جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Immunology
• Toxicology
• Environmental Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. B. Paige Lawrence is a Professor at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, with appointments in the Department of Environmental Medicine and the Department of Microbiology & Immunology. She serves as Chair of the Department of Environmental Medicine and holds the Wright Family Research Professorship. Her research investigates how environmental exposures impact immune system development and function, particularly during early life. University: University of Rochester School: School of Medicine Department: Department of Environmental Medicine Academic Rank: Professor Dr. Lawrence earned her B.A. in Biology and Chemistry from Skidmore College (1986) and her Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology from Cornell University (1993). She completed postdoctoral training in immunology and toxicology at Oregon State University. Her research focuses on pollutants such as PFAS, PCBs, and aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) ligands, and their effects on antiviral immunity, allergic responses, and autoimmune diseases. She employs mouse models, flow cytometry, and molecular techniques to explore cellular and molecular mechanisms. Her recent publications highlight the impact of environmental chemicals on immune cell populations, T cell function, and responses to viral infections like influenza and coronavirus. Themes across her work include developmental immunotoxicity, transgenerational effects, and the dual role of AHR in immune regulation. She has contributed significantly to the conceptual framework of immunotoxicology, including consensus definitions of immunotoxic agents. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Senior Investigator Award (2021) Fellow (2019) Wright Family Research Professorship (2019) Outstanding Training Program Award (2018) Fellow (2017) Faculty Mentoring Award (2012) Service Recognition Award for Excellence in Mentoring (2007) Outstanding Young Investigator Award (2006) Independent Scientist Award (K02) (2004) Advisor Excellence Award (2003) National Research Service Award (NRSA) Postdoctoral Fellowship (1995) Dr. Lawrence has mentored numerous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, many of whom have gone on to successful research careers. She is actively involved in peer review for NIH and scientific journals, and serves on editorial boards including Toxicological Sciences and American Journal of Physiology - Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology . She leads a vibrant research lab focused on environmental influences on immunity and collaborates with biochemists, clinicians, and epidemiologists. Research Affiliations: Environmental Health Sciences Center Institute for Human Health and the Environment James P. Wilmot Cancer Center Lung Biology and Disease Program NIH T32 Training Grant in Immunology Immunology, Microbiology, and Virology Ph.D. Program Toxicology Ph.D. Program

Katharina Höferمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bacterial Epitranscriptomics
• RNA Modifications
• NAD-capped RNAs
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Katharina Höfer is a Max Planck Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology in Marburg, Germany, where she heads the Research Group for Bacterial Epitranscriptomics. She is affiliated with SYNMIKRO, the Center for Synthetic Microbiology, a collaborative research center between the Max Planck Institute and Philipps-Universität Marburg. Her work bridges molecular biology, biochemistry, and microbiology to unravel the complex world of RNA modifications in bacteria. Dr. Höfer completed her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Hannover in 2008, followed by a Master of Science in Molecular Biotechnology from Heidelberg University in 2011. She earned her Dr. rer. nat. from Heidelberg University's Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology in 2017, and continued as a Postdoctoral Researcher there until 2020. Dr. Höfer's research focuses on bacterial epitranscriptomics, particularly the study of NAD-capped RNAs in bacteria using Escherichia coli as a model organism. Her lab investigates how RNA modifications serve as epitranscriptomic mechanisms for gene regulation, exploring the connections between redox biology, gene expression, and regulation. By combining cell biological, biochemical, structural, chemical, and bioinformatic approaches, her team uncovers novel insights into RNA modifications and their functional implications in bacterial systems. Her recent work has expanded into bacteriophage research, examining the enigmatic epitranscriptome of phages and how viral infections alter host RNA modification landscapes. This interdisciplinary approach has positioned her at the forefront of understanding RNA-protein interactions, particularly through discoveries related to RNAylation - the conjugation of RNAs to proteins. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on viral ADP-ribosyltransferases, phage engineering, and the functional consequences of RNA modifications during host-pathogen interactions. Dr. Höfer's scientific achievements have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including: ERC Starter Grant (2023) EMBO Young Investigator (2024) Otto Meyerhof Award from the German Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (GBM) (2024) LOEWE Spitzenprofessur from Philipps-Universität Marburg (2024) As an advisor, Dr. Höfer has supervised numerous Master's and Bachelor's students, guiding research on topics ranging from phage infection mechanisms to RNA modifications and protein-RNA conjugation. Her group has received significant funding, most notably the ERC Starter Grant, which supports innovative research at the intersection of RNA biology and microbial systems. She maintains collaborative relationships with researchers across multiple institutions, as evidenced by her diverse publication record. The Höfer Lab, located at the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology, consists of a diverse team of doctoral researchers, technical assistants, guest scientists, and students. Current members include Elyés Gaaloul, Lydia Garrido Garcia-Dorado, Kitty Johnson, Helene Keuthen, Moritz Weber, Nurseda Yilmaz Demirel, Petra Mann (Technical Assistant), and several others. This collaborative environment fosters interdisciplinary research that combines molecular biology, biochemistry, and computational approaches to tackle fundamental questions in RNA biology.

• Structural Mechanics
• Bridges
• Cable-Stayed Bridges
• +۳ مورد دیگر

José Joaquim Costa Branco de Oliveira Pedro is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environment within the Higher Technical Institute (University of Lisbon). His work focuses on structural mechanics and composite systems in civil engineering. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Research Unit: CERIS (Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability) Teaching Subjects: Civil Engineering, Structural Sizing, Composite Structures, Bridge Engineering Scientific Interests revolve around: Cable-stayed bridges Steel-concrete composite bridges Special structures Structural buckling and stability The 15 most recent articles highlight expertise in steel-concrete composites, buckling resistance, and bridge design, with keywords spanning structural mechanics, civil engineering, and composite systems. His research emphasizes numerical modeling, experimental validation, and design optimization. Scientific Awards : Prémio Edgar Cardoso (Edgar Cardoso Award) Research Contributions include publications on shear buckling models, high-strength steel applications, and composite deck analysis. His collaborations span institutions like CIEMAT, TU Lisbon, and industry experts.

Jessica Hoffmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Aging Biology
• Genomic Medicine
• Metabolomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jessica Hoffman is an Assistant Professor at Georgia Augusta University's College of Science and Mathematics, Department of Biological Sciences. She also holds appointments at the Department of Genomic Medicine and The Graduate School, working closely with the Dog Aging Project. Ph.D., Genetics, University of Georgia (2015) BS, Biology, Clemson University (2008) Her research focuses on aging biology through metabolomics and microbiome studies, using diverse models including dogs, mice, and fruit flies. Key areas include dietary restriction mechanisms, sex differences in aging, and inflammaging processes. 2023-2025 publications highlight metabolomic profiling (2025), microbiome interventions (2025), and cross-species aging comparisons (2024). Recent work explores mitochondrial dysfunction (2023), dietary stochasticity (2025), and canine aging models (2024). She teaches courses from undergraduate research to genomic medicine seminars, with expertise in evolutionary biology and translational metabolomics.

• Disordered Systems
• Field Theory
• Critical Phenomena
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Andrea De Martino is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) , Polytechnic University of Turin , and a member of the SmartData@PoliTO Big Data and Data Science Laboratory. He works at the physics-biology interface , focusing on disordered systems, statistical mechanics, theoretical biology, and interdisciplinary applications. Scientific Branch: PHYS-02/A - Theoretical Physics of Fundamental Interactions, Models, Mathematical Methods ERC Skills: PE1_21 (Mathematics in Sciences), PE2_18 (Statistical Mechanics), PE3_16 (Physics of Biological Systems), PE3_15 (Statistical Physics and Complex Systems) Research Interests include disordered systems, critical phenomena, equilibrium/non-equilibrium statistical mechanics, theoretical biology (information processing, population dynamics, ecosystems), and interdisciplinary applications at the physics-biology interface. His work explores collective behavior, heterogeneity-fitness relationships, and metabolic strategies under environmental variability. Articles Trends reflect expertise in statistical mechanics applied to biological systems, with focus areas spanning RNA networks , microbial metabolism , phenotypic heterogeneity , gene regulation , and multi-cellular coordination . Recent publications address out-of-equilibrium dynamics in ceRNA systems, metabolic diversity analysis, and growth rate optimization in fluctuating environments. Research Projects include SIMBAD (2023-2027) - a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action on statistical inference for multiscale biological data. He participates in EU-funded research under Horizon Europe , focusing on MSCA Excellent Science initiatives. Teaching encompasses Physics I/II and Electromagnetism modules for Computer, Aerospace, and Automotive Engineering programs. He serves on doctoral colleges for Physics PhD programs at both Polytechnic University of Turin (2014-2025) and Sapienza University of Rome (2014-2016). Laboratories include the Statistical Physics and Interdisciplinary Applications (DISAT) research group and affiliation with the Condensed Matter Physics and Complex Systems Institute (DISAT) at Polytechnic University of Turin.

Mohcine Chraibiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Pedestrian Dynamics
• Traffic Flow Theory
• Simulation Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mohcine Chraibi is Head of the 'Pedestrian Dynamics - Modeling' division at Forschungszentrum Jülich's Institute for Advanced Simulation (Civil Security Research department). His research focuses on computational modeling of crowd behavior, validation methodologies for pedestrian simulations, and data-driven approaches using machine learning. Research interests include: Fundamental crowd dynamics metrics (density-flow relationships) Development of space-continuous force-based/velocity-based models Cellular automata systems for pedestrian movement Deep learning applications in crowd prediction Research software development (PeTrack, JuPedSim) His publications demonstrate consistent focus on experimental validation of crowd models, AI applications in pedestrian flow prediction, and analysis of human movement in built environments. Recent work emphasizes neural networks and behavioral studies challenging established assumptions. Awards & Fellowships: CAS President's International Fellowship (2021) JSPS Research Fellowship at University of Tokyo Multiple visiting professorships at USTC China (2018-2019) Supervised 4 graduate theses at German universities (2014-2020) covering visualization tools, cooperation mechanisms, and automated routing in pedestrian simulations. Leads projects including MADRAS (principal investigator) and contributes to CrowdDNA, CroMa, and 3D Motion in Crowds initiatives.

Emília Santosمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Evolutionary Biology
• Developmental Genetics
• Population Genetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emília Santos is an Assistant Professor and NERC Independent Research Fellow in the Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on the genetic and developmental mechanisms underlying morphological diversity in Lake Malawi cichlid fishes, integrating evolutionary biology, genetics, and developmental biology. Research themes include pigmentation pattern evolution, neural crest cell development, and adaptive radiation. Utilizes genome editing tools (CRISPR, Tol2 transgenesis) and comparative genomics to link cellular biology to macroevolutionary patterns. Investigates whether micro- and macroevolutionary processes share common genetic pathways. Her recent work examines transposable element dynamics, visual system adaptation, and neural crest divergence across cichlid species. She leads the Cichlid Eco-evo-devo Group, accepting PhD applications. Scientific Awards: NERC Independent Research Fellowship Contact: es754@cam.ac.uk , Room 2.01, Downing St, Cambridge CB2 3EJ.

• Plant resistance against pathogens
• Resveratrol transport mechanisms
• Stilbene oligomers synthesis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jerome Crouzet is an Associate Professor at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne. He works within the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, affiliated with the Research Unit on Grapevine and Wines in Champagne (URVVC EA 4707). His research focuses on plant immunity and secondary metabolite dynamics in grapevine and Arabidopsis systems. Specializes in plant resistance proteins and stilbene transport Teaches plant biology, molecular biology, and viticulture modules Coordinates the professional L3 program in AgroResources and Environment (Viticulture-Environment) Research Themes: Jerome Crouzet investigates plant-pathogen interactions , emphasizing MAMPs perception and resveratrol transport mechanisms in grapevine. His work spans biological control , membrane protein functionality , and phenolic compound biology , with applications in sustainable viticulture and plant stress responses. Publication Trends: Over 15+ years, his research has centered on ABC transporters , heat shock promoters , and phytoalexin roles , with consistent focus on molecular defense mechanisms in Nicotiana tabacum and Vitis vinifera models. Recent works emphasize innate immunity and transport physiology . Contact: Email: jerome.crouzet@univ-reims.fr Address: URVVC EA 4707, Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, Building 18, Moulin de la Housse - BP 1039 - 51687 REIMS Cedex 2

Mohammad El Waliمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sustainability Science
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Cellular Agriculture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mohammad El Wali is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Agricultural Sciences , Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry , University of Helsinki. He is affiliated with the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS) and serves as a supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences . His research focuses on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of emerging food production technologies and sustainable resource management. Key areas include cellular agriculture , circular economy for phosphorus supply chains, and green energy materials analysis. His work quantifies environmental impacts of oat processing side-streams, yeast-based single-cell protein, and critical material dependencies in sustainable food systems. Recent projects include: Water & Food Futures (2024–2027): Strategic Research Council funding for sustainable water-food futures. InterEarth RESET (2023–2028): Strengthening university research profiles via the Research Council of Finland. EIT Food: Nordic Cereals (2021–2022): Valorisation of cereal side streams for feed production. Scientific collaborations span institutions like the Research Council of Finland, EIT Food, and private foundations. His research has been published in journals such as International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment , Nature Communications , and Science of the Total Environment .

Michele Catherine Madiganمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Eye diseases
• Age-related changes
• Cell biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Michele Catherine Madigan , affiliated with the School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of New South Wales , is a leading researcher in ocular pathogenesis spanning development to aging. Her work focuses on three core areas: Ocular tumor microenvironment, particularly uveal melanoma therapy development Age-related retinal and choroidal changes in AMD Meibomian gland biology in dry eye disease . Her research approach combines human donor tissue analysis with in vitro models to study disease mechanisms. Key methodologies include Transcriptomic profiling of ocular cells Environmental challenge models for ocular surface Melanocyte biology in tumor and aging contexts Specializing in ocular anatomy and immunology, she advances understanding of posterior eye inflammation and therapeutic interventions. Recent publications highlight her expertise in ocular aging markers, environmental pollutant impacts on eye health, and transcriptomic approaches to retinal degeneration. Her work reveals connections between Melanocortin system regulation Smoke exposure effects on ocular surface Metabolic pathways in photoreceptor protection These studies demonstrate her commitment to translational vision science. Scientific recognition includes: 2021 Scientia Education Academy Highly Commended for student engagement 2020 Dean’s Excellence Award for Diversity & Inclusion Multiple School-level Community Engagement Awards Her research is supported by ARC Discovery Grants and Ophthalmic Research Institute of Australia funding.

• Ecotoxicology
• Marine Ecology
• Environmental Pollution
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Elisa BERGAMI is an Associate Professor at the Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy, specializing in Ecotoxicology and Marine Pollution research. She teaches courses such as Anthropogenic alterations of ecosystems , Coding in R for data analysis , and Management of bioresources and ecosystem services , with a focus on Nanoparticle Toxicity , Marine Biodiversity , and Data Analysis in ecological contexts. Her work addresses environmental challenges through the lens of the UN Sustainable Development Goals . Teaches Ecotoxicology with case studies on plastic pollution, heavy metals, and climate change Directs Experimental Biology Laboratory modules on marine organism analysis and nanoparticle interactions Her research interests include: Environmental impacts of nanoplastics and engineered nanomaterials Ecotoxicological effects on marine invertebrates Development of bioindicators for pollution Ecological risk assessment methodologies Antarctic ecosystem contamination Recent publications highlight her work on: Nanoplastic interactions with marine immune systems Toxicity mechanisms in polar and Mediterranean species Plastic colonization by microbial communities Combined chemical-nanoparticle stressors She leads the SCAR Plastic in polar environment Action Group and emphasizes hands-on laboratory training in courses covering DNA barcoding, microbiological testing, and biochemical analysis using marine models like Mytilus galloprovincialis and Paracentrotus lividus.

Del Lucentمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biophysics
• Computational Biology
• Protein Folding
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Del Lucent is an Associate Professor at Wilkes University’s Division of Engineering and Physics, holding a joint appointment in the Department of Physics and Bioengineering. His research focuses on computational biophysics, particularly the rational design of enzymes for bioremediation and the study of protein folding mechanisms. Education: PhD in Chemistry and Structural Biology from Stanford University. Previous Roles: OCE Postdoctoral Fellow at CSIRO, Melbourne (2010–2012). Dr. Lucent’s research spans computational enzyme design, bioremediation of pesticides linked to bee colony collapse, and protein folding dynamics in confined environments. He has pioneered tools like Meltdown for analyzing thermal melt data and integrated Stanford’s Folding@Home network into undergraduate research at Wilkes. His publications highlight interdisciplinary work in structural biology, enzyme engineering, and environmental toxicology, with recent studies on oxalate sensing, pesticide detoxification, and HIV-1 integrase inhibition. Earlier work focused on solvent behavior in protein folding and chaperonin mechanisms. Scientific Awards: American Society of Plant Biologists Undergraduate Research Fellowship (2001) Outstanding Biology Graduate (2003) Office of the Chief Executive Postdoctoral Fellowship (2009) Dr. Lucent co-leads Wilkes’ new B.A. in Physics and M.A. Bioengineering programs, aiming to expand interdisciplinary research opportunities for undergraduates. He collaborates with Dr. Walter Placek to address shortages in high school physics education through curriculum development.

MILANI CHRISTIANمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gut Microbiota
• Microbial Genomics
• Probiotics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Milani Christian is an Associate Professor at the University of Parma, affiliated with the Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences. His academic focus encompasses microbiology education and advanced research in microbial ecology. His research explores: Gut microbiota dynamics across human life stages, emphasizing infant health and aging. Probiotic mechanisms of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species for therapeutic applications. Computational approaches (machine learning, genomics) to analyze microbial communities. Environmental microbiology , including bioremediation and extremophile adaptations. Milani's recent publications (2022–2025) demonstrate interdisciplinary integration, combining metagenomics, transcriptomics, and clinical insights to study host-microbe interactions. Predominant themes include probiotic development, microbial metabolism, and ecological modeling of gut/vaginal microbiomes. He coordinates multiple graduate programs in Environmental and Resource Sciences and Technologies, reflecting active academic leadership. No awards, grants, or student advisees are documented in available materials.

Ibrahim Yildizمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Drug Delivery
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Nanoparticles
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ibrahim Yildiz serves as an Associate Professor and Group Lead in the Department of Chemistry at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi. Appointed in 2013 as an Assistant Professor, he was promoted to his current rank in 2022 and teaches General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry using diverse pedagogical tools including modeling software and online platforms. His educational background: PhD in Organic Chemistry, University of Miami (2004) Research focuses on drug delivery and imaging via supramolecular assemblies, with recent work developing biocompatible polymers as nano-reactors for intracellular transition metal-catalyzed reactions. These systems enable pro-drug activation, fluorescent molecule synthesis, and chemotherapeutic production within cellular environments. Earlier research spanned nanoparticle applications in biomedicine and materials science, complemented by computational modeling of reaction mechanisms and environmental chemistry studies. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source text Dr. Yildiz actively supervises research projects and leads a team including Post-doctoral Research Associate Tariq Shah. His current work centers on polymer-based delivery systems for intracellular chemistry, utilizing commercially available macromolecules to create micellar nanostructures compatible with biological environments. Research operations are conducted through his chemistry group, which specializes in bridging organic synthesis with biomedical applications through polymer engineering.

Valentina Grecoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cell Biology
• Dermatology
• Genetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Valentina Greco is a Professor at Yale University, with appointments in the Departments of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Dermatology. She is a member of the Yale Stem Cell Center and Yale Cancer Center, and her research focuses on tissue regeneration, stem cell dynamics, and oncogenic mutations using the skin as a model system. Her lab develops novel in vivo imaging techniques to study how stem cells maintain tissue homeostasis amidst cellular turnover, injury, and mutations. Education: BS in Molecular Biology (University of Palermo, 1996), PhD in Cell & Molecular Biology (Heidelberg University, 2003), Post-doctoral Associate (Rockefeller University, 2009) Dr. Greco’s research explores the interplay between stem cell niches, tissue repair, and cancer initiation. Her work has uncovered mechanisms like positional fate determination in hair follicles, phagocytic clearance of stem cells, and metabolic adaptations to oncogenic mutations. Recent studies highlight her innovative use of live mouse imaging and machine learning to decode complex cellular behaviors. Her publications reveal trends in stem cell niche regulation , ERK signaling in oncogenesis , calcium dynamics during repair , and interdisciplinary science-art frameworks . She integrates molecular biology, computational modeling, and physiological imaging to address questions across developmental biology, cancer, and regenerative medicine. Scientific Awards: 2025 American Academy of Arts & Sciences 2021 ISSCR Momentum Award 2019 NIH Director’s Pioneer Award 2018 Carolyn Slayman Endowed Professorship 2022 FASEB Mid-Career Investigator 2021 Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE) Member Dr. Greco prioritizes mentoring and inclusivity, fostering a collaborative lab environment that emphasizes trainee development and accessibility in science. She is also a dedicated public servant, serving as Vice President of the ISSCR, and her work has been recognized for its impact on understanding tissue homeostasis and tumor suppression mechanisms.