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Hyun Kooمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biofilms
• Oral Infectious Diseases
• Nanotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hyun (Michel) Koo is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine , with affiliations in the Department of Orthodontics , Division of Community Oral Health , and Division of Pediatric Dentistry . As Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry (CiPD) , he leads interdisciplinary efforts merging bioengineering, nanotechnology, and oral health research. Education : DDS and PhD Research Focus : Biofilms, bacterial-fungal interactions, and nanotechnology for oral disease prevention Leadership : Co-Director of CiPD; key roles in training programs like NIDCR-sponsored R90 and T90/R90 Dr. Koo’s research explores biofilm mechanisms in oral infectious diseases, particularly childhood caries, through engineering methods and microrobotics . His team developed micron-scale robots for automated biofilm eradication and FDA-approved nanoparticles for caries prevention. Collaborations with Penn Engineering, including Dr. Daeyeon Lee and Dr. Kacy Cullen, emphasize translational approaches. The 15 most recent publications highlight his work in nanorobotics , interkingdom biofilms , and precision diagnostics . Articles span 2025–2024 and address topics like adaptive micromotors , biofilm matrix degradation , and single-cell microbial interactions . These emphasize his focus on targeted therapies and biofilm microenvironment engineering . Key Awards : Elected Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) IADR Distinguished Scientist Award for innovative dental research Dr. Koo trains next-generation researchers through the CiPD NIDCR T90/R90 Postdoctoral Training Program , mentoring fellows like Smruti Nair (ACE2 Chewing Gum development) and Zhi Ren (K99 awardee). His work intersects with Penn Health-Tech, CT3N , and Penn Institute for Biomedical Informatics , fostering transdisciplinary innovation.

Katherine J. Franzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioinorganic Chemistry
• Metal Homeostasis
• Antimicrobial Agents
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Katherine J. Franz is a Professor of Chemistry at Duke University, affiliated with the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences and the Duke Cancer Institute. She holds a Ph.D. from MIT (2000) and a B.A. from Wellesley College (1995). Her research focuses on bioinorganic chemistry, particularly metal ion coordination in biological systems, with applications in antimicrobial therapies, cancer metallomics, and neurodegenerative diseases. Key projects include developing prochelators targeting fungal and bacterial pathogens, studying copper's role in antifungal drug efficacy, and designing light-activated metal complexes for controlled drug release. Dr. Franz has received numerous awards including the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award (2009), Sloan Research Fellowship (2008), and the NSF CAREER Award (2005). She leads a lab with 6 current students/mentees and has secured grants from NIH, NSF, and the US-Israel Binational Science Foundation. Her lab's work spans from fundamental metalloprotein studies to translational drug development, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches in chemistry and biology. Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry, MIT, 2000 B.A. in Chemistry, Wellesley College, 1995 Research Interests: Metal homeostasis in pathogens, copper's role in antifungal resistance, prodrug design for targeted therapy, and mechanistic studies of metalloproteins. Grants: Tri-Institutional Molecular Mycology Training Program (NIH, 2024–2029) Duke PREP Biomedical Sciences Program (NIGMS, 2022–2027) Copper-Mucin Interaction Study (BSF, 2022–2026) Her lab's publications (n=15+ since 2020) highlight breakthroughs in prodrug selectivity, copper-induced protein toxicity, and histatin antifungal mechanisms. The Franz Lab actively collaborates with clinicians and computational scientists to advance therapeutic strategies addressing unmet medical needs in infectious diseases and cancer.

• Medical Mycology
• Infectious Diseases
• Translational Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Olivier Lortholary is Professor of Medicine at Paris Descartes University and holds multiple significant positions in the field of medical mycology and infectious diseases. He serves as Deputy Director of the French National Reference Center for Invasive Mycoses and Antifungals, and is Head of the Necker-Pasteur Center for Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine at Necker Hospital in Paris. His work is closely associated with the Institut Pasteur in Paris, France, where he is actively involved in research and teaching initiatives. Dr. Lortholary's educational background includes an M.D. from the Paris 6 School of Medicine and a Ph.D. from Paris 7 University. His extensive academic career has positioned him as a leading expert in medical mycology, with particular focus on fungal infections in immunocompromised patients. His research primarily centers on translational aspects of medical mycology, with special emphasis on Cryptococcus neoformans and cryptococcal meningitis, which represents the leading opportunistic fungal infection in advanced HIV-infected patients. He also investigates new immune deficiencies that predispose individuals to invasive fungal infections, develops diagnostic and therapeutic innovations for these conditions, and conducts clinical and microbiological studies of central nervous system infections and emerging infectious diseases. Dr. Lortholary has made substantial contributions to the field, with over 590 published papers, including more than 12 invited contributions to prestigious journals such as Clinical Infectious Diseases and Lancet Infectious Diseases. His research spans epidemiology of fungal infections, antifungal susceptibility testing, and clinical management approaches across various patient populations. He plays a significant role in shaping clinical guidelines as a member of various international expert panels, including the Infectious Diseases Society of America (for cryptococcosis management), the American Society of Transplantation (for donor-derived fungal infections), and ESCMID (for Candida and other fungal infections). Additionally, he serves as the French representative on the EUCAST Antifungal Susceptibility Testing Committee. As an educator, Dr. Lortholary co-directs the Medical Mycology course at the Pasteur Institute and has developed a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on Medical Mycology available through FUN-MOOC, reaching a global audience of healthcare professionals and researchers.

• Clinical Microbiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Rapid Diagnostics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan Butler-Wu, PhD, D(ABMM), SM (ASCP) serves as the Director of Medical Microbiology at LAC+USC Medical Center and holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. She received her PhD in Molecular Microbiology from Tufts University and completed postdoctoral fellowships in Tuberculosis Pathogenesis at New York University and Medical and Public Health Microbiology at the University of Washington. Prior to her current role, she was the Associate Director of Clinical Microbiology at the University of Washington Medical Center. Research Focus: Rapid diagnostics for infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance detection, and diagnostic stewardship. Professional Roles: Member of the editorial board of the Journal of Clinical Microbiology; serves on working groups for the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) and the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). Key Contributions: Extensive publications on MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics, and antimicrobial resistance trends.

• Microbiology
• Immunology
• Medicinal Chemistry
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Yan Liu is a Senior Lecturer in Glycosciences at Imperial College's Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction (Faculty of Medicine). She leads the Wellcome Trust-funded Carbohydrate Microarray Facility and co-leads the GlycoTWINNG Network. Her research focuses on glycan-mediated interactions in host-microbiota interfaces, with applications in infectious diseases and reproductive health. She holds a B.Sc. from Peking University and a Ph.D. from the University of Bristol, followed by postdoctoral work at Imperial College under Professor Ten Feizi FRS. Her academic journey includes roles as a Microarray Project Leader and co-investigator in the March of Dimes European Preterm Birth Research Centre. She is PI of a £1.34M Wellcome Trust grant maintaining Imperial's Carbohydrate Microarray Facility, advancing glycan array technologies. Research interests span microbiology, immunology, and biomolecular chemistry, with a focus on glycobiology. Key contributions include defining glycan interactions in pathogen-host systems (e.g., Candida albicans, adenoviruses), developing glycan probes, and analyzing vaginal microbiota impacts on preterm birth. Grants and collaborations include EPSRC Translational funding and the UK 'FluTrialMAP' consortium. Labs affiliations include the Glycosciences Laboratory and Imperial's Institute of Infection.

• Oral Medicine
• Clinical Research
• Dental Education
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Lakshman Samaranayake is a Professor at The University of Hong Kong's College of Dentistry, with expertise spanning clinical research, dental education, and senior academic administration. As a former Executive Dean of two major Hong Kong dental schools over 12 years, his work combines leadership with high-impact clinical studies. His research focuses on oral infectious diseases , epidemiology , and public health implications in dentistry . Recent publications examine fungal infections like mucormycosis, Candida auris decontamination, scarlet fever resurgence, and oral manifestations of emerging diseases such as monkeypox and COVID-19. With over 450 publications cited 20,500+ times (H-index 80), his work emphasizes systematic reviews and translational research . Contributions include developing clinical guidelines, analyzing oral-systemic disease connections, and advancing evidence-based dentistry methodologies.

Tihana Bicanicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Invasive Fungal Infections
• Antifungal Resistance
• Cryptococcal Meningitis
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Tihana Bicanic is Professor of Infectious Diseases and Mycology at St George's University of London, holding honorary appointments at the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology (University of Exeter) and serving as Director of the Infection Clinical Academic Group. Her clinical and translational research focuses on invasive fungal infections, particularly cryptococcal meningitis in HIV patients and ICU-acquired candidiasis/aspergillosis. She leads the CandiRes study on Candida resistance evolution and previously directed the AspiFlu project on influenza/COVID-associated aspergillosis. Key research domains: Cryptococcal meningitis pathogenesis and treatment optimization Antifungal resistance mechanisms and prevention strategies Genomic epidemiology of fungal pathogens Immunotherapy for fungal infections Her group's publications demonstrate consistent focus on clinical mycology, antimicrobial resistance, and immunopathology. Recent work emphasizes diagnostic innovation, therapeutic optimization, and translational approaches for critical care mycoses. Awards and recognition include: Fellowship in the European Confederation of Medical Mycology (FECMM) Member of Wellcome Trust's Pathogen Biology and Disease Transmission Discovery Advisory Group Research team includes laboratory technicians and clinical research fellows investigating fungal pathogenesis and treatment strategies across multiple UK ICUs.

• Medical Mycology
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Infectious Diseases
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maryam Roudbary is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the Westmead Clinical School, part of the Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney. She joined the Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute (Sydney ID) in 2023 as a researcher affiliated with the University of Sydney and employed by NSW Health and Research Network as a Senior Researcher in Mycology. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor at Iran University of Medical Sciences (2015–2022), leading research projects and supervising Master’s and PhD students in medical mycology and fungal infections. Her PhD in Medical Mycology focused on antifungal resistance mechanisms and new therapeutic strategies. Current research priorities include developing novel antifungal agents against drug-resistant fungi, understanding resistance mechanisms, and addressing challenges outlined in the WHO’s 2022 Fungal Priority Pathogen List. She is an editor for several mycology journals and co-authored The Book of Fungal Pathogens (2022). Roudbary’s work spans epidemiological studies, clinical sampling, and collaborations in One Health AMR initiatives. She leads projects on fungal diversity exploration (e.g., Vietnam citizen science initiatives) and evaluates natural compounds (e.g., thymus extracts, nanoparticles) for antifungal efficacy. Recent grants include a 2025 project on antifungal peptide-based therapeutics. Her research emphasizes biofilm formation in filamentous fungi, Candida species pathogenesis, and fungal co-infections in immunocompromised patients, including those with severe COVID-19. Key findings include the prevalence of azole-resistant Candida species in Iran and the role of gene expression (e.g., CDR1 , HWP1 ) in drug resistance. Roudbary’s contributions include over 100 peer-reviewed articles, grants focusing on antifungal innovation, and active roles in international mycology networks. She bridges clinical and research domains through translational studies targeting critical fungal health challenges.

Edel Hylandمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Genome Architecture
• Chromatin Biology
• Epigenetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Edel Hyland is a Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry at Queen's University Belfast's School of Biological Sciences, affiliated with the Institute for Global Food Security since 2015. Her research examines how genome architecture influences environmental adaptation through chromatin dynamics, utilizing yeast pathogens from the Saccharomycotina subphylum with active PhD recruitment in antifungal resistance. Her academic training includes a BSc in Biochemistry from Trinity College Dublin (1996-2000), PhD under Prof. Jef Boeke at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2002-2008), and postdoctoral work at Harvard Medical School (2001-2002), Harvard University (2009-2014), and Dublin City University (2014-2015). Research centers on chromatin-based gene regulation mechanisms across evolutionary timescales, specifically investigating: experimental evolution of Saccharomyces cerevisiae histone variants, CRISPR-Cas9 reverse genetics in Candida glabrata virulence, and comparative epigenomics of histone marks in fungal pathogens. This work directly addresses antifungal resistance and phenotypic plasticity in human-infecting yeasts. Recent publications (2019-2023) reveal strong interdisciplinary trends combining medical mycology with evolutionary genomics, particularly in Candida drug resistance mechanisms. Parallel work extends to malaria pathogenesis (Plasmodium transporters) and innate immune evolution, consistently applying chromatin analysis to pathogen adaptation challenges. She holds the Charles A. King Postdoctoral Fellowship award and serves as Co-Investigator on two major research projects: IMMACULATE: Improving Mass Spectrometry Sustainability in Food, Environmental, and Health Research (2023-present) Phosphorus from wastewater: Novel technologies for advanced treatment and re-use (2014-present) Hyland coordinates undergraduate Experimental Biochemistry (BIO2102) and MSc Protein Structure & Function (BBC8039) modules while actively supervising PhD students. Her laboratory focuses on yeast epigenetics within the Institute for Global Food Security, maintaining international collaborations evidenced by co-author networks spanning the USA, Ireland, and UK, and participates in science outreach including the Northern Ireland Science Festival.

Vincent Ferrièresمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Glycochemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Bioorganic Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Vincent Ferrières is a Full Professor at École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Rennes (ENSCR), part of the University of Rennes, where he leads the Organic Chemistry and Interfaces research team within the ISCR (UMR CNRS 6226). He is actively involved in research, teaching, and academic service, including membership and treasurer roles in the French Group of Glycosciences (GFG) and editorial board membership for Molecules . His research focuses on glycochemistry , organic synthesis , and chemical biology , particularly in developing bioactive carbohydrate-based molecules with therapeutic potential. His work spans synthetic methodology, structure-activity studies, and applications in immunology and antimicrobial therapy. Collaborations include institutions in France, the Czech Republic, Morocco, India, and industrial partners. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in medicinal glycochemistry , with emphasis on immunomodulatory glycoconjugates, antifungal agents, and synthetic strategies for complex carbohydrates. These works integrate organic synthesis with biological evaluation, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact. Member and Treasurer, French Group of Glycosciences (GFG) Editorial Board Member, Molecules He has supervised 14 completed PhD theses and 3 ongoing , mentored 3 postdoctoral fellows , and secured 17 research contracts as principal investigator and 3 as partner , reflecting sustained funding and academic leadership. His research team operates within the ISCR-CNRS, a major interdisciplinary chemistry institute. He teaches courses in glycochemistry , organic chemistry , and chromatography , contributing to both undergraduate and graduate education in chemical sciences.

Laura Ruscheمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chromatin Biology
• Gene Expression Regulation
• Evolutionary Genomics
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Laura Rusche is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University at Buffalo. Her research focuses on chromatin structure, gene expression regulation, and evolutionary mechanisms in yeast. She investigates how sirtuins and heterochromatin proteins like Sir3 contribute to epigenetic control and respond to metabolic stress. Her work spans multiple yeast species to understand evolutionary adaptations in protein functions and transcriptional circuits. Education: BS from Yale University (Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry), PhD from Johns Hopkins University (Biochemistry), and postdoctoral training at UC Berkeley. Research Interests: Chromatin dynamics, sirtuin-mediated epigenetic regulation, gene duplication consequences, and fungal pathogen biology. Key projects include studying Sir2's role in NAD+ stress responses and the evolution of Sir3 from replication proteins. Lab: The Rusche Lab explores centromere stability, heterochromatin formation in Candida species, and evolutionary genomics. Recent work highlights unique centromere structures in Candida auris and the functional divergence of sirtuins across yeasts.

Marcia R. Leeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microbiology
• Biological Control
• Medical Laboratory Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marcia R. Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology at Miami University, where she also serves as Director of Medical Laboratory Science. She is based in Pearson Hall and holds a D.V.M. from the University of Minnesota (1980). Her academic work bridges microbiology, medical laboratory science, and entomological applications of microbial physiology. Research Interests: Dr. Lee's research focuses on the use of ice-nucleating active (INA) bacteria and fungi to manipulate insect cold tolerance, particularly in freeze-intolerant pests like the Colorado potato beetle. She investigates how INA microbes reduce supercooling capacity, thereby decreasing insect survival in cold environments. Additionally, her lab studies the differential effects of antifungal agents on pathogenic fungi such as Aspergillus fumigatus , Fusarium oxysporum , and Candida albicans , with an emphasis on inhibiting hyphal growth and conidial germination using microtiter assays, flow cytometry, and fluorescent microscopy. Publication Trends: Her recent work demonstrates a consistent focus on microbial ecology, fungal biology, and biological pest control. The publications reflect interdisciplinary research combining microbiology, entomology, and environmental physiology, with applications in agriculture and clinical microbiology. Scientific Contributions: Published in journals such as Current Microbiology , Biological Control , CryoLetters , and Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata . Presented at the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC). Advising and Grants: While specific students or grant funding are not listed in the text, her research program implies involvement in mentoring undergraduate and graduate researchers through laboratory projects and collaborative studies. Her work likely involves external or institutional support given the technical nature of the methodologies employed. Laboratory and Research Team: Dr. Lee leads a research laboratory focused on microbial applications in biological control and antifungal testing. Her team has collaborated with researchers such as R.E. Lee, L.A. Castrillo, and J.A. Wyman, indicating an active, collaborative research environment centered on microbial-entomological interactions.

Vincent Rotelloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Supramolecular chemistry
• Nanotechnology
• Bionanotechnology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Vincent Rotello is a University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He holds multiple affiliations including Faculty in the Graduate Program in Molecular & Cellular Biology, the Center for Bioactive Delivery, the Models to Medicine program, the Center for Personalized Health Monitoring, and the Materials Science and Engineering Interdisciplinary Graduate Program at the Institute for Applied Life Sciences. Dr. Rotello received his B.S. in Chemistry (Honors) from Illinois Institute of Technology in 1985, followed by an M. Phil and Ph.D. in Chemistry from Yale University in 1987 and 1990, respectively. He completed an NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1990-1993 before joining the faculty at UMass Amherst. Professor Rotello's research focuses on supramolecular chemistry, particularly the study and application of non-covalent interactions including hydrogen bonding and aromatic stacking. His work spans nanotechnology, bionanotechnology, bioorthogonal chemistry, drug delivery, and antimicrobial development. His laboratory explores how these molecular recognition concepts can address essential questions in biology, biomedicine, and material chemistry, with particular emphasis on using synthetic organic chemistry to engineer interfaces between synthetic and biological worlds. The group has published over 650 peer-reviewed papers to date. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward bioorthogonal catalysis, particularly 'nanozymes' and 'polyzymes' - nanomaterial scaffolds incorporating transition metal catalysts for localized drug and imaging agent generation. His research increasingly addresses biomedical applications including cancer treatment, bacterial infection control, and diagnostic development, with significant focus on antimicrobial applications and biofilm eradication. Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award (2023) Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate (2014, 2015, 2018-2023) Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) NSF CAREER award Cottrell Scholar award Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Sloan Fellowship Professor Rotello has mentored numerous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, with recent PhD graduates including Dr. Aarohi Gupta and Dr. Aritra Nath Chattopadhyay. His research group maintains active collaborations across multiple disciplines and has secured significant funding for their work in nanotechnology and bionanotechnology. The group has published over 650 peer-reviewed papers, demonstrating consistent productivity and impact in their field. The Rotello Lab operates within the Lederle Graduate Research Tower at UMass Amherst, with office in room 379 and laboratory space in room 320. The group consists of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting scholars from around the world, working collaboratively on projects spanning antimicrobials, bioorthogonal chemistry, drug delivery, and sensing technologies. The lab has documented numerous visiting scholars from institutions across Europe, Asia, and North America, indicating strong international collaborations.

Bei Beiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sleep Disorders
• Circadian Rhythm
• Clinical Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bei Bei is an Associate Professor at the School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, and an NHMRC Emerging Leadership (EL2) Fellow. She leads the Behavioural Sleep Medicine service, research, and training at Monash University Healthy Sleep Clinic, focusing on individual differences in sleep-wake behaviors, sleep-mental health relationships, and community dissemination of evidence-based sleep interventions. Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), University of Melbourne PhD, University of Melbourne Her research spans six major areas: Sleep-wake circadian rhythm disorders Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Psychological/behavioral aspects of sleep Sleep-mental health interactions (mood, anxiety) Adolescent sleep patterns and wellbeing Perinatal/postpartum sleep interventions for women Recent publications (2024-2025) address: Insomnia treatment mechanisms in depression comorbidity Neurodevelopmental impacts of circadian factors Pregnancy-related insomnia risk identification Adolescent sleep facilitators/barriers Integrated models for youth depression and sleep across continents She also contributes to: Antifungal drug tolerance mechanisms RNA polyadenylation dynamics Mitochondrial RNA stability in cancer 3' UTR splice variants in rare diseases Awarded the NHMRC Emerging Leadership (EL2) Fellowship and Early Career Research Grant , Dr. Bei serves on editorial boards for Sleep Medicine Reviews, Sleep, and Behavioral Sleep Medicine journals.

Rahul Siddharthanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Bioinformatics
• Regulatory Genomics
• Chromatin Structure
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rahul Siddharthan is a computational biologist at The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai , with research interests spanning bioinformatics algorithms, regulatory genomics, chromatin structure, evolutionary biology, and machine learning applications in clinical outcomes. He holds a PhD in Physics from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and transitioned to biology during a postdoc at the Rockefeller University, New York. At IMSc, he has led the Computational Biology group since 2013 and contributed to a new PhD program in this field. PhD: Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Postdoc: Rockefeller University, New York Current Affiliation: IMSc, Chennai Leadership: Computational Biology group (since 2013) Research Interests include: Bioinformatics Algorithms Regulatory Genomics Chromatin Structure Evolutionary Biology Machine Learning in Clinical Data His recent publications focus on machine learning for fetal growth prediction , clustering methods for clinical data , and evolutionary analysis of fungal pathogens . He actively supervises PhD students and collaborates with medical institutions like Apollo Hospitals and Warwick Medical School. Rahul also organizes interdisciplinary workshops such as 'Machine Learning for Health and Disease' at ICTS Bengaluru and 'Aspects of Gene and Cellular Regulation' at IMSc. Advising and Collaborations involve mentoring current PhD students Sankarsan Dutta and Akash Sivaraman, with past advisees including Pavitra S (defended 2025), Chandrani Kumari (submitted 2024), and Rakesh Netha Vadnala (PhD 2023). Key collaborators include Dr. Uma Ram (Seethapathy Clinic), Leelavati Narlikar (IISER Pune), and Ponnusamy Saravanan (Warwick). Technical Contributions include developing algorithms like THiCweed for ChIP-seq motif discovery and ClaID for Candida auris clade identification. His group engages in projects related to chromatin organization , transcription factor interactions , and genomic data analysis .