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Zulfiya OrynbayevaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Mitochondrial Pathophysiology
• Nanomedicine
• Cancer Therapeutics
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Zulfiya Orynbayeva, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine. Her research focuses on mitochondria pathophysiology and nanomedicine, particularly investigating energy metabolism in cancer, neurodegeneration, and reproductive system pathologies. Education: MSc and PhD in Biophysics from Tashkent State University (1984-1993). Research Interests : - Mitochondrial dysregulation in tumors and its role in metabolic adaptation - Development of anti-cancer therapies targeting mitochondrial energy pathways - Oocyte competence and mitochondrial energy requirements - Single-cell array nanotechnologies for metabolic analysis Techniques : Oxygraph-2K for mitochondrial screening, optical spectroscopy, amperometric methods, and nanoscale probes. Patent : A method and apparatus for measuring biological activity with single-cell resolution (US10253289, 2015). Contact: zulfiya.orynbayeva@drexelmed.edu | Department of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine.

• Human Anatomy
• Structural Biology
• Integrative Biology
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Flavia Carton is an Assistant Professor at the University of Trento, affiliated with the Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO) and the Centre for Medical Sciences (CISMED). She specializes in teaching human anatomy, focusing on structural and functional relationships in the human body. Primary Affiliation: Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology (CIBIO) Secondary Affiliation: Centre for Medical Sciences (CISMED) Teaching Responsibilities Anatomia umana I: Covers locomotor, cardio-vascular, and spinal nervous systems. Anatomia umana II: Focuses on central nervous, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, integumentary, and endocrine systems. Research & Awards No specific research publications or scientific awards were explicitly listed in the provided text.

Yonathan ZoharView profile

Professor

• Aquaculture
• Fish Endocrinology
• Marine Biotechnology
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Yonathan Zohar is a Professor of Marine Biotechnology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), leading research at the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET). His work focuses on advancing sustainable aquaculture and fish reproductive biology. He has pioneered land-based aquaculture systems to address environmental and logistical challenges, including year-round salmon spawning and waste management innovations. Zohar’s research combines fundamental endocrinology with applied solutions, such as developing sterile fish strains and biodegradable waste systems. In 2020, he received the International Society for Fish Endocrinology’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his transformative contributions. His research interests span fish endocrinology, reproductive physiology, and aquaculture sustainability. Notable projects include manipulating fish reproduction cycles using environmental cues and converting fish waste into biogas to reduce energy costs. With a $10M USDA grant, he collaborates globally to commercialize land-based aquaculture. Zohar’s work emphasizes environmental responsibility and economic viability, aiming to reduce overfishing and meet rising seafood demand. Key Projects: Year-round salmon spawning, biogas production from fish waste, sterile fish development Funding: USDA grant ($10M), BARD Fund (U.S.-Israel partnership) Scientific contributions include over 50 peer-reviewed articles on fish endocrinology and aquaculture. His teams at IMET and the Aquaculture Research Center (ARC) address industry bottlenecks like sludge management and seasonal reproduction limits. Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award (2020) Collaborations: U.S. and international government/industry partnerships

• Genetic Disorders
• Human Infertility
• Embryonic Development
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Odelya Hartung Kaufman, MD, PhD, is a Clinical Geneticist and Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Genetics at Yale School of Medicine. She specializes in diagnosing and managing genetic conditions in children and adults, with expertise in developmental disabilities, inherited eye disorders, hearing loss, and congenital birth defects. Her research focuses on genetic mechanisms underlying early embryonic defects, human infertility (e.g., unexplained female infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss), and rare undiagnosed diseases via the Undiagnosed Disease Network. Education & Training: MD and PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2016) Pediatrics and Medical Genetics Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital (2020) Research Interests: Dr. Kaufman’s work combines clinical practice with research into genetic causes of rare diseases. Her studies utilize zebrafish models to investigate RNA binding proteins’ roles in ovary development and Balbiani body architecture. Recent publications highlight advancements in understanding nutrient sensing pathways and genetic mutations linked to syndromes like Shwachman–Diamond syndrome. Awards & Grants: No specific awards listed, though her work aligns with NIH-funded initiatives through the Undiagnosed Disease Network. Grants and funding sources are not detailed in the provided text. Labs & Teams: Member of the Jiang Lab at Yale School of Medicine, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of genetics and clinical care.

Michael S. WolinView profile

Professor

• Oxidative Stress Signaling
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Vascular Physiology
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Michael S. Wolin, Ph.D., is a distinguished Professor of Physiology at the School of Medicine, New York Medical College (NYMC). With a career spanning several decades, Dr. Wolin has established himself as a leading researcher in vascular physiology, redox biology, and pulmonary hypertension. His work began with groundbreaking research on nitric oxide signaling as a postdoctoral fellow with Lou Ignarro at Tulane University, contributing to aspects of research that led to Ignarro's 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine. Dr. Wolin's research interests focus on oxidative stress signaling , pulmonary hypertension , vascular physiology , redox biology , nitric oxide signaling , and mitochondrial function . His NIH-funded laboratory at NYMC has made significant contributions to understanding how cellular regulatory systems—including mitochondrial function, oxidases, ROS metabolizing enzymes, and cellular redox control systems—function in physiological processes and pathophysiological conditions. His work has particularly advanced our understanding of oxygen sensing mechanisms, hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction, and the role of hydrogen peroxide as a signaling molecule. Dr. Wolin's recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate continued research productivity with significant contributions to understanding placental development in maternal undernourishment, pulmonary vascular function, oxidative stress mechanisms in hypertension, and the role of various signaling molecules in cardiovascular disease progression. His work shows a consistent focus on the interplay between redox signaling, mitochondrial function, and vascular pathophysiology. Notable awards and honors include: Distinguished Scientist Award – American Chemical Society, Westchester Section (2010) Outstanding Faculty Award – Graduate Student Association of Basic Medical Sciences at NYMC (2009) Robert M. Berne – Distinguished Lectureship Awardee – American Physiological Society (2008) Merit Award – National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, NIH (1995) Dr. Wolin has maintained significant editorial and service roles, including serving as Chair of the Integrative Vascular Physiology Pathology NIH Study Section (2021-2023), Consulting Editor for the American Journal of Physiology: Heart & Circulatory Physiology (2011-2018), and as a Fellow of the American Heart Association since 2001. His teaching responsibilities at NYMC include directing multiple physiology courses and mentoring graduate students through thesis research.

David SmithView profile

Professor

• Microscale biological fluid dynamics
• Sperm motility and fertility modeling
• Cilia and flagellar mechanics
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David Smith is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Birmingham and Deputy Director of Research and Knowledge Transfer at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Healthcare Technologies Institute. He is renowned for his interdisciplinary research applying mathematical modeling to medicine and biology, particularly in microscale fluid dynamics of fertility, sperm motility, cilia mechanics, and mathematical endocrinology. Research Interests: Microfluid dynamics of fertility and reproduction, especially sperm motility and embryonic nodal cilia Mathematical endocrinology, including pharmacokinetics of cortisol and thyroid disease Development and application of regularized Stokeslets methods for biological flows Bayesian modeling for spectroscopic biomedical diagnostics Multiscale modeling in reproductive health and cell motility His recent publications span computational tools for viscous flow, dinoflagellate swimming, kinetic modeling of biochemical reactions, and Bayesian diagnostics using Raman spectroscopy, reflecting a broad and impactful interdisciplinary portfolio. Projects & Grants: Principal Investigator, EPSRC project on rapid sperm capture using imaging and machine learning (2016–2022) Co-Investigator, US Army and UK Ministry of Defence projects on traumatic brain injury biomarkers (2021–2028) Alan Turing Institute Turing Fellowship (2019–2020) EPSRC and Proctor & Gamble supported parameter estimation projects Smith chairs the editorial board of Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences , has organized major conferences on bioactive fluids, and delivered keynote lectures on regularized Stokeslets methods. He currently supervises four PhD students and a postdoctoral fellow, welcoming new doctoral applicants.

Milo WiltbankView profile

Professor

• Reproductive Physiology
• Animal Science
• Endocrinology
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Dr. Milo Wiltbank is a Professor of Reproductive Physiology & Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences. His research focuses on ovarian function in dairy cattle, particularly hormonal regulation of the corpus luteum and fertility improvement through timed artificial insemination (TAI). He joined the Endocrinology & Reproductive Physiology Program (ERP) in 1991 and currently teaches OBS&GYN 710 – Reproductive Endocrine Physiology and OBS&GYN 711 – Advanced Reproductive Endocrine Physiology . Education: B.S. and M.S. from Brigham Young University (1980/1982), Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (1987), followed by postdoctoral training at Colorado State University. Research emphasizes applied and basic studies on luteal physiology, prostaglandin regulation, and estradiol/progesterone-based TAI protocols. His work has pioneered methods to optimize pregnancy rates in dairy herds through hormonal management and follicular development manipulation. Over 278 publications highlight contributions to bovine reproductive science. Advising: Current Ph.D. student Autumn R. Joy and notable past advisees including Adam Beard, Rafael Reis Domingues, and Megan Mezera. Active in ERP Program committees and as a T32 faculty trainer. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with reproductive endocrinology teams at UW-Madison and global institutions, advancing technologies like ReBreed21 and high-fertility cycle models for livestock productivity.

• Structural Biology
• Molecular Biophysics
• Cryo-Electron Microscopy
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David Agard is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), where he leads a research group focused on uncovering the structural basis of biological function at the molecular and cellular levels. His lab specializes in advanced cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and fluorescence light microscopy, developing novel imaging technologies to study dynamic cellular processes. His research interests span structural biology , molecular chaperone function (particularly Hsp90 and its role in disease), microtubule nucleation , centrosome and cilium structure , and the structure of phage-encoded tubulins . He is deeply involved in methodological innovations in cryo-EM data processing , including deconvolution, heterogeneous reconstruction, and tomography, enabling atomic-level insights into complex biological systems. Recent publications highlight his lab’s work on the structural mechanisms of Hsp90-client regulation, microtubule organization, phage nucleus formation, and high-resolution imaging techniques using functionalized graphene-oxide grids. His work increasingly integrates AI-driven structural modeling and in situ approaches to understand macromolecular complexes in their native cellular context. Dr. Agard has made seminal contributions to understanding the ATPase cycle of Hsp90, the architecture of the gamma-tubulin complex, and the structural dynamics of viral and cellular tubulins. His research bridges biochemistry, biophysics, and cell biology, with implications for cancer, neurodegeneration, and antimicrobial strategies.

David BoocockView profile

Academic

• Proteomics
• Biomarker Discovery
• Cancer Research
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Dr. David Boocock is a Senior Research Fellow and Group Leader of the Biological Mass Spectrometry and Clinical Proteomics group at the John van Geest Cancer Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University. He joined NTU in 2007 as a Research Fellow and became Senior Research Fellow in 2009, establishing the quantitative LC-MS facility for biological research. His work spans biomarker discovery, cancer research (prostate, breast, melanoma, ovarian, and LAM), Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and COPD, utilizing advanced proteomics and metabolomics techniques. Senior Research Fellow, Biological Mass Spectrometry and Clinical Proteomics Group John van Geest Cancer Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University Established quantitative mass spectrometry facility in 2013/14 His research focuses on proteomics and biomarker discovery across multiple disease contexts, with particular emphasis on cancer progression and therapeutic response. He employs SWATH Acquisition, LC-MS/MS, and multiomics approaches to analyze protein expression patterns. Collaborations include SCIEX, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, and University of Debrecen. Recent publications highlight his work on chronic kidney disease biomarkers (2025), prostate cancer metastasis mechanisms (2024), and transglutaminase biology in neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases. He supervises PhD students and contributes to undergraduate teaching in cancer and proteomics topics.

Jason BrevesView profile

Professor

• Endocrinology
• Osmoregulation in Fishes
• Molecular Physiology
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Jason P. Breves is a Professor of Biology at Skidmore College , where he investigates the endocrine mechanisms enabling vertebrates to adapt to dynamic environments. His work focuses on pituitary hormones like prolactin and growth hormone in Mozambique tilapia , Atlantic salmon , and other euryhaline fish models to understand how hormonal systems regulate osmoregulation, growth, and stress responses. Education: B.S. in Marine Biology (Roger Williams University), M.S. in Oceanography (University of Rhode Island), Ph.D. in Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering (University of Hawaii), and Postdoctoral Studies at University of Massachusetts Amherst. Research Interests: The lab explores three major themes: (1) Prolactin signaling in gill, kidney, and gastrointestinal tract; (2) Osmoreception and prolactin gene regulation; and (3) Somatotropic axis modulation by stressors, nutrition, and xenobiotics. His team uses molecular, cellular, and organismal approaches to dissect hormone-gene interactions and their ecological implications. Recent Publications highlight his work on salinity-dependent gene regulation, cortisol's impact on growth hormone pathways, and thermosensitive prolactin cells. Key subfields include ion transporter dynamics , transcriptomic responses to environmental stress , and hormonal crosstalk in osmoregulation . Collaborators span institutions like University of Hawaii, USGS Conte Anadromous Fish Research Center, and University of Gothenburg. Scientific Awards: Grace Evelyn Pickford Medal (2025), New Investigator Award (2019), Gorbman-Bern Award (2019), and multiple Scholander Awards. Students: Mentored over 30 undergraduate researchers, including recipients of conference awards and presentations at Experimental Biology and International Biology of Fish Congress. Funding includes NSF grants (IOS-1755131, DBI-2018952) for molecular targets and advanced instrumentation. His lab serves as a nexus for comparative endocrinology and aquatic physiology research.

• Cancer and Oncology
• Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine
• Immunology in the Medical Area
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Iva Filipovic serves as a Research Specialist in the Department of Laboratory Medicine, Division of Clinical Microbiology at Karolinska Institutet since 2025, following her Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2019-2025) at the Department of Medicine Huddinge, Center for Infectious Medicine. She contributes to The Systems Virology Lab under Ujjwal Neogi, focusing on translational immunology in medical contexts. Her educational background includes: PhD in Physiology, Development and Neuroscience (Reproductive Immunology), University of Cambridge (2019) MSc in Immunology, Imperial College London (2015) BSc in Molecular Biology with Physiology, University of Belgrade (2014) Her research integrates tissue-resident immunology with systems approaches, examining innate lymphocytes in reproductive health, infectious diseases, and cancer. She employs advanced methodologies including RNA-Seq, single-cell analysis, and 29-color flow cytometry to investigate immune mechanisms in endometrial tissue, liver fibrosis, and viral pathogenesis. Current work emphasizes translational applications in sepsis, cholangiocarcinoma, and SARS-CoV-2 immunity. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2018-2025) reveals dominant themes in mucosal immunology, with significant contributions to understanding MAIT cells in sepsis, NK cell dynamics in reproduction, and immune biomarkers in cancer. Her work consistently bridges basic immunology with clinical applications through multi-omics approaches and large-scale collaborative studies like the Karolinska KI/K COVID-19 immune atlas. She actively participates in The Systems Virology Lab, contributing to Karolinska's infectious disease research infrastructure. Her technical expertise in high-dimensional immune profiling supports collaborative projects across virology, hepatology, and oncology research groups at Karolinska Institutet.

• Respiratory Pharmacology
• Parasitology
• Reproductive Medicine
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Dr Brent McParland is a Senior Lecturer at the Sydney Pharmacy School, University of Sydney, and a member of the Charles Perkins Centre. His work bridges respiratory pharmacology, parasitology, and reproductive medicine with clinical applications. His primary research investigates mechanisms of exaggerated airway narrowing in asthma and COPD, focusing on airway smooth muscle dynamics, autacoid pharmacology (5HT, NO, Bradykinin, PGs, LTs, Histamine), and the role of extracellular matrix. He also leads pioneering research into whether Australian ticks cause Lyme-like illness, examining Babesia and Theileria pathogens through molecular detection methods. His work extends to reproductive medicine and drugs in sport, aligning with the Charles Perkins Centre's themes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, infection, and maternal health. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant respiratory focus (73% of articles), particularly on airway smooth muscle physiology in asthma/COPD, with significant contributions to parasitology (13%) regarding Australian tick-borne diseases. His methodological approaches emphasize cellular signaling, pathogenesis, and pathology, often utilizing in vitro models and molecular characterization techniques. Dr McParland has secured competitive research funding including: 2014: Australias Lyme-Like Illness grant (Australian Respiratory Council) 2013: NHMRC Project Grant on COPD airway mechanics 2006: Ramaciotti Foundation grant on asthma fluid lining 2006: University of Sydney Newly Appointed Staff grant 2006: Asthma Foundation of NSW award on cold-induced exacerbations He teaches core pharmacology courses including Pharmacology Fundamentals, Respiratory Diseases (Asthma, COPD, PAH), and Autacoid Pharmacology, while contributing to the Charles Perkins Centre's multidisciplinary research on metabolic, infectious, and reproductive health conditions through his expertise in airway pathophysiology and vector-borne disease mechanisms.

Katie MarshallView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Change
• Marine Biodiversity
• Population Ecology
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Katie Marshall is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on the physiological and ecological mechanisms underlying species’ survival in cold environments, particularly in intertidal invertebrates and forest pest insects. She explores how low-temperature adaptation affects population growth and geographic range limits, aiming to predict climate change impacts on species distributions. Dr. Marshall is affiliated with the Biodiversity Research Centre and the Comparative Physiology Group, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in ecology and evolutionary biology. Her work integrates biological and environmental disciplines, combining molecular studies with ecological observations. For instance, she investigates ice-binding proteins in marine invertebrates and metabolic adaptations in insects and mussels exposed to freezing conditions. She also utilizes advanced technologies like machine learning and DNA metabarcoding for species classification and ecosystem monitoring. Dr. Marshall’s research addresses key questions about why species have specific geographic ranges and how they might respond to environmental changes. Recent studies highlight themes such as the evolutionary origins of cold tolerance, the effects of temperature fluctuations on insect survival, and the interplay between climate variables and organismal physiology. She emphasizes understanding functional traits and eco-evolutionary dynamics to improve predictive models for species range shifts and ecosystem management. Though no specific scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided texts, her contributions to biodiversity and physiological ecology are evident through her active research and lab leadership. The Marshall Lab collaborates broadly within the Zoology Department and across UBC’s Biodiversity Research Centre to advance knowledge in these critical areas.

Robert N. BenView profile

Professor

• Organic Chemistry
• Bioorganic Chemistry
• Carbohydrate Chemistry
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Robert N. Ben is a Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on organic and bioorganic chemistry, particularly the development of small-molecule ice recrystallization inhibitors (IRIs) for improving cryopreservation techniques. These inhibitors enhance the viability of cells, tissues, and biological systems during freezing and thawing processes, with applications in regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy, and biomedical engineering. He holds a B.Sc. from Laurentian University (1990) and a Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa (1994). His work bridges synthetic chemistry and biological applications, aiming to design cryoprotectants with enhanced stability and activity for medical and industrial uses. Key research areas include asymmetric synthesis of bioactive compounds, carbohydrate chemistry, and glycoprotein design. Ben’s lab investigates the structure-activity relationships of IRIs, their mechanisms of action, and their utility in preserving diverse biological materials, including red blood cells, stem cells, and tissues. His contributions have advanced understanding of how small molecules mitigate ice crystal growth, reducing cryopreservation damage in cellular therapies and organ preservation. Despite no listed awards, his prolific research output (over 50 publications from 2013–2024) highlights his leadership in cryopreservation science. He advises students in synthetic and bioorganic chemistry but no specific advisees are named in the provided texts. Current projects emphasize translating IRI-based technologies into clinical applications, such as improving platelet and cord blood storage.

Teresa E. PawlowskaView profile

Professor

• Fungal Evolutionary Biology
• Symbiosis Evolution
• Evolutionary Genomics
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Teresa E. Pawlowska is a Professor in the Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section of Cornell University's School of Integrative Plant Science. Her research focuses on fungal-bacterial symbioses and evolutionary mechanisms in early-divergent fungi. Her research interests span Fungal evolutionary biology Evolutionary and population genomics Innate immunity in fungi Arbuscular mycorrhizae systems Fungal-bacterial interactions with particular emphasis on symbiotic associations between Mucoromycota fungi and their bacterial endosymbionts. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in microbial symbiosis evolution, with strong focus on genomic adaptations in bacterial endosymbionts (particularly 'Candidatus Moeniiplasma' ), metabolic integration mechanisms, and evolutionary consequences of host-symbiont coevolution. Key research areas include lipid metabolic changes governing mutualism establishment, defense mechanisms against antagonistic bacteria, and the role of mobile genetic elements in symbiont longevity. Scientific recognition includes Donald C. Burgett Distinguished Advisor Award (2018) NSF-funded REU program leadership for underrepresented minorities Multiple student awards at international conferences USDA pre-doctoral fellowship for lab members Professor Pawlowska actively mentors PhD students including Meg Branine, Delia Tota, and Nicole Reynolds, with research supported by NSF and USDA grants. She directs the "Microbial Friends & Foes" REU program and maintains active collaborations with international institutions including North-West University (South Africa) and Oregon State University. Her lab, located in Plant Science Building, focuses on experimental evolution, genomics, and ecological studies of fungal-bacterial systems.