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Dan LiView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• Microfluidics
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Dan Li is an Associate Professor in the Earth & Environment Department at Boston University, with an affiliated faculty role in Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on microfluidics, imaging cytometry, and advanced analytical techniques for biomolecular analysis. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Princeton University (2013) and a BA in Hydraulic Engineering from Tsinghua University (2009). Dr. Li's work emphasizes high-throughput screening systems, optical methodologies for cellular and molecular analysis, and applications in environmental and biomedical fields. His contributions include innovations in UV-based imaging, DNA sequencing technologies, and microfluidic device design. He has published extensively on topics such as mitochondrial DNA analysis, fibronectin material properties, and optometry practice evaluations. His research is supported by collaborative projects at the Environmental Fluid Mechanics (EFM) group, reflected in his website (https://sites.bu.edu/efm/). No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

David Simon DavisView profile

Research Fellow

• Immunology
• Cancer Research
• Glycoproteins
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Dr. David Simon Davis is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR), Australian National University, where he works within the Division of Genome Sciences and Cancer. His research focuses on the intersection of immunology and cancer biology, with particular expertise in glycoproteins, immune system regulation, and leukocyte biology. He maintains active collaborations across multiple research groups and contributes to translational medical research initiatives at ANU. Dr. Davis' research interests center on understanding how glycoproteins like heparan sulfate and histidine-rich glycoprotein regulate immune responses, particularly in cancer contexts. His work spans immunotherapy development , immune cell profiling , and molecular mechanisms of immune regulation . He employs advanced techniques including spectral flow cytometry, machine learning algorithms for immune signature analysis, and molecular binding studies to investigate cell surface interactions and plasma protein functions. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to immunology and cancer research since 2010, with recent work focusing on irradiation-immunity interactions, cancer-associated leukocyte profiles, and B cell selection mechanisms. Dr. Davis' research shows a clear trajectory toward developing novel radio-immunotherapy approaches, particularly for metastatic colorectal cancer. As an active researcher at JCSMR, Dr. Davis contributes to two major projects: A multiparameter platform for novel radio-immunotherapy personalisation in metastatic colorectal cancer (2022-2025) Irradiation Immunity Interaction Lab (ICube) (2020-2028) These projects position him at the forefront of combining radiation therapy with immunological approaches to cancer treatment. His laboratory work in the Irradiation Immunity Interaction Laboratory (I-Cube Lab) focuses on understanding how radiation affects immune responses and how these interactions can be harnessed for therapeutic benefit.

Iwan SchieView profile

Professor

• Raman Spectroscopy
• Biomedical Imaging
• Cancer Diagnostics
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Iwan Schie serves as Working Group Leader at the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz-IPHT) in Jena, Germany, where he leads the Spectroscopy / Imaging Multimodal Instrumentation research group. His work bridges analytical chemistry, biomedical engineering, and clinical applications with a focus on developing Raman spectroscopy-based diagnostic tools. Dr. Schie maintains an active research program with numerous publications in high-impact journals across multiple disciplines. Dr. Schie's research centers on Raman spectroscopy applications in medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring. His work demonstrates particular expertise in developing multimodal imaging systems that combine Raman spectroscopy with complementary techniques like optical coherence tomography and fluorescence imaging. His research spans both fundamental methodological development and clinical translation, with several studies focusing on cancer diagnostics across multiple organ systems including head and neck, bladder, and colon cancers. The environmental applications of his work include microplastic detection and pollen analysis. Analysis of Dr. Schie's publication record reveals a clear trajectory toward clinical implementation of Raman spectroscopy technologies. His recent work increasingly focuses on regulatory-compliant medical device development, with multiple studies conducted in accordance with European Medical Device Regulation standards. The publications demonstrate progression from ex vivo validation studies to in vivo clinical applications, with particular emphasis on workflow integration within surgical settings. His collaborative approach is evident through extensive co-authorship networks spanning physics, engineering, and clinical medicine. Dr. Schie has made significant contributions to advancing Raman spectroscopy methodology, with publications addressing critical challenges in device stability, spectral analysis, and multimodal integration. His work on establishing clinical workflows represents important steps toward routine clinical adoption of these technologies. The practical impact of his research is demonstrated through development of systems like the invaScope Raman endoscopy platform for bladder tumor diagnosis. As Working Group Leader at Leibniz-IPHT, Dr. Schie oversees research activities in spectroscopy and multimodal imaging instrumentation. His team develops advanced optical systems for biomedical applications with particular focus on real-time tissue characterization during surgical procedures. The research environment supports both fundamental methodological development and applied clinical translation, with strong emphasis on regulatory compliance for medical device development.

Maurice StanleyView profile

Researcher

• Immunology
• Autoimmunity
• Genetics
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Dr. Maurice Stanley is a postdoctoral researcher at the Australian National University , affiliated with the John Curtin School of Medical Research and its Division of Genome Sciences and Cancer . He works within The Schulte Group - Systems Biology of Cancer , focusing on immunology, genetics, and molecular biology.

• Pharmacology
• Chemotherapy
• Cytofluorimetry
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Sabrina Pacor is an Associate Professor in Applied Biology (BIO/13) at the University of Trieste , where she teaches Pharmacology in the Pharmacy LM and STB BSc programs. With over 30 years of research experience in experimental oncology and host defense peptides, she has made significant contributions to studying antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and their interactions with bacterial membranes. Her research focuses on: Direct antimicrobial activity of AMPs against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria Indirect immunomodulatory effects of host defense peptides Development of drug delivery systems using nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes, gold nanoparticles) Mechanistic studies of ruthenium-based antimetastatic drugs She leads extensive cytofluorimetry research using flow cytometry platforms, particularly for evaluating: Cytotoxicity (necrosis/apoptosis, proliferation index) Modulation of host biological responses (chemotaxis, phagocytosis, ROS production) Peptide-bacterial membrane interactions through fluorescent labeling Her recent work demonstrates trends in: Proline-rich antimicrobial peptides against ESKAPE pathogens Hybrid antibiotic design (peptide-aminoglycoside conjugates) Structure-activity relationships in membranolytic peptides Evolutionary insights into defensin and cathelicidin families Prof. Pacor has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and actively mentors students, having supervised: 70 experimental/thesis reviews for Pharmacy/CTF Master's students 20 Bachelor's degree theses

Noe RodriguezView profile

Research Fellow

• Neuroimmunology
• Immunology
• Cancer Biology
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Noe Rodriguez is a Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge's Molecular Immunity Unit, investigating neuro-immune modulation in infection and cancer. His research explores molecular and cellular interactions between neurons and immune cells to maintain homeostasis and combat disease. Research Focus: Neuroimmunology, immune cell regulation, and cancer-permissive microenvironments. He employs preclinical models, spectral flow cytometry, and high-dimensional tools. Key Trends: Studies span innate lymphoid cells (ILC1/ILC2), cytokine signaling (IL-25), tumor microenvironment dynamics, and phosphatase-mediated immune regulation. Team Members: Collaborates with Jasper Carmody, Olivia Crewe, Ksena Longrin, and Lauren Miller (Sweeney) in the Molecular Immunity Unit.

Gilles BlanchardView profile

Professor

• Statistics
• Machine Learning
• Statistical Learning Theory
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Gilles Blanchard is a Professor at Paris-Saclay University , affiliated with the Institute of Mathematics in Orsay. His research focuses on statistical learning theory , multiple testing , kernel methods , and high-dimensional statistics . Key Contributions: Decontamination of mutually contaminated models Novelty detection with semi-supervised learning Non-Gaussian component analysis (NGCA) for dimension reduction Scientific Awards: PhD thesis award from University of Paris 6 (2004) Google Scholar h-index of 49 with over 8,000 citations Recent Research Trends: False Discovery Rate (FDR) control in structured hypothesis testing Conformal prediction for link analysis Adaptive sampling in restless bandits Statistical learning on measure spaces His work bridges theoretical statistics with practical machine learning applications, including genome-wide association studies , persistent homology in topological data analysis , and random feature moments for compressive learning . He is involved in open-source software development like μTOSS for multiple testing standardization and has advised on projects related to flow cytometry and Hadrontherapy applications.

Ana CumanoView profile

Professor

• Immunology
• Hematopoiesis
• Lymphocyte Development
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Ana Cumano is a Professor at the Pasteur Institute and Research Director of Exceptional Class at INSERM, leading the Lymphopoiesis Unit with over four decades of groundbreaking research in immunology and hematopoiesis. She received her Doctoral degree in Medicine from the New University of Lisbon in 1980 and completed postdoctoral training at the Genetics Institute in Cologne and the Ontario Cancer Institute in Toronto before joining the Pasteur Institute in 1992. Her research focuses on lymphocyte development, particularly T cell development in the thymus, with significant contributions to understanding the waves of embryonic, fetal, and postnatal multi-lymphoid progenitors. Dr. Cumano's laboratory has pioneered the use of spectral cytometry for deep immunophenotyping and revealed fundamental insights into how bone marrow monocytes sustain NK cell development during liver inflammation through IL-15 trans-presentation and osteopontin secretion. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory of innovative research, with 2025 work on spatiotemporal dynamics of fetal liver hematopoietic niches, 2024 studies on NK cell development during non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and high-dimensional spectral cytometry, and 2023 publications mapping human lymphopoiesis revealing differential regulation of B and T/NK/ILC lineages. Her research has established that lymphoid specification follows independent direct or stepwise hierarchical routes converging toward CD117lo multi-lymphoid progenitors. EMBO Member (2000-2014) National ARC Commission for Immunology, Microbiology, and Hematopoiesis (2009-2011, Vice-president 2012-2014) Scientific Council of the Pasteur Institute (2009-2013) COMESP Pasteur Institute member (2014-present) HERM Advisory Board, Stockholm (2014-present) As an educator, Dr. Cumano co-directs the Advanced Immunology course at the Pasteur Institute and has mentored numerous students and postdoctoral fellows. Her laboratory continues to investigate the role of lncRNA H19 in thymopoiesis and the developmental cartography of human lymphopoiesis, with implications for understanding immune disorders, blood cancers, and immunodeficiency conditions.

Milena HasanView profile

Researcher

• Single-cell transcriptomics
• Immunology
• Infectious disease research
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Milena Hasan is a Researcher at the Institut Pasteur in Paris, France, specializing in UTechS Single Cell Biomarkers unit. Her work focuses on cutting-edge single-cell transcriptomics , immune profiling , and cytometry data analysis across diverse conditions including viral infections, autoimmune diseases, and cancer immunotherapy. Lead investigator for multiple projects (TPAI, TTP, VARIANCE) involving single-cell technology training and advanced immune response analysis Key contributor to the Milieu Intérieur program studying immune system heterogeneity She actively develops tools for multi-omics data integration and leads courses on Single Cell Gene Expression and Beyond (2022, 2025) and Advanced Immunology (2025). Her research spans host-pathogen interactions , T cell dynamics , and inflammatory disease mechanisms through innovative technologies like spectral cytometry and single-cell proteomics.

Nils HaentjensView profile

Research Professor

• Optical Oceanography
• Phytoplankton Ecology
• Remote Sensing
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Dr. Nils Haentjens is a Research Assistant Professor at the School of Marine Sciences, University of Maine. His research focuses on optical signatures of plankton and satellite ocean color validation. Education: PhD in Oceanography, University of Maine, 2020 MS in Oceanography, University of Maine, 2017 MS in Embedded Systems Engineering, ISEP Paris, 2015 Research interests include optical oceanography, phytoplankton ecology, hyperspectral radiometry, and ocean carbon cycling. Recent work involves developing autonomous measurement systems like HyperNav for satellite calibration and studying phytoplankton distributions in the North Atlantic. He leads development of open-source oceanographic tools including pySAS (autonomous solar tracker) and Inlinino (data logging software).

Henk RoestView profile

Researcher

• Organoid Research
• Cholangiocyte Biology
• Lymph Node Immunology
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Dr. Henk Roest is a Researcher in the Department of Surgery at Erasmus University Rotterdam's Faculty of Medicine. With 67 research outputs including articles, posters, and book chapters, his work focuses on developing advanced organotypic models for immunological and oncological research. Ph.D. Student, Rijksuniversiteit Leiden (Dec 1988 - Sept 1993) Post-doc, Erasmus University Rotterdam (Oct 1993 - Jul 1996) Post-doc, Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (NWO) (Aug 1996 - Dec 1999) Dr. Roest's research spans organoid systems with particular expertise in cholangiocyte biology, lymph node immunology, and cancer resistance mechanisms. His work bridges basic cell biology with clinical applications in transplantation medicine and oncology, using advanced cell culture techniques to model complex biological systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on developing physiologically relevant models that better mimic human tissue function. His work on lymph node models, cholangiocarcinoma organoids, and lymphoma-on-chip systems demonstrates methodological innovation across immunology and oncology. His research on nanoplastics effects on marine mammals shows the versatility of his cell culture expertise. Dr. Roest has supervised at least one student as indicated by the 'Supervised Work (1)' notation in his profile. His collaborative network spans multiple institutions with international research partnerships, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work in biomedical modeling.

Matthew P. BernardView profile

Associate Professor

• Immunotoxicology
• Inflammation
• Pharmacology
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Matthew P. Bernard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology at Michigan State University (MSU) and Director of the MSU Flow Cytometry Core Facility. He transitioned to academia from industry after 15+ years at Bristol-Myers Squibb as a Senior Research Investigator in Drug Safety Evaluation. B.S. in Biochemistry, SUNY Geneseo (2004) Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology, University of Rochester (2009) Postdoctoral Fellow, La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology (2009-2011) His research focuses on immunotoxicology , inflammation , and flow cytometry applications for pharmacodynamic assessments, receptor occupancy, and intracellular signaling. He specializes in GLP-compliant immunoassay development and validation, with 20+ years of flow cytometry expertise. Recent publications highlight work on: Ruminal immune cell dynamics in dairy cattle MARCO receptor's role in liver injury resolution IL-10's impact on pain remission mechanisms Niacin's anti-inflammatory effects in bovine models Neutrophil-platelet interactions in APAP toxicity The articles reflect his cross-disciplinary work at the intersection of toxicology , immunology , and applied biomedical instrumentation . As Director of the MSU Flow Cytometry Core Facility, he oversees access to cutting-edge instruments like: ThermoFisher Attune CytPix Analyzer Cytek Aurora Spectral Cytometer SONY MA900 & BD FACSAria IIu Cell Sorters Luminex 200 Multiplex System ZetaView fNTA Particle Analyzer

• Medical Biochemistry
• Analytical Spectrometry
• Lipidomics
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Professor Todd Mitchell is a faculty member at the University of Wollongong (UOW), serving as a Professor in the School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences since 2008. He currently holds the role of Associate Head of School (HDR) for the same school. His research focuses on lipidomics, medical biochemistry, and analytical spectrometry, with a particular emphasis on lipid metabolism, disease biomarkers, and mass spectrometry technologies. Mitchell has led multiple funded projects, including an ARC Future Fellowship (2012–2016), and contributed to over 180 publications. His work spans diverse areas such as malaria biology, neurodegenerative disorders, and lipid profiling in aging. He has supervised numerous PhD students, including ongoing projects on lipid-based therapeutic interventions, Huntington’s disease pathology, and MALDI imaging advancements. Mitchell has also played a leadership role in editorial boards, such as the Encyclopaedia of Lipidomics , and contributed to instrumental advancements like next-generation mass spectrometry platforms. His research bridges fundamental science and clinical applications, with a focus on lipidomics-driven discoveries. Key achievements include developing novel lipid analysis workflows (e.g., ozone-induced dissociation methods) and standardizing lipidomics reporting. Mitchell’s interdisciplinary approach addresses challenges in healthcare, from drug efficacy in cancer to biomarker identification in neurodegenerative diseases.

• Photonics
• Optical Engineering
• Biomedical Optics
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Seyed Alireza Tabatabaei Mashayekh is a researcher at the Institute of Integrated Photonics at RWTH Aachen University. His work focuses on photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and their applications in biomedical and quantum technologies. Research Interests : Biomedical Optics Integrated Optics Quantum Photonics Optical Communication Signal Processing Publications : His recent works cover STED microscopy, flow cytometry, soliton-based communication, and silicon photonics. Key subfields include biomedical imaging, laser engineering, and integrated circuit design. Advising : He served as a consultant for Arka Dipta Das's master's thesis on photonic integrated circuit control systems.

• Metrology
• Optical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
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Dr. Jon Petzing is a Senior Lecturer in Metrology and Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Loughborough University's Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical & Manufacturing Engineering. He holds a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, a Diploma of Industrial Studies (DIS), and a PhD in Optical Metrology, all from Loughborough University. His career spans roles in aerospace, confectionery manufacturing, and academia, with a focus on optical metrology and precision engineering. Research interests include flow cytometry data analysis, low-coherence interferometry, surface texture parameters, and manufacturing process optimization. Notable contributions include advancements in automated data analysis for cell therapy manufacturing and innovations in in-situ measurement techniques. Key awards include Chartered Engineer status (CEng), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), and the Helmut N Friedlaender Award for Leadership. Publications highlight trends in synthetic data applications, operator variability reduction, and interdisciplinary metrology solutions for biomedical and industrial challenges. His work bridges academic research with practical manufacturing and clinical applications, emphasizing precision and automation.