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• Autophagy
• Cell Death
• Drosophila Genetics
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Eric H. Baehrecke is a Professor and holds the Our Danny Cancer Fund Chair in Biomedical Research II at UMass Chan Medical School. He maintains multiple affiliations across the institution, including the T.H. Chan School of Medicine, Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and various research institutes. Dr. Baehrecke received his BS in Biology from University of Massachusetts Amherst, MS in Biology from Texas A&M University, and PhD in Cancer Biology from University of Wisconsin, Madison. His academic journey has led to a distinguished career focused on cellular mechanisms of development and disease. His research focuses on understanding how autophagy is regulated and functions in animals, using Drosophila, mammalian cell lines, and mice as model systems. His work specifically examines how autophagy functions in different cells and tissues under various types of cell stress. His research spans multiple disciplines including cell biology, developmental biology, cancer biology, and molecular genetics, with particular emphasis on the role of autophagy in development, disease, and cellular homeostasis. Dr. Baehrecke's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the molecular mechanisms of autophagy, particularly in relation to organelle dynamics (ER, mitochondria), cell death pathways, and developmental processes. Key themes in his work include lysosome repair mechanisms, mitochondrial homeostasis, ER-phagy, and the intersection of autophagy with other cell death pathways like ferroptosis. His 2024 publications on autophagy-dependent ferroptosis represent significant contributions to understanding cell death mechanisms. International consensus guidelines for autophagy-dependent ferroptosis (2024) Regulation of autophagy during animal development (2024) ER-phagy and selective clearance mechanisms (2023) Atg6's role in suppressing cell stress and inflammation (2022) Vps13D's function in mitophagy pathways (2021) Dr. Baehrecke has made significant contributions to the field through his participation in major consensus guidelines for autophagy research. His work has been highly influential, with several publications receiving hundreds of citations, particularly those related to autophagy guidelines and the relationship between autophagy and cell death. His laboratory actively trains postdoctoral researchers and collaborates across multiple departments and research programs at UMass Chan Medical School. The lab continues to produce high-impact research that advances our understanding of fundamental cellular processes with implications for human health and disease, particularly in cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.

Kiavash MovahediView profile

Assistant Professor

• Brain Immunology
• Neuro-Immune Interactions
• Macrophage Biology
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Prof. Kiavash Movahedi is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium, leading the Brain and Systems Immunology Team. His research focuses on brain macrophage biology, particularly microglia and non-parenchymal macrophages, using cutting-edge single-cell multi-omic analysis, genome engineering, and stem cell technologies. Dr. Movahedi's research interests center on neuro-immune interactions, with emphasis on macrophage heterogeneity in homeostasis and disease. His lab investigates how brain macrophages contribute to neurodegenerative diseases and brain cancer, seeking to develop novel macrophage-targeted therapies. Key methodologies include single-cell genomics , in vivo imaging , and genetic manipulation models to uncover fundamental mechanisms of neuroinflammation. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on macrophage ontogeny , neuroinflammatory regulation , and tumor microenvironment dynamics , primarily published in high-impact journals like Nature Neuroscience and Immunity . His work demonstrates strong international collaboration across European and US institutions. Scientific Awards: Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) Fellowship during PhD Alexander Von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship Attract Brains to Brussels Program Award Collen-Francqui Research Professorship Dr. Movahedi advises multiple PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in his lab, with current projects funded through VUB institutional support and competitive grants. His research bridges basic immunology and translational neuroscience, with therapeutic implications for Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, and glioblastoma. The lab maintains strong collaborations with the Max Planck Institute and clinical partners at Brussels Health Campus. Operating within VUB's advanced research infrastructure, the Movahedi lab utilizes state-of-the-art single-cell sequencing facilities and in vivo imaging platforms. The team participates in the broader neuroimmunology network at Brussels Health Campus, contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives targeting neurodegenerative disorders.

K. Selcuk CandanView profile

Professor

• Data Management
• Multimedia Databases
• Distributed Systems
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K. Selcuk Candan is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and Director of the Center for Assured and Scalable Data Engineering (CASCADE). He holds affiliations with multiple institutes, including the Global Futures Scientists and Scholars and the Center for Cybersecurity and Trusted Foundations. Candan has been at ASU since 1997, following his PhD from the University of Maryland. His research focuses on managing and analyzing non-traditional data types like multimedia, web, and scientific data. Key interests include scalable data processing, sensor data integration, and accessibility technologies for visually impaired individuals. He has led numerous grants from NSF, DoD, and others, resulting in over 250 peer-reviewed publications and 9 patents. Notable contributions include the DataStorm framework for coupled simulations and the OASIS system for accessible digital content. Candan has served as program chair for top conferences like SIGMOD and MM, and is an ACM Distinguished Scientist. His awards include the SIGMOD Contributions Award and Dan Jankowski Legacy Award. He has advised numerous students and led interdisciplinary projects in areas like pandemic modeling (APPEX Center) and building automation security. His work bridges theory and application, emphasizing real-world impact in healthcare, urban systems, and educational accessibility.

Jurriaan HageView profile

Professor

• Static Analysis
• Type Error Diagnosis
• Functional Programming
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Jurriaan Hage is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University, serving concurrently as Deputy Executive Dean of the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences. His academic journey includes a PhD in Computer Science from Leiden University under the supervision of Grzegorz Rozenberg and Tero Harju, focusing on switching classes of graphs. While currently focused on administrative leadership, his research expertise spans static analysis, type error diagnosis in functional languages, and program plagiarism detection. He is actively involved in academic services, including steering committees for IFL and TFP symposia, and maintains the Helium compiler for Haskell. Education: Studied computer science at Leiden University, completing a PhD on graph switching theory. Research Interests: Static analysis methodologies, type systems, functional programming, and software architecture. Notable contributions include advancements in type error diagnosis for Haskell and compiler design. Key Projects: Funded research includes DOMSTED (type error diagnosis), Higher-Ranked Polyvariance, and ServiciFi (software modernization). His work emphasizes practical applications in legacy system analysis and compiler tooling. Grants: NWO-funded projects on type error diagnosis and software architecture. Advising: Supervises MSc students on programming language topics. Teams: Maintains the Helium compiler, contributes to Haskell Prime Committee.

• Programming Languages
• Type Theory
• Formal Methods
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James McKinna is an Associate Professor in the School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences at Heriot-Watt University. His research focuses on foundational aspects of programming languages, type theory, and formal methods. He has contributed extensively to areas such as syntax with bindings, type systems, and formal verification. His work often explores the interplay between theoretical computer science and practical programming language implementations. Key research interests include: Type Theory & Dependent Types Syntax & Binding Mechanisms Formal Semantics of Programming Languages Automated Reasoning & Proof Systems Functional Programming & Compiler Design Recent research trends show a focus on advancing foundational techniques for syntax manipulation, type-safe programming constructs, and bidirectional transformations. His publications span topics like blame tracking in hybrid types, structural subtyping, and coalgebraic approaches to bidirectional systems. While not explicitly listed, his work demonstrates engagement with grant-funded research through collaborative projects and international publications. No specific grants or awards are mentioned in the provided texts.

Prabhakar RagdeView profile

Professor

• Functional programming languages
• Operational semantics
• Dependent types
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Prabhakar Ragde is a Professor at the University of Waterloo's Department of Computer Science, located in DC 2633. His academic background includes a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley (1986) and a B.Math from the University of Waterloo (1982). He is affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and holds roles in the Professors group. His research focuses on functional programming languages, operational semantics, and dependent types, with applications in proof assistants for verified computations. Though no specific articles are listed here, his work aligns with theoretical computer science and formal methods. No scientific awards, grants, or advising details are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. For further details, visit his personal webpage .

• Programming Languages
• Formal Methods
• Compilers
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François Pessaux is a Lecturer in the Computer Science and Systems Engineering Unit (U2IS) at ENSTA ParisTech. He specializes in programming languages, formal methods, and compiler design, with a focus on topics such as type systems, formal verification, and hybrid systems simulation. His work includes contributions to the FoCaLiZe framework for formal integrated development environments and the analysis of critical software systems. Education & Teaching: Teaches courses such as Algorithms and Programming (IN101), Advanced C Language (IN102-MPI), Around Logic (IN103-MPI), and Principles of Programming Languages and Compilation (IN213). Research Interests: His research spans programming language semantics, formal methods for software verification, and the design of tools for critical systems. Notable areas include: Formal specification and verification techniques using FoCaLiZe. Type-based analysis for exception handling and dependency management. Hybrid systems simulation through projects like Zélus and DynIbex. Publications: Over 12 key publications since 1997, including seminal work on FoCaLiZe, type systems, and exception analysis. Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the FoCaLiZe project and related formal methods initiatives.

Ahmad Salim Al-SibahiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Probabilistic Programming
• Programming Language Theory
• Static Analysis
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Dr. Ahmad Salim Al-Sibahi is an Assistant Professor in the Programming Language and Theory of Computation Section at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Computer Science. He is a core member of the Aleatory Science Team, focusing on probabilistic programming applications in protein folding and inference algorithm optimization. His work combines formal methods with practical machine learning frameworks like Pyro. Educational Background: PhD in Computer Science (2014-2017), IT University of Copenhagen MSc in Computer Science (2014), IT University of Copenhagen Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Copenhagen (2017-2019) Research Interests: His primary focus lies at the intersection of probabilistic programming and computational biology. He develops efficient inference algorithms for probabilistic models, particularly in protein structure prediction and voucher scanning applications. His earlier work includes formal verification of program transformations using inductive refinement types and static analysis techniques. Awards: Best Paper Award at GPCE 2018 Contributions: He contributed to dependently-typed language Idris and co-developed family-based model checking techniques. His research bridges theoretical programming language constructs with applied problems in bioinformatics and software modernization.

Jennifer Evans FawcettView profile

Professor

• Wildland Fire Management
• Prescribed Burning
• Adult Learning
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Jennifer Evans Fawcett is an Extension/Engagement Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University, where she serves as the SERPPAS Prescribed Fire Work Group Coordinator. Her role focuses on advancing prescribed fire practices, wildfire mitigation, and land management strategies across the Southeastern U.S. Education includes a B.S. in Animal Science from the University of Delaware (2004), M.S. in Forest Resources from Clemson University (2012), and a Graduate Certificate in Military Land Sustainability from NC State (2019). She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Agricultural Extension Education. Research interests center on wildland fire management, Prescribed Burn Associations (PBAs), adult learning methodologies, and compatibility between military readiness and land use. Her work emphasizes program development, evaluation, and addressing barriers to prescribed burning on private lands. Notable grants include leadership in the Southern Fire Exchange ($82,860), Southeast Prescribed Fire Initiative ($180,000), and Women-in-Fire Training Exchange ($19,607). These projects aim to enhance fire science dissemination, increase prescribed burning capacity, and promote gender equity in fire professions. Professional certifications include North Carolina Certified Burner, NWCG Public Information Officer Type 3, and NWCG Wildland Firefighter Type 2. She actively collaborates with organizations like the Coalition of Prescribed Fire Councils and the U.S. Forest Service. Publications highlight her contributions to fire policy, community engagement, and ecological restoration. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications, fostering partnerships between federal agencies, NGOs, and private landowners to sustain fire-dependent ecosystems.

Gregory S. GilbertView profile

Professor

• Phylogenetic Ecology
• Plant-Pathogen Interactions
• Forest Ecology
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Gregory S. Gilbert is a Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of California Santa Cruz, holding the Robert Headley Presidential Chair for Integral Ecology and Environmental Justice since 2021. He serves as Director of the UCSC Forest Ecology Research Plot and Faculty Director of the UCSC Campus Natural Reserve, with research associate status at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panamá. His educational background includes: Postdoctoral Fellow at Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panamá (1991-95) Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from University of Wisconsin-Madison (1991) MSc in Plant Pathology from University of Wisconsin-Madison (1988) B.S. in Environmental & Forest Biology from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1985) Dr. Gilbert's research focuses on phylogenetic ecology and its applications for understanding biodiversity patterns. He specializes in plant-fungal interactions, particularly how evolutionary relationships influence disease dynamics in plant communities. His work spans tropical rainforests in Panamá and California's central coast forests, examining how phylogenetically close plant species share pathogens and how this knowledge can address environmental challenges including invasion biology, climate change impacts, and restoration ecology. He is also deeply committed to experiential and inquiry-based learning approaches. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on phylogenetic disease ecology, with research spanning forest dynamics, plant-fungal interactions, and biodiversity-disease relationships. His work increasingly integrates large-scale collaborative efforts across multiple forest sites worldwide, examining how evolutionary relationships shape ecological patterns and processes. A notable trend is the application of phylogenetic principles to practical environmental problems including climate change adaptation and forest management. Dr. Gilbert's scientific recognition includes: Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching Award (2013) UCSC Chancellor's Achievement Award for Diversity (2012) Elected Fellow, California Academy of Sciences (2010) As an educator and mentor, Dr. Gilbert has directed the UCSC NSF GK-12 SCWIBLES Program, which trains PhD students and high-school teachers in inquiry-based learning. He has secured significant research funding including NSF DEB grants on phylogenetic disease ecology and USDA grants for developing phylogenetic tools for pest risk analysis. His leadership extends to the UCSC Forest Ecology Research Plot, which hosts dozens of forest ecology research interns annually. Dr. Gilbert leads the UCSC Forest Ecology Research Plot (FERP), a 16-hectare mapped forest plot serving as a living laboratory in UCSC's mixed-evergreen forest. He co-directs the Center for Tropical Research in Ecology, Agriculture, and Development (CenTREAD) and has been instrumental in establishing the university's involvement in the ForestGEO global network for forest dynamics research.

• Virology
• Microbiology
• Molecular Genetics
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Jeongjoon Choi is a Research Scientist in the Department of Genetics at Yale University, affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine. He holds a PhD from Seoul National University (2010) and is part of the DiMaio Lab. His research focuses on understanding virus entry mechanisms in human papillomavirus (HPV) and bacterial virulence pathways in Salmonella. Key areas include HPV trafficking through cellular compartments, interactions between viral capsid proteins and host machinery, and regulatory mechanisms governing Salmonella pathogenesis. Dr. Choi’s work on HPV explores how viral particles utilize cellular proteins like Rab6a and BICD2/dynein to navigate endosomal networks during infection. For Salmonella, he investigates how environmental signals (e.g., pH, host factors) trigger virulence programs and modulate gene expression of horizontally acquired genes. His studies highlight the interplay between bacterial adaptation and host immune evasion strategies. Recent publications emphasize breakthroughs in understanding disordered protein regions in HPV L2 capsid proteins and non-canonical Rab9a roles in endosomal exit pathways. Collaborations with colleagues such as Daniel DiMaio and Eduardo Groisman underscore interdisciplinary approaches to pathogen biology. No specific awards are listed, but his lab’s findings have been featured in high-impact journals like *PLOS Pathogens* and *MBio*. Dr. Choi’s research also extends to translational applications, such as dual-therapeutic strategies for septic arthritis, demonstrating a balance between fundamental and applied microbiology. His work contributes to both academic and clinical advancements in infectious disease research.

Sally HolbrookView profile

Research Professor

• Ecology
• Marine Biology
• Population and Community Ecology
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Sally Holbrook is a Research Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara's Marine Science Institute. Her work focuses on marine ecology, particularly population dynamics of reef fishes, coral reef resilience, and restoration of surfgrass ecosystems. She has conducted long-term studies on damselfish populations in French Polynesia and investigates how environmental changes impact Southern California reef communities. Holbrook collaborates with institutions like NSF-funded Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) programs and develops restoration techniques for surfgrass (Phyllospadix). Her research integrates field observations, experimental studies, and technological tools like photogrammetry to assess coral reef health and recovery processes. Her studies emphasize understanding density-dependent mortality in damselfish, habitat specificity of reef species, and the role of herbivory in coral reef resilience. She explores how disturbances such as climate change, nutrient pollution, and fishing practices alter ecosystem dynamics. Holbrook's work bridges ecological and social dimensions, examining human responses to environmental changes and the implications for fisheries and conservation strategies. Her contributions include advancing methods for coral reef monitoring and revealing critical insights into ecological thresholds and recovery mechanisms. Key projects include NSF-funded research on Moorea coral reefs, surfgrass restoration through seedling transplantation, and analysis of long-term ecological data from kelp forests and coral reef ecosystems. Holbrook's findings highlight the importance of habitat structure, species interactions, and human behavior in maintaining ecosystem stability, with applications for marine conservation and management.

Seth GossageView profile

Research Fellow

• Stellar Evolution
• Binary Star Systems
• Stellar Rotation Modeling
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Seth Gossage is a Research Associate at the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) at Northwestern University, where he was promoted from CIERA postdoc in 2024 after three years (2021-2024). He collaborates extensively with Professor Vicky Kalogera on stellar evolution modeling and population synthesis. His research focuses on stellar evolution , particularly through computational modeling using MESA and development of the POSYDON population synthesis code. Key interests include: Effects of stellar rotation on observational signatures Binary star evolution pathways Convective dynamics in low-mass stars Progenitor systems for supernovae and gravitational wave sources Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on binary interactions across metallicity ranges, with significant contributions to understanding stripped-envelope supernovae, double neutron star formation, and gamma-ray burst progenitors. His work bridges theoretical modeling with observational constraints from HST and spectroscopic surveys. Notable scientific contributions include: First-author paper on convective turnover times in low-mass stars (ApJ 2025) Key role in POSYDON v2 development for cosmological metallicity ranges Analysis of Be star-black hole binaries using LAMOST data Gossage mentors through CIERA's REU program (evidenced by student presentations at AAS meetings) and contributes to outreach initiatives. His current work involves developing grids of 1D stellar models to replicate population data while investigating rotational effects.

• Programming Languages
• Category Theory
• Domain-Specific Languages
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Nicolas Wu is a Reader (Associate Professor) of Computer Science at Imperial College London, leading the Functional Programming Research Group and serving as Senior PhD Tutor. Education: DPhil (Oxford), BS/BA (Oxford). Research applies category theory to programming language semantics, connecting domain-specific languages, algebraic effect handlers, and recursion schemes. Current work formalizes scoped effects and parameterized algebraic theories. Teaches functional programming and type theory. Supervises doctoral research on language design and formal verification.

Ines HahnView profile

Lecturer

• Neurobiology
• Cell Biology
• Developmental Biology
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Dr. Ines Hahn is a Lecturer in Biomedical Science at the Department of Biology, University of York. She holds a PhD in Molecular Biomedicine from the University of Bonn and a postdoctoral fellowship from the Leverhulme Trust. Her research focuses on cytoskeletal dynamics in neurons, particularly the role of GSK-3β in axonal development, aging, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. She explores mechanisms linking signaling pathways to microtubule regulation, using Drosophila and Xenopus models. Her work is funded by the Leverhulme Trust and Wellcome Trust, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to identify therapeutic strategies for neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Hahn’s research also addresses Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), investigating how Nf1 loss impacts cytoskeletal regulation in neurons. She leads a lab focused on understanding signaling coordination in axons, integrating cell biology with functional electrophysiological studies. Her teaching emphasizes interactive, research-informed methods in cell biology, neuroscience, and genetics, promoting equity and inclusion in science through initiatives like the eLife Ambassador program and ManFly outreach. Her scientific achievements include the Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship (2017) and contributions to high-impact studies on microtubule polymerization and axonal maintenance. Her lab actively recruits motivated researchers to advance knowledge in neuronal cytoskeleton dynamics and disease mechanisms.