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Lawrence C. MyersView profile

Professor

• Fungal Pathogens
• Epigenetic Regulation
• Morphological Switching
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Lawrence C. Myers is a Professor of Medical Education and Biochemistry and Cell Biology at the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College. He holds dual departmental affiliations in Medical Education and Biochemistry & Cell Biology. His research focuses on understanding gene regulatory mechanisms in fungal pathogens like Candida albicans, particularly how epigenetic processes control morphological switching and virulence. He leads projects investigating the Mediator complex's role in transcriptional regulation, with applications to antifungal drug resistance and pathogen virulence mechanisms. Education: PhD from Harvard University (1995), BA from Reed College (1990). He is affiliated with the Molecular and Cellular Biology Graduate Program. His work combines biochemical, genetic, and genomic approaches to study fungal pathogenesis and transcriptional regulation. Key contributions include discoveries about the Mediator complex's interaction with chromatin and its role in regulating virulence traits in Candida species.

Sharif AlyView profile

Professor

• Veterinary Epidemiology
• Cattle Health
• Infectious Diseases
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Sharif Aly is a Professor at the Department of Vet Med Population Health & Reproduction, University of California, Davis. His research focuses on cattle health, including calf mortality prevention, adult cattle infectious diseases, and Shiga-toxin producing E. coli. He specializes in statistical methods like mixed models, survey sampling, and reliability studies. Aly holds a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from UC Davis (2009). Education: PhD in Epidemiology, UC Davis (2009) His work bridges veterinary epidemiology and biostatistics, addressing critical issues like antimicrobial resistance in dairy cattle, bovine respiratory disease (BRD), and farm management practices. Recent studies investigate antibiotic use patterns, pathogen transmission dynamics, and environmental factors influencing cattle health. Key areas of focus include: BRD prevention and diagnostic methods Antimicrobial stewardship in dairies Microbiome analysis in postpartum infections Environmental impacts on calf welfare Aly has collaborated on projects like the BRD 10K study, evaluating BRD-related costs and prevention efficacy. His research emphasizes evidence-based strategies for sustainable dairy practices and public health.

• Plant Pathology
• Grain Legumes Disease Management
• Fungal Pathogenesis
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Dr. Weidong Chen is an Adjunct Professor at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). His research focuses on plant pathology, specifically diseases of grain legumes such as chickpeas, lentils, and peas. Key areas include epidemiology, disease management using host resistance, and functional genomics of fungal pathogens. Dr. Chen’s research addresses critical issues like Ascochyta blight (Ascochyta rabiei), white mold (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum), and powdery mildew (Erysiphe pisi). He collaborates with geneticists to develop molecular markers for disease resistance. His work integrates applied research (e.g., chemical control, cultural practices) with basic studies on pathogen mechanisms. Professional Memberships: American Phytopathological Society, Mycological Society of America, Pisum Crop Germplasm Committee. Awards: Includes USDA-ARS Merit Certificates (2003–2005), C. C. Allison Scholarship (1987), and W. E. Krauss Director’s Award (1987). Publications span fungal pathology, molecular biology, and crop disease management. Recent work highlights Sclerotinia species interactions, biocontrol agents, and genetic markers for resistance breeding. His contributions advance sustainable agriculture and legume disease mitigation strategies.

John BoyceView profile

Professor

• Antibiotic resistance mechanisms
• Bacterial pathogenesis
• Host immunity to infections
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Professor John Boyce is a distinguished academic and researcher at Monash University, where he serves as a Professor and group leader in the Department of Microbiology within the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute. He is also a founding member of the Centre to Impact Antimicrobial Resistance, playing a key role in developing community engagement and environmental engineering strategies to combat antibiotic resistance. His work spans multiple disciplines including microbiology, genomics, and infectious disease research. Professor Boyce's primary research interests focus on elucidating the molecular mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, bacterial pathogenesis, and host immunity to infections. He specializes in studying a wide range of Gram-negative and Gram-positive pathogens, with particular emphasis on Acinetobacter baumannii , Pasteurella multocida , Burkholderia pseudomallei , Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Dichelobacter nodosus , and Clostridium perfringens . His expertise in next-generation high-throughput sequencing for bacterial genomics and transcriptomic analyses has positioned him at the forefront of antimicrobial resistance research. His research program encompasses several key areas: understanding how Acinetobacter baumannii uses its type VI secretion system to kill competitors; defining the molecular mechanisms of Pasteurella multocida pathogenesis; developing novel antibiotic combinations to treat multi-drug resistant pathogens; and investigating how small RNAs control gene expression in Gram-negative bacteria. These research streams are highly relevant to addressing global health challenges related to antimicrobial resistance. Professor Boyce's publication record demonstrates a consistent trajectory of high-impact research, with recent work focusing on pathogenomics, structural biology of bacterial secretion systems, and optimization of antibiotic combinations against resistant pathogens. His collaborative approach is evident in the interdisciplinary nature of his publications, which span microbiology, pharmacology, structural biology, and environmental science. Professor Boyce leads an active research group with multiple ongoing projects funded by competitive grants. His current projects include "Harnessing type VI secretion system lysins for fighting bacterial superbugs" (2025-2027), "Overcoming resistance emergence to recent antibiotics" (2025-2028), and "Role of Pasteurella surface polysaccharides in pathogenesis and immunity" (2021-2024). He collaborates extensively with researchers both within Monash University and internationally. The Boyce Laboratory employs a range of advanced techniques including whole genome sequencing, transcriptomic analysis, proteomics, bacterial mutagenesis, and disease modeling in chickens and mice. This comprehensive approach enables the team to investigate bacterial pathogenesis from multiple angles and develop innovative strategies to combat antibiotic-resistant infections.

Hayley NewtonView profile

Professor

• Intracellular Bacterial Pathogens
• Coxiella burnetii
• Legionella Type 4 Secretion System
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Hayley Newton is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Biomedicine Discovery Institute at Monash University. Her research focuses on intracellular bacterial pathogens, particularly Coxiella burnetii, a zoonotic pathogen requiring a One Health approach for study. She completed her PhD on Legionella pneumophila pathogenesis at Monash University and held a NHMRC Training Fellowship for postdoctoral research at Yale University, where she pioneered genetic studies on Coxiella. In 2022, she returned to Monash as part of the Infection Program. Education: PhD in Microbiology (Monash University) NHMRC Training Fellowship (Yale University) Research Interests : Mechanisms of pathogen manipulation of host cells Coxiella burnetii virulence factors and lysosomal biology Host-pathogen interactions in intracellular bacteria Role of autophagy and mitochondrial dynamics in infection Projects : "Cell death at the host-pathogen interface" (2025-2030) "Coxiella pathogenesis and Effector-Effector Interplay" (2023-2024) Awards : NHMRC Training Fellowship Labs/Teams : Infection Program at Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute

Sophien KamounView profile

Professor

• Plant-microbe interactions
• Plant pathology
• Plant immunity
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Sophien Kamoun is the Head of The Sainsbury Laboratory at the John Innes Centre in Norwich, United Kingdom, and an Honorary Professor at the University of East Anglia. His career spans significant leadership roles in plant pathology and molecular plant-microbe interactions research. Education : B.S. from Pierre and Marie Curie University, Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of California at Davis. Kamoun’s research focuses on plant-microbe interactions , oomycete effector biology , and pathogenomics , particularly targeting crop diseases like Phytophthora infestans. He pioneered functional genomics linking pathogen sequences to phenotypes, enabling novel disease-resistant crop strategies. His scientific contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards, including the ERC Advanced Investigator Award , Daiwa Adrian Prize , and election to Academia Europaea . He has also served on advisory boards for institutions like the Max Planck Institute. Scientific Awards : Academia Europaea (Elected Member) Daiwa Adrian Prize (2010) ERC Advanced Investigator Award (2011) WE Krauss Director’s Award (2006) American Phytopathological Society Syngenta Award (2003) Kamoun has authored over 120 journal articles and led community efforts to sequence the genome of the Irish potato famine pathogen Phytophthora infestans. He continues active involvement in pathogenomics and effector biology research.

• Proteomics
• Plant Biology
• Molecular Biology
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Pratigya Subba is an Associate Research Scientist at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in proteomics, plant biology, and molecular mechanisms of stress responses. His research focuses on elucidating proteomic and phosphoproteomic networks in plants and pathogens under environmental stresses, with applications in crop improvement and disease understanding. He has contributed to studies on rice, chickpea, chili pepper, and sandalwood, addressing topics like salt tolerance, thermal adaptation, and pathogen interactions. His work integrates advanced proteomic techniques with bioinformatics to uncover novel regulatory pathways. Key research areas include plant stress signaling, protein post-translational modifications (e.g., crotonylation), and translational applications in agriculture and medicine. Recent studies involve SARS-CoV-2 proteome analysis for diagnostic tools and murine muscle stem cell proteomics. Subba’s publications reflect a multidisciplinary approach, bridging basic science and applied research. His articles highlight trends in proteogenomics, stress response mechanisms, and systems biology. Collaborative projects with Yale’s medical research community emphasize translational potential, though specific grants or lab affiliations are not detailed here. No awards or student advisement records are mentioned in the provided texts.

• Genomics
• Parasitology
• Evolutionary Biology
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Cecilia Alsmark is a researcher affiliated with Newcastle University , focusing on genomics, parasitology, and horizontal gene transfer in microbial pathogens and eukaryotic parasites. Her work explores evolutionary mechanisms in organisms like Entamoeba histolytica , Trichomonas vaginalis , and trypanosomatids, with a particular interest in lateral gene transfers and their impact on eukaryotic proteomes. Research Interests: Comparative genomics of parasitic protozoa and microbial symbionts Evolutionary dynamics of horizontal gene transfer Genomic deterioration in intracellular pathogens Functional divergence of secretion systems in parasites Key Publications: Spanning 2002–2015, her research includes studies on Rickettsia elements, Bartonella evolution, and protozoan parasite genomes. These works highlight trends in gene acquisition, loss, and adaptation.

Matthew HoldenView profile

Professor

• Pathogenomics
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Public Health Genomics
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Matthew Holden is a Professor at the School of Medicine, University of St Andrews , with an Adjunct Professor role at the University of Southern Denmark . He also serves as Head of Genomics for the Public Health Microbiology Group at Public Health Scotland , where he leads SARS-CoV-2 genomics integration into public health responses. Director of Impact, School of Medicine Biomedical Sciences Research Complex St Andrews Bioinformatics Unit His research focuses on pathogenomics and antibiotic resistance , applying whole genome sequencing (WGS) to study bacterial evolution, outbreak tracing, and clinical diagnostics. He has led major consortia including SHAIPI (Scottish nosocomial infections), HATUA , and CARE (East African antimicrobial resistance studies). Holden’s recent article trends emphasize genomics applications in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) during the COVID-19 pandemic , computational tools like Bayesian Networks for policy modeling, and translational microbiology in clinical settings. He has contributed to global AMR surveillance frameworks and bioinformatics pipelines . His scientific awards include: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2022) Holden’s grants span the Medical Research Council (MRC) , Scottish Funding Council , and Wellcome Trust . He collaborates with NHS , Scottish Government , and East African institutions . His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for health and welfare.

• Veterinary Epidemiology
• Udder Health in Ruminants
• Pathogen Genomics
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Dr. Gerrit Koop is an Associate Professor at the Department of Population Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University , where he has worked since April 2023. Previously, he served as a University Lecturer (2013-2023) and Junior University Lecturer (2011-2013). His research focuses on udder health in ruminants (cows, sheep, goats, buffalo), using (molecular) epidemiological techniques to address practical questions in both the Netherlands and low/middle-income countries, contributing to food security and safety through sustainable ruminant health management. Education : DVM (2007), Utrecht University MSc Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (cum laude, 2009), Utrecht University PhD (2012), Utrecht University Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Public Health (2017) His team, Sustainable Ruminant Health , emphasizes preventive health strategies and translational research. He leads courses like the Prep Program for master's admissions, Basic Clinical Rotation in Farm Animal Health , and Small Ruminant Health . Scientific contributions include diagnostic test evaluation for mastitis, pathogen genomics , and decision support models integrating test data with farm-specific context. Awards include specialized certification in Veterinary Public Health (2017).

• Plant Pathology
• Fungal Genomics
• Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions
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Dr. Paula Moolhuijzen is an Adjunct Research Fellow at Curtin University's Centre for Crop Disease Management (CCDM), affiliated with the School of Molecular and Life Sciences within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on plant-pathogen interactions, emphasizing genomic approaches to combat crop diseases. She specializes in fungal pathogens affecting wheat and barley, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like nanopore sequencing and transcriptomics to decipher virulence mechanisms. Her research interests span Plant Pathology , Fungal Genomics , and Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions , with significant work in: Genome assembly of fungal pathogens like Pyrenophora tritici-repentis Effector protein characterization and pangenome analysis Disease resistance mechanisms in cereals Bioinformatics tool development for genomic studies Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2020-2025) reveals dominant themes: 68% focus on fungal genomics of wheat/barley pathogens, 20% on bioinformatics tool development (e.g., CoreDetector), and 12% on tick immunology. Key methodologies include pangenome analysis, GWAS, and structural prediction of effector proteins. Dr. Moolhuijzen collaborates extensively with international teams on projects like the global pangenome of wheat pathogens and anti-tick vaccine development. She operates from Curtin's Centre for Crop and Disease Management (Building 304), contributing to large-scale genomic initiatives.

Tim BowdenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Aquatic Animal Disease Resistance
• Shellfish Immunology
• Fish Immunology
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Dr. Tim Bowden is an Assistant Professor of Aquaculture at the School of Marine Sciences, University of Maine, where he researches aquatic animal health and immunology. He directs the Aquatic Health Laboratory located in Hitchner Hall. Education Ph.D., University of Aberdeen, Scotland (1999) Research Focus Dr. Bowden investigates host-pathogen interactions across fish and shellfish species, examining bacterial, viral, and parasitic diseases. His work includes: invertebrate immunology (oysters, lobsters, seahorses), environmental impacts on aquatic health (temperature/salinity/acidity effects), biological rhythms in marine species, and ageing processes in aquatic organisms. Current projects explore immune function in razor clams and seahorses, molecular mechanisms of seasonal adaptation, and senescence recovery in marine invertebrates. His research employs molecular diagnostics, microscopy, field surveys, and experimental immunology to address challenges in aquaculture sustainability and ecosystem health. Publications Recent work (2013-2018) demonstrates strong focus on: 1) Disease mechanisms in commercial shellfish (oysters, clams, lobsters), 2) Environmental immunology of teleosts, 3) Parasite detection methodologies, and 4) Hatchery health management. Studies frequently utilize Maine's Damariscotta River Estuary as a model ecosystem. Laboratory The Aquatic Health Laboratory conducts experimental and field research on disease resistance, immune function, and environmental physiology of marine species. Current projects include hemocyte characterization in bivalves, pathogen cultivation techniques, and climate change impacts on crustacean immunity.

Casey CazerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Epidemiology of Zoonotic Diseases
• Evidence-Based Medicine
• One-Health
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Dr. Casey Cazer is a faculty member at Cornell University with dual appointments in the College of Veterinary Medicine as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Public & Ecosystem Health . He serves as Associate Director of the Small Animal Community Practice Service. PhD (2020) in Population Medicine & Epidemiology, Cornell University DVM (2016) in Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University AB (2012) in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University Dr. Cazer’s research focuses on zoonotic disease epidemiology , antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance , and One-Health solutions. He develops statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and mathematical frameworks to study AMR transmission dynamics in livestock and companion animals. Recent work includes standardizing multidrug resistance definitions and exploring AI applications in veterinary diagnostics. His 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise in AMR tracking, Salmonella , Staphylococcus pseudintermedius , and E. coli resistance patterns, with methodological emphasis on machine learning and genomic analysis . Topics span from bovine feedlot interventions to feline antibiotic stewardship and environmental contamination. 2019 : AVEPM Student Research Award 2018 : AVEPM Student Research Award 2018 : Cornell Phi Zeta Manuscript Competition Winner 2016 : SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence As a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society , Dr. Cazer bridges veterinary clinical practice with public health research. His work addresses antibiotic use regulations, diagnostic challenges in equine infections, and community-based pandemic surveillance systems.

• Medical Microbiology
• Bacterial Pathogenesis
• Genomic Epidemiology
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Professor Ruiting Lan is a Professor of Medical Microbiology at the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, UNSW Sydney. He teaches medical microbiology to science and medical students. His research focuses on pathogen evolution, genomic epidemiology, and host-pathogen interactions, particularly concerning gastrointestinal and respiratory bacterial pathogens. Education: Undergraduate degree in China PhD (1992) and postdoctoral training at the University of Sydney Research interests span bacterial pathogenesis, genomic adaptation in response to vaccines/antibiotics, and developing molecular typing tools like Multilevel Genome Typing (MGT). His lab studies Bordetella pertussis , Salmonella , Shigella , and Escherichia coli , emphasizing real-time outbreak surveillance and pathogenomics. His publications predominantly explore genomic epidemiology, microbial evolution, and host-microbe interactions. Recent work highlights trends in antimicrobial resistance, probiotic therapeutics for metabolic disorders, and high-resolution pathogen tracking using whole-genome sequencing and AI-driven outbreak detection tools. Awards and Honors: Fellow of Australian Society for Microbiology Guest Professor, Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention He leads a research team developing the MGTdb platform for global pathogen surveillance and collaborates internationally on cholera, pertussis, and enteric pathogen genomics. His lab focuses on translating genomic insights into public health interventions.

Olivier DissonView profile

Researcher

• Microbial pathogenesis
• Host-pathogen interactions
• Listeria monocytogenes
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Olivier Disson is a permanent INSERM research scientist (“Chargé de Recherche 1”), working since 2008 in the G5 “Microorganismes et barrières de l’hôte” unit (INSERM U604) at the Institut Pasteur, Paris, France. He leads the ANR-funded project “Microbial translocation across the intestinal epithelium (Organolist)” and participates in several national and international consortia investigating how Listeria monocytogenes breaches host barriers. Education: Ph.D., Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Montpellier II, 2004 DEA (Master) Biology & Health Sciences, University of Montpellier II, 2000 Magistère Molecular & Cellular Biology, École Normale Supérieure, Lyon, 1999 Research interests revolve around the cellular and molecular mechanisms that enable the food-borne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes to cross intestinal, placental and blood-brain barriers. Using intestinal organoids, live imaging, genetically-modified mice and comparative genomics, his work has uncovered critical roles for PI3-kinase signaling, InlB-mediated immune evasion, and species-specific invasion proteins in listerial dissemination. Recent publications (2021-2024) highlight emerging themes: differential stress responsiveness shapes virulence heterogeneity , bacterial inhibition of Fas-mediated cell death promotes neuroinvasion , and neonatal susceptibility to meningitis reflects immature barriers and microbiota . These studies integrate genomics, cell biology and in vivo infection models to illuminate both pathogen and host determinants of disease. Labs & Teams: Disson works within the Institut Pasteur G5 unit headed by Prof. Marc Lecuit, where he co-supervises post-doctoral fellows, PhD students and engineers on projects funded by ANR, ERC and Swiss National Science Foundation.