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Maja Herak BosnarView profile

Associate Professor

• Molecular Biology
• Cancer Research
• Metastasis Suppression
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Maja Herak Bosnar is a distinguished Associate Professor and scientific advisor at the Ruđer Bošković Institute, where she serves as a Member of the Board of Governors and works within the Division of Molecular Medicine, Laboratory for protein dynamics. She holds academic appointments at University Josip Juraj Strossmayer Osijek and University in Dubrovnik, where she teaches doctoral courses in Molecular Basis of Metastasis Formation and Cancer Genetics and Tumor Cell Biology. Her educational background includes B.Sc. (1993), M.Sc. (1996), and Ph.D. (2002) in molecular biology from the Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Zagreb. Her research spans molecular biology, cancer research, and metastasis suppression, with a particular focus on NME/Nm23/NDPK proteins and their role in cancer progression. Her publication record demonstrates a consistent research trajectory examining the evolutionary conservation of cancer-related genes, with particular emphasis on mitochondrial NME6 protein function. Her recent work (2022-2024) shows increasing focus on mitochondrial dynamics in tumor cells, resistance mechanisms in melanoma, and the evolutionary conservation of metastasis suppressors across diverse organisms from sponges to humans. Her research integrates molecular biology, evolutionary perspectives, and clinical oncology to understand fundamental cancer mechanisms. Annual reward of the Ruđer Bošković Institute for scientific publication (2020) Annual reward of the Ruđer Bošković Institute for scientific publication (2018) Annual reward 'Josip Juraj Strossmayer' for the best scientific publication (2007) Dr. Herak Bosnar has supervised numerous doctoral and master's theses, mentoring researchers who have investigated topics ranging from nm23-H1 gene function in cell adhesion to resistance mechanisms in melanoma. She has led multiple significant research projects including the Croatian Scientific Foundation project 'Structure, function and evolution of Nme6/Nm23-H6 gene/protein' and French-Croatian bilateral projects on mitochondrial NME proteins. She serves on the Oversight Committee of the Croatian Association for Cancer Research and the Executive Committee of the Croatian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She leads research in the Laboratory for protein dynamics at the Ruđer Bošković Institute, where her team investigates protein localization, mitochondrial dynamics, and evolutionary conservation of cancer-related pathways using diverse model systems from human cell lines to sponge models.

Marija PinterićView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Molecular Biology
• Biochemistry
• Cell Biology
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Marija Pinterić is a Senior Lecturer at the Ruđer Bošković Institute, affiliated with the Laboratory for Metabolism and Aging under the Division of Molecular Medicine. Her research focuses on molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology, particularly the role of Sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) in aging, oxidative stress, cancer progression, and plant metabolic responses to environmental stimuli. Education: She earned her Master’s degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Zagreb in 2014, with a thesis analyzing SSB protein genes in Phytoplasma genomes. Her research spans two major domains: (1) Molecular Mechanisms in Aging and Cancer , including SIRT3-mediated regulation of mitochondrial function, sex-specific responses to oxidative stress, and interactions with estrogen signaling pathways in breast cancer cells; and (2) Plant Biochemistry , investigating phytochemical adaptations in broccoli and Chinese cabbage under temperature stress, linking metabolite profiling to nutritional and bioactive properties. Recent publications highlight her work on SIRT3’s tumor-suppressive effects under hyperoxia, sex-based metabolic differences in aging, and plant-based antioxidant discovery. She collaborates on interdisciplinary studies involving LC-DAD-MS phytochemical analysis and molecular oncology. Her laboratory contributions at Ruđer Bošković Institute emphasize metabolic and redox signaling in aging and cancer, with a focus on translational applications of mitochondrial regulators and plant-derived bioactives.

Emma LundbergView profile

Associate Professor

• Spatial Proteomics
• Cell Biology
• Artificial Intelligence in Life Sciences
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Dr. Emma Lundberg is an Associate Professor of Bioengineering and Pathology at Stanford University, with a concurrent Professorship at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. Her research integrates bioimaging , proteomics , and artificial intelligence to create comprehensive spatiotemporal proteome models of human cells. Dr. Lundberg holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from KTH and has pioneered the creation of the Cell Atlas and Subcellular Atlas sections of the Human Protein Atlas. She serves on multiple scientific advisory boards , including the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry. Her work in spatial proteomics and AI-driven cellular modeling has produced groundbreaking multimodal cell maps and virtual cell simulations . She leads the Lundberg Lab , which maintains collaborative sites in both Stanford and Stockholm, focusing on open science and citizen science initiatives. Scientific awards include: 2022 McCormick and Gabilan Award 2022 Göran Gustafsson Award 2021 Royal Microscopy Society Award 2019 Anne Heidenthal Prize 2016 Wallenberg Academy Fellow

• Marine Biogeochemistry
• Microbial Ecology
• Benthic Ecosystems
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Stefan Hulth serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Gothenburg's Faculty of Sciences, concurrently leading the Kristineberg Center for Marine Research and Innovation. His institutional roles integrate academic leadership with field research management across both the Göteborg campus and the Fiskebäckskil marine station. Professor Hulth's research investigates biogeochemical structure and function in coastal marine environments, emphasizing microbial processes and functional biodiversity in benthic ecosystems. He pioneers analytical techniques for high-resolution solute detection, including chemical/biological sensors and molecular diagnostics for single-cell bacterial characterization. Key projects examine nitrogen cycle pathways (denitrification/anammox), macrofaunal biodiversity in organic matter mineralization, benthic nutrient regeneration driving algal blooms, and autonomous instrumentation like benthic mini-landers for environmental monitoring. Analysis of his 2011-2021 publications reveals consistent focus on nitrogen cycling in coastal sediments, integrating microbial ecology with experimental climate change studies. His work demonstrates how habitat diversity governs nitrogen loss mechanisms and sediment responses to warming/nutrient enrichment, while advancing sensor technologies for ocean acidification monitoring through innovative pH fluorosensors. As an academic supervisor, Hulth examines PhD theses in Chemistry (since 2007), Biology (since 2012), and Marine Sciences (since 2017). His leadership at Kristineberg Center coordinates multidisciplinary teams in marine research, exemplified by major collaborations like the Earth Microbiome Project published in Nature (2017), which established global microbial diversity patterns across environmental gradients.

Christian RocheleauView profile

Associate Professor

• Cell signaling
• Protein trafficking
• C. elegans genetics
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Christian Rocheleau, PhD is a Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) at the Glen site and an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University. He is affiliated with the Metabolic Disorders and Complications Program within the Centre for Translational Biology and the Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology at the MUHC. Dr. Rocheleau's research focuses on understanding the mechanisms that regulate two fundamental cellular processes: cell signaling and protein trafficking, and the interactions between these processes. His laboratory uses the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans as a model system to study gene function at both cellular and organismal levels. The high conservation of genes between C. elegans and humans means that findings from his research have direct relevance to human health. His work primarily investigates EGFR signaling pathways, Rab GTPases, and vesicular trafficking mechanisms in C. elegans . His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on how trafficking regulators like TBC-2, RAB proteins, and LIN complexes influence developmental processes, stress resistance, and longevity through pathways involving DAF-16/FOXO transcription factors. His research has important implications for understanding human diseases related to cell signaling and trafficking defects. Dr. Rocheleau's laboratory serves as a training ground for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows interested in cell biology, genetics, and molecular mechanisms of development. His work is supported by various research grants that enable his team to investigate the intricate connections between cellular trafficking pathways and developmental signaling. The Rocheleau lab is part of the Metabolic Disorders and Complications Program at the RI-MUHC, where they collaborate with other researchers studying metabolic diseases, endocrinology, and translational medicine. Their work bridges fundamental cell biology with potential clinical applications in understanding human metabolic disorders.

• Genetics
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Obesity
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Robert Sladek, MD is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences , McGill University , and an Associate Investigator in the Metabolic Disorders and Complications Program at the RI-MUHC . He works within the Department of Medicine , specifically the Division of Endocrinology at MUHC . Research Focus: Dr. Sladek investigates how genetic mutations contribute to diabetes pathogenesis. His group develops genomic approaches to identify diabetes-associated variations, studies RNA splicing effects, and explores gene-protein interactions in cell metabolism. Collaborative projects span North America, Europe, and Asia , addressing global diabetes/obesity challenges. Recent Publications examine genetic determinants of metabolic diseases , with specific emphasis on type 2 diabetes , insulin signaling , and sterol metabolism . Collaborations include international consortia like CHARGE and Wellcome Open Research teams. Contact: robert.sladek@mcgill.ca

Heejin YooView profile

Assistant Professor

• Plant Immunity
• Plant Metabolism
• Translational Regulation
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Heejin Yoo is an Assistant Professor at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Utah, focusing on plant immunity and metabolic regulation. Her research integrates transcriptional, translational, and metabolic dynamics to optimize plant growth-defense trade-offs. B.S., Seoul National University Ph.D., Purdue University Research interests include: Plant immunity mechanisms (effector-triggered immunity, systemic acquired resistance) Metabolic regulation during stress responses Salicylic acid biosynthesis and signaling Translational reprogramming in plant defense Role of plant volatiles in systemic immunity Metabolic pathway interactions in disease resistance Recent publications highlight trends in: Metabolic control of plant defense (phenylalanine biosynthesis, salicylic acid pathways) Translational and translatome analysis in immunity Signal integration via ROS (H2O2 sulfenylation) and amino acids (serine signaling) Genetic and enzymatic basis of plant metabolic pathways Systemic resistance mechanisms across plant species Volatiles-mediated immune responses She leads a lab investigating molecular interactions between growth and defense systems, employing ribosome profiling and metabolic flux analysis to dissect immune signaling networks.

Dietmar SchmuckerView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Neural Circuit Development
• Axon Guidance
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Professor Dietmar Schmucker leads the Department of Neural Circuit Development at the LIMES Institute (Life and Medical Sciences Institute) at the University of Bonn. Previously, he was a Professor at University Leuven (KUL) in Belgium and an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying neural circuit development, particularly neuronal wiring specificity and synaptogenesis. Dr. Schmucker's research interests center on how complex neural networks develop from a limited genetic repertoire. His lab investigates molecular diversity of membrane receptors, particularly the Dscam family, and their roles in neuronal self-avoidance, axon branching, and synapse formation. Using model organisms like Drosophila and Xenopus tropicalis , his team employs genetic, biochemical, and imaging approaches to study neural development and regeneration. His research has revealed how molecular diversity of the Dscam receptor provides tens of thousands of isoforms essential for neuronal self-recognition and circuit assembly. Recent work focuses on phosphatase Prl-1's role in spatially restricted synaptogenesis and Wnk kinase's evolutionary conserved function in protecting neurons from degeneration. His publications span top journals including Cell, Nature, Science, and Neuron. Alexander von Humboldt Professorship (2019) ERC Synergy Grants Professor Schmucker's lab maintains active research programs in neuronal wiring mechanisms and regeneration. His team combines reverse genetics with high-resolution imaging to investigate synapse formation at single-synapse resolution. Current projects include studying the molecular organization of vertebrate DSCAM and clustered protocadherins in Xenopus tropicalis , and novel mechanisms of axonal branching specificity.

Sang-Jin KimView profile

Assistant Professor

• Plant Cell Wall Biosynthesis
• Biofuel Production
• Endomembrane Systems
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Sang-Jin Kim is a Fixed Term Assistant Professor at the Michigan State University-Department of Energy (MSU-DOE) Plant Research Laboratory and a member of the Brandizzi Lab. His research focuses on improving plants for biofuel production by manipulating cell wall components. He is affiliated with the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) and specializes in plant cell wall biosynthesis. Research interests include: Engineering mixed-linkage glucan (MLG) synthesis in biofuel crops to enhance ethanol conversion efficiency Investigating pectin's role in plant growth and cell wall properties Studying polysaccharide trafficking within the plant secretory pathway Developing strategies to balance agronomic performance with biomass quality Advanced live-cell imaging of organelle dynamics in stress conditions Scientific contributions include: Pioneering approaches to increase MLG content through gene overexpression Elucidating mechanisms of cell wall remodeling under stress Developing microscopy techniques for enzyme localization in the Golgi Mapping relationships between cell wall components and photosynthetic efficiency Exploring TOR signaling pathways in plant metabolism

Amin DerouicheView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• Astrocyte Biology
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Prof. Dr. Amin Derouiche is a Professor in the Institute of Anatomy II – Experimental Neurobiology at Goethe University Frankfurt, Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on glia-synapse interactions, particularly the structural plasticity of perisynaptic astrocyte processes and their role in synaptic function and disease. Studied astrocytic processes using immunofluorescence, live microscopy, and immuno-electron microscopy Investigated astrocytic organelles contributing to gliotransmitter release Translated findings from rodent models to human brain relevance Research Interests : His work addresses the dynamic structural changes of astrocytic processes in response to neural activity, circadian rhythms, and neuroendocrine signals. Key areas include synaptic microenvironment regulation, vesicular release mechanisms, and mitochondrial roles in astrocyte function, leveraging advanced imaging techniques like 3D reconstructions and deconvolution microscopy. Publication Trends : His recent research emphasizes astrocyte biology, structural plasticity, and neuroenergetics, with methodological innovations in glial cell imaging. Topics span from basic cellular neuroscience to translational studies relevant to human pathologies. Technical Expertise : High-resolution light microscopy, immuno-electron microscopy, live-cell imaging, and transfection techniques with GFP/siRNA constructs are central to his laboratory’s workflow.

Espen HartveitView profile

Professor

• Retinal Neuroscience
• Neural Microcircuits
• Synaptic Transmission
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Espen Hartveit is a Professor at the Department of Biomedicine, University of Bergen. His research focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of synaptic transmission and integration in retinal microcircuits. He employs advanced techniques such as patch-clamp electrophysiology , multiphoton excitation microscopy , and computational modeling to study retinal interneurons, particularly AII amacrine cells and their role in neural signal processing. His work spans from 1989 to 2025 , with a consistent emphasis on neurotransmitter receptors , electrical synapses , and ion channel dynamics in retinal neurons. Recent studies explore HCN channels and extrasynaptic NMDA receptor activation in rod bipolar and amacrine cells. Collaborators include Margaret Lin Veruki , Bas-Jan Zandt , and Rémi Fournel . Grants from the Research Council of Norway and EU Horizon Europe support his work. He has contributed to 15+ peer-reviewed articles , including key publications in Journal of Neuroscience and Journal of Neurophysiology .

• Biophotonics
• Optical Microscopy
• Adaptive Optics
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Professor John Girkin is a leading academic in Biophysics at Durham University , where he serves as Director of the Biophysical Sciences Institute. With a career spanning industry and academia, he has pioneered applications of adaptive optics in life sciences and developed advanced imaging systems for clinical and biomedical research.

Angela GladingView profile

Associate Professor

• Cell Adhesion Signaling
• Vascular Biology
• Cerebral Cavernous Malformations (CCM)
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Angela Glading, Ph.D. , is an Associate Professor at the University of Rochester Medical Center in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology. Her research focuses on cell adhesion signaling in vascular biology, particularly the role of the KRIT1 protein in maintaining endothelial junctions and its implications in Cerebral Cavernous Malformations (CCM) and cancer. Research Interests : KRIT1 function in endothelial cell-cell contact Redox signaling in vascular disease Inflammatory-angiogenesis crosstalk Protein-protein interactions in barrier function CCM pathogenesis and therapeutic targets Signal transduction in vascular integrity Scientific Awards : The Takashi Murachi Young Investigator Award (2001) Publications highlight her work on KRIT1's role in Rap1 signaling , VEGF pathway modulation , and oxidative stress in CCM. Her lab employs transgenic models , intravital microscopy , and biochemical assays to address these questions.

• Biophysics
• Nanoscopy
• Fluorescence Microscopy
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Dr. Mark Schüttpelz is a researcher at the Faculty of Physics, Universität Bielefeld . He is actively involved in the development and application of advanced optical imaging techniques, particularly in the fields of super-resolution microscopy and single-molecule detection . His research program integrates key areas such as Biophysics , Nanoscopy , and Fluorescence Microscopy , with a focus on cellular nanostructures , DNA imaging , and optical waveguide technologies . The recent publications highlight significant contributions to multiscale biomedical imaging , photoswitching mechanisms , and cost-efficient super-resolution systems . Dr. Schüttpelz has developed innovative approaches in single-molecule localization microscopy and deep-learning image reconstruction . His work spans both fundamental biophysical questions and practical applications in hepatology and plant molecular biology , demonstrating a strong interdisciplinary orientation within the university's Transcending Boundaries research framework.

Amy SpringerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Parasitology
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Amy Springer serves as Senior Lecturer and Chief Undergraduate Advisor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she integrates research on Trypanosoma brucei biochemistry with innovative course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs). Her work bridges molecular parasitology and science education, focusing on malate dehydrogenase function and scalable research pedagogy. Education: PhD in Molecular Biology from Princeton University Postdoctoral training at California Institute of Technology Postdoctoral training at University of Washington Dr. Springer's research investigates malate dehydrogenase (MDH) isoforms in Trypanosoma brucei to understand their roles in the citric acid cycle, redox balance, and potential metabolic channeling. Concurrently, she pioneers CURE development for large-enrollment courses, creating the Malate Dehydrogenase CUREs Community (MCC) to enhance undergraduate research access. Her dual expertise drives novel therapeutic insights for African sleeping sickness while transforming biochemistry education through evidence-based pedagogy and national faculty collaboration. Publication Trends: Analysis of her recent work reveals two interconnected trajectories: biochemical studies characterizing MDH structure-function relationships across pathogens, and educational research scaling authentic research to diverse classrooms. This synergy produces high-impact scholarship in enzyme kinetics, metabolic pathways, and pedagogical innovation, with growing emphasis on multi-institutional student collaboration and assessment. Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in available sources. Advising and Grants: As Chief Undergraduate Advisor, she mentors biochemistry majors and leads Biochem 426, where 100+ students annually conduct original MDH research. She directs the NSF-funded MCC RCN-UBE grant supporting 30+ faculty nationwide, establishing a sustainable ecosystem for course development, faculty training, and cross-institutional student projects that generate co-authored publications. Labs and Teams: Her research operates within UMass Amherst's Lederle Graduate Research Tower, collaborating with an international consortium studying MDH across organisms. The MCC network connects R1 university faculty to share protocols, data, and teaching strategies, creating a unified research community that transcends institutional boundaries through shared digital platforms and annual symposia.