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• Radiological Safety
• Nuclear Engineering
• Database Management for Dose Analysis
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David W. Miller is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, holding roles in the Department of Internal Medicine (School of Medicine) and Department of Nuclear, Plasma & Radiological Engineering (College of Engineering). He has served as Adjunct Faculty since 1993 and 1997 respectively. His education includes a PhD and MS in Bionucleonics from Purdue University (1976 and 1973). Miller has held key positions such as Regional Director of the IAEA's Information System on Occupational Exposure (since 1995) and Director of Plant Radiation Protection at the Clinton Power Station (1988–2001). Research interests span radiological safety, nuclear power plant operations, and database systems for dose analysis. His work includes studies on occupational dose reduction, tritium recapture modeling, and effluent databases for UNSCEAR reports. Notable awards include the EPA’s Chernobyl Response Award (1986) and a Public Health Service Fellowship (1972–76). Miller’s recent publications focus on reproductive biology, particularly sperm-oviduct interactions and glycobiology. These studies explore mechanisms like glycan-mediated sperm binding, progesterone’s role in sperm release, and fertility-related biotechnology. His work bridges nuclear safety and reproductive science, reflecting interdisciplinary contributions.

Meghan Ferrall-FairbanksView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantitative Systems Biology
• Mathematical Modeling
• Cancer Heterogeneity
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Dr. Meghan Ferrall-Fairbanks is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida. She leads the BEAT (Battling Evolution through Adaptive Therapies) Cancer Lab, which integrates computational, mathematical, and experimental approaches to study tumor heterogeneity and evolutionary dynamics in cancer. Her research aims to optimize treatment strategies by understanding how ecological and evolutionary forces drive tumor growth and metastasis. Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida (2012) Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology & Emory University (2017) Research Focus: Dr. Ferrall-Fairbanks' work spans quantitative systems biology, mathematical modeling of cancer evolution, and mechanisms of drug resistance. Her lab explores tumor heterogeneity at molecular, tissue, and systems levels, with a focus on adaptive therapy, proteolytic networks, and intratumor diversity. Recent studies include investigating spontaneous cell fusions in tumors and the Warburg effect in early breast cancer. Publications: Her work spans topics like cancer metabolism, protease kinetics, and single-cell sequencing analysis. Notable contributions include modeling tumor evolution, developing algorithms to predict protease interactions, and analyzing clinical outcomes in renal cell carcinoma. Awards: AACR Doreen J. Putrah Scholar-in-Training Award (2020) BMES Career Development Award (2019) Georgia Tech Faces of Inclusive Excellence (2015) Labs & Collaborations: The BEAT Cancer Lab collaborates across disciplines to bridge computational models with experimental validation. Current projects include developing predictive models of tumor response and investigating mechanisms of therapeutic resistance in myeloid neoplasms.

Iain ShepherdView profile

Associate Professor

• Genetics
• Cell Biology
• Developmental Biology
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Iain Shepherd is an Associate Professor at Emory University's Department of Biology. His lab investigates the genetic basis of enteric nervous system development using zebrafish models to study Hirschsprung's disease and related neuropathies. Education includes a Ph.D. from the University of Oxford (1994) and a B.Sc. from Imperial College London (1990). Research themes include: Transcriptomic profiling of neural crest derivatives Functional validation of Hirschsprung-associated genes Mitochondrial dysfunction in neurodevelopmental disorders Evolutionary conservation of gut innervation mechanisms Recent publications leverage single-cell genomics and live imaging to map enteric neuron diversity and identify novel disease pathways.

Jiqiang LingView profile

Associate Professor

• Protein Synthesis
• Translational Fidelity
• Antibiotic Resistance
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Jiqiang (Lanny) Ling is an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, affiliated with the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences and the Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics. He holds a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University (2008). His research focuses on understanding the molecular basis of protein synthesis defects and their roles in bacterial-host interactions, antibiotic resistance, and human diseases such as neurodegeneration. Ling's laboratory employs biochemical, genetic, and omics approaches to study translational fidelity, phenotypic heterogeneity in bacterial populations, and disease mechanisms linked to aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases and ribosomal proteins. Key projects include investigating how translational errors affect bacterial pathogenicity, antibiotic tolerance, and stress responses, as well as exploring the impact of translational defects in eukaryotic models for human diseases. He teaches courses on Microbial Physiology and Gene Expression , and his work has been supported by grants from the NIH (e.g., R21 AI142396, R01 AI139492) and other funding bodies. His lab is located in the Microbiology Building, where they conduct cutting-edge research on translational biology and host-pathogen interactions. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding stop-codon readthrough regulation, streptomycin resistance mechanisms, and the role of translational fidelity in Salmonella pathogenesis. Collaborative efforts include the development of the AARS Online database for aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases and innovative methods for bacterial burden quantification (BBQ).

Margaret L. GardelView profile

Professor

• Cell and Tissue Mechanics
• Polymer Physics
• Cell Adhesion and Migration
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Margaret L. Gardel is the Horace B. Horton Professor of Physics and Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the James Franck Institute. She holds joint appointments in the Department of Physics and the Institute of Biophysical Dynamics. Education: ScB in Physics and Mathematics from Brown University (1998), PhD in Physics from Harvard University (2004). Postdoctoral research included a Pappalardo Fellowship at MIT (2004–2006) and Scripps Research Institute (2006–2007). Joined the University of Chicago in 2007. Research focuses on cell and tissue mechanics, polymer physics, and active matter. Her lab explores how molecular-scale interactions govern cellular and tissue-level behaviors, with applications to soft material design and mechanobiology. Key areas include cytoskeleton dynamics, mechanotransduction, and epithelial morphogenesis. Awards: Packard Fellowship (2008), Sloan Fellowship (2010), NIH Pioneer Award (2017), American Physical Society Fellow (2013). Her work bridges physics, biology, and engineering, with emphasis on quantitative approaches to living systems. Current projects include developing biomimetic active materials and understanding mechanochemical feedback in epithelial tissues.

Margaret GardelView profile

Professor

• Biophysics
• Cell Biology
• Active Matter
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Margaret Gardel is a Professor of Physics at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the James Franck Institute, Institute for Biophysical Dynamics, and Director of the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center. Her research focuses on the biophysical mechanisms governing cell mechanics, cytoskeletal dynamics, and active matter systems. She combines experimental, computational, and theoretical approaches to study how living systems generate and respond to mechanical forces. Her work includes groundbreaking studies on actin-myosin networks, cell division mechanics, and the reconstitution of biological processes in vitro. Notable contributions include the discovery of self-organized cell division-like behavior in active liquid droplets, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . Gardel also explores mechanosensitive proteins, tissue confinement effects, and adaptive materials inspired by biological systems. Gardel has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Sackler Prize for Biophysics (2020). Her research is funded by the National Science Foundation, NIH, and the Sloan Fellowship. She actively collaborates with physicists, biologists, and engineers to bridge disciplines and advance understanding of life's fundamental physics. Her group's recent efforts span machine learning in biophysics, synthetic active materials, and quantitative analysis of cellular processes. She leads initiatives to translate biophysical principles into applications like artificial tissues and smart biomaterials.

Elizabeth JerisonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Immunology
• Statistical Physics
• Dynamical Systems
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Elizabeth Jerison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Chicago , affiliated with the James Franck Institute . Her research lab investigates the dynamics and phases of immunity , focusing on nonlinear responses and collective behaviors in the immune system. Using the zebrafish model system, her work combines statistical physics , dynamical systems theory , and optical imaging to study how spatiotemporal control of inflammation is achieved, particularly in disease contexts like cancer and autoimmune disorders. The lab emphasizes quantitative approaches to bridge molecular, cellular, and organismal scales. Her research interests span immunology , biophysics , and evolutionary biology , with a focus on inflammation dynamics, tumor-immune interactions, and genetic pleiotropy in microbial systems. She leads a multidisciplinary team leveraging advanced microscopy and genomic tools to uncover mathematical principles underlying immune system behavior. Recent work includes studies on spatially structured inflammatory responses, nonlinear dynamics analysis, and evolutionary dynamics in yeast populations. The lab, established in 2023, actively seeks graduate students and postdocs interested in interdisciplinary biological physics. Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed in available texts. Advising & Grants: While no specific grants or advisees are listed, the lab focuses on training students in interdisciplinary research at the interface of physics and immunology. Labs/Teams: The Jerison Lab is part of the Department of Physics and James Franck Institute , emphasizing collaborative research across the Physical Sciences Division and biological departments.

Garegin PapoianView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Physical Chemistry
• Biophysics
• Polymer Physics
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Garegin Papoian is a Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and a member of the Institute for Physical Science and Technology (IPST) at the University of Maryland, College Park. He serves as the Director of Chemical Physics and holds the Monroe Martin Professorship. His research focuses on theoretical physical chemistry, using advanced computational methods to study biological processes across scales—from single protein dynamics to cell-level phenomena. Key areas include DNA packing, cytoskeleton mechanics, and cellular motility. His group develops computational tools like MEDYAN (for cytoskeletal networks) and AWSEM-MD (for protein modeling). Papoian has received prestigious awards, including the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award and NSF CAREER Award. His lab's work has been featured in journals like JACS and highlighted in Chemistry World . Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry (Assumed from career trajectory). Roles: Director of Chemical Physics, Monroe Martin Professor, IPST Affiliate. Research Interests: The group employs equilibrium/non-equilibrium statistical mechanics, polymer physics, and bioinformatics to investigate chromatin folding, actomyosin networks, and stochastic signal transduction. Recent breakthroughs include understanding DNA rigidity and histone assembly mechanisms. Recent Contributions: MEDYAN and AWSEM-MD software facilitate mesoscale simulations. Notable findings include the comparable roles of electrostatic and non-electrostatic forces in DNA stiffness (JACS 2011) and cytoskeletal avalanches in force networks (2020s). Grants: NSF, NIH, and industry-funded projects on cytoskeletal dynamics and epigenetic regulation. Labs/Teams: Papoian Lab focuses on theoretical chemistry and biophysics, collaborating with institutions like Kavli Institute and UNC.

Jens HerberholzView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Aggression
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Jens Herberholz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park, with affiliations in the Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Program (NACS) and the Brain and Behavior Initiative (BBI). He holds a PhD from Technical University Munich (Germany) and conducted postdoctoral research at Georgia State University. His research focuses on neural mechanisms underlying social behaviors in crayfish, including aggression, decision-making, and interactions between social experience and drug sensitivity. He employs electrophysiology, neuropharmacology, and advanced imaging techniques to study these phenomena. Herberholz has served as former Director of NACS and former Co-Director of BBI. He is an associate editor for Behaviour and Frontiers in Physiology . His lab investigates topics such as the gut-brain axis, alcohol effects on neural circuits, and the role of serotonin in behavior. Current students include Reid Doctor, Norma Pena-Flores, and Tawen Ho. His work is supported by NSF and NIH grants. Publications highlight studies on neuronal circuit modulation, neurochemical signaling, and behavioral responses to environmental stimuli. Media coverage includes features in Science Daily , New Scientist , and The Economist .

• Cell Division
• Cytoskeletal Structure and Dynamics
• C. elegans Development
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Dr Tim Davies is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University. His research focuses on understanding how cell identity influences cytokinesis mechanisms, using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model system. He leads a lab investigating cell-type-specific variations in cell division processes, leveraging genetic tools and live-cell microscopy to dissect molecular pathways involved in cytokinesis. His work highlights the intersection of cell fate and division machinery, with implications for developmental disorders and cancer. Davies has supervised multiple PhD and MSc students, mentoring them in advanced microscopy techniques and genetic analysis. Key research interests include C. elegans development, cytoskeletal dynamics, and the application of novel imaging technologies. He has pioneered techniques like FLIRT (fast local infrared thermogenetics) for precise subcellular protein control. His lab’s findings on septin and anillin regulation in germ cells exemplify their innovative approaches to unraveling cellular complexity. Scientific contributions span over a decade, with publications in high-impact journals like eLife , Developmental Cell , and Nature Methods . Collaborations include projects on oligodendrocyte autophagy and myelin maintenance. Current efforts emphasize translating findings from model organisms to broader biological contexts, aiming to bridge gaps between basic cell biology and clinical relevance. Advising and grants: Davies supervises six postgraduate students, focusing on cytokinesis and developmental biology. His research is supported by grants enabling advanced microscopy and genetic screens. Lab activities include interdisciplinary projects with material science and neurobiology teams. Lab/Team: The Davies lab at Durham University combines genetics, live imaging, and biochemical approaches to study cytokinesis. They utilize C. elegans embryos as a scalable model to explore how cell-intrinsic and extrinsic factors modulate division machinery, with potential applications in understanding tissue-specific diseases.

Henry ShumView profile

Associate Professor

• Biological fluid dynamics
• Microorganism motility
• Chemomechanical coupling
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Henry Shum is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. He holds a D.Phil. in Mathematical Sciences from the University of Oxford (2012) and an M.Math.Phys. from the University of Warwick. His research focuses on fluid dynamics and biological systems, including microorganism motility, bio-inspired microrobotics, and chemomechanical coupling in synthetic systems. He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Oxford and University of Pittsburgh. Research interests span modeling microscale fluidic systems, such as bacterial swimming, sperm motility, and active droplet behavior. Collaborations include studies with institutions like Florida State University, McGill University, and the New Jersey Institute of Technology. His work combines numerical methods (e.g., boundary element simulations) with theoretical analysis to understand propulsion mechanisms and design controllable microswimmers. Key areas of exploration include: Hydrodynamic interactions in confined environments Polymorphic transitions in bacterial flagella Chemically driven self-organization in artificial cells Controllability of microparticle systems Recent publications emphasize advancements in microrobot design, hydrodynamic control mechanisms, and synthetic quorum sensing systems. His research bridges applied mathematics, biophysics, and engineering to address challenges in microscale fluid dynamics and biomimetic systems.

Ian Y. WongView profile

Associate Professor

• biomaterials
• nanofabrication
• 3D printing
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Ian Y. Wong is an Associate Professor of Engineering and Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Brown University. He joined Brown University as an assistant professor of engineering in July 2013 and has since established himself as a leading researcher in the field of cancer bioengineering and mechanobiology. Dr. Wong received his A.B. magna cum laude in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University in 2003. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University in 2010, where he worked on the directed self-assembly of biomolecular materials with Nick Melosh. His postdoctoral training in BioMEMS and cancer cell migration was with Mehmet Toner and Daniel Irimia at the Center for Engineering in Medicine of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School from 2010-2013. Wong's research focuses on engineering new technologies to study cancer cell invasion, phenotypic plasticity, and therapeutic resistance. His work spans biomaterials, nanofabrication, 3D printing, directed self-assembly, and polymer physics . Physically, he explores how materials and mechanical aspects of the tumor microenvironment regulate malignant behavior. Biologically, he seeks new insights into single cell heterogeneity and the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating topological data analysis with cancer cell mechanics, developing advanced microfluidic devices for tumor modeling, and creating computational approaches to understand cell behavior in 3D environments. His scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous awards including the NAE Japan-America Frontiers of Engineering Symposium participation (2021), Lab on a Chip Emerging Investigator (2017), Biomaterials Science Emerging Investigator (2017), and the Brown University CareerLAB Nathalie Rutherfurd Pierrepont '07 Prize for Advising (2015). Dr. Wong is actively involved in teaching, offering courses such as ENGN 1110 - Transport and Biotransport Processes and ENGN 2910S - Cancer Nanotechnology. His laboratory, the Wong Laboratory, maintains active collaborations across multiple departments at Brown University, particularly with researchers in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Surgery, and the School of Engineering.

Emily E RosowskiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Innate Immunity
• Host-Pathogen Interactions
• Zebrafish Models
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Emily E Rosowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University, affiliated with the College of Science and the Clemson University School of Health Research. Her research focuses on host-pathogen interactions, particularly using zebrafish larvae to study fungal infections like Aspergillus fumigatus. She investigates innate immune responses, emphasizing macrophages and neutrophils, employing cutting-edge imaging and genetic techniques. Dr. Rosowski holds a Ph.D. in Biology from MIT (2013) and a B.S. in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2007). She teaches courses such as Basic Immunology and Senior Seminar in Microbiology/Biological Sciences. Her lab’s work explores how innate immune cells combat fungal pathogens, including the role of Rac2 signaling, glucocorticoid effects on neutrophil function, and PGE2-mediated phagocyte activity. The lab uses zebrafish models to study hyphal growth inhibition and drug efficacy dependent on host immunity. Recent research highlights include elucidating CLR/TLR signaling pathways, macrophage contributions to immune defense, and the impact of host genetics on pathogen outcomes. Her studies bridge fundamental immunology with translational applications for treating immunocompromised patients. Dr. Rosowski’s work has been published in journals like Journal of Immunology , Infection and Immunity , and PLOS Pathogens . She actively mentors students in lab research and collaborates with institutions like MIT and Purdue University on fungal pathogenesis projects.

Siddhartha DasView profile

Professor

• Lipid Metabolism
• Parasitic Protozoa
• Breast Cancer
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Dr. Siddhartha Das is a Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), specializing in lipid metabolism and signaling pathways in parasitic protozoa like Giardia lamblia. His research focuses on understanding mechanisms of Giardia pathogenesis, anti-parasitic drug development, and the role of arachidonic acid in breast/colon cancer metastasis. He directs the Immunology and Infectious Disease Cluster at UTEP’s Border Biomedical Research Center (BBRC), supported by NIH grants. Dr. Das teaches microbiology, biochemistry, and cell biology at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Education & Experience: PhD in Biochemistry (not explicitly stated, inferred from role) Over 30 years of research in lipid biology and parasitology Research Interests: Lipid signaling in Giardia encystation & pathogenicity Anti-Giardia drug discovery Arachidonic acid’s role in cancer metastasis Lipid rafts and membrane dynamics in protozoa His work combines biochemistry, mass spectrometry, and cell biology approaches to study disease mechanisms. Grants & Awards: National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants funding BBRC initiatives Editorial board member for prestigious biochemistry/microbiology journals Labs & Teams: Leads the BBRC Immunology & Infectious Disease Cluster, collaborating on anti-parasitic drug repurposing and cancer lipid signaling projects.

• Cell Division Mechanisms
• Microtubule Systems
• Cancer Development
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Benjamin H. Kwok, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Oral Biology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's College of Dentistry. His research laboratory focuses on molecular mechanisms of cell division, microtubule-based systems, and cancer development using interdisciplinary approaches in chemical biology, structural analysis, and cellular genetics. Education BSc in Chemistry & Biochemistry, State University of New York at Stony Brook MS, MPhil, and PhD in Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, Yale University Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chemistry & Cell Biology, Rockefeller University Research Focus Dr. Kwok investigates fundamental processes including: 1) Molecular machinery of cell division using chemical probes; 2) Microtubule dynamics in cellular organization and disease; 3) Kinesin motor protein functions in genome stability and cancer pathogenesis. His work bridges structural biology, drug discovery, and translational cancer research. Publication Analysis Recent publications (2014-2021) demonstrate strong emphasis on microtubule regulators (kinesin-13, KIF14), DNA damage response, and structural mechanisms of cell division proteins. Collaborative studies frequently integrate cryo-EM, biochemical assays, and disease models, revealing therapeutic targets in cancer and developmental disorders. Awards & Honors Merck Postdoctoral Fellowship (2004-2007) FRQS Junior Investigator Awards (2010-2019) CIHR New Investigator Award (2013-2017) Grants & Funding Principal Investigator for multiple extramural grants including: NIH Subcontract: Microtubule regulators in DNA damage/cancer therapy (2021-2025) CIHR Project Grant: Chemical modulation of kinesin-13 (2017-2022) NSERC Discovery Grant: KIF14 modulation mechanisms (2015-2020) CRS/CCSRI Grants: Kinesin-targeted cancer therapeutics (2015-2017)