Associate Professor Krista Power investigates diet-microbiome interactions at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Health Sciences, with cross-appointments in Biochemistry/Microbiology. Her program examines how plant-based foods (pulses, flaxseed) modulate gut health in inflammatory conditions using preclinical models and human trials. Research explores: 1) Microbial metabolism of dietary components, 2) Gut barrier integrity in IBD/obesity, 3) Gut-brain axis communication, and 4) Bioactive compound delivery systems. Recent work characterizes pulse crops' anti-inflammatory properties and flaxseed's neuroimmunomodulatory effects during inflammation. Laboratory employs gnotobiotic mouse models, organoid cultures, and multi-omics approaches. Collaborative projects include clinical studies on dietary interventions for eating disorders and obesity-related cancers. Contributes to food security initiatives through pulse crop valorization research.
Sara Frazzini is a Researcher at the University of Milan's Department of Veterinary Medicine. She holds a Master's in Veterinary Biotechnology from the University of Milan (UNIMI) and has conducted research on neutrophils' role in anticancer therapies. Her career includes fellowships in Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology, a research contract on mucosal immune modulation via Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, and a fellowship evaluating functional ingredients for antibiotic alternatives in livestock. Education: Master’s in Veterinary Biotechnology (University of Milan). Research Focus: Sustainable livestock nutrition, functional feed additives (e.g., algae), antibiotic reduction, and bioactive compounds in hemp and macroalgae. Her research emphasizes nutritional ecology, leveraging by-products to enhance animal health and reduce environmental impact. Key collaborations include Biotecnologie BT and Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda. Recent studies include optimizing feeding practices, evaluating algal extracts' prebiotic潜力, and investigating hemp's nutritional and functional properties.
Emily Ho is an OSU Distinguished Professor and the Director of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. She is also affiliated with the School of Biological and Population Health Sciences and the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences. Dr. Ho leads cutting-edge research in nutritional science, focusing on the roles of zinc and phytochemicals in cancer prevention, immune function, and healthy aging. PhD in Human Nutrition, The Ohio State University Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences, University of Guelph, Canada Her research interests center on antioxidants, gene expression, dietary chemoprevention, and micronutrient biology . She investigates how nutrients like zinc influence DNA integrity, immune response, and cancer development, particularly in aging populations. Her lab also studies the molecular mechanisms by which compounds in broccoli, soy, and tea may prevent prostate and breast cancers. She is especially interested in epigenetic regulation, gut microbiome interactions, and the impact of whole grains and plant-based diets on chronic disease. The recent articles from her lab reveal a strong focus on zinc metabolism, cruciferous vegetable bioactives (especially sulforaphane), gut microbiome modulation, and biomarker discovery . Her work combines human clinical trials, rodent models, and advanced 'omics technologies to explore how diet influences health at the molecular level. There is a clear trend toward precision nutrition, inter-individual variability, and the development of dietary strategies for cancer prevention and healthy aging. Dr. Ho has received several honors, including: OSU Distinguished Professor OnPoint Faculty of the Game Recognition Moore Family Center Endowed Director She has secured major grants and leads large collaborative research initiatives. As Director of the Linus Pauling Institute, she oversees a dynamic research program focused on vitamins, minerals, and plant chemicals in human health. She mentors numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers and is actively involved in public outreach, promoting whole grains, fruits, and vegetables for disease prevention. Her leadership extends to organizing community events like the Grid Iron Chef Contest and lectures on whole grain nutrition. Dr. Ho leads the Emily Ho Lab, which is part of the Linus Pauling Institute and collaborates extensively with researchers in toxicology, biochemistry, and environmental health. Her team investigates how diet and environment interact to influence aging, immune function, and cancer risk.
Maria Olivia Pereira is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biological Engineering, University of Minho (Portugal). Her research focuses on antimicrobial agents, biofilm inhibition, and medical device coatings to combat infections like ventilator-associated pneumonia and cystic fibrosis-associated infections. She has extensive involvement in translational research, including development of functionalized medical surfaces and natural product-based therapies. Her work spans collaborations with institutions like the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia and European Society of Clinical Microbiology. Key projects include designing multi-functional endotracheal tubes and exploring plant extracts (e.g., Moringa, cinnamon) as antibiofilm agents. She has led over 25 funded research projects since 1994, addressing biofilm-associated challenges in healthcare and food safety. Research interests include microbial interactions (e.g., Pseudomonas-Staphylococcus biofilms), drug delivery systems, and advancing in vitro models for cystic fibrosis infections. Her contributions span biomaterials engineering, clinical microbiology, and translational bioengineering.
Johannes Fröhlich is a Professor and Chair of Organic Chemistry at Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien), where he also served as Vice Rector for Research (2011–2015) and Vice Rector for Research and Innovation (2015–2019). He was previously Dean of the Faculty of Technical Chemistry and Head of the Institute of Applied Synthetic Chemistry. His research focuses on bioactive compounds , metabolomics , and organic electronics . He is a co-inventor of a patented synthetic method for Galanthamine, an Alzheimer's drug marketed as Reminyl® by Janssen Pharmaceuticals. His work bridges pharmaceutical chemistry and materials science, contributing to both therapeutic development and functional organic materials. The recent publications (2010, 2014–2025) reflect a sustained interdisciplinary focus on organic synthesis , drug discovery , metabolite analysis , and organic electronic materials , with strong emphasis on industrial and medical applications. Scientific Affiliations and Roles: Guest Professor at STU Bratislava, Masaryk University Brno, TU Dresden, and Heidelberg University Member, Management Committee and Administration Council of the European Chemistry Thematic Network (EU level) Prof. Fröhlich has led major academic and research initiatives, including directing institutes and shaping research policy as Vice Rector. His leadership spans education, research innovation, and European collaboration. He has supervised students and researchers in synthetic organic chemistry, though specific advisees are not listed. He is involved in advanced research projects related to pharmaceutical synthesis, metabolomics platforms, and organic electronic materials, likely supported by national and EU grants, though specific funding details are not provided.
Gülnur Arabaci is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Sakarya University's Faculty of Science. She has been affiliated with the university since 1993, progressing from Research Assistant to her current role. Her academic journey includes a doctorate from Ohio State University focused on protein tyrosine phosphatases and a foundational degree from Istanbul Technical University. Education: Doctorate, Ohio State University (1997–2001): Thesis on photoreversible covalent inhibitors for protein tyrosine phosphatases. Licence, Istanbul Technical University (1987–1991): Chemistry major. Her research centers on enzymology, protein purification, and antioxidant studies, with emphasis on industrial and biomedical applications. She explores enzyme kinetics, immobilization techniques, and plant-derived bioactive compounds. Recent work includes phthalocyanines for antimicrobial/antioxidant uses and enzyme-based biosensors. Arabaci's publications (H-index: 12) predominantly address enzyme applications, such as textile dye degradation, drug delivery systems, and plant enzyme characterization. Trends show a shift toward nanomaterials and computational biochemistry in recent years. She has supervised 11 master's students, with theses on plant enzymes (e.g., polyphenol oxidase, peroxidase) and antioxidant activities. She actively contributes to research projects, including enzyme applications in detergents and textiles. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary teams focusing on biochemistry, materials science, and environmental biotechnology. Lab activities emphasize enzyme purification and kinetic studies.
Dr. Ewa Ozimek is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Industrial and Environmental Microbiology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. Her research focuses on microbial metabolites, plant growth promotion mechanisms, and biofertilizer efficiency under abiotic/biotic stress conditions. Research Interests: Investigating primary/secondary metabolites in microbes and plants, microbial plant growth promotion strategies, and optimizing biofertilizer performance through environmental stress analysis. Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes Arctic soil microorganisms, hormonal regulation in plant-microbe interactions, heavy metal stress mitigation, and molecular mechanisms of mycoparasitism. Key organisms studied include Trichoderma, Mortierella, and Serratia.
Professor Sławomir Dresler is a faculty member at the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS), Poland. He works in the Department of Plant Physiology and Biophysics, focusing on environmental stress impacts on plants and analytical chemistry methodologies. His research interests include: Heavy metal toxicity and plant adaptation Antioxidant responses in metal-stressed organisms Development of electrophoretic and spectroscopic analytical methods Chemometric profiling of plant populations Phytochemical analysis of medicinal species Recent publications highlight his work on: Metal-induced oxidative stress mechanisms in lichens and plants Capillary electrophoresis for coumarin and furanocoumarin analysis Development of modified sorbents for plant sample extraction Comparative studies of metallicolous vs. nonmetallicolous plant populations Physiological responses to selenium biofortification and heavy metal exposure His work spans environmental science, analytical chemistry, and plant physiology, emphasizing chemometric approaches and stress biomarker identification.
Dr. Emilia Reszczyńska is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Plant Physiology and Biophysics, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland. Her research integrates plant biochemistry, molecular biophysics, and microbial interactions, with a focus on carotenoid-lipid membrane interactions, stress response mechanisms, and biomedical applications of plant-derived compounds. Current Post-Doc grant (2022-2025): Benchmarking Human Tissue Culture Systems to Mimic Tumor Microenvironment (Medical University of Lublin, NCN OPUS) Miniatura 3 grant (2019-2020): Fatty Acid Effects on Lutein Organization (NCN) MAESTRO 8 grant (2017-2021): Molecular Mechanisms of Photosynthetic Antenna Regulation (NCN) TEAM fellowship (2011-2015): Molecular Spectroscopy for Biomedical Studies (Foundation for Polish Science) Her scientific work spans plant membrane biophysics, stress tolerance strategies via microbial symbiosis, and cross-disciplinary studies on carotenoid behavior in biological and cancerous systems. Key trends include Her scientific achievements include the TEAM fellowship from the Foundation for Polish Science. Collaborations with institutions like Medical University of Lublin and international researchers highlight her interdisciplinary impact.
Beata Liberek is a Professor at the University of Gdańsk , affiliated with the Faculty of Chemistry and the Department of Organic Chemistry . She leads the Laboratory of Glycochemistry , focusing on carbohydrate-based organic synthesis and computational studies of molecular conformations. Research Interests: Glycochemistry, photochemical materials, medicinal compounds, and computational modeling of reaction mechanisms. Recent Publications: Her work includes synthesis of bioactive glycosides, photophysical studies of TADF emitters, and conformational analysis of nucleic acid derivatives. Scientific Contributions: She explores the intersection of organic synthesis, theoretical chemistry, and biomedical applications.
Barbara Dmochowska is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Gdańsk, affiliated with the Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Organic Chemistry, and Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry. Her research focuses on carbohydrate derivatives, quaternary ammonium salts, and molecular dynamics of bioactive compounds. Research Interests : Organic synthesis of carbohydrate-based compounds, mutagenicity studies, computational modeling of reaction mechanisms, and development of antifungal agents. Article Trends : Recent work emphasizes quaternary ammonium salts for pharmaceutical applications, structural analysis of glycosyl compounds, and computational DFT studies of reaction pathways. Laboratory Role : Active member of the Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry, contributing to synthetic methods and biochemical risk assessment.
Mercedes Jimenez Rosado is a Professor at the University of León within the Department of Applied Chemistry and Physics, affiliated with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and the IQUIMAB research group focused on Chemical, Environmental, and Bioprocess Engineering. PhD in Food Science and Technology from the University of Seville (2022), with thesis on "Development of soy protein matrices with the incorporation of micronutrients for use in horticulture" Supervised by Dr. Antonio Guerrero Conejo and Dr. Alberto Romero García Her research spans bioplastics, controlled release systems, and sustainable material development for both agricultural and biomedical applications. She specializes in protein-based matrices incorporating micronutrients (iron, zinc) for horticultural use, biodegradable packaging from agro-food waste, and biomedical scaffolds using collagen/chitosan hybrids with nanoparticle modifications. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in reactive extrusion, crosslinking techniques, and characterization of mechanical properties across diverse protein sources (soy, pea, gluten). She explores dual-use applications like magnetic hyperthermia and drug delivery systems, while maintaining focus on eco-friendly synthesis methods and educational innovations in sustainable technologies. Contact: mjimr@unileon.es
Andreia A. Rosatella is an Assistant Professor at Universidade Lusófona , where she leads research projects on sustainable, biocompatible materials for drug delivery and chemical/biohazard protection . Her career spans postdoctoral work at iMed-ULisboa (2012–2019), a research fellowship at IST-UL (2011–2012), and a 2018–2019 tenure with IST's Solid-State group. She has secured 11 funded projects , including 3 as Principal Investigator and a SPS-NATO international project . Research Focus : Development of ionic liquids (including Magnetic and Chiral variants ), green chemistry , asymmetric catalysis , and flow chemistry . Her work emphasizes biodegradable materials and CO2 transport mechanisms. Publications : 15 most recent articles explore chemical decontamination systems , DASA stability , and anticancer diterpenes , with a future 2025 ChemCatChem paper on biocatalytic heme peroxidase cascades . Key subfields include Adler-Becker reaction optimization , chiral separations , and toxicological evaluation of solvents . Education : PhD in Chemistry (2011, Instituto Superior Técnico-UL ), Licenciatura in Applied Chemistry. Labs & Collaborations : Active in CBIOS (2021–present) and iMed-ULisboa (2019–2021). Collaborated with 99 researchers across multidisciplinary teams.
Jutta Wiese is a Researcher at GEOMAR - Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel , affiliated with the Research Division 3: Marine Ecology and the Marine Symbioses research unit. Her work focuses on the microbial biodiversity , systematics , and biotechnological applications of marine bacteria and fungi, particularly in antibiotic resistance , bioactive natural products , and microbial interactions within complex marine communities like sponges and algae. PhD in Biology (1996-2001) from Georg-August-University Göttingen Diploma in Biology (1984-1991) from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and Eberhard-Karls University Tübingen Her research spans marine symbioses , genomic analyses of novel bacterial species, and bioprospecting for compounds with pharmaceutical or environmental applications. Recent publications highlight discoveries in Actinospongicola halichondriae and Maribacter halichondriae , emphasizing sponge-microbe relationships and adaptive evolution. She has contributed to patents involving antitumoral cyclodepsipeptides and antibacterial benzanthracenes . Her work often involves collaborations with institutions like IFM-GEOMAR and integrates genomic, biochemical, and ecological approaches to study marine microbial systems.
Fabienne GUERARD is a University Professor at the University of Western Brittany (UBO) since 2008, specializing in marine biotechnology and enzymatic engineering. Her research focuses on enzymatic hydrolysis of marine substrates for high-value active molecule production, collagen matrix development for regenerative medicine, and bioadhesion mechanisms in Pacific oyster larvae. She also investigates immune responses in marine organisms like the Manila clam infected by Vibrio species. Deputy Director of the Marine Environmental Sciences Laboratory (LEMAR, UMR 6539) since 2012 Project Manager for Biotechnologies at UBO and co-facilitator of the IUEM cross-disciplinary axis 'Marine Biotechnologies' Her teaching contributions include leading the LMD reform for the IUP Innovation in Food Industries program, creating the VALBIOREM specialty in the Master 2 SBM, and contributing to the accreditation of the ESIAB agri-food engineering training's marine biotechnology section. Prof. Guerard has managed major research projects such as FP6 SEAFOODplus, INTERREG-funded BIOTECMAR, and collaborates extensively with industry through Competitiveness Clusters like CapBioTeK and Technopoles in Brest/Quimper. Her work bridges academia and innovation, particularly in valorizing marine by-products and developing bioactive materials.
