FAIS Leadership Team & Advisory Board
Tatyana Zhukov, Ph.D.
CEO, Florida Analytical Imaging Solutions
Dr. Zhukov has over 25 years experience in Experimental & Clinical Biochemistry and collaborative research on the nanotechnology approaches for early cancer detection. From 1993 while working at the
John K. Frost Center for Imaging of Cells and Molecular Markers of the Johns Hopkins University on the early detection of lung cancer, she gained valuable experience regarding searching and evaluation of lung cancer biomarkers, development of new approaches involving proteomics and molecular imaging, cell image analysis, and the creation of new platforms for cancer biomarkers validation.
For over 15 years Dr. Zhukov held a joint appointments in the Moffitt Cancer Center and in the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology in the College of Medicine at the University of South Florida. Dr. Zhukov had served as PI and Co-PI on several federal research grants, she is trained in clinical biochemistry and cytology, and has worked for the last 10 years to apply these skills in the development of molecular markers for human cancer.
From 2004, Dr. Zhukov as a member of initiative group created the Moffitt Research Experience Undergraduate Program affiliated with the Honors and Engineering Colleges at the University of South Florida. The program has successfully provided laboratory experience on cancer research for hundreds of undergraduate and graduate USF students. Numerous students acquired new experience and skills that allowed them to move forward and be enrolling into PhD programs. Dr. Zhukov has six issued United States patents. She is also responsible for manuscripts preparation and report to funding agency.
Personal Statement
"I am a board certified Cytopathology Scientist with additional specialty training in Cell Biology and early cancer detection methodologies. My research focus is on the development of novel molecular markers and testing for human cancer for integration into clinical practice. My professional insight into cell image cytometry, proteomics, and biomarker development has led to advances in methods used for lung cancer screening through participation in the Early Detection Research Network (EDRN). In recent years my research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of cancer progression and development of biomarkers to predict metastatic disease, and assess cancer therapies response. Special research and clinical interest I see in development of reliable methodologies for the detection of an active Circulating Tumor Cells (CTC) in bloodstream and assessment of CTC metastatic potential with a major focus on improving cancer patient’ survival.
I have served as PI and Co-PI on a several federal and state-funded RO1, R21 grants and collaborated on a number of research projects relating to early cancer diagnosis. To date I have published numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts and was awarded with 6 USA patents in the early cancer detection field."
CEO, Florida Analytical Imaging Solutions
Dr. Zhukov has over 25 years experience in Experimental & Clinical Biochemistry and collaborative research on the nanotechnology approaches for early cancer detection. From 1993 while working at the
John K. Frost Center for Imaging of Cells and Molecular Markers of the Johns Hopkins University on the early detection of lung cancer, she gained valuable experience regarding searching and evaluation of lung cancer biomarkers, development of new approaches involving proteomics and molecular imaging, cell image analysis, and the creation of new platforms for cancer biomarkers validation.
For over 15 years Dr. Zhukov held a joint appointments in the Moffitt Cancer Center and in the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology in the College of Medicine at the University of South Florida. Dr. Zhukov had served as PI and Co-PI on several federal research grants, she is trained in clinical biochemistry and cytology, and has worked for the last 10 years to apply these skills in the development of molecular markers for human cancer.
From 2004, Dr. Zhukov as a member of initiative group created the Moffitt Research Experience Undergraduate Program affiliated with the Honors and Engineering Colleges at the University of South Florida. The program has successfully provided laboratory experience on cancer research for hundreds of undergraduate and graduate USF students. Numerous students acquired new experience and skills that allowed them to move forward and be enrolling into PhD programs. Dr. Zhukov has six issued United States patents. She is also responsible for manuscripts preparation and report to funding agency.
Personal Statement
"I am a board certified Cytopathology Scientist with additional specialty training in Cell Biology and early cancer detection methodologies. My research focus is on the development of novel molecular markers and testing for human cancer for integration into clinical practice. My professional insight into cell image cytometry, proteomics, and biomarker development has led to advances in methods used for lung cancer screening through participation in the Early Detection Research Network (EDRN). In recent years my research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of cancer progression and development of biomarkers to predict metastatic disease, and assess cancer therapies response. Special research and clinical interest I see in development of reliable methodologies for the detection of an active Circulating Tumor Cells (CTC) in bloodstream and assessment of CTC metastatic potential with a major focus on improving cancer patient’ survival.
I have served as PI and Co-PI on a several federal and state-funded RO1, R21 grants and collaborated on a number of research projects relating to early cancer diagnosis. To date I have published numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts and was awarded with 6 USA patents in the early cancer detection field."
Dansheng Song, M.S.
President, Florida Analytical Imaging Solutions
Dansheng with three patents, has extensive experience over 16 years in Algorithms development, Computer programming and Biomedical Image Analysis - specifically in development of algorithm for centrosome image analysis; design, development, and application of Mammogram Cancer Computer Aided Detection (CAD) system and Computer Aided Pathological Cancer Diagnosis (CAPD) system, specifically tailored for different modality medical imaging including: mammogram, CT, and Cellular image, and evaluation of image processing methods.
As project director, Dansheng Song is responsible for the overall design and implementation of the image processing algorithm modules, their optimization, and evaluation. Dansheng Song helps for manuscripts preparation and report to funding agency. Dansheng Song provides mentoring guidance for USF intern-student(s) in image processing work related to this project.
President, Florida Analytical Imaging Solutions
Dansheng with three patents, has extensive experience over 16 years in Algorithms development, Computer programming and Biomedical Image Analysis - specifically in development of algorithm for centrosome image analysis; design, development, and application of Mammogram Cancer Computer Aided Detection (CAD) system and Computer Aided Pathological Cancer Diagnosis (CAPD) system, specifically tailored for different modality medical imaging including: mammogram, CT, and Cellular image, and evaluation of image processing methods.
As project director, Dansheng Song is responsible for the overall design and implementation of the image processing algorithm modules, their optimization, and evaluation. Dansheng Song helps for manuscripts preparation and report to funding agency. Dansheng Song provides mentoring guidance for USF intern-student(s) in image processing work related to this project.
Victoria Link, M.S.
Executive Director, Florida Analytical Imaging Solutions
Victoria has 28 years of experience working in well-known higher education institutions such as College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland School of Medicine, and Georgetown University keeping administrative and analytical positions. She was a full time Programming Analyst at Georgetown University for passed 20 years and an Executive Director to Florida Analytical Imaging Solutions since 2014.
Victoria Link serves as the Executive Director and key management leader of Florida Analytical Imaging Solutions. Under the direction and guidance of the CEO, Victoria is responsible for the development and strategic implementation of the FAIS mission, vision, and core values. This includes but is not limited to the identification and cultivation of relationships with foundations, corporations, individuals, and community organizations as well as the recruitment and supervision of FAIS staff. As Executive Director, Victoria manages FAIS investments, solicits major gifts, oversees the distribution of marketing materials,and ensures daily activities are in accordance with the organization’s long-term plans, established policies, and legal guidelines.
Executive Director, Florida Analytical Imaging Solutions
Victoria has 28 years of experience working in well-known higher education institutions such as College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland School of Medicine, and Georgetown University keeping administrative and analytical positions. She was a full time Programming Analyst at Georgetown University for passed 20 years and an Executive Director to Florida Analytical Imaging Solutions since 2014.
Victoria Link serves as the Executive Director and key management leader of Florida Analytical Imaging Solutions. Under the direction and guidance of the CEO, Victoria is responsible for the development and strategic implementation of the FAIS mission, vision, and core values. This includes but is not limited to the identification and cultivation of relationships with foundations, corporations, individuals, and community organizations as well as the recruitment and supervision of FAIS staff. As Executive Director, Victoria manages FAIS investments, solicits major gifts, oversees the distribution of marketing materials,and ensures daily activities are in accordance with the organization’s long-term plans, established policies, and legal guidelines.
Shekhar Bhansali, Ph.D. / Professor
FNAI Alcatel Lucent Professor & Chair Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Florida International University, Miami
A prolific researcher, Dr. Bhansali has 11 U.S. Patents, edited two (2) books and five (5) book chapters, and published over 70 journal papers and 100 conference papers. His research in the areas of bioengineering, oceanographic sensing, materials science, and alternative energy has received support from NSF, industry (SRI, Draper, and JCG), and national laboratories (Sandia and Los Alamos). He has also received a number of honors and recognitions on his research papers.
During tenure at USF, Dr. Bhansali has conceptualized and led a number of inter-connected interdisciplinary graduate student research and training programs, including NSF-IGERT, NSF Bridge to Doctorate and Alfred P. Sloan Doctoral Fellowship Programs to increase diversity, retention and graduation rates. Through these programs, he oversaw the education of over 150 graduate students with multiyear fellowships in colleges of Engineering, Arts and Sciences, and Medicine. A direct outcome of these programs was that USF moved into the top 10 PhD degree producers for African Americans and Hispanics.
Dr. Bhansali has received numerous awards including the 2009 William R. Jones Outstanding Mentor Award from the Florida Education Fund, 2009 Mentor of the Year Award from Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, 2004 Outstanding Mentor Award from the McKnight Foundation, and 2003 NSF CAREER award. Dr. Bhansali is on the editorial boards of Recent Patents in Nanotechnology, and Technology and Innovation. He received his doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, his masters in Aircraft Production Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in Chennai, India, and his bachelor’s degree with Honors in Metallurgical Engineering from the Malaviya National Institute of Technology in Jaipur, India.
FNAI Alcatel Lucent Professor & Chair Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Florida International University, Miami
A prolific researcher, Dr. Bhansali has 11 U.S. Patents, edited two (2) books and five (5) book chapters, and published over 70 journal papers and 100 conference papers. His research in the areas of bioengineering, oceanographic sensing, materials science, and alternative energy has received support from NSF, industry (SRI, Draper, and JCG), and national laboratories (Sandia and Los Alamos). He has also received a number of honors and recognitions on his research papers.
During tenure at USF, Dr. Bhansali has conceptualized and led a number of inter-connected interdisciplinary graduate student research and training programs, including NSF-IGERT, NSF Bridge to Doctorate and Alfred P. Sloan Doctoral Fellowship Programs to increase diversity, retention and graduation rates. Through these programs, he oversaw the education of over 150 graduate students with multiyear fellowships in colleges of Engineering, Arts and Sciences, and Medicine. A direct outcome of these programs was that USF moved into the top 10 PhD degree producers for African Americans and Hispanics.
Dr. Bhansali has received numerous awards including the 2009 William R. Jones Outstanding Mentor Award from the Florida Education Fund, 2009 Mentor of the Year Award from Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, 2004 Outstanding Mentor Award from the McKnight Foundation, and 2003 NSF CAREER award. Dr. Bhansali is on the editorial boards of Recent Patents in Nanotechnology, and Technology and Innovation. He received his doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, his masters in Aircraft Production Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in Chennai, India, and his bachelor’s degree with Honors in Metallurgical Engineering from the Malaviya National Institute of Technology in Jaipur, India.
Wei Qian, Ph.D. / Professor
Director of Medical Imaging Informatics Lab, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
College of Engineering, University of Texas, El Paso
Dr. Qian has more than 20 years experience on the biomedical imaging for breast cancer and lung cancer detection and diagnosis while he worked at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute. He has been conducting original studies in medical imaging and molecular imaging, particularly in computer-aided cancer detection and diagnosis or remote detection and diagnosis for digital mammography, X-ray lung images, lung CT images, cellular images and molecular images. Dr. Qian has six issued United States patents and had successfully commercialized our Computer Aided Detection (CAD) System.
As consultant Dr. Qian uses his expertise in both image processing and product commercialization to support this project by answering technique questions and providing constructive suggestions.
Director of Medical Imaging Informatics Lab, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
College of Engineering, University of Texas, El Paso
Dr. Qian has more than 20 years experience on the biomedical imaging for breast cancer and lung cancer detection and diagnosis while he worked at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute. He has been conducting original studies in medical imaging and molecular imaging, particularly in computer-aided cancer detection and diagnosis or remote detection and diagnosis for digital mammography, X-ray lung images, lung CT images, cellular images and molecular images. Dr. Qian has six issued United States patents and had successfully commercialized our Computer Aided Detection (CAD) System.
As consultant Dr. Qian uses his expertise in both image processing and product commercialization to support this project by answering technique questions and providing constructive suggestions.
Daniel Riesmeyer, M.S.
General Marketing & Editing, Florida Analytical Imaging Solutions
Daniel received his Bachelors degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art and a Masters Degree from the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Art, Indiana University. He has six years of experience in developing university curriculum, exhibition proposals, and grant writing at Indiana University, Anne Arundel Community College, Howard Community College, and the School of Art and Design at Montgomery College. Currently he is Professor of Fine Arts in Nicholls State University, Louisiana as well as Florida Analytical Imaging Solutions editor and general marketer.
General Marketing & Editing, Florida Analytical Imaging Solutions
Daniel received his Bachelors degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art and a Masters Degree from the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Art, Indiana University. He has six years of experience in developing university curriculum, exhibition proposals, and grant writing at Indiana University, Anne Arundel Community College, Howard Community College, and the School of Art and Design at Montgomery College. Currently he is Professor of Fine Arts in Nicholls State University, Louisiana as well as Florida Analytical Imaging Solutions editor and general marketer.