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Tit-Yee WongView profile

Professor

• Bioenergetics
• Microbial Genetics
• Bacterial Physiology
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Dr. Tit-Yee Wong is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Memphis, where he has served since 1985. He is also affiliated with the Bioinformatics Program. His research focuses on microbial physiology, bioenergetics, and genomic stop signals, with contributions to understanding bacterial radioresistance, nucleoid architecture, and environmental toxicology. He teaches courses in microbiology, microbial ecology, and bacterial physiology. Education: BS (1974) and MS (1975) from Murray State University, KY; PhD (1981) from the University of Houston, TX. Postdoctoral studies at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Biology Department, specializing in biochemistry, cell biology, and microbiology. Research Interests: Bioenergetics of Azotobacter vinelandii and Deinococcus radiodurans; stop codon ratios in bacterial genomes; microbial response to environmental stressors like smog and heavy metals. He pioneered concepts such as the 'Chandelier Hypothesis' explaining nucleoid structure dynamics and proposed the use of genomic stop signals for phylogenetic analysis. Recent Articles Highlight Trends in: (1) Antimicrobial mechanisms of triclosan and silver nanoparticles; (2) Stop codon ratios as genomic fingerprints; (3) Environmental impacts on microbiota and bacterial physiology. His work bridges microbiology, bioinformatics, and environmental science. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary research at the University of Memphis, integrating bioinformatics with experimental microbiology. Collaborates on projects involving bacterial genomics and toxicology.

• Molecular genetics
• Behavioral genetics
• Learning and memory
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Christopher Jones is a Professor of Biology at Moravian University. He has been affiliated with the institution since 1999, where he teaches courses in molecular biology and genomics. Jones is actively involved in the Genome Consortium for Active Teaching (GCAT) and the Genomics Education Partnership (GEP), integrating advanced genomic research into undergraduate education through initiatives like DNA microarray analysis and collaborative annotation of Drosophila genomic data. B.A. in Biology and Russian, Haverford College M.Phil. in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry, Yale University Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry, Yale University His research focuses on molecular genetics , particularly the genetic basis of learning and memory in Drosophila melanogaster . Earlier work explored bacterial flagellar assembly, including studies on Salmonella typhimurium as a postdoctoral fellow at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Jones' work spans neurological research (Alzheimer's disease via presenilin gene analysis), genomics pedagogy, and evolutionary biology. Key article trends include genomics education (2014-2020), Drosophila memory mechanisms (1997-2007), and foundational bacterial motility studies (1985-1992). His work with GEP and GCAT demonstrates commitment to course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs). Scientific Awards : NIH Postdoctoral Fellow Henry Wendt Neuroscience Fellow Jones mentors students through research collaborations, with Moravian undergraduates appearing as co-authors on publications. He contributes to genomics education through curriculum development and national partnerships. His laboratory work historically focused on bacterial flagellar complexes and Drosophila neurogenetics.

Frederic FriscourtView profile

Associate Professor

• Chemical Biology
• Glycobiology
• Bioorthogonal Chemistry
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Frederic Friscourt is an Associate Professor in Chemical Biology at the University of Bordeaux, France, with co-affiliations at the European Institute of Chemistry and Biology (IECB) and the Institute of Molecular Sciences (ISM, CNRS UMR 5255). He leads the Friscourt Lab within the "Molecular Photonics, Chemical Biology and Imaging" (PMCI) division at ISM. His educational background includes: M.Sc. in Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Diploma (2004), University of Clermont-Ferrand PhD in Chemistry, University of Glasgow (supervised by Prof. Pavel Kočovský) Postdoctoral Fellowship (2009-2014), Complex Carbohydrate Research Center (GA, USA) under Prof. Geert-Jan Boons Friscourt's research focuses on unravelling functional roles of mammalian complex glycans through innovative chemical tool development. His lab integrates organic chemistry, enzymatic synthesis, biochemical assays, and cell imaging to advance glycomics technologies, with emphasis on bioorthogonal chemistry for selective glycan labeling in living systems. Key methodologies include strain-promoted cycloadditions and sydnone-based probes enabling real-time visualization of dynamic glycan functions. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2018-2023) reveals a dominant trend in developing bioorthogonal reaction platforms (particularly sydnone-cyclooctyne systems) for glycan imaging, spanning fundamental organic chemistry to biological applications in DNA labeling, sialome tagging, and neural injury studies. This work bridges chemical innovation with critical biological questions in reproductive biology, neurobiology, and host-pathogen interactions. Notable awards include: CNRS ATIP-Avenir Award for outstanding young principal investigator (2017) IdEx Bordeaux Junior Chair of Excellence in Chemical Biology Award (2014) ACS Outstanding Postdoctoral Research Chemist Award (2012) Friscourt actively mentors a growing research group, evidenced by onboarding of new members (Aïnhoa Lafourcade, Lucile Jeanneret, Audrey Baeyens, Ludovic Hirsoux in 2024-2025), and has secured competitive funding from multiple agencies. His leadership extends to organizing major scientific events including the 58th International Conference on Medicinal Chemistry (RICT 2024) and the 4th Scientific Days of the GDR ChemBio at IECB. The Friscourt Lab operates at the chemical biology frontier within ISM's PMCI division, maintaining strong collaborations and contributing to Bordeaux's prominence in glycan research through its unique integration of synthetic chemistry and live-cell imaging technologies.

• Molecular Oncology
• Tumor Biology
• Liquid Biopsy
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Klaus Pantel is a Professor at the Institute of Tumor Biology within the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf , a leading institution in biomedical research. His work focuses on liquid biopsy technologies, particularly the detection and characterization of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and cell-free DNA for cancer diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and resistance mechanisms. Key research projects include European Liquid Biopsy Society (ELBS) initiatives, RAI2 protein function in castration-resistant prostate cancer, and brain metastasis prevention strategies . His recent publications highlight advances in machine learning-based CTC detection , immune checkpoint inhibition biomarkers , and metastasis biology . He contributes to clinical translation through PREDICT Global Pooled Analysis and collaborations with EFPIA partners for postdoctoral funding.

Alan DombkowskiView profile

Professor

• Molecular Neuroscience
• Genomics
• Bioinformatics
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Alan Dombkowski is a Professor of Pediatrics at Wayne State University School of Medicine, specializing in molecular mechanisms of neurological disorders through genomic and bioinformatic approaches. Key research focus: Epileptogenic potential of cortical tubers in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Methods: Next-gen sequencing, microarrays, proteomics, and epigenetic analysis of human brain tissue Current projects funded by federal grants examining microRNA regulation and therapeutic targets in epilepsy Recent publications span: 2024: Cisplatin-induced cochlear synaptic proteomics 2023: Multi-omic biomarkers for prostate cancer aggressiveness 2021: Exosomal miRNA in TSC epilepsy 2018: Neuroinflammatory mechanisms in pediatric epilepsy Collaborations include Harry Chugani (neuroimaging), Diane Chugani (neurochemistry), Eishi Asano (epileptology), and Paul Stemmer (molecular pharmacology).

Steven M CarrView profile

Professor

• Molecular Evolution
• Genome Evolution
• Phylogeography
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Dr. Steven M. Carr is Professor of Biology at Memorial University of Newfoundland with a cross-appointment in Population Genetics to the Faculty of Medicine and affiliations with the Department of Computer Science. His research laboratory focuses on molecular and genome evolution within vertebrate species, with particular expertise in phylogeographic analysis using complete mitochondrial DNA genomes. Dr. Carr earned his BSc in Biology from California Polytechnic State University (1975), followed by a CPhil (1978) and PhD (1983) in Genetics from the University of California, Berkeley. His research methodology combines traditional molecular genetics with computational approaches, including Monte Carlo simulations and neural network analysis of genomic data. His primary research areas include: phylogeographic genomics of fisheries and wildlife populations (Atlantic Cod, Wolffish, Harp Seals, Newfoundland Caribou); biogeographic evolution of cods and pollocks; population genomic structure of Newfoundland's founding human populations; and development of novel biotechnologies including DNA sequencing microarrays. His work bridges evolutionary biology, conservation genetics, and computational genomics. Analysis of Dr. Carr's publication record reveals a clear progression from traditional phylogeographic studies toward increasingly sophisticated genomic analyses incorporating machine learning techniques. His recent work on honey bee evolution challenges established hypotheses about their biogeographic origins, while his research on ancient DNA lineages connects Newfoundland's Indigenous history with contemporary populations. Genome Editor's Choice Award, April 2020 Genome Editor's Choice Award, August 2018 Dr. Carr has successfully mentored numerous graduate students through PhD, MSc, and honors thesis programs, with research topics spanning conservation genetics, population genomics, and computational biology. His teaching portfolio includes Principles of Genetics (Biol 2250), Advanced Genetics (Biol 4241), Principles of Biotechnology (Biol 3950), and Evolutionary Genetics (Biol 4250), where he integrates theoretical concepts with practical genomic applications. The Carr Lab operates at the intersection of biology, computer science, and statistics, maintaining active collaborations with fisheries scientists, wildlife biologists, and medical researchers to address complex questions in evolutionary genomics and conservation biology.

Jing YangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Biostatistics
• Computational Biology
• Genomics
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Jing Yang is an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. With a PhD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from East China University of Science and Technology & Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yang specializes in computational genomics, immunogenomics, and pharmacogenetics. Education: PhD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Research interests include: Genomic determinants of immunotherapy response Pharmacogenetic mechanisms in infectious diseases Dysfunctional regulatory networks in cancer and autoimmune diseases Development of bioinformatics tools for disease similarity and gene coexpression analysis Recent publications span topics such as tumor-immune feedback loops, pharmacogenomics of tuberculosis treatment, and computational modeling of disease networks. Yang's work integrates biostatistical methods with multi-omics data to address complex biological questions. Email: jing.yang@vumc.org

Matthew R. LiberaView profile

Professor

• Polymeric biomaterials
• Hydrogels
• Biomaterials-associated infection
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Matthew R. Libera is a Professor of Materials Science at the Stevens Institute of Technology , affiliated with the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science and the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science . He directs the Laboratory for MultiScale Imaging (LMSI) , a facility specializing in TEM, SEM, AFM, and confocal imaging of soft materials. Education: Sc.D., MIT (1987) - Materials Science (Minor: Physics) S.M., MIT (1983) - Materials Science B.S., Lafayette College (1981) - Metallurgical Engineering His research spans polymeric biomaterials , hydrogels , and electron microscopy , focusing on infection-resistant biomaterials and microbial diagnostics. He has pioneered electron-beam lithography and electron energy-loss spectroscopy for soft-materials analysis. Recent work explores microgel-tethered molecular beacons , self-defensive hydrogel coatings , and biofilm mechanics . His publications emphasize biomaterials-associated infection and nanoscale imaging techniques. He has served as Associate Dean for Graduate Academics & Research (2013-2018) and held academic roles at IBM Research and MIT.

• Molecular Oncology
• Cancer Biology
• Genomics
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Prof Darran O'Connor is a Professor of Molecular Oncology at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), leading the School of Postgraduate Studies. His academic journey includes postdoctoral training at Columbia University and the University of Glasgow, followed by roles at UCD and RCSI. He specializes in molecular determinants of cancer progression, focusing on genomics, drug resistance, and therapeutic development. His lab is funded by SFI, EU, and cancer-focused foundations. Awards include the St Luke's Young Investigator Award and EMBO fellowships. Education: PhD in Cancer Biology, Trinity College Dublin/RCSI (1995–2000) MSc in Biological Sciences, Dublin City University (1994–1995) BA (Mod) Microbiology, Trinity College Dublin (1990–1994) Research Interests: Molecular oncology, cancer genomics, spatial transcriptomics, tumor microenvironment, and translational therapeutics. His work integrates functional genomics, in vitro/ex vivo models, and clinical translation using tissue microarrays. Grants & Awards: Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), EU, Susan G. Komen Foundation 9th St Luke's Young Investigator Award (2012) EMBO and Human Frontiers Science Programme Fellowships Labs & Teams: Leads a multidisciplinary team at RCSI's Molecular & Cellular Therapeutics department, focusing on cancer biology and precision medicine. Collaborates globally with institutes like Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Netherlands Cancer Institute.

Semra KocabıyıkView profile

Professor

• Molecular Mechanisms of Protein Thermostability
• Molecular Chaperones
• Proteasome Function
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Semra Kocabıyık is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Middle East Technical University (METU). Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms of protein stability, molecular chaperones (e.g., small heat-shock proteins), proteasome function, and stress responses in thermoacidophilic archaea, particularly Thermoplasma volcanium. She has contributed to improving enzyme stability and recovery under stress conditions using molecular chaperones. Education: B.Sc. in Agriculture, Ankara University (1972–1977) M.Sc. in Biological Sciences, METU (1980–1982) Ph.D. in Biology, METU (1982–1986) Postdoc, Department of Biology, University of Louisville, USA (1990–1992) Research Interests: Her work integrates biochemistry, molecular biology, and structural biology to study protein stability, stress adaptation in archaea, and enzyme engineering. Key areas include small heat-shock proteins, proteasome regulation, and applications of molecular chaperones in biotechnology. Publications: Recent articles highlight advancements in protein engineering, archaeal stress responses, and structural dynamics of chaperones, reflecting her expertise in extremophile biology and protein function. Achievements: With 95 publications, 139 WoS citations, and 44 thesis advisories, her contributions span academia and biotech applications. Labs & Collaborations: Her lab focuses on archaeal molecular machines and employs techniques like microarray analysis, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), and molecular cloning.

Yongmin LiView profile

Professor

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
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Professor Yongmin Li is a Senior Member of the IEEE and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy at the Department of Computer Science , Brunel University London , within the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences . His work spans multiple domains including data science, artificial intelligence, medical imaging, and foveated rendering. He has consistently been ranked in the world's top 2% scientists by Elsevier's Standardized Citation Indicators since 2020. Research Interests include Data Science Medical Imaging Computer Vision Biomedical Engineering Natural Language Processing Set-Membership Filtering Scientific Awards include 1st Place, RETOUCH Challenge (Online), MICCAI 2023 2nd Place, FeTA Challenge, MICCAI 2022 Most Influential Paper over the Decade Award, MVA 2019 Best Paper Award, Bioimaging 2018 VC Prize, Brunel University 2015

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neurogenetics
• Bioinformatics
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Sergio Baranzini is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine and a member of the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades at UCSF, Dr. Baranzini has established himself as a leading researcher in multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuroimmunology. Dr. Baranzini earned his BS/MS and PhD in Biochemistry/Biotechnology and Human Molecular Genetics from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, completing his PhD with honors in 1997. He then pursued postdoctoral training in neurogenetics at UCSF before joining the faculty in 2003. His research focuses on the genetic, genomic, and immunological aspects of multiple sclerosis, with particular emphasis on the gut-brain axis and microbiome's role in neuroinflammation. Dr. Baranzini's research employs a multidisciplinary approach integrating wet lab techniques (including DNA microarrays, proteomics, and laser capture microdissection) with dry lab analytical approaches (bioinformatics, complexity theory, and mathematical modeling). His work has revealed critical insights into MS pathogenesis, particularly how gut microbiota influences disease development and progression. Recent groundbreaking studies have demonstrated how specific gut bacteria from MS patients can trigger MS-like disease in animal models and how microbial metabolites affect remyelination processes. His laboratory has secured significant funding through multiple NIH grants, including as Principal Investigator on projects examining the genetic basis of MS progression and post-GWAS approaches to identify cell-specific genetic pathways underlying MS risk. As evidenced by his extensive publication record in top-tier journals including Science, Nature, and PNAS, Dr. Baranzini's work represents some of the most innovative research in neuroimmunology and MS pathogenesis. National Multiple Sclerosis Society (US) Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship (2001) National Multiple Sclerosis Society (US) Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholar Award (2009-2014) Department of Neurology UCSF Endowed Chair in Neurology (2010) National Multiple Sclerosis Society Stephen C. Reingold Award (2015) Department of Neurology UCSF Distinguished Professorship in Neurology I (2019) Department of Neurology UCSF Neurology Research Incentive Program 2 (N-RIP2) (2023) Barancik Prize for Innovation in Multiple Sclerosis Research (2024) Dr. Baranzini serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for numerous specialized journals and is an elected member of the American Neurological Association. His laboratory (iMSMS) actively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams worldwide to integrate knowledge across research domains through systems biology approaches. His current NIH-funded research explores automated evidential support from raw data for relay agents in biomedical knowledge graph queries and investigates the genetic basis of progression in multiple sclerosis.

Steven J JonesView profile

Professor

• Bioinformatics
• Gene Expression
• Gene Regulation
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Dr. Steven J. Jones is a Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Associate Director/Head of Bioinformatics at the Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer Research Centre. He serves as Director of the CIHR/MSFHR Bioinformatics Training Program and the UBC Bioinformatics Graduate Program, with associate memberships at the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies and Michael Smith Laboratories. Dr. Jones' research focuses on computational genomics and cancer bioinformatics , analyzing mutational landscapes and epigenetic targets in oncology. His work includes next-generation sequencing , structural variant detection , and long-read sequencing applications for resolving complex genomic architectures. He has extensive experience with transcriptome analysis , gene regulation , and comparative genomics across diverse organisms including C. elegans , conifers, and human pathogens. His 15 most recent publications highlight expertise in long-read sequencing for cancer genomics , imprinting disorders , and structural variation analysis. Key contributions include developing the Circos visualization tool for comparative genomics and pioneering bioinformatics approaches for epigenetic modifier discovery in oncology. Scientific Awards : Spencer Award for IT innovation (2005) 2007 Medical Genetics teaching award (UBC) 2011 Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada 2012 UBC Killam teaching prize 2014 Distinguished Achievement Award (UBC Faculty of Medicine) 2014 Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher (2016, 2018) Dr. Jones actively advises graduate students and serves as a data analysis center for the Canadian Epigenetics, Environment and Health Research Consortium (CEEHRC). He co-founded Ifowonco Bioinformatics Inc. and Alamya Health, PBC, and consults for Apotheca Systems Inc.

Alastair WarkView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Nanotechnology
• Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy
• Bioanalytical Chemistry
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Alastair Wark serves as a Senior Lecturer in Pure And Applied Chemistry at the University of Strathclyde, where he leads research in nanomaterial synthesis, optical imaging, and bioanalytical applications. His multidisciplinary work bridges chemistry, physics, engineering, and medicine to develop novel nanotechnologies for real-time biomolecular monitoring. His research focuses on creating advanced nanomaterials and optical techniques for ultrasensitive detection, including single-particle tracking methods and multimodal imaging systems. Key areas include surface plasmon resonance, shell-isolated nanoparticle spectroscopy (SHINERS), and hybrid nanostructures for cellular interaction studies, contributing significantly to UN Sustainable Development Goals through biomedical applications. His publication trends reveal consistent contributions to nanotechnology and analytical chemistry, with emphasis on single-molecule detection, nanoparticle functionalization, and biomedical sensor development. Recent work integrates prosthetics research through EPSRC-funded projects. Andersonian Centenary Prize (1993) Carnegie Undergraduate Scholarship (1994) He actively supervises PhD students and collaborates across disciplines, evidenced by participation in 22 projects including the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Prosthetics & Orthotics. His laboratory utilizes specialized equipment including darkfield/fluorescence microscopy and Nanosight systems for nanoparticle characterization, supporting research in complex biological environments.

Jory LietardView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nucleic Acid Chemistry
• RNA Microarray Synthesis
• DNA Photolithography
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Jory Lietard is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Inorganic Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry. His research focuses on nucleic acid chemistry, RNA/DNA microarray synthesis, and light-directed chemical synthesis. He leads three major research projects: FANArrays (2022–2025), RNA arrays: die nächste Generation, and Large libraries of base-modified RNA for Nanopore sequencing (2021–2024). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable innovation in biosensors and biotechnology. Education: PhD (Privatdozent title) Key Projects: FANArrays: High-throughput platform for nucleic acid synthesis (2022–2025) RNA arrays: Next-generation RNA microarray development Base-modified RNA libraries for nanopore sequencing (2021–2024) Research interests include nucleic acid photolithography, biosensor design, and enzymatic synthesis of oligonucleotides. Recent advancements include color-corrected optical systems for high-resolution nucleic acid printing and accelerated RNA microarray synthesis. Collaborations span material science, optics, and synthetic biology. Media contributions include expert commentary on RNA chip innovations and DNA-based art (e.g., 16 million color palette creation). He actively engages in scientific presentations, including posters at international conferences on photolithography and enzymatic synthesis.