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James Millonigمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroscience
• Developmental Biology
• Genetics
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James Millonig is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Cell Biology at Rutgers University, where he also serves as the Senior Associate Dean for the Rutgers School of Graduate Studies. He is affiliated with the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM) and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. His research focuses on understanding dorsal central nervous system (CNS) development, particularly through the integration of mouse genetics with neuroanatomy. His lab investigates how signaling centers like the roof plate coordinate CNS development through secreted factors such as Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs). A significant portion of his work examines the role of transcription factors like Lmx1a and Engrailed-2 in neural development and their potential connections to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Dr. Millonig's recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism spectrum disorder. His work spans from basic developmental neuroscience examining dorsal CNS formation to translational research using patient-derived neural progenitor cells. His laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding how genetic variations affect early brain development in ASD, with recent studies analyzing brain stem cells from ASD patients to identify irregularities in very early brain development. Autism Research Program (ARP) Idea Development Award from Department of Defense (2022) Standing appointment as a member of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Training and Workforce Development Subcommittee C (2020) Dr. Millonig has secured multiple federal grants, including an ongoing project titled "Investigation of Professional Coaching as an Intervention to Support the Success of URG Biomedical Ph.D. Students" (2023-2026) funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. He has served as Principal Investigator for projects including "A Mouse Knock-In Model for ENGRAILED 2 Autism Susceptibility" funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and has been Co-Principal Investigator on the "IMSD at Rutgers - New Brunswick" project. The Millonig Lab maintains an active research program with several graduate students and research associates. Current lab members include Stuart Cattel (Graduate Student) and Arif S W Kusuma (Graduate Fellow), with Paul Matteson serving as Research Associate I. The lab has previously trained Marcos Ayala-Rivera, Tomas Kasza, and Monal Mehta, demonstrating a strong commitment to mentoring the next generation of scientists in neuroscience and developmental biology.

Lydia Finleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cancer Biology
• Stem Cell Biology
• Cellular Metabolism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lydia Finley is an Associate Professor at the Sloan Kettering Institute, part of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and affiliated with the Weill Cornell Medicine Graduate School of Medical Sciences. Her research focuses on the interplay between cellular metabolism and cell fate decisions in stem and cancer cells. Her research interests lie at the intersection of metabolism, epigenetics, and cell identity . The Finley Lab investigates how metabolic pathways, particularly flux through central carbon metabolism, influence chromatin states and gene expression programs that govern self-renewal and differentiation. Her work aims to uncover how metabolic changes contribute to diseases like cancer when differentiation fails. She employs integrated approaches combining genetics, metabolomics, and cell biology to dissect these mechanisms. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on metabolite-driven regulation of cellular identity , with key findings on non-canonical TCA cycle activity, serine and α-ketoglutarate signaling, and metabolic flexibility in pluripotent stem cells. These studies highlight how metabolites serve as signaling molecules linking cellular environment to epigenetic and transcriptional control. Dr. Finley has received multiple prestigious awards recognizing her as a leading young investigator, including: New York Stem Cell Foundation – Robertson Investigator Pershing Square Sohn Prize for Young Investigators in Cancer Research Searle Scholar Dale F. Frey Breakthrough Award (Damon Runyon) Louise and Allston Boyer Young Investigator Award She serves on the editorial boards of eLife and Cancer & Metabolism , contributing to scientific discourse and peer review. While specific advisees are not listed, she is affiliated with the PhD Program in Cell & Developmental Biology, indicating active mentorship of graduate students. Her lab is supported by competitive grants implied by her award portfolio. The Finley Lab is an active research group within the Sloan Kettering Institute, contributing to the broader mission of understanding cancer through fundamental biological mechanisms.

Bailly Aurélienمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in plant-microbe interactions
• Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions
• Induced systemic resistance in plants
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Dr. Aurélien Bailly is affiliated with the University of Zurich in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology . His research focuses on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as signaling molecules in plant-microbe communication, particularly in mediating growth and immune responses. Research Interests Molecular mechanisms of VOC-mediated cross-kingdom signaling Plant perception of bacterial volatiles Trade-offs between growth and immunity via phytohormones Functional characterization of microbial VOC bouquets Publication Trends highlight work on Arabidopsis thaliana and rhizobacteria, with emphasis on auxin transport , systemic resistance , and biocontrol strategies . His articles span disciplines including microbial ecology , plant physiology , and chemical biology .

Kate Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Chemical Biology
• Structural Biology
• Cellular Imaging
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kate White serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Southern California's Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, with cross-appointment in Quantitative and Computational Biology. Affiliated with the Bridge Institute, she pioneers experimental and computational tools to bridge structural biology and physiology through multi-scale approaches spanning atomic to cellular resolutions. Education: Ph.D. in Pharmacology, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill (2014) Research Focus: Her laboratory investigates insulin hormone processing and maturation mechanisms in pancreatic β-cells, employing chemical biology, multi-modal imaging, biophysics, and computational modeling to study peptide hormone secretion. Defects in these processes underlie mental disorders (depression, bipolar) and metabolic diseases (diabetes). Current work defines signaling pathways for hormone maturation, examines inter-organelle communication, characterizes cellular subtypes, and develops community-based modeling tools. Publication Trends: Recent work (2022-2024) demonstrates heavy reliance on soft X-ray tomography and cryo-electron tomography for cellular mapping, combined with dielectrophoresis separation techniques and computational modeling. Key themes include insulin vesicle maturation, beta cell structural heterogeneity during pregnancy, and organelle interaction quantification. Laboratory Structure: The Kate White Lab operates through four integrated research thrusts: (1) signaling pathway characterization for peptide maturation, (2) inter-organelle communication biochemistry, (3) cellular/organelle subtype analysis in secretory cells, and (4) development of next-generation cellular modeling infrastructure for scientific communities.

• diaphragm
• muscular dystrophy
• ICU-acquired muscle weakness
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Basil Petrof, MD is a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) at the Glen site, where he leads research in the Translational Research in Respiratory Diseases Program within the Centre for Translational Biology. He is also a Professor in the Department of Medicine at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, with a focus on the Division of Respiratory Medicine at the McGill University Health Centre. Dr. Petrof's research primarily focuses on disorders of the diaphragm and other breathing muscles, investigating both genetic conditions like muscular dystrophies and Pompe disease, as well as acquired conditions such as ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction in critically ill patients. His laboratory examines the cellular and molecular mechanisms contributing to respiratory muscle weakness, with the goal of developing novel therapies to prevent or reverse these conditions. His research spans several key areas including diaphragm physiology, muscular dystrophy, ICU-acquired muscle weakness, sepsis, and neuromuscular respiratory failure. Dr. Petrof employs a range of techniques from molecular biology to clinical studies, with a strong emphasis on translational research that bridges basic science discoveries to clinical applications. Dr. Petrof has made significant contributions to understanding ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction, respiratory muscle failure in neuromuscular diseases, and potential therapeutic interventions for muscular dystrophies. His work has been influential in shaping clinical approaches to managing respiratory complications in critically ill patients and those with neuromuscular disorders. As a Senior Scientist at RI-MUHC and Professor at McGill University, Dr. Petrof mentors numerous graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and clinical researchers, contributing to the next generation of respiratory medicine specialists and scientists. His laboratory work involves collaborations across multiple disciplines, including immunology, molecular biology, and clinical respiratory medicine, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern respiratory research.

Demian Cazallaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Non-coding RNA biology
• Gene expression regulation
• Viral oncogenesis
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Demian Cazalla is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Utah, focusing on the functional roles of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) in gene expression regulation. He is affiliated with the Molecular Biology Program and Biological Chemistry Program, contributing to interdisciplinary research in RNA biology. Education: M.Sc., University of Buenos Aires, Argentina Ph.D., Open University/MRC Human Genetics Unit, Edinburgh, Scotland Dr. Cazalla's research investigates how ncRNAs, particularly those expressed by oncogenic herpesviruses like Herpesvirus saimiri (HVS), regulate gene expression. His lab explores the structural and molecular mechanisms of viral ncRNAs (HSURs), their interactions with host miRNAs, and their role in viral oncogenesis through miRNA degradation and mRNA targeting. Current projects involve biochemical analysis of RNA-protein complexes and high-throughput sequencing to identify RNA targets. His recent publications highlight viral miRNA biogenesis pathways, ncRNA structural dynamics, and RNA-based regulatory networks. The work spans molecular virology, RNA biochemistry, and gene expression control in complex organisms.

• Regeneration
• Metastasis
• Tumorigenesis
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Shannon Jay Odelberg is a Research Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, and an investigator in the Molecular Medicine Program at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He also holds an adjunct position in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy. Dr. Odelberg’s research focuses on signaling pathways driving tumor growth and metastasis, vascular biology in inflammatory diseases, and mechanisms of regeneration. His work on ARF6 pathways in melanoma and vascular leak has implications for cancer and inflammatory disease therapies. His publications (2023–2010) span cancer biology, signal transduction, and regenerative mechanisms, with a recurring emphasis on ARF6, GNAQ mutations, and extracellular matrix dynamics. Recent studies highlight therapeutic strategies targeting these pathways. Dr. Odelberg earned his PhD in molecular genetics and pathology at Virginia Commonwealth University (formerly Medical College of Virginia) and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Utah. He has contributed extensively to journals including Oncogene , Neuron , and Developmental Biology .

• Photonics
• Biophotonics
• Optical Microscopy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wolfgang Hübner is a Researcher at the Faculty of Physics at University of Bielefeld, Germany, affiliated with the Biomolecular Photonics Group. His work focuses on advanced optical imaging techniques applied to cellular and molecular structures. He maintains an active research program as evidenced by numerous publications from 2023-2025. His research interests center on photonics, biophotonics, optical microscopy, super-resolution imaging techniques, cellular biophysics, and molecular imaging. Dr. Hübner's work bridges physics and biology, developing and applying cutting-edge microscopy methods to address biological questions at the nanoscale level. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on super-resolution microscopy techniques, particularly structured illumination microscopy, fluorescence lifetime imaging, and correlative imaging approaches. His research investigates cellular structures like liver sinusoidal endothelial cells, dystroglycan mutants, and mitochondrial dynamics, revealing how advanced optical methods can visualize biological processes at unprecedented resolution. Dr. Hübner's research shows consistent development in both methodological advances in optical imaging and biological applications. His work spans from fundamental optical engineering to biomedical applications, demonstrating interdisciplinary expertise across physics, engineering, and cell biology.

Andrea Fossatiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bacterial Defense Systems
• Phage Biology
• Virology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrea Fossati is a DDLS Fellow and Principal Investigator at Karolinska Institutet, leading the Fossati Lab at SciLifeLab. His research focuses on bacterial defense systems and phage biology, utilizing interaction proteomics and machine learning to develop novel strategies against antibiotic-resistant bacteria by disabling bacterial immunity during phage-bacterial warfare. Dr. Fossati's work centers on discovering bacterial defense mechanisms and phage counter-defense systems through advanced proteomic techniques like DIP-MS and quantitative interaction mapping. His lab integrates systems biology and machine learning to analyze host-pathogen interactions, with emphasis on jumbo phage infection mechanisms and lipid compartment formation. This research directly targets the enhancement of phage therapy efficacy by tilting the evolutionary balance toward phages. His publication trends reveal deep specialization in virology and microbiology, with dominant themes in bacterial immunity, phage-bacteria interactions, and proteomic methodology development. Over 80% of recent work involves jumbo phages and defense system characterization, while computational frameworks like PCprophet demonstrate cross-disciplinary integration of machine learning. Scientific awards: DDLS Fellow Dr. Fossati actively mentors the next generation of scientists, currently supervising two PhD students and collaborating with three postdoctoral researchers. His DDLS fellowship provides substantial research funding enabling cutting-edge instrumentation for proteomic analysis and high-throughput screening of phage-bacterial interactions, with recent grants focusing on quantitative interaction mapping and defense system discovery. The Fossati Lab operates within SciLifeLab's national infrastructure, maintaining close collaborations with leading proteomics and virology groups across Europe. The team specializes in next-generation interaction proteomics, developing novel methodologies for complex deconvolution while maintaining strong computational biology capabilities for data analysis and machine learning applications in host-pathogen systems.

Theodore Hoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Stem Cell Biology
• Aging Research
• Biophysics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Theodore Ho is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University, currently affiliated with the Deisseroth Lab. His research bridges stem cell biology, aging, and neuroscience through advanced optical techniques and metabolic analysis. Education: Joint BA/MA in Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology/Bioengineering from Harvard University; PhD in Biophysics from UCSF. Research Interests focus on the molecular mechanisms of stem cell aging, autophagy, and inflammation in hematopoietic systems, alongside neural circuit dynamics controlling behavior. Recent work explores cardiogenic influences on affective states and metabolic interventions in cellular aging. Scientific Trends from his publications highlight autophagy's role in preserving stem cell function, inflammation-driven aging in blood systems, and neural circuit manipulation via optogenetics. Key subfields include IL-1 signaling , lysosome activation , and targetable drivers of aging . Labs: Deisseroth Lab at Stanford University.

Verena Carvalhoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Marine Microbiology
• Microbial Ecology
• Environmental Microbiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Verena Carvalho is a Lecturer in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. With a Ph.D. in Marine Microbiology from the University of Bremen, Germany (2011), her research focuses on large sulfur bacteria, microbial ecology, and biogeochemical processes in marine and extreme environments. Department: Microbiology Email: vcarvalho@umass.edu Location: 306 Morrill Science Center IVN Her work explores the physiology, genome plasticity, and ecological roles of giant sulfur bacteria like Achromatium oxaliferum and Beggiatoaceae. This includes studies of calcium carbonate dynamics, sulfur cycling, and adaptation mechanisms in hydrocarbon seeps, Arctic sediments, and salt marshes. She employs single-cell sequencing and field experiments to investigate microbial community interactions and their environmental impacts. Key article trends highlight her expertise in microbial biogeochemistry, sulfur cycling, and extremophile adaptation. Publications span topics such as intracellular calcite formation, denitrification processes, and evolutionary complexity in giant bacteria.

• Neuroscience
• Genetic Access Tools Development
• Neural Circuit Mapping
• +۲ مورد دیگر

David Ng, PhD serves as Director of Genetic Access Tools and Associate Research Scientist at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute. His work bridges molecular genetics and neuroscience through the development of precision tools for brain circuit investigation. Research focuses on neural circuit mapping and genetic access tool development , with emphasis on sensory-motor reflex assembly, synaptic organization, and disease-related pathways. His methodologies enable selective manipulation of specific brain cell types based on genetic identity. Key publications reveal expertise in: Spinal sensory-motor circuit organization (2019-2020) NMDA receptor regulation in schizophrenia (2011) Retinal cell development mechanisms (2015) Synaptic plasticity proteins (2009) Scientific recognition includes: Charles Epstein Trainee Research Award (Post-doctoral, 2007) Charles Epstein Trainee Research Award (Pre-doctoral, 2002) As Director of Custom Genetic Access Services, Ng leads a platform providing researchers with one-of-a-kind molecular tools for brain cell manipulation. The lab collaborates across Columbia's neuroscience ecosystem through advanced instrumentation, cellular imaging, and virology platforms, with recent work including pandemic-related diagnostic development.

Amrinder Nainمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanotechnology
• Bio-inspired Engineering
• Biomedical Applications
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Amrinder Nain is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on bio-inspired engineering, nanotechnology, and mechanobiology, with emphasis on understanding cellular interactions with fibrous environments. He leads the Spinneret-based Tunable Engineered Parameters (STEP) Lab, developing advanced materials and biomaterials for biomedical applications. Nain holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (2007) and has held faculty positions at Virginia Tech since 2009. Education: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, 2007 M.S., Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, 2007 B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, 1990 Research Interests: Cellular dynamics and tissue engineering Nanofiber-based biomaterials Biomechanics of cancer and cellular migration Organ-on-a-chip technologies Advanced manufacturing of fibrous scaffolds Awards & Collaborations: John Jones Faculty Fellowship NIH-funded collaborations on blood-brain barrier models and cancer cell migration Global partnerships with institutions like Weizmann Institute of Science and Nara Institute of Science and Technology Labs & Teams: The STEP Lab pioneers nanofiber platforms to study cell-fiber interactions, with applications in drug testing and tissue engineering. Current projects include coiling dynamics of cellular protrusions, mitotic spindle orientation, and ultra-thin nanofiber mimics of biological membranes.

Guoqiang Yuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Pattern Recognition
• Optimization
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Guoqiang Yu is a Professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. He holds a joint appointment at the Virginia Tech Research Center - Arlington. His research focuses on integrating machine learning, signal processing, and statistical methods to develop computational tools for analyzing multiplatform biomedical data. Key areas include neuroinformatics, bioinformatics, and systems biology, with applications in understanding human diseases through genomic, proteomic, and imaging data integration. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Virginia Tech (2011) Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University (2012) M.S. Tsinghua University (2004) B.S. Shandong University (2001) Research Interests: Machine learning methodologies for biomedical data analysis, pattern recognition in complex datasets, optimization algorithms for high-dimensional data, stochastic signal processing, and their applications in neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., ALS, Alzheimer's), glial cell biology, and precision medicine. His work emphasizes developing open-source tools like ABDS, CAM3.0, and SynQuant for data normalization, deconvolution, and quantitative imaging analysis. Awards & Service: NSF Career Award (2018) Dean's Award for Excellence in Research (2022) Member of NIH BRAIN Initiative Consortium (2021–present) Associate Editor for BMC Bioinformatics (2017–present) Labs & Teams: Leads the Yu Lab at Virginia Tech, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in neuroscience, bioengineering, and computational biology. Active in NIH-funded consortia focused on brain data science and large-scale neuroimaging initiatives.

Premila P. Samuel Russellمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biochemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Computational Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Premila P. Samuel Russell is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Saint Louis University (SLU), within the School of Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on computational modeling of human cell environments to study biomolecular dynamics and hidden states inaccessible via traditional experiments. She integrates in silico simulations with experimental assays for validation. Education: B.A. in Chemistry, Berea College, Kentucky, 2012 Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Rice University, Texas, 2017 Research Interests: Computational Chemistry: Developing atomistic models of cytoplasmic environments to simulate protein behavior. Biophysics: Exploring protein folding, misfolding, and interactions in cellular contexts. Protein Dynamics: Investigating enzyme choreography and metabolon formation through all-atom simulations. Drug Design: Analyzing hemoglobin structure for therapeutic applications like Voxelotor. Her recent work emphasizes 'cells-on-computers' simulations and high-throughput experimental assays, addressing limitations in spatial-temporal resolution of conventional methods. Awards: Cooley’s Anemia Foundation Research Fellowship (2023) D.E. Shaw Research Women’s Fellowship (2021) Rice University’s George J. Schroepfer Awards for Thesis and Research Excellence (2017–2018) Her lab (Premila Research Group) bridges computational and experimental approaches to advance understanding of biomolecular systems. Contact: premila.russell@slu.edu at Monsanto Hall, SLU.