Editorial Board
The Editorial Board consists of esteemed professionals and scholars who support the journal’s vision and philosophy. They stand with us in shaping our mission, guiding the journal’s direction, and promoting meaningful, interdisciplinary contributions.
Soma Almasi M.Sc.
Soma studied Psychology at Nottingham University, Psychotherapy and Counseling Psychology at Regents College, London, and obtained an M.Sc. in psychology research methods at University College London. Her research focused on Neurophenomenology and Neurofeedback. She currently continues her research interests in the context of a Ph.D. program.
Language Skills: English, Arabic, Persian, Kurdish.
Jona Boeddinghaus
Jona is co-founder and managing director of multiple software and machine learning companies, including Gradient Zero, DAIKI, and Aqua Predict. With over 20 years of experience in software development and artificial intelligence, he is an expert in software and data architecture, machine learning, and AI ethics. Jona is the creator and patent-owner of Playoke, the world’s first Kinect-based interactive group fitness solution. He earned his Mag. in Philosophy, Computer Science, and Cognitive Science from the University Freiburg, Germany.
Language skills: English, German.
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Christoph Borner
Christoph graduated from Biology and obtained his PhD in Biochemistry/Cancer Biology at the University of Basel, Switzerland. He was a postdoctoral student at the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA, a research assistant at the Institute of Biochemistry at the University of Lausanne, and an assistant professor at the Institute of Biochemistry at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. He is currently a full professor in Medical Cell Research at Freiburg University, Germany, former director of the Spemann Graduate School of Biology and Medicine, and director of the International Double Degree Master and PhD Programs in Biomedical Sciences (IMBS) of the Universities of Buenos Aires, Argentina and Freiburg, Germany.
Language skills: German, English.
Prof. Dr. Eugen Carasevici
Senior Research Consultant at TRANSCEND (Center of Fundamental Research and Experimental Development in Translational Medicine), Regional Institute of Oncology in Iasi, Romania. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in 1969 at Gr.T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi. His research focuses on tumor immunology and translational medicine. Language Skills: Romanian, French, English, German.
Language skills: German, English.
Dr. Dragoş Carasevici
Lecturer at the German Studies Department of the „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iaşi, Romania, and PhD of the same university and of Université de Genève, Switzerland, with a thesis on Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s adaptations and stagings (2011). Works in German and Swiss Studies, literary translations, and Theatre Studies. Coordinator of the Austria Library of Iași (Österreich-Bibliothek Jassy) and of InterDramText.
Language Skills: German, English, French, Romanian.
Dr. Laura Carasevici
Lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, and collaborator of the Faculty of Letters of the same university. Holds a PhD in Psychology (University of Porto, Portugal) and a PhD in Philology (“Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, Romania). Author of Psychological Mechanisms of Humour in the Novels of P. G. Wodehouse.
Language Skills: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian.
Jun.-Prof. Dr. Maria Kalweit
Holds the Tenure-Track CRIION Professorship for Bioinformatics: AI for Oncology Research at the University of Freiburg and serves as Chief Scientific Officer at CRIION (Collaborative Research Institute Intelligent Oncology). PhD in Computer Science from the University of Freiburg in 2022. Research focuses on trustworthy, efficient, and explainable machine-learning methods for oncology.
Language skills: German, English.
Dr. Gabriel Kalweit
Head of AI at the Collaborative Research Institute Intelligent Oncology (CRIION) of the Mertelsmann Foundation gGmbH in Freiburg and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Freiburg. PhD in Computer Science from the University of Freiburg in 2022. Research bridges reinforcement learning, explainable AI, and biomedical imaging for clinical applications. Language skills: German, English.
Dr. Frank Jäkel
Professor for Models of Higher Cognition at TU Darmstadt. Former professor for Cognitive Modeling at the University of Osnabrück. Interests in Concept Learning and Problem Solving within Cognitive Science and AI.
Language skills: English, German.
Dr.Med. Rebeka Javorniczky
Assistant physician at the Faculty of Medicine – University of Freiburg. Graduated from Semmelweis University of Budapest in 2015; thesis on systemic amyloidosis. Continued studying patients with amyloidosis in the Department of Hematology and Oncology in Freiburg.
Language Skills: English, German, Hungarian.
Dr. Benjamin Koziner
Physician from Argentina specializing in Haematology and Oncology. Previous positions at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA. Currently attending Physician at Alaska Native Medical Center Oncology Clinic, Anchorage, Alaska, USA.
Language skills: English, Spanish.
Yi-Hsuan Lo M.Sc
Bachelor in Food Science and Biotechnology, master’s in Biochemical Science and Technology. Worked in translational cancer research in Taiwan.
Language Skills: English, Taiwanese, Chinese, Mandarin.
Dr. Ignacio Mastroleo
Researcher in ethics, medical ethics, and theories of justice. Coordinator of the Bioethics Module of the International Master/PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences (IMBS, University of Freiburg & UBA) and Director of the BioThera Research Institute for Philosophy of Translational Medicine.
Language skills: English, Spanish.
Wolfgang Newerla
Baritone with an international career in opera and concerts. Professor of song interpretation and Lecturer for Opera/Role Studies at the Freiburg University of Music.
Language skills: German, English, French, Spanish.
Dr. Yaneth Ortiz
Yaneth holds a Ph.D. in Immunology from the Universidad de Antioquia in Medellín, Colombia, and has over a decade of experience in molecular and cellular immunology. She has conducted research at internationally recognized institutions, including the University of Chicago, the University Hospital Zurich (UniversitätsSpital Zürich), and the University of Freiburg. Her current work focuses on uncovering the molecular mechanisms that regulate B cell membrane nano-organization and the dynamic maintenance of resting and activated B cell states.
Language Skills: Spanish, English, German.
Dr. Chiara Salabè, MD, MPhil, MSc
Attending University Hospital Zürich, Department of Internal Medicine. Completed doctoral dissertation on AB0 incompatible living donor kidney transplantation at Freiburg Transplantation Centre. Former professional in international development and World Bank.
Languages skills: Italian, German, English, French.
Dr. Med. Valeria Shlyakhto
Physician at Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Department of Haematology and Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation. Degree from First Pavlov Medical University, Russia, Dr.med Haematology from Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg. Language Skills: English, German, Russian, Greek.
Dr. Jerry O. Stern
BS from The City College of New York, MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Served as VP and Global Therapeutic Area Head at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals.
Language skills: English.