جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Shannon Neibergsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Economics of Livestock Production and Management
• Auction Markets
• Agribusiness Employment
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Shannon Neibergs is an academic professional at Washington State University (WSU), serving as Director of the Western Center for Risk Management Education and Extension Specialist in the School of Economic Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University (1993), an M.A. in Agricultural Economics from WSU (1987), and a B.S. in Animal Science from WSU (1983). Her research focuses on livestock production economics, auction market dynamics, and agribusiness employment strategies, with significant contributions to risk management education and sustainable agriculture. Notable honors include NACAA National and Regional Finalist awards for team newsletters (2010, 2008), a Faculty Member of the Year Award (University of Louisville, 1997), and multiple annual evaluation awards for service and research excellence. Her work bridges academic research with practical extension programs, addressing challenges in beef production systems, genomic selection tools, and rangeland management. Risk Management Education: Leads initiatives to help farmers navigate market uncertainties and policy changes. Livestock Economics: Specializes in production costs, crossbreeding impacts, and disease management economics. Regional Agriculture: Analyzes economic contributions of Washington's beef and dairy sectors through input-output models. Her advisory and collaborative efforts include managing the Western Center for Risk Management and contributing to the Beef Risk Control (BRD CAP) project. She collaborates with ranchers and policymakers to enhance agricultural resilience. Active in interdisciplinary teams such as the IMPACT Center and Transportation Research Group, her work emphasizes translating research into actionable solutions for agricultural stakeholders.

Staffan Benschمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• bird migration
• host-parasite interactions
• evolutionary genetics
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Staffan Bensch is a Professor at Lund University, holding roles in the Molecular Ecology and Evolution Lab, Lund Migration Group, and Immunogenetics and Infection Biology. His research focuses on evolutionary biology, particularly bird migration genetics and host-parasite interactions of avian malaria. He leads projects on migratory divides in willow warblers and chiffchaffs, and maintains the MalAvi database of bird malaria lineages. Education: PhD in 1993 from Lund University, with postdoctoral work at UC San Diego. Techniques: Molecular Ecology methods including genomics and tracking technologies. Research Interests: Genetic basis of migration Host-parasite evolution Avian malaria biodiversity Publications: Over 267 articles, including recent work on migratory genetics and parasite population structures. Awards: Rosén Linnaeus Prize (2019), Katma Award (2016), Elliott Coues Award (2014). Grants: Active projects on climate adaptation in willow warblers and comparative studies of migration genetics. Supervised 11 students including Violeta Caballero-Lopez (PhD). Labs/Teams: Molecular Ecology and Evolution Lab, Lund Migration Group.

Sarah Aldermanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Comparative Physiology
• Environmental Toxicology
• Endocrinology
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Sarah Alderman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Guelph, within the College of Biological Science. Her research focuses on comparative animal physiology, particularly examining how environmental stressors like temperature and pollutants affect physiological systems in aquatic organisms. She leads the Alderman Lab ( comparativephys.ca/aldermanlab ), which investigates stress physiology, endocrinology, and toxicology in species such as salmon, zebrafish, and reptiles. Her teaching includes courses like ZOO*3600 - Comparative Animal Physiology I (Fall 2024) and ZOO*3620 - Comparative Animal Physiology II (Winter 2025). Research themes emphasize the impacts of diluted bitumen exposure on fish development, cortisol regulation in stress responses, and proteomic adaptations to environmental challenges. Her work bridges basic physiology with applied conservation and environmental management. Dr. Alderman’s publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining molecular biology, ecology, and toxicology. Key areas include latent toxicity of pollutants, stress signaling pathways in fish, and biomarkers of parasitism in aquatic species. Her lab’s findings contribute to understanding organismal resilience and ecosystem health under anthropogenic pressures.

Niels Dingemanseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioural Ecology
• Evolutionary Ecology
• Animal Personality
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Niels Dingemanse is a tenured Professor of Behavioural Ecology at Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) in Munich, Germany, and leads the Evolutionary Ecology of Variation research group at the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology. His academic journey includes roles as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Groningen and the University of Wales, Bangor. He holds a PhD in natural sciences from Utrecht University (2003) and an M.Sc. in Ecology from the University of Groningen (1997). His research focuses on evolutionary and behavioural ecology, particularly the ecological and evolutionary significance of individual variation in behaviour, physiology, and life-history traits. Key themes include personality evolution, indirect genetic effects, and the integration of genomic approaches with ecological field studies. Dingemanse has contributed to projects like the Great Tit HapMap initiative, exploring genomic variation across continental scales. Publications emphasize interdisciplinary methods, combining field experiments with genomic and statistical tools. His work addresses topics such as mate choice evolution, the role of environmental fluctuations in shaping social plasticity, and the genetic basis of vocal rhythms in birds. Grants and fellowships include the Veni Innovational Research Incentives Scheme (Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research) and ALW open competition grants. He has advised numerous postdoctoral researchers and leads collaborative projects across Europe.

Ben Sheldonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolution
• Ecology
• Animal Behavior
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Professor Ben Sheldon FRS holds the Luc Hoffmann Chair of Ornithology and directs the Edward Grey Institute within the University of Oxford's Department of Biology. His research focuses on evolutionary ecology, particularly individual variation, environmental adaptation, and long-term ecological studies like the Wytham Woods great tit project. Current themes include spatial scaling of ecological interactions, life-history evolution, and social dynamics in bird populations. He has secured major grants from ERC, UKRI, NERC, and BBSRC, and hosted postdocs via Marie Curie Fellowships. Research interests integrate field studies, genetics, and quantitative analysis to explore how environmental and social factors shape animal behavior and adaptation. Recent work examines phenological mismatches, climate impacts, and social network effects on reproduction and survival. Awards include Fellowship of the Royal Society. Advising includes 7-8 graduate students and postdocs, with a focus on PhD and postdoc project supervision. Administrative roles include past Head of the Department of Zoology (2016–2021) and Senior User Representative for the Life and Mind Building (2019–2022). The Edward Grey Institute serves as a key research hub for avian ecology and ornithology.

• Primatology
• Animal Behavior
• Evolutionary Anthropology
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Ian Gilby is an Associate Professor at the School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University. His research focuses on the social behavior, ecology, and cognition of wild chimpanzees, particularly within the context of long-term studies at Gombe National Park, Tanzania. Gilby investigates topics such as cooperative hunting, dominance hierarchies, social bonding, and the influence of ecological factors on primate behavior. His work bridges primatology, evolutionary biology, and conservation science, with a strong emphasis on understanding the adaptive strategies of chimpanzees in complex social environments. Key themes in Gilby’s research include the evolution of cooperation, reproductive strategies, and the ecological drivers of social behavior. He has contributed significantly to studies on chimpanzee aggression, hunting tactics, and the role of vocal communication in group coordination. His findings highlight the intricate relationship between social structure, ecological conditions, and individual success in primate communities. Notably, Gilby is involved in the Gombe Chimpanzee Project, analyzing long-term datasets to address questions about data sharing in conservation science and the impacts of environmental changes on wildlife. While no formal awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts, his extensive publication record underscores his expertise in primate behavior and ecology.

• Transplantation Immunology
• Immunological Tolerance
• Humoral Immunity
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Professor Anita Chong is a distinguished immunologist at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine, Department of Surgery-Transplant, where she leads groundbreaking research in transplantation immunology and tolerance mechanisms. Her laboratory has established herself as a leading authority in understanding the complex interplay between the immune system and organ transplantation. Dr. Chong's educational background includes a BS (Hons) from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, a PhD from Australian National University, Australia, and postdoctoral training at Tufts University, Boston, MA, followed by research associate work at the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. Her research program focuses on immunological tolerance and humoral immunity following allogeneic transplantation, with particular emphasis on understanding how infections prevent the induction of transplantation tolerance or destabilize established tolerance. Dr. Chong has developed innovative approaches to track defined populations of endogenous allospecific T cells (including CD4+ effectors, CD4+ Tregs, and CD8 effectors) and B cells, examining their behavior under conditions of rejection, memory/sensitization, and tolerance. She actively investigates memory alloreactive B cells in transplantation settings and has expanded her research into vaccination strategies to prevent infections as a means of stabilizing tolerance. Analysis of Dr. Chong's recent publications reveals a strong focus on cellular mechanisms of transplant tolerance and rejection, with particular emphasis on B cell biology, T regulatory cells, and the impact of infections on transplant outcomes. Her work increasingly incorporates multi-omics approaches and examines sex and gender differences in transplant outcomes, reflecting evolving trends in precision medicine within transplantation. Dr. Chong serves as Principal Investigator on multiple significant NIH-funded research projects, including R01AI182097 (Mechanistic studies on pregnancy-induced humoral sensitization in organ transplantation), R01AI148705 (Intrarenal B cells in acute kidney allograft rejection), and R01AI142747 (Deconstructing B cell transplantation tolerance). She has also served as Co-Principal Investigator on numerous collaborative grants. Her laboratory maintains extensive collaborations with Dr. Marisa Alegre studying infections and transplantation tolerance, Dr. Roger Sciammas at UC Davis, clinical transplant faculty at the University of Chicago and Ohio State University, Dr. Chris Montgomery on vaccination research, and Dr. Joel Collier at Duke University developing nanoparticulate adjuvant-free vaccines. These collaborative efforts have positioned her laboratory at the forefront of translational transplantation research with significant implications for clinical practice.

• Veterinary Epidemiology
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Infectious Disease Surveillance
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Lorin D. Warnick is currently serving as the Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a tenured Professor in the Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, where his research focuses on the epidemiology of Salmonella infections and antimicrobial resistance in enteric bacteria affecting both domestic animals and humans. A key contributor to Cornell's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, he has led research on SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic testing and campus outbreak dynamics. Education : B.S. in Microbiology (1984) from Brigham Young University DVM (1988) from Colorado State University Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine (Epidemiology) and Statistics from Cornell University (1994) Professional Experience : Assistant Professor (1994-1996) at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine Assistant/Associate Professor (1996-2008) and Professor (2008-present) at Cornell University Section Chief in Ambulatory and Production Medicine (1997-1999) Research Interests span veterinary epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, foodborne pathogens, and public health. His work connects animal and human health through One Health frameworks, particularly in Salmonella transmission dynamics between dairy cattle and humans. He has pioneered surveillance systems for infectious diseases, including the model used during Cornell's COVID-19 response. Scientific Awards include: Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society (1987) Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (1988) Honorary Diploma from American Veterinary Epidemiology Society (2018) One Cornell Award for Leadership in Pandemic Testing (2021) Advising and Grants highlight his role in mentoring students and leading interdisciplinary research teams. His grants focus on antimicrobial resistance mitigation, dairy calf health, and pandemic response infrastructure. He has collaborated extensively with institutions like USDA and CDC on foodborne disease research. Labs and Collaborations include leadership in Cornell's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories and contributions to the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. His work integrates epidemiological modeling, microbiome analysis, and policy development for sustainable agricultural practices.

Dave Bridgesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nutrient sensing
• Cellular signaling
• Metabolic regulation
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Dr. Dave Bridges is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health . Trained as a molecular biologist and biochemist, his research focuses on the regulation of macronutrient metabolism with emphasis on obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The Bridges Lab employs Drosophila , mouse, and human clinical models to investigate nutrient sensing pathways like mTORC1, glucocorticoid signaling, and precision nutrition approaches. Education: PhD, University of Calgary (2005) BS, University of Calgary (2000) Research areas include nutrient signaling pathways , stress-hormone interactions , and precision nutrition through ketogenic diet studies. Collaborations with Dr. Brigid Gregg examine breastmilk lipid variability and maternal health impacts. Recent work explores Bayesian statistical approaches for nutritional research, advocating for brms package implementation. Contact: Email: davebrid@umich.edu Phone: 734-764-1266 Address: 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

• Population Ecology
• Biodiversity Dynamics
• Community and Population Dynamics
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Bernt-Erik Sæther is a Professor in population ecology at the Department of Biology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and Director of the Centre for Biodiversity Dynamics (CBD), a Norwegian Centre of Excellence (SFF). His research focuses on integrating ecological and evolutionary processes, particularly in population and community dynamics. He has led major field projects on species like the house sparrow and elk, emphasizing stochastic influences on evolutionary change and population resilience. Education and Background: Sæther has held roles including Professor II at NTNU (20% since 1996), Senior Scientific Advisor at the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA), and researcher positions at the Directorate for Nature Management and Game Research institutes. His academic journey spans over four decades, with a PhD and early research in wildlife ecology. Research Interests: His work bridges population dynamics, climate change impacts, and conservation strategies. Key areas include density dependence, metapopulation dynamics, and eco-evolutionary feedbacks. He investigates how environmental stochasticity and human activities (e.g., harvesting) affect population stability and biodiversity. Awards and Recognition: He has received the Møbius Prize (2013) for outstanding research, an ERC Advanced Grant (2011–2016), and membership in prestigious academies like the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. His contributions to conservation science and ecological modeling are globally recognized. Professional Roles: Sæther chairs the Swedish Research Committee in Wildlife Research and serves on steering boards for environmental research initiatives like NORKLIMA and MISTRA. He advocates for sustainable land-use policies and improved biodiversity monitoring in Norway. Publications: Over 200 peer-reviewed articles, including seminal works on metapopulation ecology, climate-driven demographic shifts, and the evolutionary implications of stochastic processes. Recent studies highlight the effects of harvesting on population fluctuations and the role of telomeres in life-history strategies.

Claire Acevedoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomechanics
• Fracture Mechanics
• Skeletal Tissues
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Claire Acevedo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), affiliated with the Jacobs School of Engineering. Her lab, the Fracture and Fatigue of Skeletal Tissues Laboratory (F² Lab), focuses on understanding mechanisms of deformation, fracture, and biological responses in skeletal tissues and biomaterials across molecular to macro scales. She holds a Ph.D. from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) and completed postdoctoral research at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Dr. Acevedo’s research is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Advanced Light Source. Her work bridges biomechanics, materials science, and high-energy X-ray physics to address bone fragility in aging and diabetes. Key projects include investigating collagen cross-linking effects on bone mechanics and developing novel imaging techniques like deep learning-enhanced synchrotron micro-CT. Education: Ph.D., Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) Postdoctoral Research: UC San Francisco & UC Berkeley/Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Previous Faculty Position: University of Utah (Mechanical Engineering) Recent contributions include the NSF CAREER Award for studying fracture mechanisms in fragile bones and an NIH R21 grant to explore collagen-level diabetes impacts. Her lab collaborates with the University of Utah Tanner Dance Program to develop K-12 educational initiatives linking dance with biomechanics. Publications span topics like synchrotron imaging innovations, diabetes-induced bone fragility, and collagen nanomechanics. Students in her lab have contributed to advancements in fatigue testing, cross-link analysis, and imaging algorithms. Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2024) NIH R21 Grant (2023) Alice L. Jee Award (2022) Nikon Small World Image of Distinction (2024) The F² Lab hosts a dynamic team with ongoing projects on glycemic effects, synchrotron techniques, and biomaterial design. Future work emphasizes translating findings into clinical fracture prevention strategies and educational outreach.

• Contemporary Ethics
• History of Ethics
• Bioethics
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Massimo Reichlin is a Full Professor of Moral Philosophy and the current Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (since 2022). He holds academic appointments in contemporary ethics, bioethics, and neuroethics. His teaching spans ethics of life, ethical theory, and bioethics, with roles at multiple Italian universities and institutions, including the University of Bergamo and Humanitas University Medical School. Education includes a Degree in Philosophy from the Catholic University of Milan, an Advanced Course in Bioethics from the University of Milan, and a Ph.D. in Bioethics from the University of Genoa. He has held scholarships and research roles at the Scientific Institute Ospedale San Raffaele and led EU-funded projects like 'Enhancing Human Capacities' (2005–2007). Research focuses on contemporary ethics (neo-Kantianism, deontology vs. consequentialism), history of ethics (utilitarianism, conscience), bioethics (beginning/end of life, neuroethics), and moral psychology (cognitive enhancement). He coordinates the Philosophy Ph.D. Program and the CeSEP Centre for Studies in Ethics and Politics. He serves on editorial boards of journals like Paradigmi and Notizie di Politeia , and contributes to public engagement through events like 'Neuroethics: New Ways of Investigating the Brain' (2021). His work bridges philosophical theory and applied ethics in medicine, technology, and policy.

Donald Wlodkowicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aquatic Ecotoxicology
• Behavioral Ecotoxicology
• Eco-Neurotoxicology
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Professor Donald Wlodkowic is a faculty member at RMIT University's School of Science (Biosciences), leading the Neurotox Laboratory. His research focuses on aquatic ecotoxicology, behavioral ecotoxicology, and eco-neurotoxicology, with expertise in neurotoxins, industrial pollutants, and neuroactive drugs' effects on central nervous systems. He innovates biomicrofluidic technologies and digital video-based analysis for high-throughput behavioral studies in toxicology. Research Interests: Aquatic toxicology, neurotoxicology, water quality, and eco-neurotoxicology. His lab develops real-time biomonitoring systems and early-warning tools for water quality assessment. Current projects include neurotoxicity studies of pollutants, high-throughput behavioral assays, and embryo-based risk assessment. Teaching: Coordinates courses in cell biology, biochemistry (BIOL2146/2333/2420, PROC2048) and supervises honors projects (ONPS2313). He integrates digital tools into bioscience curricula for innovative teaching. Advising & Leadership: Supervises Masters and PhD students in projects such as 'Emerging Pollutants on Aquatic Animal Behavior' and 'Nanotoxicology.' He has led international academic-industry collaborations in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, fostering motivated research teams. Labs & Teams: NeuroTox Lab pioneers interdisciplinary research in ecotoxicology and neurotoxicology, combining microfluidics, digital analytics, and behavioral assays to address environmental and health challenges.

• Animal Behaviour
• Animal Welfare
• Comparative Color Vision
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Professor Hannah Buchanan-Smith is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Stirling, Faculty of Natural Sciences. She holds multiple external roles including Member of the UK Zoos Expert Committee advising DEFRA and devolved governments, Leader of the 'Welfare and mixed-species living' project at the Living Links Executive Board, and Corresponding member of the Primate Society of Great Britain's Captive Care Working Party. Her research focuses on animal behavior, welfare, and ecology with a particular emphasis on non-human primates. Education: PhD from University of Reading, postdoctoral work at St Andrews University Research interests include comparative color vision evolution, refinement of laboratory animal care (3Rs principles), and welfare assessment in zoos. She promotes welfare through open-access resources like the Marmoset Care website and the NC3Rs Macaque Website. Collaborations include RZSS Edinburgh Zoo and Blair Drummond Safari Park. Recent articles explore cultural differences in zoo visitor attitudes, social dynamics in mixed-species exhibits, and welfare implications of circadian rhythms in captive pandas. Her work bridges theoretical research with applied welfare practices, emphasizing translational science between field observations and captive environments. Awards: Extensive professional recognitions through committee memberships but no specific named awards listed Advising: Supervised Dr. Lou Tasker (PhD) and others through BBSRC CASE studentships. Active in grant-funded projects including EU, BBSRC, and NC3Rs initiatives. Leads the 24/7 welfare approach framework for captive animals. Labs/Teams: Core member of Scottish Primate Research Group, affiliated with the Behaviour and Evolution Research Group at Stirling. Collaborates internationally through IUCN Species Survival Commission.

• Aquatic Parasitology
• Conservation Biology
• Host-Parasite Interactions
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Jouni Taskinen is a Professor in the Department of Biological and Environmental Science at the University of Jyväskylä, affiliated with the School of Resource Wisdom. His research focuses on aquatic parasites and diseases, particularly their impacts on fisheries and conservation of endangered species like the freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera). He leads projects addressing mussel population conservation, habitat restoration, and parasite dynamics in aquatic ecosystems. Taskinen's work integrates ecological, evolutionary, and applied approaches to understand host-parasite interactions, parasite virulence evolution, and conservation strategies for threatened species. His projects include captive breeding programs for freshwater mussels, studies on juvenile habitat requirements, and assessments of environmental stressors like nutrient enrichment and invasive species. He has secured funding from the Ministry of the Environment, the European Commission, and foundations for initiatives such as the LIFE Revives project, which aims to revive freshwater pearl mussel populations. Taskinen also collaborates on international projects, including studies in Lake Prespa (N. Macedonia) and European lake systems to explore parasite prevalence and host specificity. His research activities include lectures and presentations on topics like trematode parasitism, mussel growth dynamics, and the effects of environmental parameters (e.g., pH, temperature) on endangered species survival. Taskinen’s contributions bridge fundamental science and conservation practice, emphasizing the role of parasites in ecosystem health and biodiversity preservation.