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Richard SchwartzView profile

Professor

• Mammary Tumorigenesis
• High-Fat Diet Effects
• Oxybenzone Exposure
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Richard Schwartz is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at Michigan State University. His research focuses on mammary tumorigenesis, investigating the impacts of high-fat diets, oxybenzone exposure, and inflammatory processes. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT with postdoctoral training at UC San Diego, Caltech, and UCLA. Education: Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology Postdoctoral Fellowships: UC San Diego, California Institute of Technology, UCLA Research Interests: Puberty-related susceptibility to diet-induced mammary cancer Mechanisms of oxybenone (BP-3) as a carcinogen Role of estrogen/progesterone in proinflammatory gene regulation Immune cell recruitment dynamics in mammary development Key Findings: Pubertal high-fat diet windows significantly increase tumor risk in mouse models Oxybenzone acts synergistically with dietary fat to promote tumorigenesis Amphiregulin mediates progesterone's effects on ductal development Labs/Teams: The Schwartz Lab focuses on environmental and hormonal factors in breast cancer etiology, employing mouse models and molecular biology techniques.

Hua XiaoView profile

Professor

• Cancer Biology
• Molecular Mechanisms of Tumorigenesis
• Transcription Regulation
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Hua Xiao is a Professor in the Department of Physiology at Michigan State University (MSU). His research focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying tumor development, particularly in liver and breast cancers, with an emphasis on RNA polymerase II machinery and transcriptional regulators such as TIP30 and CIA. Dr. Xiao received an M.D. from the Second Military Medical University in Shanghai, a Ph.D. in Molecular and Medical Genetics from the University of Toronto, and completed postdoctoral training at the Rockefeller University. His lab investigates transcriptional mechanisms in normal and cancerous cell growth, apoptosis, and the dysregulation leading to tumorigenesis. Key projects include studying the tumor suppressor TIP30 and its role in breast and liver oncogenesis, as well as NCOA5's impact on liver protumorigenic microenvironments. Recent work explores metformin's protective effects against NASH-related HCC and iNKT cell-mediated anti-tumor immunity in pancreatic cancer liver metastasis. Education: M.D., Second Military Medical University, Shanghai Ph.D., Molecular and Medical Genetics, University of Toronto Postdoctoral Training, Rockefeller University Research Themes: Mechanisms of tumorigenesis Transcriptional regulation in cancer Signal transduction pathways Liver and breast cancer biology Labs/Teams: Xiao Lab (focused on RNA polymerase II machinery and tumor suppressors) His publications span over two decades, with notable contributions to understanding NCOA5's role in metabolic disorders and cancer, TIP30's influence on cardiac hypertrophy, and the repurposing of trifluoperazine for neurodevelopmental disorders.

Eelco TromerView profile

Research Fellow

• Evolutionary Cell Biology
• Comparative Genomics of Eukaryotes
• Chromosome/Nuclear Biology
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Dr. Eelco Tromer is a Research Fellow at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Cell Biochemistry group within the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology department. His research focuses on evolutionary mechanisms of chromosome recombination and segregation during mitosis and meiosis in eukaryotes, particularly in microbial systems. He employs comparative genomics, high-resolution imaging, and proteomics to study kinetochore and synaptonemal complex evolution. Research Interests: Evolutionary cell biology of chromosome division machinery Comparative genomics of eukaryotic kinetochores and synaptonemal complexes Functional evolution of mitotic/meiotic proteins in protists Linking cell division mechanisms to organismal life cycles Key Findings: His work reveals unexpected evolutionary plasticity in core cell division components, such as the discovery of novel kinetochore systems in Euglenozoa and SUN1-ALLAN complexes coordinating mitotic processes in Plasmodium. This research contributes to establishing cell biology as an evolutionary discipline. Recent Publications (2023-2025) highlight discoveries in: Mechanisms of mitosis in malaria parasites Origins of eukaryotic SMC complexes Evolutionary trajectories of kinetochore proteins Functional roles of HORMAD proteins in meiotic recombination Lab Activities: Collaborates with international teams on projects combining experimental cell biology with computational phylogenomics. Active in developing comparative approaches for studying understudied eukaryotic lineages.

• Dairy Cattle Reproduction
• Animal Science
• Genetics
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George Smith serves as the Director of AgBioResearch and Senior Associate Dean for Research at Michigan State University (MSU), within the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. He holds a Professorship in the Department of Animal Science. His academic background includes a PhD and master's in Animal Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and a bachelor's from the University of Idaho. Smith's research has centered on dairy cattle reproduction, with over 143 journal articles and 17 book chapters published. His work explores embryonic development, genetics, and reproductive physiology, often leveraging molecular and genomic tools. He transitioned to full-time research administration in 2020 but continues to oversee AgBioResearch, supporting ~300 scientists across seven MSU colleges. His leadership drives initiatives like Project GREEEN and anaerobic digestion innovations, emphasizing sustainable agriculture and environmental solutions. Key administrative milestones include renovations to MSU's greenhouse facilities and leading climate resiliency programs. His research has been continuously funded by USDA and NIH grants, reflecting his contributions to advancing agricultural science and translational research.

Emily G. JacobsView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuroendocrinology
• Neuroimaging
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Emily G. Jacobs is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). She holds affiliations with the UCSB Neuroscience Program and the Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Dynamical Neuroscience. Her research focuses on the interplay between hormonal fluctuations and brain structure/function, particularly in contexts like pregnancy, menopause, and reproductive aging. Jacobs received her Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and B.A. from Smith College, with prior roles including Instructor at Harvard Medical School. Her lab's work emphasizes precision neuroimaging to study hormonal impacts on cognition and brain health, with notable projects such as the Maternal Brain Project and the "28 and Me" study. Awards include the Brain and Behavior Young Investigator Award (2018) and National Academy of Sciences Frontiers of Science Fellowship (2017). Jacobs advocates for gender diversity in science, including K-12 STEM outreach highlighted in the book STEMinists . Key research interests include neuroendocrinology, spatial navigation, and the effects of hormonal contraceptives. Her lab collaborates with institutions like UCSD and UCI, leveraging grants from NIH, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and others. Recent publications address neuroanatomical changes in pregnancy, menstrual cycle impacts on brain networks, and the role of telomere length in early aging.

Rajinikanth MohanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Plant Immunity
• Microbiome Research
• Bioremediation
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Dr. Rajinikanth Mohan serves as an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Mercyhurst University. He teaches majors courses in Microbiology and Biochemistry, non-majors Microbiology, and graduate-level Microbiology & Genetics for the Physician Assistant Studies program while mentoring 12 undergraduate researchers. Research Focus: His work explores plant immunity mechanisms, microbial applications in sustainable agriculture, and bioremediation. Recent publications highlight research on NPR1 protein dynamics, microbiome-assisted crop protection, xenobiotic degradation, and plant-pathogen interactions, with a particular emphasis on molecular signaling and ecological applications.

• Reproductive Medicine
• Gynaecology and Obstetrics
• Embryo Transfer
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Merete Husth is a Physician Scientist at Aalborg University 's Faculty of Medicine , specifically within the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics . Her research focuses on optimizing fertility treatments, particularly in modified natural cycle frozen embryo transfer (mNC-FET) and hormonal supplementation. University: Aalborg University School: Faculty of Medicine Department: Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Email: merete.husth@rn.dk Her work primarily addresses reproductive medicine , with an emphasis on embryo transfer , progesterone supplementation, and randomized controlled trials . The analysis of her publications reveals trends in understanding the luteal phase , blastocyst development, and patient wellbeing during fertility interventions. All her recent studies are clinical research articles, often co-authored with multidisciplinary teams focusing on hormonal impacts and procedural timing in assisted reproductive technologies.

• Analytical Chemistry
• Food Safety
• Mycotoxins
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Rudolf Krska is a full Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), where he leads the Institute for Bioanalytics and Agro-Metabolomics in Tulln. His joint appointments include Professorships at Queen's University Belfast and Kansas State University. With a career spanning over three decades, he specializes in analytical chemistry, food/feed safety, and mycotoxin research. Research Focus: Krska's work centers on developing cutting-edge analytical methods (LC-MS/MS, infrared spectroscopy) for detecting contaminants in food chains. Key areas include: Mycotoxin control strategies and metabolomics of plant-fungi interactions Immunoassays, reference materials, and proficiency testing Climate change impacts on food contaminants and rapid on-site detection technologies Scientific Output: His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong emphasis on spectroscopic mycotoxin detection, climate-related contaminant patterns, and global food safety challenges, particularly in vulnerable regions like Sub-Saharan Africa. Awards & Honors: Nils Foss Excellence Prize (2024), Chemistry Leader Award (2023) 5x Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (2015-2019) Honorary Professor (China), Royal Irish Academy Membership Golden Ring of Tulln, Fritz-Pregl-Medal, and 20+ other distinctions Leadership & Projects: Krska directs major initiatives including FFoQSI's strategic research and EU projects like MyControl-ET. He founded two spin-offs (Biopure, Quantas Analytics) and oversees BOKU's analytical core facilities. Education & Training: Trained at TU Wien (Dipl.-Ing. 1990, Dr.techn. 1993), he mentors emerging scientists through international collaborations and laboratory management.

Stephanie RamadanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Protein-Protein Interactions
• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
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Stephanie Ramadan is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in the Human Biology department under the College of Science, Engineering and Technology . Her expertise spans biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology. B.S. in Chemistry – Marian University (2007) Ph.D. in Chemistry and Biochemistry – University of Delaware (2013) MBA in Entrepreneurship – Johns Hopkins Carey Business School (2021) Dr. Ramadan’s research focuses on protein-protein interactions across human and pathogenic systems, utilizing her innovative AVA-Seq method combining next-generation sequencing with yeast/bacterial two-hybrid principles . Her work aims to identify novel interactions for therapeutic advancements in cancer and infectious diseases. Recent publications highlight her AVA-Seq methodology’s scalability, Wnt-pathway interactions in colon cancer, and transition metal roles in oocyte meiosis. Collaborations with Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar underscore her impact in interactome mapping. Key Techniques: AVA-Seq, classical biochemistry, molecular cloning Model Organisms: Humans, Helicobacter pylori

Hui ZhangView profile

Professor

• Cancer Biology
• Epigenetics
• Proteomics
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Hui Zhang is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), affiliated with the Solar Energy Initiative and the Chemical Biology & Proteomics program group. His SEB Lab (702-895-0197) focuses on molecular mechanisms linking protein modifications to disease. Research spans cancer biology, epigenetics, and proteomics, emphasizing ubiquitin-proteasome regulation, histone modifications, and DNA replication control. Key interests include EZH2/SOX2 stability networks, MET receptor signaling, and stem cell factor regulation through methylation-phosphorylation switches. Work integrates chemical biology to dissect pathways in embryonic carcinomas and teratocarcinomas. Recent publications (2016-2024) reveal consistent themes: ubiquitin ligases (CRL4, SCF) regulate stem cell proteins via methylation-dependent proteolysis, while LSD1 inhibitors selectively target pluripotent cancer cells. Studies connect histone modifiers (MLL complex) to DNA replication licensing and chromosomal instability, with therapeutic implications for cancer. Dr. Zhang's laboratory within UNLV's Solar Energy Initiative employs proteomic and biochemical approaches to investigate post-translational modification crosstalk in disease mechanisms, particularly cancer progression and stem cell dysregulation.

Yasser AboelkassemView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cardiac Electromechanics
• Bio-microfluidics
• Computational Medicine
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Dr. Yasser Aboelkassem serves as Assistant Professor of Engineering in the Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics at the College of Innovation and Technology, University of Michigan-Flint. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Engineering Science and Mechanics from Virginia Tech (2012), postdoctoral training at Yale University (2013-2015) and Johns Hopkins University (2016-2018), and a Research Assistant Professor position at UC San Diego (2018-2021). Educational background: Ph.D. in Engineering Science and Mechanics, Virginia Tech, 2012 Postdoctoral Fellow, Yale University, 2013-2015 Postdoctoral Associate, Johns Hopkins University, 2016-2018 His research program bridges cardiac electromechanics and bio-microfluidics through computational modeling, with particular emphasis on multiscale mathematical frameworks for cardiac function under disease conditions and reproductive biofluid dynamics. This work integrates engineering science, fluid dynamics, and experimental methods to develop medical devices and diagnostic tools, focusing on arterial blood flow, cardiac mechanics, microfluidic systems, and bioinspired technologies for societal impact. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals a strong trend toward computational innovation in cardiovascular systems, featuring increasing application of fractional calculus for vascular aging models, machine learning for cardiac mutation prediction, and bioinspired microfluidic designs for reproductive health and cardiac-on-chip platforms. These works consistently connect fundamental fluid dynamics principles with translational medical applications. Dr. Aboelkassem directs the Computational Medicine and Biomechanics Lab at UM-Flint, which develops non-invasive diagnostic tools and in silico systems for clinical investigations. Current projects include arterial blood flow modeling, cardiac mechanics simulations, bioinspired microtechnology development, and innovative medical devices aimed at advancing personalized medicine through engineering solutions.

• Age-related Macular Degeneration
• Extracellular Matrix
• Sensory Neuron Function
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Bruce E. Vogel, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Physiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He leads a research program investigating Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) using C. elegans models, focusing on complement factor H (CFH) interactions with sensory neuron structures. His lab employs molecular genetics, CRISPR-Cas9, and advanced microscopy techniques to study extracellular matrix biology. Education: B.A. in Biochemistry, Rutgers College Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Robert Woods Johnson Medical School/Rutgers University Postdoctoral training: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute and Johns Hopkins University Research Focus: Dr. Vogel's work centers on AMD pathogenesis mechanisms, particularly CFH's role in maintaining photoreceptor integrity. His team explores conserved interactions between CFH, heparan sulfate proteoglycans, and cytoskeletal proteins in sensory neurons. Current NIH-funded projects (R01EY032868) aim to identify CFH-dependent cell surface receptors and develop therapeutic strategies. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2021-2022) reflect dual expertise in extracellular matrix biology and microbial resistance mechanisms. Earlier work established foundations in cytokinesis regulation, ECM assembly, and protein misfolding. Research consistently integrates genetic models with structural biochemistry across diverse physiological contexts. Grants: NIH R01EY032868: 'Molecular genetics of a complement factor H homolog' (2021-2026, 30% effort) Laboratory: Located in BioMET 307B, the Vogel Lab utilizes forward/reverse genetic screens, protein biochemistry, live-cell imaging, and behavioral assays in C. elegans to study sensory neuron degeneration mechanisms relevant to human blindness.

Brian ThorntonView profile

Professor

• Molecular Biology
• Cell Division
• Eukaryotic Cell Cycle
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Brian Thornton serves as a Term Professor at the University of San Francisco, where he is a full-time faculty member based in the Harney Science Center, room 219-D. His contact information includes email brthornton@usfca.edu and phone (415) 422-4478. His research focuses on fundamental cellular mechanisms: Molecular control of cell division in eukaryotes Cell division processes in the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae Thornton employs integrated genetic, biochemical, and cell biological methodologies to investigate the Anaphase Promoting Complex's critical role in cell cycle regulation. His work bridges molecular mechanisms with broader implications for understanding cellular reproduction and division errors in disease contexts.

Enrico TronciView profile

Professor

• Model Checking
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Software Engineering
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Enrico Tronci is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza , Italy. His research focuses on model checking, formal verification, and synthesis of cyber-physical systems, with applications to mission-critical and safety-critical domains such as space systems, smart grids, and healthcare. He leads the Model Checking Lab (MCLab) and has coordinated numerous national and international research projects funded by organizations including the European Community (EC), European Space Agency (ESA), and Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR). Research Highlights : Automatic control software synthesis from closed-loop specifications Model checking algorithms for hybrid and stochastic systems Technology transfer in sectors like energy, transportation, and aerospace Teaching : Undergraduate: Software Engineering (Fall 2024) Graduate: Automatic Verification of Intelligent Systems (Fall 2024), Verification and Validation of Intelligent Systems (Spring 2025) Scientific Awards : Recipient of the IBM-Italia 1987 prize for best thesis in Artificial Intelligence Publications Trends : 2024: Scaling up model checking for cyber-physical systems via HPC 2023: Hormonal impact on behavior and fault-tolerant sensor deployments 2021-2022: In silico clinical trials, smart grid management, and scenario enumeration 2020: AI-guided diabetes patient modeling and forensic psychiatry applications Software Tools : QKS (Quantized Kontrol Synthesizer) NashMV (MAD systems verification) CMurphi (Hybrid systems model checker) FHP-Murphi (Probabilistic verification) BSP (Boolean symbolic programming)

Pedro FontesView profile

Associate Professor

• Animal Science
• Reproductive Physiology
• Assisted Reproductive Technologies
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Pedro Fontes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES). His research focuses on improving beef cattle reproductive efficiency through novel management strategies and assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Ph.D. in Reproductive Physiology from Texas A&M University M.S. in Animal Science from University of Florida D.V.M. from Sao Paulo State University, Brazil Key research areas include: Development of fertility-enhancing protocols for beef cattle Use of color Doppler ultrasonography for pregnancy diagnosis Investigating paternal nutritional impacts on semen quality Optimizing feedlot and cow-calf production systems Recent work emphasizes: 15 most recent publications spanning 2025-2020 Collaborations with institutions like Texas A&M and industry partners Extension programs for educational material dissemination Grants from Georgia Commodity Commission for Beef and USDA NIFA