and clinical management of infectious diseases. She served as the FNP Program Director from 2015-2020. From 2020 through 2022, she worked with the CDC Foundation as a COVID-19 Clinical Consultant, supporting West Virginia’s response to COVID-19 and an IVDU related HIV outbreak. She holds a DNP from Duke University, MSN from Vanderbilt University and a BSN from West Virginia University. She is an AANP Fellow. She is actively involved in the National Association of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF). She maintains active clinical practice as an HIV clinician. As a translational researcher, she focuses on the health of vulnerable populations in rural areas.

Chang Song, PhD, MS, holds a PhD in Radiation Biology from the University of Iowa, an MS in Biochemistry from Korea University, and a BS in Chemistry from Seoul National University. He is a member of professional organizations including ASTRO, AAAS, CKS, NAHS, AACR, and RRS.

Elisa Allen, PhD, is a Statistician specializing in managing, interpreting, and deriving insights from complex data. With strong problem-solving, modeling, and programming abilities, she excels in handling life sciences data, complex and big data sets, Bayesian modeling, and Markov chain Monte Carlo simulation. Elisa is proficient in programming languages including C, R, SAS, TeX, and Unix shell.”

Genxi Li, received his BA in Polymer Chem., MA in Anal. Chem., and PhD also in Anal. Chem., from the Chem. Dept. at Nanjing University, China, in 1988, 1991, and 1994, respectively. Then, he was a postdoctor in the Biochem. Dept also at this University. In 1996, he was an Asso. Prof., and from 2001, he is a full professor. He worked as a visiting scholar in the Department of Biology, Munich University in 1998; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University in 1999, and Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacoloy, Harvard University in 2000. From 2006, he is also a Professor affiliated with the School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University. From January in 1999 to May in 2010, he was the Chair of the Biochem. Dept. at Naning University, and from November in 2008 to October in 2011, he was the Dean of the School of Life Sciences at Shanghai University. His research interests include biosensor, molecule recognition and interaction, bioelectrochemistry, nano-biotechnology, and some other related areas. He has published 320 SCI-indexed articles, 15 review papers, and has dedicated 2 books and 8 book chapters. He was the former Vice-president and Secretary-General of the Chinese Protein Society (2011-2015), and member of the Committee for Chemical Sensor, China Instrument & Control Society (2006–), member of the Council of the Biophysical Society of China (2009–2021), member of the Council of the Chinese Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2010–2022). He is also an Associate Editor of the journal, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, and member of the Editorial Board of several international journals.

Stefania Bortoluzzi is an accomplished professional with a robust background in her field. She has made significant contributions to her area of expertise through her dedication and innovative approach. Stefania is known for her commitment to excellence and her ability to navigate complex challenges effectively. Her work has been recognized by peers and industry leaders, marking her as a key figure in her profession.

Silvia Garavaglia is a distinguished academic and researcher affiliated with the University of Eastern Piedmont (Università del Piemonte Orientale, UniUPO) in Italy. She has made significant contributions to her field of expertise through her research and publications. Silvia Garavaglia is known for her dedication to advancing knowledge and education, and she is actively involved in various academic and professional activities. Her work at UniUPO has garnered respect and recognition from peers and students alike.

Eric Asempah is a distinguished academic affiliated with York University. His professional email is easempah@yorku.ca. As a dedicated scholar, Eric is known for his contributions to his field, actively engaging in research and academic activities. He plays a significant role in advancing knowledge and education at York University, making notable impacts through his work and collaborations.

Inna N. Lavrik is a distinguished researcher and professor at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg. She specializes in cell death and signaling pathways in cancer research, focusing on apoptosis and necroptosis. Dr. Lavrik holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and has held various prestigious research positions. She has numerous high-impact publications and is dedicated to teaching and mentoring future scientists.

I’m a nurse in Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Catalonia, Spain and Member in the Investigation Nurse Group GRIN-IDibell.

I’m a nurse Advanced Practitioner in Plastic Surgical Speciality. Actually, I’m doing a global project to breast cancer health. I’had implemented a new protocol to multimodal prehabilitation previously breast reconstruction and the wound care postoperative.

Also, in the last step in this surgical process, I do the tattooing to Nipple-Areola Complex, and I’m starting the investigation line about this scientific area, to look for improve the technical to can do more durability the results, increase the nipple projection and enhance the global satisfaction about this.

Curriculum vitae:

– Graduate in nursing (RN)

– Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice of Nursing (MSc)

– Specialist in Tattoo and Medical Micropigmentation

Carlos Rossa Junior is a dental surgeon/periodontist with extensive training and a long-term focus on research related to Applied Immunology and host-microbial interactions using periodontal disease as a study model. Since 2008, his laboratory has specifically concentrated on tumor immunology in head and neck cancer. Dr. Rossa Junior received his training in Molecular and Cell Biology from the State University of New York at Buffalo, University of Michigan, and Medical University of South Carolina, under the guidance of Drs. Keith L Kirkwood, Nisha D’Silva, and Dennis K. Watson. His research projects, both recently concluded and ongoing, explore immune influences on tumor progression and dissemination, employing in vitro experiments, various in vivo models of oral cancer, and ex-vivo experiments using patient-derived samples. Dr. Rossa Junior has mentored over 25 undergraduate students, 4 post-doctoral fellows, and 23 graduate students (MS and PhD levels), many of whom have pursued academic positions in Brazilian universities and abroad, including Singapore and the United States, as well as post-doctoral fellowship positions at universities in the US.

Dr. Abuhalaweh has finished her Master’s Degree in Internal medicine from the University of Jordan, Amman – Jordan. She finished a 3 year fellowship program in respiratory medicine from University Hospital of Southampton, Southampton – United Kingdom. She is currently working as an assistant professor in Respiratory medicine in Hashemite University, and a respiratory physician in New Zarqa Governmental Hospital.

Andrew Leask is a notable researcher with a distinguished career in the field of biomedical sciences. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of fibrotic diseases and the role of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF/CCN2). His research has provided valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying fibrosis and has influenced therapeutic approaches for fibrotic disorders. Andrew Leask is affiliated with a reputable academic institution and has published extensively in high-impact scientific journals. He is recognized for his expertise and has received various awards and honors for his contributions to the field.