جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Stem Cell Research
• Neural Crest-Derived Stem Cells
• NF-κB Signaling
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Dr. Johannes Greiner is a researcher at the Faculty of Biology at University of Bielefeld, Germany, with a strong research focus on stem cell biology, particularly neural crest-derived stem cells and their molecular regulation. His work bridges fundamental cellular mechanisms with potential clinical applications in regenerative medicine and cancer therapy. Dr. Greiner's primary research interests include: Neural crest-derived stem cell characterization and differentiation pathways NF-κB signaling mechanisms in stem cells and disease contexts Sex-specific differences in stem cell behavior and differentiation potential Osteogenic and neuronal differentiation processes Cancer stem cell biology and therapeutic targeting strategies Analysis of Dr. Greiner's publication record from 2011-2024 reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on molecular mechanisms governing stem cell behavior, with particular emphasis on NF-κB pathway regulation and sex-based differences in cellular responses. His work demonstrates methodological diversity, employing techniques ranging from single-cell analysis to molecular pathway interrogation, reflecting a comprehensive approach to understanding stem cell function in both health and disease contexts. Dr. Greiner has contributed to numerous publications in specialized journals focusing on molecular biology, regenerative medicine, and cancer research, with collaborative work spanning multiple research groups. His research output demonstrates sustained productivity and evolving focus toward understanding the fundamental mechanisms that govern stem cell behavior and their implications for human health.

Susan Motch Perrineمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Craniofacial Development
• Developmental Biology
• Genetic Disorders
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Susan Motch Perrine is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University, located in the College of the Liberal Arts. Her work focuses on craniofacial development, genetic disorders, and the application of advanced imaging techniques to study embryonic morphology. Her research investigates the developmental mechanisms underlying craniofacial syndromes such as achondroplasia and Crouzon syndrome, utilizing mouse models to study genetic mutations like FGFR2 and FGFR3. She employs cutting-edge methodologies including 3D micro-CT imaging, transcriptomic analysis, and machine learning (e.g., UniCoN networks) to analyze cartilage segmentation and cranial morphogenesis. Recent studies have explored the effects of drugs like infigratinib on bone fusion in craniosynostosis, the role of KLF16 in osteogenesis, and interactions between brain development and skull formation. Her work bridges evolutionary anthropology with biomedical research, contributing to both basic science and translational medicine. Labs and collaborations involve advanced imaging facilities and computational biology resources. She has published extensively on topics ranging from Meckel’s cartilage dysfunction to cortex-specific gene overexpression impacts on cranial growth.

Chris Cooneyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Biodiversity Patterns
• Phylogenetic Comparative Methods
• Avian Evolution
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Dr Chris Cooney is a NERC Independent Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield’s School of Biosciences. He holds a DPhil in Zoology from the University of Oxford (2010–2014) and a BSc in Biology from the University of York (2007–2010). His research focuses on understanding large-scale biodiversity patterns, phylogenetic comparative methods, and avian evolutionary dynamics. Key themes include sexual selection, speciation rates, and ecological drivers of diversity. He has held prestigious fellowships, including the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2019–2020). His work combines computational tools (e.g., deep learning for phenotyping) with large datasets to address evolutionary questions. Cooney supervises multiple PhD students, including Jasmine Hardie, Robert MacDonald, and Shriya Uday, and collaborates internationally in avian biodiversity research. Publications highlight innovations in understanding avian morphology, sexual dimorphism, and ecological interactions. Awards include recognition for his contributions to evolutionary biology and biodiversity science. His Cooney Lab at Sheffield fosters interdisciplinary research bridging ecology, evolution, and computational biology.

Stephen Wroeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Palaeontology
• Biomechanics
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stephen Wroe is a Professor in Evolutionary Biology at the School of Environmental and Rural Science, Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law, University of New England (UNE), Australia. He is the Director of the Function, Evolution & Anatomy Research (FEAR) Lab, a multidisciplinary team collaborating with researchers from the University of Newcastle and University of New South Wales. His research integrates 3D imaging, finite element analysis, and biomechanics to explore evolutionary patterns in living and extinct animals. His primary research areas include: Palaeontology Physical Anthropology Biomechanics Cranial Mechanics Evolution of Carnivores and Marsupials 3D Modeling of Fossil and Extant Species Wroe’s recent research publications (2018–2021) reveal a strong trend in computational biomechanics and geometric morphometrics, applied to diverse taxa such as raptors, marsupials, primates, crocodiles, and early birds. His work frequently involves finite element analysis to simulate feeding behavior, cranial stress, and locomotion, contributing to understanding evolutionary adaptations. He has developed extensive 3D models from CT scans, enabling digital 'crash-testing' of skulls to assess functional performance. His scientific honors include: ARC Discovery Outstanding Researcher Award Fellow (2014–2016) ARC QEII Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales (2006–2010) U2000 Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Sydney (2000–2005) Wroe has supervised over two dozen higher degree research students, serving as primary supervisor for 14 PhD and 3 Honours students, and co-supervisor for 10 PhDs. He has been awarded five major Australian Research Council grants, supporting his innovative research in evolutionary biomechanics. He also coordinates the course ZOOL100 at UNE and mentors students in palaeontology and zoology. He leads the FEAR Lab, which uses cutting-edge 3D modeling and biomechanical simulation to investigate functional anatomy across evolutionary time. The lab collaborates widely and encourages student-led projects on diverse taxa, provided CT scan data is available.

John Abramyanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Developmental Biology
• Gene and Genome Evolution
• Evolutionary Developmental Biology (Evo-Devo)

John Abramyan is an Associate Professor of Biology and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Michigan-Dearborn , affiliated with the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters and the Natural Sciences Department . He can be contacted at abramyan@umich.edu and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Queensland, Australia. Education Ph.D. in Biology, University of Queensland, Australia B.S. in Evolution and Ecology, University of California, Davis A developmental biologist with expertise in evolutionary developmental biology (Evo-Devo) and gene/genome evolution , Abramyan investigates vertebrate facial embryology using molecular biology, genomics, and embryology. His research focuses on two main areas: (1) embryonic development of the mouth and nose, and (2) molecular evolution of tooth-specific genes. His work spans diverse organisms including axolotls, true toads, and avian models. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding choana evolution, tooth gene pseudogenization, avian nasal development, and craniofacial-ocular integration. These studies demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining embryology, comparative anatomy, and molecular genetics to explore evolutionary developmental mechanisms.

Harish Vasudevanمشاهده پروفایل

پزشک-پژوهشگر

• Neurofibromatosis
• Nervous system tumors
• Receptor tyrosine kinase signaling
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Dr. Harish Vasudevan is a physician scientist at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), holding joint appointments in the Departments of Radiation Oncology and Neurological Surgery. His research focuses on neurofibromatosis and nervous system tumors, particularly investigating oncogenic growth factor signaling through receptor tyrosine kinases and the Ras pathway to identify novel therapeutic strategies. Education: PhD in Medicine/Neuroscience from Mount Sinai School of Medicine (2017), MD, and BS in Biology from Caltech (2009) Research highlights include molecular profiling of melanoma brain metastases, epigenetic reprogramming in schwannomas, and spatial genomic analysis of meningiomas. Current projects supported by the Department of Defense and Children's Tumor Foundation aim to clarify Ras GAP specificity and develop NF1 reconstitution therapies. Selected Awards: SNO Adult Basic Research Abstract Award (2017), Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award (2022-2025), Francis Collins Scholar Award (2022) Dr. Vasudevan's collaborative work spans brain metastasis atlases, radiation-immunotherapy synergy, and neurogenetic imaging-genomics correlations. His publications demonstrate expertise in genomic analysis, spatial transcriptomics, and clinical outcomes research.

Jeffrey Chengمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Pediatric Otolaryngology
• Pediatric Airway Disorders
• Chronic Ear Diseases
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey Cheng, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences at Duke University, with a secondary appointment in Pediatrics. He specializes in pediatric otolaryngology, focusing on airway disorders, chronic ear diseases, and anterior skull base surgery through comprehensive multidisciplinary care. His educational background includes: B.A. from Brown University (2002) M.D. from Brown University (2006) Otolaryngology Residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2006-2011) Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2011-2013) Dr. Cheng's research spans pediatric otolaryngology with a current emphasis on quality and safety systems. As Medical Director for Quality and Safety in Duke Children's Surgery Program, he drives initiatives to reduce clinical harms through process optimization and culture-building in surgical environments. His work integrates clinical outcomes with system-level healthcare improvements. Analysis of his 50+ publications reveals dominant themes in tonsillectomy safety, airway management, and quality metrics across pediatric ENT. Recent work connects clinical guidelines, opioid stewardship, and microbiome research to enhance surgical protocols, demonstrating consistent focus on evidence-based practice evolution in pediatric care. He serves as Principal Investigator for a National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases grant (2023-2028) on "Clinical and host microbiome features in acute otitis media". While formal advisee lists aren't provided, his residency program involvement indicates active mentorship of surgical trainees. Dr. Cheng co-leads Duke's integrated pediatric aerodigestive, hearing loss, and skull base programs, collaborating with pulmonology, gastroenterology, and neurosurgery teams to address complex airway and cranial base conditions in children.

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Developmental Biology
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Jukka Jernvall is an Academy Professor at the University of Helsinki , affiliated with the Faculty of Science and the Department of Geosciences and Geography . His research bridges ecology, evolutionary biology, developmental biology, and paleontology , focusing on the interplay between developmental processes and evolutionary patterns in mammals. His current projects include investigating developmental mechanisms in dental diversity , exploring evolutionary constraints , and analyzing genomic adaptations in glacial relict species . Recent work spans from 3D imaging techniques in organ development to conservation genetics of ringed seals . Key research trends involve evolutionary developmental genetics , mammalian dentition , and quantitative analysis of morphological robustness . He supervises doctoral programs in Geosciences, Materials Research, Wildlife Biology, and Integrative Life Science .

Albert Berghuisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Biology
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Protein-Drug Interactions
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Albert Berghuis serves as a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology within McGill University's Faculty of Medicine, holding the prestigious Canada Research Chair in Structural Biology. His laboratory operates from the Bellini Life Sciences Building at McGill Life Sciences Complex, where he leads research at the intersection of structural biology and antimicrobial resistance. Professor Berghuis specializes in elucidating the molecular mechanisms of antibiotic resistance through advanced structural techniques including X-ray diffraction, scattering, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. His research particularly focuses on bacterial proteins that confer protection against antibiotics, with significant contributions to understanding aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes and their role in resistance development. His group employs complementary biophysical approaches such as isothermal titration calorimetry to examine protein-drug interactions at atomic resolution, directly informing the development of next-generation antibiotics and resistance-breaking adjuvants. Analysis of his recent publication record reveals consistent expertise in structural mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, with increasing diversification into malaria therapeutics, cancer-related protein studies, and viral resistance mechanisms. His work spans fundamental enzymology of resistance proteins to translational applications in drug design, maintaining strong emphasis on structural characterization of protein-ligand interactions across diverse biological contexts. Scientific Recognition: Canada Research Chair in Structural Biology Professor Berghuis' research program receives substantial support through his Canada Research Chair appointment, enabling his team to maintain cutting-edge structural biology capabilities for investigating antimicrobial resistance mechanisms. His laboratory serves as a key resource for structural insights into protein-drug interactions within McGill's infectious disease research ecosystem. Based at the Bellini Pavilion within McGill's Life Sciences Complex, Berghuis' research group forms part of McGill University's robust structural biology community, collaborating across departments to address critical challenges in antimicrobial resistance through atomic-level structural understanding.

David P. Tracerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biological Anthropology
• Human Ecology
• Behavioral Ecology
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David P. Tracer is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Colorado Denver, serving as Chair of Health and Behavioral Sciences. His expertise spans biological and behavioral ecology, focusing on human life history theory and social norms. Education Ph.D., Biological Anthropology (University of Michigan, 1991) M.A., Biological Anthropology (University of Michigan, 1985) B.A., Anthropology (Brandeis University, 1984) Tracer's research integrates evolutionary perspectives on maternal/child health with cross-cultural studies of reciprocity, altruism, and punishment mechanisms. His work with the Au lowland forager-horticulturalists in Papua New Guinea examines how socioeconomic changes influence biological and social outcomes. Key research themes include: Human ecological adaptations Fertility determinants and lactation impacts Cultural evolution of fairness norms Parental investment biases Market integration effects Craniofacial data applications

Lomeli C. Shullمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Developmental Biology
• Neural Crest Cells
• Craniofacial Development
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Lomeli C. Shull is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of New Mexico. Her research investigates epigenetic regulation of neural crest development and craniofacial formation using zebrafish and mouse models. She received NIH funding including a K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award. Research Focus: Dr. Shull studies how chromatin remodelers control gene expression during embryonic development. Her work examines PRDM paralogs, histone modifiers, and Wnt/β-catenin signaling in cartilage/bone differentiation and craniofacial patterning disorders. Awards: NIDCR K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award (2022) Developmental Biology Best Paper Runner Up (2020) Ruth L. Kirschstein NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship (2019) ASBMR Young Investigator Award (2016)

Craig T. Millerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Biology
• Evolutionary Genetics
• Molecular Genetics
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Craig T. Miller is a Professor and GGED Division Head at the University of California, Berkeley, in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology. He holds the Judy Chandler Webb Endowed Chair in the Biological Sciences. His research focuses on understanding the genetic basis of developmental and evolutionary changes in vertebrate head skeletons, particularly using the threespine stickleback fish as a model system. Miller’s lab investigates how genetic changes lead to morphological adaptations in response to environmental pressures, with a focus on craniofacial and dental patterns. Miller earned his Ph.D. from the University of Oregon (2001), studying zebrafish craniofacial development under Dr. Charles Kimmel. He completed postdoctoral work at Stanford University with Dr. David Kingsley, focusing on stickleback evolution. He established his independent lab at UC Berkeley in 2009. His lab has pioneered studies on the genetic mechanisms underlying parallel evolution in sticklebacks, including gill raker reduction and tooth gain. Key research areas include the molecular genetic basis of skeletal evolution, developmental timing of morphological changes, and the role of cis-regulatory elements in evolutionary adaptation. Miller has contributed to major findings, such as identifying Bmp6 enhancers driving tooth development and linking stickleback pigmentation genetics to human parallels. His work bridges evolutionary and developmental biology, with implications for understanding human skeletal disorders. The Miller Lab collaborates extensively, with members including postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates. Notable alumni include Dr. Tyler Square (Postdoc) and Dr. Sophie Archambeault (Ph.D., focusing on tooth number evolution). The lab is located in 555 Weill Hall and actively seeks motivated researchers. Current projects explore tooth regeneration, genomic resources for sticklebacks, and evolutionary constraints on gene usage.

• Bariatric Surgery
• Pediatric Surgery
• Oncology
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Nicholas Skertich is an Assistant Professor at Rush Medical College, Rush University, affiliated with the MIS and Bariatric department. His research focuses on surgical outcomes, bariatric procedures, pediatric surgical innovations, and oncological challenges. Key areas include optimizing postoperative care, immunotherapy resistance in cancers like neuroblastoma and osteosarcoma, and vascular complications in surgical patients. Major collaborations involve co-authors such as Borgia (neuroblastoma studies), Keutgen (adrenocortical carcinoma), and Torquati (bariatric trends). His work spans both clinical trials and exploratory molecular research, aiming to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. Recent studies address national prescribing trends for bariatric patients, pediatric craniofacial imaging techniques, and standardized protocols for surgical complications. His research also examines Medicare population outcomes for vascular access devices and feeding tubes, emphasizing geriatric surgical care. No awards or grants are explicitly listed, but his prolific output across surgery and oncology highlights active research involvement.

Kelly Diamondمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Integrative Biology
• Functional Morphology
• Computational Anatomy
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Kelly Diamond is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Rhodes College. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida, a master's, and a PhD from Clemson University, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Seattle Children's Research Institute. Her research integrates mathematics, physics, and machine learning to analyze how animal morphology influences survival-related functions. University of Central Florida - BSc Clemson University - MSc, PhD Seattle Children's Research Institute - Postdoctoral Researcher Her primary research focuses on quantitative anatomy, functional morphology, and biomechanics across evolutionary transitions. Current projects include using CRISPR-modified zebrafish to study gene impacts on skeletomuscular systems, and analyzing shape and locomotion changes in growing horned lizards. She also investigates waterfall-climbing mechanics in gobiid fishes and develops machine learning tools for morphological analysis. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in computational anatomy, 3D morphological visualization, and species classification algorithms. Her work bridges integrative biology with technological innovation through collaborations with the Imageomics Institute and development of educational tools like SlicerMorph. She actively engages in community outreach via the Ask an Animal Scientist website and lab community initiatives emphasizing inclusivity and mental health. Principle Investigator, Shape and Scales Lab Developed SlicerMorph open platform for 3D morphology analysis Advocates inclusive lab policies and cross-cultural collaborations

Danielle Spitzerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cell Biology
• Developmental Biology
• Molecular Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Danielle Spitzer is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in cell and developmental biology. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms governing tissue morphogenesis, including cell adhesion, spindle orientation, and epithelial growth regulation. Her work spans diverse model organisms like Drosophila and mammals, addressing fundamental questions in tissue survival, overgrowth, and craniofacial development. Key themes include the role of Echinoid, AGS3-LGN interactions, and nectin-afadin complexes. She has published extensively in top journals, with a focus on developmental genetics, epithelial morphogenesis, and molecular signaling pathways. Contact: danielle.spitzer@pitt.edu