جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Gastroenterology
• Hepatology
• Infectious Diseases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ahmad Nawaz is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine, specializing in gastrointestinal and hepatological research with a focus on hospital-based outcomes, infectious diseases, and critical care. His work integrates clinical practice with population health analysis, addressing topics such as Clostridioides difficile infection, colon ischemia, and the impact of obesity on hepatic conditions. Affiliations: Yale School of Medicine (Internal Medicine) Roles: Clinical educator, researcher, and contributor to multidisciplinary healthcare initiatives. Dr. Nawaz's research emphasizes translational medicine, bridging epidemiological trends with bedside care. Key areas include: Frailty and infection outcomes Endoscopic procedure safety Racial disparities in healthcare access Obesity-related comorbidities in liver disease His publications analyze national healthcare databases to identify trends in conditions like necrotizing pancreatitis, alcoholic hepatitis, and post-ERCP complications. Ongoing work explores the intersection of nutrition status and infection severity. Dr. Nawaz actively contributes to clinical guidelines through evidence-based studies on drug efficacy (e.g., GLP-1 inhibitors, rifaximin) and procedural outcomes (e.g., POEM, esophageal stents).

Simon Cuttingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbiology
• Vaccinology
• Bacterial Genetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Simon Cutting is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he leads research in microbiology, bacterial genetics, and vaccine development. His work focuses on Bacillus species (particularly B. subtilis), gut microbiome interactions, and developing spore-based vaccines against infectious diseases including Helicobacter pylori, Clostridioides difficile, tuberculosis, and malaria. Professor Cutting's research interests center on microbial pathogenesis, probiotic development, and novel vaccine platforms. His work spans from fundamental bacterial genetics to translational applications, with particular emphasis on how spore-forming bacteria can be engineered for therapeutic purposes. His COLORSSPORE project explores microbial carotenoids, while his INNOVAC initiative develops recombinant vaccines for TB and malaria. The DELPHE Initiative focuses on international higher education partnerships, reflecting his commitment to global scientific collaboration. Analysis of Professor Cutting's recent publications reveals a strong focus on gut microbiome interactions, particularly how Bacillus species can modulate inflammatory responses and combat pathogenic bacteria like Clostridioides difficile and Helicobacter pylori. His work bridges basic microbiology with clinical applications, developing novel therapeutic approaches that leverage bacterial spores as delivery vehicles for vaccines and immunomodulatory compounds. Professor Cutting has secured significant research funding from major organizations including the Medical Research Council, European Commission, and DEFRA/BBSRC. His projects include "Helicobacter pylori in Vietnam: Prevalence, AMR and Vaccination" (2020-2023), "Control of Clostridium Difficile: An Emerging Threat to the European Livestock Industry" (2014-2017), and "Oral Vaccination against Clostridium difficile Infection" (2013-2016). His laboratory at the Centre for Biomedical Sciences investigates Bacillus subtilis genetics and its applications in human health, with particular focus on how bacterial spores can be engineered as vaccine vectors and probiotic therapeutics. Professor Cutting has supervised multiple graduate students and maintains active collaborations with researchers in Vietnam and across Europe.

Gwion Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Microbiology
• Biotechnology
• Plastic Degradation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gwion Williams is a Researcher at Bangor University's School of Environmental and Natural Sciences. He holds a PhD (2018) in Advanced Biological Sciences, an MSc (2018) in Functional & Comparative Genomics, and a BSc (2014) in Biological Sciences and Philosophy. His research focuses on microbial degradation of plastics, environmental biotechnology, and microbial ecology in extreme environments. He has contributed to studies on plastic pollution impacts, bioleaching optimization, and microbial communities in polluted ecosystems. Key projects include discovering plastic-degrading enzymes via metagenomic screening and engineering their efficacy, investigating microplastic effects on crop systems, and analyzing microbial adaptations in wastewater-to-marine plastic transition zones. His work integrates field-based assessments with lab techniques to address environmental challenges. Williams collaborates with institutions like the Golyshin Lab and contributes to interdisciplinary projects on bioremediation and sustainable resource management. His expertise spans enzyme engineering, microbial diversity analysis, and environmental microbiology applications.

• Early Modern Ireland
• Renaissance Texts of Ireland
• Renaissance Images of Ireland
• +۲۰ مورد دیگر

Hiram Morgan is a Senior Lecturer in the School of History at University College Cork (UCC), where he has been teaching since 1996. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and is a leading scholar in early modern Irish history, with extensive research on Hugh O'Neill, the Nine Years War, and Ireland’s European connections. He is head of CELT, the premier digital archive for Irish studies, and has led major research projects funded by the Irish Research Council, Horizon 2020, and the European Union. PhD, University of Cambridge (1987) MA, University of Cambridge (1986) BA, University of Cambridge (1982) His research interests include early modern Ireland, Renaissance political thought, colonialism, nationalism, and information revolutions. He has published extensively on figures such as William Penn, Philip O'Sullivan Beare, and Albrecht Dürer, and his work bridges cultural, military, and intellectual history. He is particularly known for his work on Hugh O'Neill and the Spanish Armada’s impact on Ireland. The most recent articles reflect a sustained focus on Elizabethan Ireland, intelligence networks during the Nine Years War, classical parallels in Irish resistance, and the economic and cultural conditions of colonial rule. His scholarship often draws interdisciplinary connections, integrating classical reception, economic analysis, and cultural studies into historical narratives. Clare Hall Visiting Fellow (2002) Research Fellow, Folger Institute (2011) Visiting Scholar, St Catharine's College, Cambridge (2015) Government of Ireland Senior Fellowship (2008) Morgan has supervised postgraduate students including Michael Bolger, Stephen Kestell, Francis Kelly, and Ruth Canning. He has led numerous funded research projects and academic conferences, and serves on national committees such as the Irish Manuscripts Commission and the National Archives Advisory Committee. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and chaired the Royal Irish Academy’s Committee for Historical Sciences from 2003 to 2008. His leadership in digital humanities through CELT has significantly advanced access to Irish historical texts. He has organized and participated in key academic events such as the Kinsale Winter School, the UCC Humanities Platform, and international conferences on Irish history and Renaissance studies. His teaching modules include Armadas: The Anglo-Spanish Conflict, Ireland and Rome, and Culture and Power: Renaissance Intellectual History.

JoAnna Pobleteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Colonialism and Empire
• U.S. Imperialism
• Migration and Labor
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

JoAnna Poblete is an Associate Professor of History in the Department of History at Claremont Graduate University, part of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. She specializes in U.S. imperialism, colonialism, migration, labor, and environmental and indigenous histories, with a regional focus on the Pacific, Caribbean, and unincorporated U.S. territories. Her educational background includes a PhD and MA in History from UCLA and a BA from the University of California, Davis. PhD, History, UCLA MA, History, UCLA BA, University of California, Davis Her research lies at the intersection of colonialism, identity, and environmental justice. She employs oral history and comparative methodologies to examine the lived experiences of colonized peoples in Hawai‘i, American Sāmoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Her work bridges Asian-American, Pacific Islander, and Caribbean studies, emphasizing the interconnectedness of U.S. imperial practices across regions. Her publications reflect a consistent focus on labor, gender, environment, and indigenous resistance. Her recent articles explore women’s activism in St. Croix, marine practices in American Sāmoa, and Filipinx American identity. Her books, Islanders in the Empire and Balancing the Tides , demonstrate a deep engagement with comparative colonial labor systems and environmental policy under U.S. imperialism. She has received significant recognition for her scholarship and teaching: Best Book Award in History, Association for Asian American Studies (2018) Faculty Diversity Award for Outstanding Teaching, Claremont Colleges (2018) Poblete has secured research support for her projects, including public digital archives such as the St. Croix Community Health Archive. She mentors graduate students and teaches courses in oral history, Pacific worlds, immigration, and environmental indigeneity. Her work is widely disseminated through open-access publishing and public scholarship, including podcast interviews on the New Books Network. She leads research initiatives centered on community health in the U.S. Virgin Islands and maintains a public digital archive to preserve and share local knowledge. Her projects often involve collaboration with affected communities, reflecting a commitment to ethical and engaged scholarship.

Andrés Reséndezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early European Exploration
• Colonization of the Americas
• U.S.-Mexico Border Region
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrés Reséndez is a Professor at the University of California, Davis, specializing in the history of European exploration, colonization of the Americas, and cross-cultural interactions in the Pacific. Holding a Ph.D. in History from the University of Chicago, he has taught at Yale, the University of Helsinki, and UC Davis. Education: Ph.D. in History (University of Chicago, 1997), B.A. in International Relations (El Colegio de México, 1992) His research focuses on: Early European maritime expansion and Pacific voyages Indigenous enslavement systems in the Americas Borderlands history of the U.S.-Mexico frontier Transoceanic biological and cultural exchanges His publications examine pivotal moments in colonial history and their long-term impacts. He has received major awards including the Bancroft Prize and National Book Award finalist recognition for The Other Slavery , and prestigious fellowships like the Andrew Carnegie Fellowship and Ritchie Distinguished Fellowship.

Pia Marit Johanne Laneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multilingualism
• Minority Language Policy
• Sociolinguistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pia Marit Johanne Lane is Professor of Multilingualism at the Department of Linguistics and Nordic Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo, and serves as Academic Chair for the Circle U. Multilingualism, Interculturality and Language Lab. She gained national prominence as a member of the Norwegian Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which investigated historical Norwegianization policies against Sami, Kven/Norwegian Finns, and Forest Finns, submitting its report to the Storting in June 2023. Professor Lane's research focuses on language revitalization, language policy, and the standardization of minority languages, with particular expertise in Kven and Sami communities in Northern Norway. Her scholarly approach integrates nexus analysis with indigenous, decolonial, and southern theoretical perspectives, examining language as part of a larger semiotic system. She has extensively documented how material objects function as identity markers during language shift, as evidenced in her influential works including 'Identities in action: A nexus analysis of identity construction and language shift' (2009) and 'We did what we thought was best for our children' (2010). Analysis of Lane's recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward decolonial frameworks and the application of southern theory to northern contexts. Her work increasingly examines the psychological dimensions of linguistic colonization and the pathways to mental decolonization. The recurring themes across her scholarship include the tension between language standardization and community participation, the role of new speakers in language revitalization movements, and the complex relationship between historical trauma and contemporary language identity. Project leader for 'Standardising Minority Languages,' funded by Norges Forskningsråd Co-editor of 'Standardizing Minority Languages. Competing Ideologies of Authority and Authenticity in the Global Periphery' (Routledge, 2017) Member of the EU-funded COST Action IS1306 'New Speakers in a Multilingual Europe' Co-leader of the work group 'Indigenous minority languages' and current leader of 'New speakers: Subjectivities, trajectories, spaces' Member of AILA-network 'Home Language Maintenance and Development' Lane's fieldwork extends beyond traditional academic boundaries, including collaboration with Lightsource Productions on the documentary film 'Det hemmelige språket' (The Secret Language), which explores contemporary Kven language users. Her personal connection to the subject matter is profound—growing up in Bugøynes, Finnmark, she was the first generation in her family to be spoken to exclusively in Norwegian, only reclaiming her heritage Kven language as an adult researcher returning to her community.

Julian Hurdleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Antibiotic Resistance
• Infectious Diseases
• Chemical Genetics
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Julian Hurdle, PhD, is a Professor at Texas A&M University and Director of the Center for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases (CIID). His research focuses on antibiotic resistance in Clostridium difficile , novel therapeutic strategies, and chemical genetic approaches to pathogenic mechanisms. Research Interests: His multi-disciplinary work bridges high-throughput screening of chemical libraries, target identification via genomics, and in vivo modeling to understand C. difficile resistance and develop therapies. Collaborations with medicinal chemists and clinical scientists drive translational goals. Publications: His 15 most recent articles highlight studies on C. difficile's evolution of resistance, membrane-active antibiotics, and antivirulence strategies. Keywords span Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Chemical Genetics, with sub-fields like toxin-inhibiting mechanisms, phytochemicals, and drug hybridization. Academic Contributions: As Director of the IBT Postdoctoral Program, he mentors researchers in infectious disease innovation. His lab integrates molecular biology, animal models, and clinical data to impact human health.

T. Max Friesenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Arctic Archaeology
• Zooarchaeology
• Climate Change Impacts on Cultural Heritage
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor T. Max Friesen is a leading Arctic archaeologist at the University of Toronto's Department of Anthropology , specializing in prehistoric hunter-gatherer societies, zooarchaeology, and climate change impacts on cultural heritage. His research spans 5,000 years of Arctic history, focusing on the Canadian Arctic regions of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories through collaborations with northern communities. Education: PhD in Archaeology from McGill University (1995) Research Interests include: Prehistoric Arctic migrations (Paleo-Inuit, Thule) and their technological adaptations Zooarchaeological analysis of animal bones from sites like Bell and Pembroke Climate change effects on archaeological preservation in permafrost regions Thule-Inuit cultural evolution and subsistence economies Community-based archaeology and heritage conservation His 15 most recent publications (2000-2018) demonstrate expertise in Arctic colonization dynamics, 3D documentation of endangered sites, and interdisciplinary studies of host-pathogen relationships through HBV subgenotype B5 research. Key projects include the Arctic CHAR initiative for climate change mitigation and comparative studies of Dorset vs. Thule hunting technologies. Scientific Contributions: Coined terminology standardization for Arctic archaeological traditions Developed frameworks for understanding Inuvialuit interregional interaction Advanced 3D recording methods for rapidly deteriorating Arctic sites Reconstructed millennial-scale caribou drive system evolution Advising: Actively mentors graduate students in Arctic archaeology with fieldwork opportunities in Nunavut and the Mackenzie Delta. Collaborates with Kitikmeot Heritage Society and international researchers on heritage preservation.

Andrew R.G. Plackettمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Plant Evolution
• Seed Development
• Fern Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrew R.G. Plackett is a Royal Society University Research Fellow at the School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, where he pioneers the use of functional genetic analysis in ferns to unravel one of plant evolution's great mysteries: how plants evolved seeds. His work focuses on comparing genetic networks between seedless plants (ferns) and seed-bearing plants to understand the evolutionary transition from spore-based to seed-based reproduction. Education: PhD in Plant Sciences, University of Nottingham/Rothamsted Research (2012) BA (Hons) in Biological Sciences, University of Oxford (2005) As a developmental geneticist, Dr. Plackett's research addresses fundamental questions about plant evolution and reproduction. His laboratory uses the fern Ceratopteris richardii as a model system to investigate how genetic networks controlling reproduction evolved. This work is particularly relevant to understanding modern plant reproduction mechanisms that underpin agricultural productivity and food security. His approach combines evolutionary biology with molecular genetics to uncover the genetic changes that occurred during one of the most significant transitions in plant evolution. Dr. Plackett's publication record demonstrates consistent focus on plant evolutionary developmental biology, with particular emphasis on fern genetics and the genetic basis of seed evolution. His work bridges molecular genetics with evolutionary biology, developing genetic tools for non-model plant systems while investigating fundamental questions about plant reproduction. Key themes include the role of transcription factors like LEAFY in plant development across evolutionary time, gibberellin hormone signaling in reproduction, and the genetic networks underlying the seed revolution in plant evolution. Scientific Recognition: Royal Society University Research Fellowship (2019) Dr. Plackett leads an active research group investigating the evolution of seed-based reproductive systems at the genetic level. His laboratory has established Ceratopteris richardii as a genetic model for studying plant evolution, developing methods for functional genetic analysis in ferns that enable comparative studies with seed plants. He welcomes inquiries from potential undergraduate research students and postgraduate candidates interested in plant evolution and genetics. His research group specializes in comparative genetic analysis between ferns and seed plants, with particular focus on transcription factor networks involved in reproductive development. The team has developed advanced genetic transformation protocols for ferns, overcoming previous technical barriers to studying gene function in this important plant lineage.

• Evolutionary biology
• Biogeography
• Phylogenetics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nicholas Matzke is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Biological Sciences , University of Auckland, New Zealand. His research revolutionizes biogeography by integrating extinction, fossils, organismal traits, and paleogeography into computationally efficient frameworks. Education: PhD in Integrative Biology (2013), University of California, Berkeley MA in Geography (2003), University of California, Santa Barbara Double BSc in Biology and Chemistry (1998), Valparaiso University Dr. Matzke's research spans three major domains: phylogenetic biogeography (developing methods to model trait-dependent dispersal), bacterial flagellum evolution (collaborating on experimental and bioinformatic analyses), and macroevolutionary modeling (integrating fossils and morphological data). His work on the FBD-MSC model and trait-dependent dispersal has transformed divergence time estimation and biogeographical inference. Recent publications show consistent focus on: Integrating molecular and fossil data in phylogenies Quantifying trait-dispersal interactions in rails and crocodiles Modeling historical biogeography using BioGeoBEARS Reconstructing evolutionary timelines with Bayesian methods His 2021 work on Caninae phylogeny demonstrates the power of combined MSC-FBD approaches, while 2019 studies on crocodilian range expansion revealed unexpected trait-dispersal correlations. Scientific Recognition: 2015-2018: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) Fellow at Australian National University 2017: Associate Fellow of The Higher Education Academy As an accredited PhD supervisor with active Marsden Grant projects, Dr. Matzke trains students in phylogenetics, computational modeling, and paleogeographic reconstruction. His lab combines custom software development with empirical studies across diverse taxa, from Rana frogs to Crocodylus crocodiles.

Utpal Palمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Lyme disease
• Leptospirosis
• Vector Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Utpal Pal is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Maryland, College Park , where he has served since 2006. He is also an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Entomology at the same institution. Dr. Pal directs the Veterinary Medical Sciences (VMSC) Graduate Program (2016-2019) and leads the Tick Immunity research initiative. Education: M.Sc. (1988), Ph.D. (1994) from University of Calcutta, Postdoctoral Training (2002) at Yale University Research Focus : Dr. Pal investigates molecular mechanisms of vector-borne diseases , particularly Lyme disease and Leptospirosis . His work explores genetic determinants of Borrelia burgdorferi and Leptospira interrogans , emphasizing host-vector-pathogen interactions , immunomodulation , and next-generation therapeutics . His lab employs genomics, proteomics, and structural biology to uncover pathogenesis pathways and vaccine targets. Dr. Pal's recent research trends include: Tick immune signaling (Dome1-JAK-STAT pathway) Genomic analysis of Ixodes scapularis Epigenetic regulation in vector biology Novel vaccine strategies (mRNA, protein targets) Proteolytic processing of virulence factors Tick gut barriers and microbiome-pathogen dynamics Funding Sources : His work has been supported by NIH-NIAID NIH-NIAMS American Heart Association Arthritis Foundation Department of Defense Cohen Foundation Global Lyme Alliance MAES Merck Lab Members : The Pal Lab includes 8 active graduate students specializing in Lyme disease pathogenesis, tick immunity, and microbial persistence , along with research scientists and faculty specialists.

Rüdiger Bielerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Taxonomy
• Marine Biology
• Evolutionary Systematics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rüdiger Bieler serves as Curator (Research Professor) in the Integrative Research Center at the Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, and is a Member of the Committee on Evolutionary Biology at the University of Chicago. His dual institutional affiliation bridges museum-based organismal research with academic evolutionary biology training. His research centers on evolutionary systematics and taxonomy of marine Mollusca, particularly Gastropoda and Bivalvia, integrating morphological, paleontological, and molecular data. Key focus areas include: Development of collections-based research methodologies Large-scale specimen and data management systems Bivalve Assembling-the-Tree-of-Life (BivAToL) initiatives Coral reef restoration ecology in the Florida Keys Marine biogeography and biodiversity assessment His work frequently addresses conservation challenges through systematic frameworks. Bieler's editorial leadership includes significant contributions to PeerJ as Editor (2,100+ contributions) and involvement with WoRMS (marinespecies.org) and MolluscaBase.org. His research infrastructure development supports global taxonomic efforts through digital platforms and specimen databases. Professional leadership roles include past presidency of both the American Malacological Society and the International Society for Malacology (Unitas), reflecting his standing in the malacological community. Current service includes the WoRMS steering committee and chief editorship for MolluscaBase.org. His publication record demonstrates consistent output in marine biodiversity documentation, with recent emphasis on: Discovery of novel anatomical features in mollusks Island biogeography patterns in remote archipelagos Adaptive radiation mechanisms in marine invertebrates Integration of micro-fragmentation techniques for reef restoration Methodological innovations in species diversity estimation and mark-recapture adaptations for taxonomic work represent cross-disciplinary contributions.

Brett Gonzalezمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Invertebrate Zoology
• Taxonomy
• Systematics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Brett Gonzalez is a Research Fellow at the School of Biological Sciences , University of Western Australia, affiliated with the Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre . He holds a PhD in Biology (University of Copenhagen, 2017), an MSc in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences (Texas A&M University, 2010), and a BSc in Marine Biology (Texas A&M University at Galveston, 2005). His research focuses on enhancing understanding of rare and unique taxa in underexplored environments like the deep-sea, subterranean caves, pelagic zones, and interstitial habitats . He integrates traditional taxonomy with modern techniques such as high-throughput sequencing, 3D-reconstruction, and advanced microscopy. Key research areas include evolutionary processes shaping biodiversity , adaptation mechanisms in extreme environments, and biogeographic distributions of marine organisms. Recent work includes studies on scale worm diversity in hadal zones, cryptic species in subterranean estuaries , and molecular delimitation of leech species . Active Research Projects: Characterisation of high-resolution tubular eyes in Acoetidae scale worms (2025) - Chief Investigator at University of Western Australia. External Affiliations: Research Associate, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (2023–). Former Postdoctoral Researcher (2018–2023), Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

• Conservation Genetics
• Molecular Biology
• Population Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Agata Banaszek is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Zoology and Genetics at the University of Białystok's Faculty of Biology. Her work focuses on conservation genetics, collaborating with Dr. Katarzyna Jadwiszczak on projects involving the European hamster ( Cricetus cricetus ) and birch species ( Betula humilis and Betula nana ). She utilizes molecular markers to study species' glacial/post-glacial histories, population structures, and genetic variability, emphasizing non-destructive methods critical for endangered species. Her research compares impacts of habitat fragmentation across plant and animal taxa. Cooperation offers include DNA-based species identification, genetic sex determination, analysis of mating systems, population differentiation, colonization routes, and detection of interspecific hybrids. Consultation hours are held Thursdays 3:00–4:00 PM in room 3036.