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Samuel K. Campos, Ph.D.
- Associate Professor, Department of Biology, SCMNS
- Phone: (832) 693-3435
- Email: samuel.campos@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/samuel.campos.1/bibliography/public
- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=bw-SLjkAAAAJ&hl=en
- https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Samuel-Campos-2
Education
- B.S. 1999, Biology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Ph.D.
- 2005, Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Rice University, Houston, TX
Research Interests
- Papillomavirus Biology & Pathogenesis
- Molecular Virology,
- Viral Structure
- Viral Entry & Subcellular Trafficking
- Host Responses to Infection
- Innate Immunity
- Cell Biology
Dr. Shiva Mehravaran
- Research Associate Professor, Department of Biology, SCMNS
- Co-Director, ASCEND REC & RCMI@Morgan IDC
- Interim Director, MS Program in Biomedical Sciences
- Phone: (443) 885-4522
- Email: shiva.mehravaran@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/shiva.mehravaran.1/bibliography/public/
- https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shiva-Mehravaran
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiva-mehravaran-4606a236/
- http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=1B60P8QAAAAJ&hl=en
Education
- Master of Science in Bioinformatics, Morgan State University, USA, 2021
- Research Fellowship, University of California, Los Angeles, USA, 2014
- Master of Science in International Health, University College London, UK, 2009
- Doctorate in Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Iran, 1997
Research Interests
- STEM Education
- Ophthalmology
- Ocular Genomics
- Eye care
- Public health
Dr. Edwin Cruz-Rivera, Ph.D.
- Associate Professor, Biology
- Office: McMechen Hall 115
- Phone: (443) 885-2373
- Email: edwin.cruz-rivera@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=WQK1_78AAAAJ&hl=en
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Edwin-C
- NASA Profile: https://cce.nasa.gov/ocean_biology_biogeochemistry/details.html?itemID=22566&itemType=member&itemProgID=8&itemName=Edwin%20Cruz-Rivera
- ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5376-9863
Education
- Ph.D., Marine Sciences, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 1998
- B.S. (Magna Cum Laude), Industrial Microbiology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, PR, 1990
Research Interests
- Marine and freshwater ecology, consumer-prey interactions
- Invertebrate biology
- Chemical ecology
- Aanimal nutrition
- Invasive species
- Algal and zooplankton blooms
- Symbiosis and Marine biotechnology
Dr. Frank Denaro, Ph.D.
- Associate Professor, Biology
- Office: Dixon Research Center 224
- Phone: (443) 885-5049
- Email: frank.denaro@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_fDzsNYAAAAJ&hl=en
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Frank-Denaro
Education
- Ph.D., SUNY at Stony Brook, 1986
- M.A., SUNY at Stony Brook, 1984
- B.S., N.M. Institute of Mining and Technology, 1975
Research Interests
- Neurologic diseases (Alzheimer’s disease
- Parkinson’s disease,
- HIV/CNS infection),
- Free radical pathology,
- Pathology and Neuropathology,
- Histologic and Imaging techniques
Dr. Yuejin Li, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor, Biology
- Office: Key Hall 153
- Phone: (443) 885-1865
- Email: yuejin.li@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=obOYHFQAAAAJ&hl=en
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yuejin-Li-2
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuejin-li-m-d-ph-d-53985125
Education
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins University, 2017
- Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University, 2011
- M.D., China Medical University, 2004
Research Interests
- Cardiac cell biology,
- Sarcomeric proteins,
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,
- Ischemia-reperfusion injury,
- Cardiac toxicity of cancer treatment,
- Microplastic biological effects, biology/biomedical education
Dr. Valerie Odero-Marah, Ph.D.
- Professor, Biology
- Office: McMechen Hall 114
- Phone: (443) 885-2372
- Email: valerie.odero-marah@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=bwNG4RoAAAAJ&hl=en
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Valerie-Odero-Marah-39798695
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-odero-marah-19a45022/
Education
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Emory University, 2003–2006
- Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2003
- M.S., Free University of Brussels, 1993
- B.S., University of Nairobi, 1990
Research Interests
- Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) in breast and prostate cancer,
- Tumor microenvironment,
- Metastasis models,
- Natural product therapeutics (e.g., muscadine grape skin extract),
- Cancer health disparities,
- Molecular biology, tumor biology and cell biology
Dr. Viji Sitther, Ph.D.
- Professor, Biology
- Office: Carnegie Hall G64
- Phone: (443) 885-4688
- Email: viji.sitther@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=105Hb7oAAAAJ&hl=en
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Viji-Sitther
- ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0096-569X
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viji-sitther-379a827
Education
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Pennsylvania State University, 2001
- Ph.D., University of Madras, 1998
- M.Phil., University of Madras, 1991
- B.Ed., Annamalai University, 1990
- M.S., University of Madras, 1989
- B.S., University of Madras, 1987
Research Interests
- Renewable bioenergy,
- Cyanobacterial biotechnology,
- Metabolic engineering,
- Cyanomaterials in cyanobacterial systems, value-added bioproducts, applied biotechnology,
- Patent development and commercialization
Dr. Ernest Steele, Jr., Ph.D.
- Associate Professor, Biology
- Office: Spencer Hall G13
- Phone: (443) 885-4083
- Email: ernest.steele@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Steele+EC+Jr&cauthor_id=18436885
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Ernest-C-Steele-11751442
Education
- Ph.D., Genetics & Molecular Biology, Emory University, 1999
- B.S., Biology, Emory College, 1990
Research Interests
- Molecular biology,
- Genetics,
- Gene expression and regulation,
- Vision neuroscience, stroke, science education,
- STEM diversity and student success
Dr. Chunlei Fan, Ph.D.
- Professor, Biology
- Office: Jenkins BSSC 323
- Phone: (443) 885-4468
- Email: chunlei.fan@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5G_LfXEAAAAJ&hl=en
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chunlei-Fan
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chunlei-fan-9070431a
Education
- Ph.D., Environmental Science, University of Maryland College Park, 2002
- M.S., Computer Science, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 2001
- M.S., Oceanography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1994
- B.S., Environmental Science, Shandong University, 1991
Research Interests
- Biological oceanography, coastal ecosystem processes and dynamics,
- Eutrophication, harmful algal blooms, plankton population dynamics,
- Remote sensing and GIS,
- Acoustic monitoring of jellyfish,
- Bioremediation of eutrophic waters, marine sciences
Dr. Safae Hamdoun, Ph.D.
- Lecturer, Biology
- Office: Jenkins BSSC 414
- Email: safae.hamdoun@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rcWsPPEAAAAJ&hl=en
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Safae-Hamdoun
- PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=%22Hamdoun%20S%22%5BAuthor%5D
Education
- Ph.D., Biology/Biological Sciences, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2008
Research Interests
- Biological sciences
- Molecular biology
- Biomedical research
Dr. Gabrielle McLemore, Ph.D.
- Associate Professor, Biology
- Office: McMechen Hall 117
- Phone: (443) 885-2375
- Email: gabrielle.mcLemore@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=fAOWvPkAAAAJ&hl=en
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gabrielle-Mclemore
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-lynn-mclemore-ph-d-9b7b76a/
Education
- Ph.D., Pharmacology, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, 1994
- B.S., Biology, The College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State College), 1983
Research Interests
- Nanoparticle-based therapies,
- Monosodium urate de-crystallization,
- Gout treatment models,
- Low-power microwave heat therapy,
- Opioid tolerance and dependence,
- Cannabinoid tolerance and dependence,
- Metal-assisted therapeutic approaches
Dr. Lisa D. Brown, Ph.D.
- Director, Office of Undergraduate Research and Associate Professor, Biology
- Office: Key Hall Room G57
- Phone: (443) 885-3631
- Email: lisa.brown@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Lisa-Brown-16
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisadbrownphd/
Education
- Postgraduate Certificate, Academic Leadership, Chicago School of Psychology, 2016
- Ph.D., Physiology, University of Connecticut, 1998
- M.S., Physiology, University of Connecticut, 1993
- B.S., Microbiology, University of Rhode Island, 1989
Research Interests
- Muscle plasticity,
- Activity-dependent gene expression in skeletal muscle,
- Critical thinking pedagogy,
- Strategies for promoting critical thinking in STEM,
- Undergraduate research training,
- Student retention and persistence in STEM
Dr. Christine Hohmann, Ph.D.
- Professor, Biology
- Office: Key Hall G51
- Phone: (443) 885-4002
- Email: christine.hohmann@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Hohmann+C&cauthor_id=33562262
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=EErZPlwAAAAJ&hl=en
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/lab/Christine-F-Hohmann-Lab
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-hohmann-44992123/
Education
- Ph.D., Brown University, 1985
- B.S., Lehranstalt for Pharmacy, Cologne, 1973
Research Interests
- Developmental neuroscience,
- Cerebral cortex development,
- Early life stress and inflammatory brain responses,
- Depression and mood disorders,
- Serotonin and cortical function in autism,
- Neurotransmitter function (acetylcholine),
- STEM education,
- Student success in science,
- Faculty development and NIH research training
Dr. Farin Kamangar, MD, Ph.D., CRA
- Associate Vice President for Research, University Distinguished Professor
- Office: Tyler Hall, Suite 304
- Phone: (443) 885-3447
- Email: farin.kamangar@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=kxKoVTMAAAAJ&hl=en
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Farin-Kamangar
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farin-kamangar-68056128/details/education/
Education
- Ph.D., Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University
- M.H.S., Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins University
- M.P.H., Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- M.D., Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Certifications
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA)
- Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA)
- Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA)
Certificates
- Organizational Leadership, Harvard Business School
- Financial Accounting, Harvard Business School
Research Interests
- Cancer epidemiology
- Clinical epidemiology
- Cardiovascular disease epidemiology,
- Clinical trials, esophageal and gastric cancers,
- Carcinogenicity of opium use
- Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
- Hot beverage consumption,
- Opium use and cardiovascular disease,
- Public health and Biomedical workforce diversity training
Saroj Pramanik, Ph.D
- Associate Professor , Biology
- Office: Key Hall 151
- Phone: (443) 885-3709
- Email: saroj.pramanki@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profile
- Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Saroj-Pramanik-2
Education
- M.S., Ph.D. Biochemistry, Indian Agril. Research Institute, New Delhi, India
Research Interests:
- Bioremediation
- Somatic Embryogenesis of Plants
- Protein Synthesis
- Cancer Drug Development
Cleo Hughes Durden
- Chair and Associate Professor, Biology
- Office: Spencer Hall G12
- Phone: (443) 885 - 4470
- Email: cleo.hughesdarden@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profile
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=JZbOQHEAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
- Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Cleo-Hughes-Darden
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleo-hughes-darden-a70aa123/
Research Interests
- Plant molecular and cellular biology
- Cell signalling and physiology
- Gene expression
- Genomic research
- Science education research
- Student research training
- Biomedical and behavioral research
Willian Anong, Ph.D
- Director and Associate Professor, Medical Laboratory Science
- Office: HHSC 344
- Phone: (443) 885 - 3611
- Email: william.anong@morgan.edu
Education
- MBA (Healthcare Management), Davenport University, Saginaw, MI
- PhD in Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- BS in Chemistry, University of Indianapolis, IN
Certifications
- MLS (ASCP), SC (ASCP)
- Clinical Chemists (NRCC)
Bibliographic Profiles
Research Interests
- Electrolyte disorders
- Red cell protein studies
- Infectious Disease Research Clinical laboratory standard operating procedures
- Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine
Gerald Rameau, Ph.D
- Associate Professor , Biology
- Office: Dixon Research Center 116
- Phone: (443) 885-4685
- Email: gerald.rameau@morgan.edu
Education
- Ph.D. Biochemistry, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, 1994
Bibliographic Profile
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lY8N5hsAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerald-rameau-4831531b/
Research Interests
- Neuroenergetics
- Neurotransmitter Signaling
- Nitric Oxide Synthase Regulation
- Synaptic Plasticity and Neuroprotection
- Pathophysiology of the CNS
James Wachira, Ph.D
- Associate Professor , Biology
- Office: Dixon Research Center 110
- Phone: (443) 885-3632
- Email: james.wachira@morgan.edu
Education
- Ph.D. University College London, 1994
- M.Sc. University of Nairobi, 1990
- B.Sc. (Hons). University of Nairobi, 1986
Bibliographic Profile
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=OitqOGAAAAAJ
- Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/James-Wachira-4
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-wachira-b84b5158/
Research Interests
- Cell signaling
- RNA packaging
- RNA-Protein interaction
- Cell growth and proliferation and gene expression
Samendra Sherchan, Ph.D
- Associate Professor , Biology
- Office: McMechen Hall 116
- Phone: (443) 885-2374
- Email: samendra.sherchan@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profile
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=m7N92CkAAAAJ
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samendra-sherchan-phd-ms-rehs-05222ba3/
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Samendra-Sherchan
Research Interests
- Environmental Microbiology and Water Quality
- Wastewater Based Epidemiology
- Waterborne Pathogens
- Public Health and Risk Assessment
- Environmental Sustainibility
- Global Health and Sanitation
Adedayo Ariyibi, Ph.D
- Professor of Practice & Assistant to the Chair, Biology
- Office: Spencer Hall G12A
- Email: adedayo.ariyibi@morgan.edu
Bibiliographic Profile:
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=jhwr30EAAAAJ
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adedayo-ariyibi-154a0322/
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Adedayo-Ariyibi-2
- Scopus: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Adedayo-Ariyibi-2
Research Interests
- Cancer biology
- Molecular and cellular biology
- Therapeutic targets
- Signal transduction
- Biomedical Research training
Kenneth Samuel
- Professor of Biology, Biology
- Office: Dixon Research Center 206
- Phone: (443) 885-4005
- kenneth.samuel@morgan.edu
Education
- Ph.D. Biochemistry: Georgetown University, Washington D.C., 1978
- M.A. Biological Sciences: Stony Brook University, 1974
- B.S. Biology: University of the District of Columbia, 1972
Bibliographic Profile
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kenneth-p-samuel-5532a672/
- ResearchGate:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kenneth-Samuel
Research Interests
- Molecular biology
- Molecular biotechnology, and their application in the production of recombinant HIV-1 gene products for therapeutic applications against HIV and AIDS.
Timothy Meeker, Ph.D
- Assistant Professor, Biology
- Email: timothy.meeker@morgan.edu
Education
- Ph.D Neural and Pain Science, 2017
- Master of Science in Biological Science, 2011
Bibliographic Profile
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=71GXz8cAAAAJ
- Linkedin: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=71GXz8cAAAAJ
- Scopus: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=71GXz8cAAAAJ
- PubMed: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=71GXz8cAAAAJ
Research Interests
- Role of anxiety in attentional mechanisms related to pain in humans, the potential
- Analgesic mechanism of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIB), neural correlates of mechanical pain and
- Hyperalgesia and the functional connectivity of the Descending Pain Modulatory Network (DPMN).
Dr. Yun-Chi Chen, Ph.D.
- Associate Professor, Biology
- Office: Dixon Research Center 212
- Phone: (443) 885-1997
- Email: yunchi.chen@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Chen+YC&cauthor_id=32579777
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/2111825334-Yun-Chi-Chen
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nimhd-nih_dr-yun-chi-chen-an-associate-professor-activity-7212134671835353090-meGO
Education
- D.Phil., Virology and Immunology, University of Oxford, 2004
- M.Sc., Infectious Diseases Epidemiology, National Taiwan University, 1999
- B.Sc., Zoology and Biochemistry, National Taiwan University, 1994
Research Interests
- Immunology
- Virology and Vaccinology
- Infectious disease epidemiology
- Preventive medicine
- Host immune responses to viral infections and vaccines,
- Dengue virus, West Nile virus, vaccinia virus, influenza, malaria, hepatitis C virus
- HIV and sexually transmitted infections
Dr. Anna J. Dellomo, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor, Biology, Morgan State University
- Email: anna.dellomo@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Anna-J-Dellomo-2155634534
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-dellomo-295145226
Education
- Ph.D., Molecular Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), 2021
Research Interests
- Molecular medicine
- Biomedical sciences
- Cellular mechanisms of disease
- Translational research
Dr. Monica Faulkner, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Center for Brain Health, Morgan State University
- Email: monica.faulkner@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Monica-Faulkner-4
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-faulkner-86050a229/
- Coursicle: https://www.coursicle.com/morgan/professors/Monica+Faulkner/
Education
- Ph.D., Behavioral and Integrative Neuroscience, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2017
- B.S., Experimental Psychology, Florida A&M University, 2006
Research Interests
- Behavioral and integrative neuroscience, neurobiology of cognition and emotion, brain health
- Experimental psychology
- Neurodevelopmental mechanisms
- Student training and mentorship in neuroscience
Dr. Sharvani Mahadevaraju, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor, Biology, Morgan State University
- Email: sharvani.mahadev@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=IKK1sbQAAAAJ&hl=en
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sharvani-Mahadevaraju
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharvani-mahadevaraju-a44778220/
- SMCM Directory: https://inside.smcm.edu/directory/sharvani-mahadevaraju
Education
- Ph.D., Biology, Texas A&M University, 2015
Research Interests
- Molecular genetics
- Cell biology, biochemistry, genomics,
- Germline stem cell and gonad development
- Sexual cell fate determination, molecular mechanisms of development
- Biology education and mentorship
Dr. Walter Royal, III, M.D.
- Endowed Professor in Brain Science and Founding Director, Center for Brain Health Research, Morgan State University
- Email: walter.royal@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- Morgan State News: https://www.morgan.edu/news/morgan-appoints-dr-walter-royal-iii-as-endowed-professor
- University of Maryland School of Medicine Profile: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/profiles/Royal-Walter/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walter-royal-iii-md-33421a62/
Education
- M.D., Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine
- B.S., Biology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Research Interests
- Neurovirology
- Neuroimmunology
- Brain health disparities
- HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders
- Neuroscience education
- AI and Big Data applications in brain research, translational neuroscience
Dr. Leo Kenefic, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor, Biology, Morgan State University
- Office: HHSC 343
- Phone: 443-885-4469
- Email: leo.kenefic@morgan.edu
Bibliographic Profiles
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-kenefic-736123248
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Leo-Kenefic
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biology, Northern Arizona University 2008
- Master of Science - MS, Biomedical Sciences, General, Hood College, 2000
Research Interests
- Plasmodium Vivax
- Bacillus Anthracis
- Molecular Parasitology
- Genomic Surveillance
- Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioinformatics.
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