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• Pharmacology
• Biochemistry
• Cardiovascular Medicine
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Prof. Sermet Yildirmiş is an Associate Professor at Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry , with over two decades of academic experience. He holds a Doctorate in Biochemistry (2001) and has contributed extensively to health sciences and pharmacological research . Doctorate: Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Biochemistry (2001) Postgraduate: Karadeniz Technical University, Biochemistry (1994) Undergraduate: Karadeniz Technical University, Biology (1991) His research focuses on biochemical mechanisms in cardiovascular diseases , neurodegenerative disorders , and medicinal plant compounds . Key areas include: Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of natural products Enzyme inhibition in cancer and metabolic diseases Lipoprotein metabolism and atherosclerosis Phthalocyanine-based drug design Phytochemical characterization Oxidative stress biomarkers Recent publications highlight trends in pharmacognosy (e.g., Cirsium and Teucrium species) and in silico drug discovery , with applications in melanoma , Alzheimer's , and diabetes . He has supervised 2 doctoral theses and led TUBITAK-funded projects on Scorzonera species. His work spans 120+ publications with significant citations in SCI/Scopus databases.

Nishaben D. PatelView profile

Associate Professor

• Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Endoscopy
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Nishaben D. Patel, M.D. serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) and Accountable Health Partners (AHP), she is board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology by the American Board of Pediatrics and accepts new patients for clinical care. Education: MD, St. George's University School of Medicine-Grenada (2008) Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2011-2014) Residency and Internship in Pediatrics, Westchester Medical Center (2008-2011) Dr. Patel's clinical expertise spans pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), failure to thrive, feeding/swallowing disorders, allergic gastroenteritis, eosinophilic esophagitis, diarrhea/constipation, celiac disease, abdominal pain, food intolerances, and pancreatic/liver diseases. Her research focuses on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and quality/outcomes assessment, with special interest in diagnostic/therapeutic endoscopy and wireless capsule endoscopy. Her publication record (2008-2018) demonstrates consistent innovation in non-invasive diagnostics, particularly breath metabolomics for IBD, NAFLD, and childhood obesity. This interdisciplinary work bridges gastroenterology, hepatology, and rheumatology through metabolomic analysis of volatile organic compounds. Scientific Awards: Best Overall Fellow Clinical Research Award (2013) Dr. Patel maintains active clinical practice with 4.6/5 patient satisfaction ratings, emphasizing thorough explanations and family-centered care. She contributes to the Pediatric Gastroenterology division's mission through evidence-based practice and scholarly activity while participating in the University of Rochester's academic medical ecosystem through URMFG and AHP networks.

Oksana SkaldinaView profile

Researcher

• Urban Ecology
• Biodiversity
• Plant-Pollinator Systems
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Oksana Skaldina is a Project Researcher and Postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, University of Eastern Finland. Her responsibilities encompass research, teaching, and supervision of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students. She actively collaborates with policymakers and industry stakeholders to develop sustainable environmental solutions. Her research centers on environmental ecology, emphasizing urban ecosystems , plant-pollinator interactions , and nature-based strategies for habitat sustainability. Key interests include developing ecological indicators from insect models, studying chemical signaling in plant-insect relationships, and addressing biodiversity challenges in fragmented landscapes. She integrates fieldwork with advanced analytical methods (e.g., electron microscopy) to assess pollution impacts. Skaldina's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on environmental stressors, bioindicators, and industrial pollution. Her work explores insect-based monitoring of particulate matter/heavy metals, phenotypic adaptations in contaminated environments, and conservation biases in ecological research. Recent studies highlight urban green infrastructure, insect coloration, and cross-ecosystem contamination pathways. She leads student advising across academic levels and contributes to the Microplastic Research Group and Environmental Ecology Research Group , focusing on pollution impacts and sustainable remediation. Her lab employs techniques like SEM-EDX and TEM to investigate contamination mechanisms in insects.

Justyna NawrockaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Biological Sciences
• Plant Physiology
• Plant Pathology
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Justyna Nawrocka is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz. Her research focuses on plant-microbe interactions and biocontrol mechanisms in plant pathology. Research Areas: Plant physiology, biochemistry, and defense responses, particularly in interactions between plants and fungal pathogens like Trichoderma and Rhizoctonia solani . Key Techniques: Nitric oxide signaling, reactive nitrogen species, lignin biosynthesis, and systemic acquired resistance in plants. Specialization: Volatile compounds in plant defense, biokontrola (biocontrol), and entomology.

Zhenlei XiaoView profile

Academic

• Fresh Produce Nutrition
• Food Quality and Safety
• Sustainable Agriculture
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Zhenlei Xiao is an Associate Professor in Residence at the Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut. His research focuses on enhancing fresh produce nutrition, quality, and safety through innovative agricultural practices and postharvest interventions, with a particular emphasis on sustainable food systems using controlled environment agriculture. Ph.D. in Nutrition and Food Science from University of Maryland (2013) M.S. in Nutrition and Food Safety from China Agricultural University (2008) B.S. in Food Science and Engineering from Hebei University of Sci. & Tech. (2005) Dr. Xiao's work investigates pre- and post-harvest strategies to improve microgreen production systems while developing food waste upcycling methods for commercial product development. His research bridges agricultural innovation with food chemistry and human health applications. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in phytochemical analysis, pathogen control in soilless farming systems, and postharvest technology for perishable crops. Key trends include antimicrobial nanoformulations, genetic diversity studies in Brassicaceae microgreens, and sustainable cultivation substrate research.

Simone CharlesView profile

Associate Clinical Professor

• Environmental Health Sciences
• Exposure Science
• Environmental Justice
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Dr. Simone Charles is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She serves as Associate Chair of the Curriculum Committee and Director of the Certificate in Risk Science & Human Health. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology from Michigan State University, an MS in Environmental Science from the University of Maryland, and a BS in Natural Sciences from the University of West Indies, St. Augustine. Dr. Charles' research spans several critical environmental health domains: Environmental exposure science and risk assessment modeling Health disparities related to environmental hazards Environmental justice and community engagement Climate change and health impacts Tobacco smoke exposure and chemical tracers Lead hazard exposure and healthy housing initiatives Her work has evolved from traditional exposure science to focus on public health practice through academic-community partnerships addressing environmental health impacts on underserved communities. Dr. Charles has made significant contributions to migrant farmworker health, minority adolescent health, and asthma reduction initiatives, with her research directly informing state-level policy including Georgia's statewide strategic plan for lead exposure prevention. Dr. Charles has received notable recognition including the 2013 NIH NIMHD Translational Health Disparities scholar designation and 2012 Health Equity Leadership Institute fellowship. She currently serves as Associate Editor for the Environmental Justice journal, demonstrating her leadership in this field. As an educator, she teaches multiple courses including Environmental Toxicology in Communities, Infectious Disease and Emergency Response in Communities, and Climate, Justice, Health & Sustainability, emphasizing environmental health literacy and addressing disparities in underserved communities.

Victoria BarberView profile

Assistant Professor

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
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Victoria Barber is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. She holds the John McTague Career Development Endowed Chair and specializes in atmospheric and physical chemistry. PhD: University of Pennsylvania (Miller Fellow in Physical Chemistry) Postdoctoral Research: MIT, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Undergraduate: Swarthmore College (BS in Chemistry, minor in Educational Studies) Her research focuses on reactive organic carbon chemistry in the Earth's atmosphere, integrating spectroscopic, mass spectrometric, and computational methods to study reaction mechanisms. Key areas include: Criegee intermediates and OH radical production Organic nitrate formation pathways Atmospheric oxidation capacity in indoor and urban environments Experimental-theoretical synergy in reaction modeling Recent publications highlight trends in: Condensed-phase peroxy radical chemistry Indoor air quality impacts of UV technologies Automated reaction pathway discovery Multi-scale studies of reactive intermediates Scientific Recognition: Miller Fellowship (2017-2018) ACCESS XV Participant (2019) Graduate Teaching Award (2017) Her work bridges fundamental reaction studies and applied environmental chemistry, with featured publications in Journal of Chemical Physics and Environmental Science & Technology . Collaborations span atmospheric modeling, air quality measurement technologies, and computational chemistry.

Robert GeorgesView profile

Professor

• Molecular Spectroscopy
• Astrophysics
• Exoplanetary Atmospheres
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Robert Georges is a Professor in the Department of Molecular Physics at the University of Rennes. His research focuses on molecular spectroscopy, astrophysics, and chemical kinetics, with applications in exoplanetary atmospheres and astrochemical processes. He utilizes advanced techniques such as cavity ring-down spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and computational fluid dynamics to study gas-phase molecular behavior under extreme conditions.

Stephen M. RichView profile

Professor

• Zoonotic Diseases
• Vector-Borne Diseases
• Lyme Disease
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Stephen M. Rich is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he leads the Rich Lab and the Laboratory of Medical Zoology. His work bridges evolutionary biology and public health through the lens of Medical Zoology , focusing on zoonotic diseases transmitted by arthropod vectors. The lab maintains active field sites across North America and Africa, with headquarters at Morrill Science Center IVN. Education PhD in Organismic & Evolutionary Biology, University of California Irvine (1997) Research Focus : Dr. Rich investigates zoonotic spillover mechanisms in vector-borne diseases, particularly Lyme disease and malaria. His lab employs multidisciplinary approaches integrating molecular evolution, population genetics, and field ecology to study pathogen adaptation from molecular to ecosystem levels. Current projects include developing Artemisia annua-based antimalarials and nationwide passive surveillance of tick-borne pathogens through public tick submissions. Publication Trends : Analysis of recent work reveals three dominant themes: (1) innovative vector control (wearable repellents, natural compounds), (2) pathogen surveillance expansion (Lone Star ticks, Powassan virus), and (3) translational interventions (whole-plant malaria therapies, clinical tick testing). His group increasingly bridges laboratory science with community-based public health applications. Advising & Infrastructure : Dr. Rich actively mentors students in field and lab settings, emphasizing cross-disciplinary collaboration. The Rich Lab operates the Laboratory of Medical Zoology , a public-facing initiative providing tick testing services and maintaining the largest crowdsourced tick-pathogen database in the U.S. This infrastructure supports both basic research and real-time disease monitoring. Facilities : The lab utilizes both Fernald Hall (209B) and Morrill Science Center IVN (N418), with field sites spanning Massachusetts coastal islands to African malaria-endemic regions. Current projects include Project ITCH (community vector control surveys) and development of IMPDH inhibitors for Lyme disease treatment.

Caroline MüllerView profile

Professor

• Chemical Ecology
• Plant-Insect Interactions
• Ecology and Evolution of Chemodiversity
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Prof. Dr. Caroline Müller is a full professor at the Faculty of Biology , University of Bielefeld , specializing in Chemical Ecology . She leads multiple DFG-funded projects, including the DFG Research Group FOR 3000 on intraspecific plant chemodiversity and serves as Subproject Manager B02 in the SFB/Transregio 212 NC³ consortium. Her roles include membership in the Faculty Conference and co-editorship of ecological journals. Key Research Areas: Plant-insect interactions, chemodiversity ecology/evolution, environmental stress responses, and niche construction. Awards: ISCE Silverstein-Simeone Award (2025). Methodologies: Metabolomics, chemical ecology, insect behavior experiments, and ecological modeling. Scientific Trends in her work include: (1) Chemodiversity as a driver of plant-insect dynamics, (2) Stressor interactions (drought, insecticides) shaping herbivore-predator relationships, (3) Quantitative models for chemodiversity evolution, and (4) Cross-trophic impacts of plant chemical phenotypes. Her 15 most recent publications span journals like Plant Biology , Oecologia , and Proceedings of the Royal Society B , with keywords bridging Ecology , Evolutionary Biology , and Metabolomics . Scientific Contributions include: (1) Demonstrating how plant chemodiversity mediates aphid-pollinator trade-offs, (2) Characterizing pharmacophagy in sawflies as a defense mechanism, (3) Investigating microplastic impacts on cabbage physiology, and (4) Developing predictive metabolomic frameworks for plant chemical profiles. She also contributes to Basic and Applied Ecology as an editor and leads the JICE - Joint Institute for Individualization in a Changing Environment .

Elisabeth Sivy NginamauView profile

Associate Professor

• Oncology
• Pathology
• Diagnostic Technology
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Elisabeth Sivy Nginamau is an Associate Professor at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Medicine, affiliated with the Division of Diagnostics and Technology at Akershus University Hospital. Her research bridges clinical pathology, oncology, and diagnostic innovation, with particular expertise in head/neck and gynecological cancers. She maintains active collaborations with international researchers across Sudan, Norway, and other regions. Research Focus: Dr. Nginamau's work centers on translational oncology, emphasizing: Identification of prognostic biomarkers (e.g., PD-L1, TP53, microRNAs) in oral and vulvar carcinomas Development of novel diagnostic tools like electronic nose technology for cancer detection Characterization of tumor microenvironment components including immune infiltrates and microbiome interactions Validation of histopathological scoring systems for improved cancer grading and reporting Publication Analysis: Her recent work (2020-2023) demonstrates a strong focus on squamous cell carcinomas, with themes including biomarker discovery, diagnostic technology validation, and cancer microenvironment analysis. Earlier publications (2007-2011) explored autoimmune proteomics in Sjögren's syndrome, reflecting an interdisciplinary background. Collaborative Networks: Dr. Nginamau consistently publishes with large multi-institutional teams, including researchers from Sudan, Norway, and other countries. She is integrated within the Division of Diagnostics and Technology, which supports her work in pathology innovation.

• Aquatic Ecology
• Carbon Cycling
• Climate Change
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Dr. Anne Ojala is a Senior Researcher at the University of Helsinki's Department of Environmental Sciences within the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences. She leads multidisciplinary research on freshwater ecosystems, focusing on carbon cycling in lakes and rivers, particularly in the context of climate change. Her work integrates atmospheric physics, forest ecology, and limnology through field measurements at the SMEAR II station's Lake-SMEAR platform and collaboration with the European ICOS infrastructure. Her research spans two main areas: 1) Quantifying carbon fluxes in freshwater systems using advanced methodologies, and 2) Investigating mixotrophy in algae and its implications for nutrient cycling and ecosystem dynamics. She pioneered micrometeorological river studies and applied quantum chemistry to limnological questions. She collaborates closely with Academy professors Timo Vesala and Markku Kulmala, as well as Professor Jaana Bäck (University of Helsinki) and Jukka Pumpanen (University of Eastern Finland). Supervises doctoral programs in Atmospheric Sciences and Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences Co-led the Cascading carbon flow in forested catchments (CASCAS) project Contributing to the Algological Research Laboratory (ALGOLAB) and AnaEE network Scientific awards include the 2014 Department of Environmental Sciences' encouragement prize for exceptional work. She has supervised 6 PhD students, 1 licentiate, and 25 MSc students, with a teaching focus on aquatic ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry across academic levels.

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Aerosol Science
• Environmental Science
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Marc Mallet is a researcher affiliated with Queensland University of Technology, specializing in atmospheric chemistry, aerosol science, and environmental science. His work focuses on understanding aerosol composition, cloud condensation nuclei activity, and emissions from biomass burning and marine sources. Research Interests include: Atmospheric aerosol characterization Hygroscopicity and volatility of particles Biomass burning emissions Sea spray aerosol properties Climate-relevant interactions between oceans and atmosphere Article Trends reveal a focus on: Quantifying organic enrichment in sea spray aerosols (2020) Analyzing semi-volatile aerosol species (2018) Investigating biomass burning impacts in Australia (2017) Exploring iron solubility in tropical aerosols (2016) Early studies on biodiesel exhaust nanoparticle aging (2013) He has no explicitly listed scientific awards or student advisement activities. His work frequently involves field campaigns like SAFIRED and collaborative studies across multiple institutions.

Daniel CooleyView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Plant Disease Management
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
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Daniel Cooley is a Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, affiliated with the Stockbridge School of Agriculture and the School of Earth and Sustainability. His work focuses on sustainable disease management in fruit crops, particularly through modeling, climate adaptation, and cyber technology applications. A.B., 1974, Harvard College M.S., 1978, University of Vermont Ph.D., 1986, University of Massachusetts Amherst Dr. Cooley's research spans integrated pest management (IPM) for fruit crops, with emphasis on apple scab, fire blight, and plum curculio control. His work combines Climate change adaptation strategies Computer vision for disease monitoring Fungicide resistance management Biological control methods Recent publications highlight decision support systems, organic agriculture integration, and electrophysiological pest responses. Scientific contributions include Comparative genomics of plant pathogens Disease forecasting models Attract-and-kill techniques Fungicide stewardship protocols though no specific awards are listed in the provided text.

• Food Microbiology
• Food Safety
• Food Packaging Technology
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Prof.ssa Elena Bancalari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Parma. She specializes in Food Microbiology, Food Safety, and Food Technology. Her teaching responsibilities include courses such as Food Hygiene and Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, and Predictive Microbiology across undergraduate and graduate programs in Food Science and Technology. Her research focuses on advancing food safety through innovative methods like impedometric analysis, microbial inactivation strategies, and sustainable packaging materials. She has published work on topics such as high-pressure processing for recycled packaging, fermentation processes using lactic acid bacteria, and optimizing volatile production from kiwi byproducts. Bancalari has held teaching appointments since at least 2020/2021, contributing to courses in both first-cycle and second-cycle degrees. Her work integrates environmental impact assessments with food technology, reflecting a commitment to sustainability in food systems.