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Qibin ZhangView profile

Professor

• Analytical Biochemistry
• Biological Mass Spectrometry
• Proteomics
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Qibin Zhang is a Professor of Chemistry and Co-Director of the Center for Translational Biomedical Research at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), where he leads the Zhang Research Group in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry within the College of Arts and Sciences. His laboratory develops cutting-edge mass spectrometry technologies for proteomics, lipidomics, and metabolomics with applications in disease biomarker discovery and clinical diagnostics. Dr. Zhang's primary research interests focus on developing more accurate, sensitive, and higher throughput measurement capabilities for biomolecules. His work centers on three main areas: Proteomics : Temporal plasma proteomics for Type 1 diabetes progression, cell-specific and spatial tissue proteomics, immunopeptidome analysis for novel T1D autoantigens, antimicrobial peptides, and glycated proteome in diabetic complications Lipidomics : Tissue-specific global lipidomics, high-resolution ozone-induced dissociation mass spectrometry, advanced analysis of glycosphingolipids, and lipid glycation in diabetes Metabolomics : Tryptophan catabolism, oxylipins and inflammation, fatty acid and energy metabolism, and chemical isotope labeling-based metabolomics Analysis of Dr. Zhang's recent publications (2022-2024) reveals a strong focus on translational biomedical applications, particularly in diabetes research and exercise physiology. His work demonstrates expertise in both method development (improved mass spectrometry techniques, data processing software) and biological applications (disease mechanisms, nutritional interventions). The research consistently bridges analytical chemistry with clinical applications, showing particular strength in spatial proteomics and lipidomics approaches. Dr. Zhang teaches advanced analytical chemistry courses including CHE 632/732 Advanced Analytical Chemistry, CHE 633/733 Bioanalytical Chemistry, and CHE 431/531 Instrumental Analysis. His laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation including Thermo QExactive HF, TSQ Quantiva, LTQ-Orbitrap with ETD, nano-LC and UPLC systems, and a Leco GC-TOF mass spectrometer. The Zhang Research Group currently includes four postdoctoral research fellows working across various aspects of proteomics, lipidomics, and metabolomics research.

• Neuroscience
• Diabetes
• Molecular Biology
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Sarah A Stanley, MBBCh, PhD is a faculty member at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she leads the Stanley Laboratory. Her research spans multiple disciplines at the intersection of neuroscience, diabetes, and molecular biology, with significant contributions to understanding the neuroendocrine regulation of metabolism. Education: BA, University of Cambridge BChir, University of Cambridge MB, University of Cambridge PhD, Imperial College, London University Dr. Stanley's research focuses on three primary areas: pioneering the use of radio waves and magnetic fields to stimulate individual cells and neurons (radiogenetics and magnetogenetics); developing nanoparticles in bioengineered murine models for preclinical applications; and advancing understanding of the interaction between central and peripheral systems in appetite control and diabetes. Her work represents a unique integration of engineering approaches with fundamental neuroscience and metabolic research. Her publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in neuroendocrine research with applications to diabetes treatment, showing increasing sophistication in techniques from molecular biology to advanced neural modulation approaches. The research shows particular strength in translating basic science discoveries into potential therapeutic applications. Scientific Awards: 2016 Alexander and Alexandrine Sinsheimer Scholar Award 2016 Dr. Harold and Golden Lamport Research Award 2015 Cell Symposia: Engineering the Brain International Travel Award Darwin Prize in Experimental Natural Sciences Arthur Burrows Prize (Dermatology) James Anderson Prize (Medicine and Surgery) Dr. Stanley's laboratory is currently funded by The National Institutes of Health and American Diabetes Association, working in close collaboration with colleagues across Mount Sinai and partnerships with Professor Jeffrey Friedman at Rockefeller University and Professor Jonathan Dordick at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Her research program demonstrates strong institutional support and strategic collaborations that enhance the impact of her work. The Stanley Laboratory operates across multiple facilities at Mount Sinai, including locations in the Annenberg Building and Atran Berg Laboratory Building, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her research that bridges neuroscience, engineering, and metabolic medicine.

Jesse R. DixonView profile

Associate Professor

• Chromatin structure
• 3D genome organization
• Gene regulation
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Jesse R. Dixon, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the Gene Expression Laboratory of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, California. His research explores 3D genome architecture, chromatin organization, and gene regulation mechanisms, with implications for cancer and developmental disorders. He employs cutting-edge genomic technologies like Hi-C and single-cell multi-omics to investigate how chromosomal rearrangements impact gene expression. Dr. Dixon's work focuses on: Topological Domains (TADs) and their role in enhancer-promoter communication Haplotype phasing using chromatin conformation data Structural variant-driven oncogene activation in cancer Single-cell mapping of chromatin and DNA methylation dynamics His publications consistently demonstrate innovations in 3D genome analysis, particularly in neurobiology and oncology contexts, with recurring themes of chromatin topology, epigenetic regulation, and computational genomics. Awards & Honors: Pew Biomedical Scholar (2024) Helmsley Salk Fellow He mentors graduate and postdoctoral researchers in genomics and computational biology, with current projects on chromatin dynamics in cancer and development. The Dixon Lab actively develops novel methodologies for studying genome architecture.

Daniel JeffaresView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Leishmania Genomics
• Population Genetics
• Quantitative Genetics
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Dr. Daniel Jeffares is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biology at the University of York. His research focuses on Leishmania genomics, population genetics, and quantitative genetics, with an emphasis on understanding evolutionary processes and molecular biology in parasitic organisms. His work contributes to global health initiatives, including collaborations through the UK-Brazil Joint Centre Partnership in Leishmaniasis (JCPiLeish) and the PREV_PKDL project analyzing visceral leishmaniasis in East Africa. He leads the Jeffares Lab, which utilizes advanced genomic techniques to study parasite evolution and pathogenesis. Research Interests: Leishmania population genomics and drug resistance Genomic analysis of co-infections and pathogen diversity Evolutionary adaptations in trypanosomatids and extremophiles Applications of genomic methods in disease research Awards : Recipient of the Visiting Professorship (2022), recognizing his contributions to collaborative research and capacity-building in genomic methodologies. Grants & Collaborations: Principal Investigator on projects funded by MRC, Wellcome Trust, and NERC Leadership in multidisciplinary initiatives addressing visceral leishmaniasis in Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya Active partnerships with institutions in Brazil and global health networks Labs/Teams: The Jeffares Lab at the University of York, part of the Biology Department’s research cluster focusing on microbial genomics and evolutionary processes.

Michael LandisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Phylogenetic Biogeography
• Evolutionary Modeling
• Comparative Methods
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Michael Landis is Assistant Professor of Biology at Washington University in St. Louis, developing statistical models and computational tools to reconstruct evolutionary patterns. Research integrates phylogenetics, biogeography, and trait evolution to study historical biodiversity dynamics across deep timescales. Key research areas: Developing Bayesian methods for phylogenetic biogeography Modeling biome shifts and diversification patterns Creating open-source software for evolutionary analysis (RevBayes, phyddle) Reconstructing ancestral networks for pierid butterflies Recent work includes novel approaches for state-dependent diversification modeling, deep learning applications in phylogenetics, and global-scale analyses of butterfly evolution. The lab emphasizes collaborative software development and evolutionary hypothesis testing.

Jue ChenView profile

Professor

• Structural Biology
• Membrane Proteins
• ABC Transporters
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Jue Chen is the William E. Ford Professor at The Rockefeller University and an Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. His research focuses on the structural and functional mechanisms of membrane transport proteins, particularly ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters and the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). He employs structural biology techniques like X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy to study these proteins' roles in health and disease, including drug resistance, cancer, and cystic fibrosis. Education: B.Sc. in Chemistry, Ohio University (1993) Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Harvard University (1998) Research Interests: ABC transporter structure-function relationships Mechanisms of multidrug resistance in cancer CFTR dysfunction in cystic fibrosis Development of small-molecule therapeutics targeting membrane proteins Awards: Pew Biomedical Scholar (2003) Anatrace Membrane Protein Award (2018) Labs & Teams: Laboratory of Membrane Biology and Biophysics at Rockefeller University, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in chemical biology and structural biology.

Jane ParkerView profile

Associate Professor

• Plant innate immunity
• Host-microbe interactions
• NLR receptor signalling
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Jane Parker is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Genetics, University of Cologne. She has held prestigious positions including Max-Planck Fellow (2004-2009) and Senior Group Leader at the Max-Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research. Her career spans institutions like the Sainsbury Laboratory and John Innes Centre, focusing on plant-microbe interactions. Education: BSc in Applied Biology (1st class hons, 1983) from University of Bradford, PhD in Botany/Microbiology (1987) from University of Wales, Swansea. Her research centers on plant innate immunity, NLR receptor signaling, and biotic stress networks. She investigates how plants reprogram transcription during pathogen attacks and studies natural variation in defense mechanisms using Arabidopsis. Jane has received significant recognition, including election to EMBO and the Leopoldina Academy. She serves on editorial boards for Science , Current Opinion in Plant Biology , and Trends in Plant Science . Her leadership roles include co-coordinating the CEPLAS Cluster of Excellence (2013-2018) and reviewing grants for major international funding bodies.

Giulia De LorenzoView profile

Professor

• Plant immunity
• Plant-pathogen interactions
• Molecular recognition
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Giulia De Lorenzo is a Full Professor of Plant Physiology at Sapienza University of Rome since 2000, with prior roles as Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome (1994-1999) and University of Bari (1991-1994). Her research focuses on plant immunity, molecular recognition, and cell wall dynamics, particularly in plant-pathogen interactions involving damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) and their role in signal transduction. Education: Laurea in Biology (1980, Sapienza University of Rome, cum laude), PhD in Evolutionary Biology (1987, Sapienza University of Rome) Her work explores the structural and functional basis of plant defense mechanisms, including the inhibition of cell wall-degrading enzymes and engineering plant resistance through chimeric receptors. Articles highlight her contributions to understanding DAMPs, PGIP proteins, and their applications in crop protection and bioconversion. Notable scientific awards include the 2011 Sapienza University of Rome Award for Excellence in Research , 1997 Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation Award , and the 1983 Fondazione V.V. Landi Award from the Accademia dei Lincei. She has served on editorial boards and organized international conferences in plant science.

Matthew R. DentView profile

Assistant Professor

• Protein biochemistry
• Biophysical techniques
• Bioinorganic chemistry
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Matthew R. Dent is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Wayne State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on protein biochemistry, biophysical and bioinorganic techniques, and drug design. He holds a B.S. from James Madison University (2014), a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin–Madison (2019), and completed an NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh (2019–2024). B.S., James Madison University, 2014 Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2019 NIH Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Pittsburgh, 2019–2024 His research interests center on protein biochemistry, leveraging biophysical and bioinorganic methodologies, chemical computation, and bioinformatics. He investigates animal models of disease and drug design, particularly developing CO-sensing hemoproteins for medical applications and exploring heme-dependent signaling pathways in cellular contexts. Notable grants include NIH K99/R00 awards for optimizing hemoprotein-based CO antidotes and biosensors. His NIH postdoctoral fellowship supported studies on heme proteins and their medical applications. Additional grants focus on oxygen carrier development for hemorrhagic shock resuscitation. Though specific advisees are not listed, his research involves interdisciplinary collaborations. Grants emphasize CO poisoning treatments and oxygen delivery systems. His work bridges biochemistry, pharmacology, and medical applications. Labs or teams are not explicitly detailed in the provided information.

• Nematology
• Virology
• Genetics
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Dr. Lisa van Sluijs is an Assistant Professor at the Laboratory of Nematology within the Plant Research International (PE&RC) at Wageningen University & Research. Her research focuses on nematology, virology, and genetics, particularly in the context of Caenorhabditis elegans. She has published extensively on topics including nematode-virus interactions, genetic variation in disease susceptibility, and the ecological implications of microbial communities. Key Research Areas: Nematode biology, viral pathogenesis, genetic mapping, and ecological dynamics. Affiliations: Co-promotor in multiple PhD projects, including studies on plant-parasitic nematodes and C. elegans ethanol responses. Notable Awards: Best presentation Zoology (2017), Thesis cover price (2020), and Travel Award ICN (2020). Her work bridges fundamental biology with applied research, addressing questions about host-pathogen interactions, population genetics, and environmental microbiology. She actively participates in conferences and organizes events like the TE-NEM Symposium, contributing to scientific outreach and collaboration.

• Immunology
• Virology
• Infectious Diseases
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Steven Erickson is a Research Fellow at Yale University, affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine. His research focuses on immunology, particularly the role of immunoglobulins in viral and bacterial interactions within the gut, B cell development, and antibody responses to emerging pathogens like SARS-CoV-2. His work spans mechanisms of immune homeostasis, IgA regulation, and the interplay between gut microbiota and viral pathogenesis. Research interests include viral immunity, B cell receptor editing, and genetic factors shaping immunoglobulin diversity. His studies on SARS-CoV-2 variants have advanced understanding of antibody neutralization and vaccine design. Erickson's contributions bridge molecular immunology, virology, and microbiology to address infectious disease challenges. Recent publications highlight antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 variants, IgE induction by glucocorticoids, and gut microbiota's role in retroviral pathogenesis. His work has implications for developing therapies targeting viral infections and autoimmune conditions. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. No advised students are listed.

Rui GuoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Pathogenesis
• Viral Oncology
• Cancer Metabolism
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Rui Guo is an Assistant Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Molecular Biology and Microbiology. Their research focuses on Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) pathogenesis, particularly its role in cancers like Burkitt lymphoma and mechanisms for developing targeted therapies. Doctor of Philosophy (2018), Kansas State University Master of Science (2013) and Bachelor of Science (2010), Yangzhou University Research interests include EBV-driven metabolic vulnerabilities in B-cells, with a focus on methyl group metabolism, mitochondrial remodeling, and lipid dynamics. Their work aims to improve cancer treatments by targeting viral dependencies. Recent publications highlight discoveries in EBV's manipulation of cardiolipin synthesis , methionine metabolism , and lysosomal iron reduction in Burkitt lymphoma. Techniques include transcriptomics , metabolomics , and CRISPR/Cas9 screening . Scientific recognition includes: National Institutes of Health Grant (2022-2026) for Epstein-Barr Virus epigenetic research

Sharon KesslerView profile

Lecturer

• Disease Ecology
• Animal Cognition
• One Health
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Dr. Sharon Kessler is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Stirling's Faculty of Natural Sciences. She holds a PhD from Arizona State University (2014) and completed postdoctoral fellowships in computational modeling (McGill University), virology (Leibniz Institute), and disease signaling (Durham University). Her research integrates disease ecology and animal cognition, emphasizing the One Health framework to study how animal health perceptions influence disease transmission dynamics. Key interests include the evolution of human healthcare networks, behavioral defenses against pathogens, and conservation biology. Education: PhD, Arizona State University, 2014 Postdoctoral Fellowships: McGill University (Canada), Leibniz Institute (Germany), Durham University (UK) Research Interests: Role of cognition in disease avoidance behaviors Evolution of human care-giving strategies Parasite-microbiome interactions in lemurs Zoonotic disease surveillance Social structures and health signaling in primates Collaborations: Royal Zoological Society of Scotland Behavior and Evolution Research Group Cognition in Complex Environments Initiative Advising: Open to mentoring students on topics like healthcare networks, primate behavior, or conservation genetics. Contact via email for project discussions.

Adam Gregory DolezalView profile

Associate Professor

• Apiculture
• Insect Physiology
• Environmental Science
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Adam Gregory Dolezal is an Associate Professor in Entomology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an affiliate at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. His research focuses on understanding how environmental stressors—such as nutrition, pesticides, pathogens, and landscape composition—affect honey bees and wild bees in agroecosystems. He employs interdisciplinary approaches including genomics, landscape ecology, and physiology to study pollinator health and decline drivers. Education: PhD (2012, Arizona State University) and B.S. (2006, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign). Honors include the Insects Young Investigator Award (2022) and recognition as an excellent instructor (2019). Research interests emphasize viral infections, pesticide impacts, and dietary influences on bee health. His work highlights interactions between multiple stressors and their cumulative effects. Recent studies explore solutions like agrivoltaic systems and native vegetation integration to mitigate agricultural pressures. Awards include the Insects Young Investigator Award and teaching excellence. His lab focuses on applied research to improve pollinator resilience, with collaborations in conservation biology and sustainable agriculture.

• Genomics
• Functional Genomics
• Structural Genomics
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Massimo Delledonne is a Full Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at the University of Verona. His research focuses on clinical genomics, functional genomics, structural genomics, and metagenomics. He teaches modules such as Genetics and Human Genomics across undergraduate and graduate programs, including Molecular and Medical Biotechnology and Medical Bioinformatics. Affiliations: Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona Committees: Faculty Board of PhD in Biotechnology, Biotechnology Teaching Committee Spin-offs: EDIVITE s.r.l., Microbion S.r.l., Enerzyme s.r.l. (among others) His research interests include genome assembly, single nucleotide variant analysis, and applications of next-generation sequencing technologies. Projects span plant and human genomics, with a focus on crop improvement, disease diagnostics, and microbial interactions. Recent work includes studies on lupin diversity, common bean evolution, and grapevine genetics. Key projects include IBEARAD (Bioinformatics for Agricultural Resilience) and SYMPHONY (Phaseolus vulgaris genome analysis). He leads interdisciplinary efforts in genomic medicine, plant genomics, and environmental genomics.