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Aniket BhattacharyaView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
• Soft Matter Systems
• Polymer Physics
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Aniket Bhattacharya is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Central Florida (UCF), specializing in theoretical and computational studies of soft condensed matter physics and biophysics. His work spans DNA translocation through nanopores, intrinsically disordered proteins, and confined biopolymers, with applications in biomedical materials. PhD in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics (University of Maryland, 1992) BS – Physics Honors (Presidency College, Kolkata) MS in Physics (University College of Science, Kolkata) Research interests: Scaling theory and simulations of soft matter systems Polymer physics in crowded environments Biologically inspired physics, particularly DNA transport through nanopores Physics of intrinsically disordered proteins linked to disease Development of soft materials for biomedical applications Recent publications focus on machine learning strategies for protein characterization, nanopore DNA barcoding, and polymer dynamics in confined spaces. His work has been supported by grants from the NSF, NASA, and NIH. He holds multiple patents related to nanopore-based DNA analysis and mutation prediction in disordered proteins. United States Patent 12,049,663B2 (2024) Non-Provisional Patent Application 19/232,158 (2025) His lab collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving computational modeling, nonequilibrium transport phenomena, and biomedical applications.

Brent MurrayView profile

Professor

• Molecular Ecology
• Conservation Genetics
• Wildlife Genomics
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Brent Murray is Professor in Ecosystem Science and Management at the University of Northern British Columbia, with cross-appointments in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Biology programs. His research examines genetic information in wildlife to understand ecological and evolutionary processes. Education: PhD, Biology, McMaster University MSc, Zoology, University of Alberta BSc, Genetics, University of Alberta Research integrates molecular techniques including DNA barcoding, environmental DNA analysis, and population genomics to study biodiversity conservation, wildlife ecology, and forest pest management. Current projects focus on mountain pine beetle genomics, amphibian landscape ecology, and songbird migration mapping. Publications demonstrate expertise in spatial genetic analysis of forest insect outbreaks and major histocompatibility complex variation in endangered species. Recent work applies genomic approaches to understand species adaptation and dispersal. Teaches courses in Genetics (BIOL 210), Molecular Evolution and Ecology (BIOL 423/623), and Applied Molecular Genetics (BIOL 425/625).

• Functional Genomics
• CRISPR Technology
• Stem Cell Research
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Dr. Cesar L. Moreno is a Postdoctoral Research Associate and Dr. John and Anne Chong Genome Editing and Stem Cell Research Fellow at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University of Sydney, with an adjunct appointment as Associate Lecturer at the Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales. His work focuses on developing functional genomic tools for disease modeling using stem cells and mouse models. Education: PhD in Neuroscience from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2015) Postdoctoral training at Gandy Lab and New York Stem Cell Foundation (2015-2017) Research at UQ-StemCARE Centre, University of Queensland (until 2020) Dr. Moreno's research centers on CRISPR-based genetic screens in stem cells to investigate diseases like COVID-19 and biological processes including neural development and ageing. He integrates functional genomic and epigenomic approaches to uncover molecular pathways in neurodegenerative disorders, metabolic diseases, and viral pathologies, with emphasis on translating findings into therapeutic strategies. His 15 most recent publications reveal a strong trajectory in genome editing technologies, stem cell disease modeling, and virology, particularly SARS-CoV-2 research. Key themes include CRISPR screening innovations, Alzheimer's disease mechanisms using iPSC models, metabolic regulation, and neuroinflammation, demonstrating consistent interdisciplinary collaboration. Scientific Awards: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Predoctoral Fellows F31 (2011-2015) Travel Scholarship for Aging and Diseases of Aging Keystone Symposium, Tokyo, Japan (2012) Dr. Moreno currently supervises two research students on dementia-related projects and secured a 2022 NHMRC Ideas Grant for the "UNIVERSAL NEUROPHOTONIC INTERFACE" project. He serves as a member of the Charles Perkins Centre and leads four major research initiatives spanning CRISPR barcoding, SARS-CoV-2 pathology, circadian rhythms in brain development, and neurophotonic stem cell models.

• Conservation Biology
• Ornithology
• Population Ecology
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Dr Philip Shaw is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Biology, University of St Andrews. His work focuses on avian ecology, particularly raptor populations and conservation biology. He has contributed to high-impact studies on African raptors, analyzing population declines, habitat dependencies, and conservation strategies. Key research includes the impact of farmland expansion, protected area efficacy, and threats like poaching. Shaw collaborates internationally on projects in Kenya, Uganda, Cyprus, and across Africa, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches like DNA barcoding. His research bridges ecological monitoring with practical conservation solutions. Publications highlight long-term population trends, tool use in wildlife, and pandemic-era conservation challenges. Shaw’s work underscores the urgency of protecting biodiversity through evidence-based strategies. His contact is available via ps61@st-andrews.ac.uk .

Tassos KoidisView profile

Lecturer

• Food Chemistry
• Food Authenticity
• Food Adulteration Detection
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Tassos Koidis is a Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at Queen's University Belfast, affiliated with the Institute for Global Food Security. He is actively engaged in research, teaching, and public outreach, with a focus on food chemistry and authenticity. His work integrates advanced analytical techniques with chemometrics to ensure food safety and integrity. Research Interests: His research spans food authenticity, adulteration detection, and the application of multivariate statistical methods and spectroscopic techniques in food analysis. Key areas include olive oil quality, plant-based milk alternatives, and meat color stability. He develops cutting-edge analytical methods to understand the chemical and physical properties of foods, particularly in relation to bioactivity and structural integrity. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in food safety, with emphasis on detecting adulterants in honey, edible oils, and plant-based products using DNA barcoding, mass spectrometry, and infrared spectroscopy. His work increasingly integrates chemometrics and non-destructive testing to support sensory evaluation and quality control. Teaching Contribution Award (SOBS/FQSN course), 2019 Top Cited Article - Wiley - European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, 19 Mar 2025 Tassos Koidis has supervised PhD students and is currently accepting new PhD candidates. He has been involved in significant research grants, including the FOODINTEGRITY and ASSET projects, and currently serves as Co-Investigator in the 'Facilitating Innovations for Resilient Livestock Farming Systems' project. His editorial roles include service on the boards of Food Chemistry and Food and Humanity . He is also active in public engagement, having contributed to BBC and safefood media initiatives on food authenticity and preservation. He is a member of professional networks and collaborates internationally, particularly in chemometrics and food safety. His participation in workshops, conferences, and advisory panels underscores his role in translating research into policy and industry practice.

Wan Faridah Akmal JusohView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Biodiversity Conservation
• Firefly Systematics
• Integrative Taxonomy
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Dr. Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh is a Senior Lecturer in Biodiversity and Conservation at Monash University Malaysia's School of Science. She holds additional roles including Honours Programme Director and Co-Chair of the IUCN SSC Firefly Specialist Group. Her research focuses on firefly systematics, biodiversity data mobilization, and conservation biology. She has conducted fieldwork in Southeast Asia and the Australopacific, collaborating with institutions like the National University of Singapore and Naturalis Biodiversity Center. Education: PhD in Entomology (Universiti Putra Malaysia), MSc in Environmental Quality & Conservation, and BSc in Environmental Science. Her work contributes to UN SDGs related to Life on Land and Sustainable Cities. Research interests span integrative taxonomy, firefly conservation assessments, and digital repatriation of museum specimens. Recent projects include studying urban firefly diversity in Kuala Lumpur and revising firefly taxonomies. She has received awards like the PVC's Commendation for Excellence in Education (2024) and the Erasmus Mundus Fellowship (2010). Teaching includes courses on Tropical Terrestrial Biology and Global Conservation. She actively supervises graduate students in firefly-related studies and organizes conferences like Molecular Phylogenetics and Museomics workshops.

Ernst B. PeeblesView profile

Associate Professor

• Marine Biology
• Oceanography
• Stable Isotope Analyses
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Ernst B. Peebles is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Oceanography at the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science. His research focuses on marine resource assessment, including stable isotope analyses, DNA barcoding, and otolith microchemistry to study fish movements and habitat connectivity. He has led projects funded by NOAA and the Florida RESTORE Act, investigating topics like Gulf of Mexico fish spawning patterns and oil spill impacts. Education: Ph.D., University of South Florida (1996) M.S., University of South Florida (1987) B.S., Tulane University (1983) Research Interests: Dr. Peebles studies spatio-temporal interactions between coastal fish and their prey, environmental flow management in estuaries, and the use of isotopic and genetic tools to track fish movements. His work integrates hydrodynamic models and LA-ICP-MS techniques to connect adult fish to nursery habitats and assess exposure to environmental stressors like oil spills. Projects: Annual fish-egg surveys on the West Florida Shelf (2019–2022) Pilot study on reef-fish recruitment variability (2017–2018) Tracking fish movement via stable isotopes and elemental oil markers (2015–2017) Teaching: Current courses include Biological Oceanography, Fish Biology, and Fish Population Dynamics.

Barbara LisView profile

Professor

• Entomology
• Taxonomy
• Phylogenetics
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Prof. Dr. hab. Barbara Lis is a full professor at the Institute of Biology, University of Opole, specializing in taxonomic and phylogenetic research of Hemiptera: Heteroptera. Her work spans global zoogeographic regions and focuses on Polish faunistics, with significant contributions to insect identification keys and educational materials for young researchers. 1992: MSc in Biology, Pedagogical University 1999: PhD in Biological Sciences, Polish Academy of Sciences 2004: Habilitation thesis on Cantacader genus 2013: Awarded professor title Her research integrates traditional taxonomy with molecular methods (PCR, genotyping, bioinformatics), emphasizing Hemiptera systematics, ecological niche modeling, and biogeographic patterns. She co-organized a molecular entomology laboratory at the University of Opole, advancing phylogenetic studies. Recent publications (2020–2023) highlight discoveries of new species, faunistic surveys in Poland and globally, and molecular divergence analyses. Topics include lace bugs (Tingidae), burrower bugs (Cydnidae), and ecological adaptations in cave beetles. Recipient of an individual prize by the Minister of Education and Sport (2005) for her habilitation work Co-author of a widely used Polish zoology textbook Contributor to the Keys to the Identification of Polish Insects series Prof. Lis advises on taxonomic revisions and DNA barcoding applications, with a focus on resolving phylogenetic ambiguities in Pentatomoidea and Tingoidea superfamilies.

Barbara M. GrünerView profile

Professor

• Cancer Metastasis
• Cell Plasticity
• Molecular Oncology
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Barbara M. Grüner is a Professor at the West German Cancer Center within University Hospital Essen, leading the Research Group on Cell Plasticity and Metastasis. Her work focuses on uncovering molecular mechanisms of cancer metastasis and therapeutic resistance using advanced in vivo models and DNA-barcoding technology. Institution: University Hospital Essen Lab Location: WTZ-F R1.001, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen Contact: barbara.gruener@uk-essen.de Research Interests center on: Molecular basis of cancer cell metastasis Therapeutic intervention strategies Cell plasticity during tumor progression Mechanisms of drug resistance Mitochondrial dynamics in metastatic cells Chromatin accessibility in metastatic gene expression Selected Publications highlight work on proteomic drug analysis (2023), statins in cancer plasticity (2021), mitochondrial vulnerabilities (2020), and chromatin regulators of metastasis (2016). Her lab actively recruits PhD, MD, and Postdoc researchers. Team Members include postdoctoral fellows (Dorsch, Urban, Baginska), PhD students (Conroy, Jung, Martinez Cruz, Munteanu), technicians (Hahn, Meyer), and alumni contributors (Biller, Dujardin).

Pedro PelosoView profile

Lecturer

• Herpetology
• Amphibian Systematics
• Phylogenetics
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Pedro Peloso serves as a Lecturer and Research Associate in the Department of Biological Sciences at Cal Poly Humboldt, where he contributes to both undergraduate teaching and specialized research in amphibian biology. His research program centers on Neotropical amphibian systematics, with particular expertise in the taxonomy, phylogenetics, and biogeography of frog genera including Dendropsophus , Chiasmocleis , and Synapturanus . Dr. Peloso employs integrative approaches combining morphological, molecular, and ecological data to resolve complex taxonomic questions across Amazonian and Brazilian biomes. His work frequently addresses conservation challenges in biodiversity hotspots through species inventories and threat assessments. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals consistent focus on taxonomic revisions (35%), new species descriptions (30%), and evolutionary pattern analysis (25%), with significant contributions to resolving nomenclatural controversies and documenting undocumented diversity. Key trends include increasing use of genomic data in phylogenetic studies and expanding research scope from amphibians to other taxa like insects and birds, reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Peloso has not been noted for major scientific awards in available documentation. While his Research Associate position indicates active grant involvement, specific funding sources and student advisement details remain unreported in current sources. His laboratory affiliations and team structures are not specified in the provided materials.

• Genomics
• Epigenetics
• Systems Biology
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Gary Hon is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW), jointly affiliated with the Cecil H. and Ida Green Center for Reproductive Biology Sciences and the Lyda Hill Department of Bioinformatics. His research lies at the intersection of genomics, epigenetics, and systems biology, with a focus on decoding the regulatory complexity of the human genome. His research interests include: Understanding the molecular basis of cell state for applications in regenerative medicine Elucidating how non-coding genetic variants contribute to development and disease Developing integrative techniques combining gene regulation, epigenetics, genome engineering, and single-cell genomics Advancing bioinformatics tools for analyzing chromatin and transcriptional regulation The trends across his recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on enhancer biology, epigenetic modifications (especially 5mC and 5hmC), single-cell functional genomics, and the development of novel molecular tools such as in situ chromatin capture and combinatorial perturbation assays. His work frequently leverages CRISPR-based technologies and high-throughput sequencing to dissect gene regulatory networks. Dr. Hon has received significant recognition for his innovative research, including: CPRIT Scholar NIH Director’s New Innovator Award Dr. Hon leads the Hon Lab, which actively develops and applies systems-level approaches to study genome regulation. His collaborative research involves advising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, many of whom appear as co-authors on his publications. While specific grant details are not listed, his prestigious awards suggest substantial federal and state funding support for his high-impact, interdisciplinary research program.

Santiago Martín BravoView profile

Associate Professor

• Systematics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Botany
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Santiago Martín Bravo is an Associate Professor and researcher at the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemical Engineering, Pablo de Olavide University (Seville, Spain). His work focuses on plant systematics, evolution, and biogeography, particularly within the Cyperaceae family (sedges). Research Themes: Angiosperm systematics, molecular phylogenetics, chromosome evolution, biogeographic analysis, and conservation taxonomy Recent Collaborations: Studies on Carex diversification in Chile, biogeographic patterns of Mediterranean plants, and global nomenclatural stability initiatives Notable Contributions: 15+ recent articles on chromosomal microevolution, ecological speciation in sedges, and integrative taxonomic approaches combining DNA barcoding with traditional methods. His 2024 collective appeal highlights the importance of stable biological nomenclature. Network: Collaborates with institutions in Spain, Chile, Ecuador, and New Zealand. Supervises doctoral research in the Biodiversidad y Biología de la Conservación program.

• Veterinary Pathology
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Animal Genetics
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Prof. Dr. Miloš Vučićević is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine , University of Belgrade , specializing in diseases of horses, dogs, birds, and wildlife. His research focuses on molecular diagnostics for animal diseases, parasitology , and veterinary pathology , with particular emphasis on avian and reptilian health. Co-authored 15+ scientific publications (2013-2025) in journals like Acta Veterinaria and Zoo Biology Expertise in CHD gene-based sex determination , Varroa destructor analysis , and polycystic kidney disease in animals Active in clinical research on exotic pets and wildlife, including Giardia detection in captive animals

• Global Health
• Infectious Diseases
• Tropical Medicine
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Dr. Joseph Vinetz is Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases), Anthropology, and Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases) at Yale University, with additional affiliations as Research Professor at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia and Senior Investigator at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute of Tropical Medicine. His work bridges clinical practice, laboratory research, and field epidemiology, focusing on malaria and leptospirosis in the Peruvian Amazon, Brazilian Amazon, and Sri Lanka. He leads a research program continuously funded by NIH since 2001, alongside support from WHO, Gates Foundation, and HHMI. Research Highlights: Malaria resilience mechanisms in Amazonian populations Molecular ecology of Plasmodium-Anopheles interactions Leptospirosis diagnostics and vaccine development Genomic studies of malaria vectors and parasites Climate change impacts on tropical disease transmission Scientific Recognition: Elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation Fellow of American College of Physicians Bailey K. Ashford Medal recipient Doctor Honoris Causa from PGIMER, India Academic Leadership: Dr. Vinetz mentors multidisciplinary research teams and contributes to Yale's global health initiatives. His lab develops novel interventions for neglected tropical diseases while translating bench discoveries to clinical and public health applications.

Jostein KjærandsenView profile

Professor

• Insect diversity patterns
• Taxonomy
• Biosystematics
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Jostein Kjærandsen is a Professor at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, affiliated with Tromsø University Museum. His research focuses on insect diversity patterns, taxonomic frameworks, and the functional evolution of organs like genitalia and wings within Diptera, particularly Sciaroidea (fungus gnats). Research Interests : Taxonomy, biosystematics, DNA barcoding, molecular phylogeny, and biodiversity assessment of Diptera, especially Mycetophilidae and Keroplatidae. Students : Supervised PhD candidate Jon Peder Lindemann. Email : jostein.kjarandsen@uit.no Recent Articles highlight integrative taxonomy using DNA barcoding, molecular phylogenies of fungus gnats, and the role of museum collections in species discovery. His work addresses taxonomic impediments for 'dark taxa' while advancing reference libraries for global biodiversity studies.