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Kelvin J. A. Daviesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Regulation of gene expression
• Signal transduction
• Physiology and medicine
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Kelvin J. A. Davies is a Professor at the Davis School of Gerontology and College of Letters, Arts & Sciences , University of Southern California . He holds the James E. Birren Endowed Professor of BioGerontology and is Dean of Faculty & Research at USC's Davis School of Gerontology. Born in London, UK; educated at Liverpool, Lancaster, University of Wisconsin (M.Sc. 1976), and University of California at Berkeley (Ph.D. 1981) Established field-defining research on oxidative stress , protein degradation , and mitochondrial Lon protease function in aging-related pathologies Davies' research explores oxidative stress adaptation , protein oxidation and proteolysis , and age-related decline in stress response . His work on the Nrf2 signal transduction pathway and RCAN1 gene has transformed understanding of Alzheimer's and Down syndrome mechanisms. The lab's studies on mitochondrial Lon protease and proteasome regulation establish critical links between environmental oxidants, aging, and neurodegenerative diseases. He has received seven honorary doctorates and eight fellowships , including from the American Association for the Advancement of Science and Royal Society of Medicine . Awards highlight his lifetime achievements in redox biology , mentoring excellence (Andrew W. Mellon Foundation), and scientific leadership in founding journals like Free Radical Biology & Medicine . Davies has mentored 28 graduate students and 30 postdoctoral fellows . As founding President of the California Philharmonic Orchestra and Director of the S.T.A.R. program , he combines scientific and community impact through arts and education outreach to disadvantaged youth.

Miguel A. De la Rosaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural biology
• Biophysics
• Bioinorganic chemistry
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Miguel A. De la Rosa is a Full Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Seville since 1995. His academic career spans leadership roles including Director of cicCartuja Scientific Research Center (2009-18) and Secretary General of FEBS (2023-). He also served as Visiting Professor at the University of Arizona (1990-94). Education : M.Sc. (1st class honours, 1977) and Ph.D. (cum laude, 1981) in Biochemistry from the University of Seville. Research interests focus on structure-activity relationships of biological macromolecules, particularly protein-protein and protein-nucleic acid interactions. His work employs interdisciplinary approaches from molecular biology to computational chemistry, with major achievements in metalloprotein evolution, electron transfer mechanisms in photosynthesis/respiration, and cytochrome c's role in DNA damage and programmed cell death. Publication trends emphasize cytochrome c modifications (phosphorylation, acetylation), electron transfer dynamics, structural analysis of redox proteins, and mitochondrial dysfunction. His studies bridge structural biology, biophysics, and molecular mechanisms of cell death. 2025 FAMA Prize for scientific career 2019 Honorary Member of SEBBM 2019 Elected Member of Academia Europaea FEBS National Lecture Award (2010) He has supervised more than 20 PhD students and 20 postdocs, co-founded spin-off ManSciTech S.L. , and directed large-scale interdisciplinary projects at CSIC-University of Seville institutes.

• Network Biology
• Computational Systems Medicine
• Proteomics
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Jörg Menche holds a full Professor position (Univ.-Prof.) at the University of Vienna, with dual appointments in the Faculty of Mathematics, Department of Mathematics, and Max Perutz Labs, Department of Structural and Computational Biology. His work bridges mathematical modeling and biomedical research through network-based approaches to complex disease mechanisms. Primary research interests include Network Biology, Computational Systems Medicine, and Immunometabolism, with specific focus on proteomic signatures in neuropathic pain, metabolic reprogramming in obesity, and autoimmunity networks. He develops innovative computational tools like VRNetzer for virtual reality network analysis and BioProfiling.jl for high-content imaging data integration, targeting intersections between metabolism, immunity, and environmental exposures. Recent publications (2019-2024) reveal a dominant trend in multi-omics network medicine, particularly in autoimmunity (AutoCore framework), cardiometabolic diseases, and rare genetic disorders. His work demonstrates exceptional translational impact, with multiple papers highlighted by news outlets and patents (e.g., 3 patents referencing 2021 research). While the text indicates involvement in one project (2016) and 13 activities, grant specifics and student mentoring details remain undisclosed. His collaborative network spans immunology, neuroscience, and toxicology, evidenced by co-authorships with clinical and computational teams. Menche operates within Max Perutz Labs, a premier molecular biology research center in Vienna. His team integrates computational biologists, cell biologists, and clinicians to develop network cartography methods for disease module identification, with strong emphasis on virtual reality interfaces and multi-omics validation.

• Forest Ecology
• Soil Microbiology
• Carbon Cycle
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Dr. Mathias Mayer is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich since 2023, with prior postdoctoral roles at WSL (2020-2023) and BOKU Vienna. His research focuses on carbon and nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems, emphasizing soil microbial communities (particularly fungi) and their roles in plant-soil interactions. Mayer's work examines disturbances like windthrow, bark beetle infestations, logging, and climate change impacts across European Alps, Dinarian Mountains, Northern Scandinavia, and Himalayan forests. Key Research Areas: Forest disturbance ecology, mycorrhizal symbiosis, carbon flux modeling, microbial biogeochemistry Methodologies: Stable isotope analysis, DNA-based techniques, field experiments, meta-analyses His recent publications reveal trends in post-disturbance carbon dynamics, fungal community shifts following windthrow, and interactions between defoliation events and soil processes. Mayer has received multiple awards including the UV-Forschungsstipendium (2019) and Walter Kubiena Forschungspreis (2017). Scientific Awards: UV-Forschungsstipendium - Dissertation (2019) Förderungspreis der Stiftung 120 Jahre Universität für Bodenkultur (2017) Walter Kubiena - Forschungspreis (2017) Dr.in Wilfrieda Lindner Wissenschaftspreis (2014) Topstipendium für Niederösterreich (2010) Mayer actively contributes as reviewer for journals like New Phytologist and Functional Ecology , and has chaired sessions at EGU General Assembly (2021) and GfÖ conferences (2018). His work bridges field experiments with computational modeling across alpine and boreal forest systems.

Arndt von Haeselerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phylogenetic inference
• Phylogenomics
• Neural Networks
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Arndt von Haeseler is a Full Professor for Bioinformatics at the Center for Molecular Biology and Department for Computer Sciences at the University of Vienna, as well as at the Department for Medical Biochemistry at the Medical University of Vienna. He serves as the Scientific Director of the Center for Integrative Bioinformatics Vienna (CIBIV) and was previously Dean of the Center of Molecular Biology at the University of Vienna and Head of the Center for Medical Biochemistry at the Medical University of Vienna from 2017-2020. His research focuses on phylogenetic inference, phylogenomics, neural networks, sequence evolution, and complex patterns of evolution. With expertise spanning mathematics, biology, and computer science, he has made significant contributions to computational biology through the development of algorithms and software tools for phylogenetic analysis. His work bridges theoretical approaches with biological applications, particularly in evolutionary biology and genomics. Dr. von Haeseler's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating machine learning approaches with traditional phylogenetic methods, while expanding into single-cell RNA sequencing analysis and organoid modeling. His research spans computational methodology development, evolutionary analysis, and biomedical applications, with a consistent focus on improving analytical frameworks for biological sequence data. Visiting Professor at Division of theoretical Genetics, National Institute of Genetics, Mishima, Japan (since 2012) WWTF Science Chair Award, Vienna, Austria (2005) Honorary Professor for Theoretical Biology, University of Leipzig, Germany (since 1999) PhD scholarship, Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes, Germany (1985-1988) He mentors numerous PhD students and researchers, including Heiko A. Schmidt, Alina Leuchtenberger, and Cassius Manuel. His laboratory develops computational methods that have found widespread application in evolutionary biology and genomics research. The Center for Integrative Bioinformatics Vienna (CIBIV), which he directs, serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research bridging computational approaches with biological questions.

Alexandra Lusserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chromatin remodeling
• Chromatin assembly
• Epigenetics
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Professor Alexandra Lusser serves as Professor and Deputy Head in the Department of Molecular Biology at Innsbruck Medical University, where she leads the Chromatin and Epigenetics Laboratory. Her research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of chromatin assembly, remodeling, and epigenetic regulation at both DNA and RNA levels. Professor Lusser completed her PhD at the University of Innsbruck in 1998, followed by postdoctoral training at the University of California, San Diego (2001-2004) in the laboratory of Professor JT Kadonaga. She joined Innsbruck Medical University as Assistant Professor in 2004, achieved her Habilitation for Molecular Biology in 2008, was promoted to Associate Professor, and became a full Professor in 2019. Her research program investigates how eukaryotic DNA is organized in chromatin and how this organization affects DNA metabolism processes including transcription, replication, repair, and recombination. A significant portion of her work examines ATP-dependent chromatin assembly and remodeling mechanisms, variant histone assembly, and epigenetic mechanisms at the mRNA level, particularly mRNA base modifications such as 5-methylcytosine and their roles in mRNA metabolism and translation. Her publications reveal a strong focus on developing and applying innovative biochemical and genomic techniques to study RNA modifications and chromatin dynamics. Professor Lusser's extensive publication record spanning from 1996 to the present demonstrates consistent contributions to the fields of chromatin biology and RNA epigenetics. Her recent work shows particular emphasis on developing novel sequencing methods for RNA modification analysis, exploring the functional consequences of RNA modifications, and investigating the relationship between chromatin remodeling factors and neurological functions. HOECHST Award (1998) APART 3-year postdoctoral fellowship from the Austrian Academy of Sciences (2001) START Prize from the Ministry of Science and Research (2005) Member of the Young Curia of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (2008-2016) Research Award from the State Capital Innsbruck (2009) As Deputy Head of the Department of Molecular Biology, Professor Lusser contributes to departmental leadership while maintaining an active research program. Her laboratory has developed several important methodologies including TUC-Seq for measuring mRNA transcription and degradation rates, bisulfite sequencing for detecting 5-methylcytosine in RNA, and other innovative approaches for studying RNA modifications. Her work bridges molecular biology, biochemistry, and genomics, with implications for understanding fundamental biological processes and potential applications in disease research.

Gioacchino Natoliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transcription
• Epigenetics
• Innate Immunity
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Gioacchino Natoli is a Professor of Biochemistry at Humanitas University, School of Medicine, Milan, and serves as a Group Leader at the European Institute of Oncology (IEO) where he heads the Transcriptional Control in Inflammation and Cancer research program. Elected to the Academy of Europe in 2017 and an EMBO member since 2013, his work bridges molecular oncology and immunology with significant contributions to epigenetic regulation. Education: Medical Doctor with honors, University of Rome, La Sapienza (1991) Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Rome, La Sapienza (1991-1996) Post-doctoral fellow, University of California San Diego under Prof. Michael Karin (1998-2000) His research centers on transcriptional and epigenetic mechanisms governing innate immunity and cancer, with specific expertise in macrophage biology, chromatin dynamics, and non-coding transcription. He investigates how enhancers and cis-regulatory elements control inflammatory gene expression programs and maintain cellular identity in tumorigenesis, employing genomic and biochemical approaches to dissect disease-relevant pathways. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on epigenetic control of inflammation-cancer crosstalk, with landmark studies on histone modifiers (Jmjd3, Mll4) and enhancer functionality published in Nature Immunology, Cell, and Molecular Cell. His work demonstrates how environmental signals are integrated at genomic loci to shape immune responses. Scientific Awards: European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant (2016-2021) EMBO member (2013) European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant (2011-2015) Chiara D’Onofrio prize for Italian researchers below 43 years (2009) Marie Curie Excellence Grant (2007-2010) Damon Runyon-Walter Winchell Cancer Research Fund Long Term Fellowship (1998-2000) Natoli has secured substantial competitive funding including dual ERC Advanced Grants to investigate transcriptional networks linking inflammation and cancer. His laboratory at IEO mentors doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers, fostering expertise in genomic technologies and molecular pathogenesis while advancing therapeutic target discovery. He leads the Transcriptional Control in Inflammation and Cancer program within IEO's research infrastructure, utilizing advanced sequencing and imaging platforms to map regulatory landscapes in disease models. The group collaborates extensively with clinical teams to translate mechanistic insights into oncology applications.

Georg Winterمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Chemical Biology
• Targeted Protein Degradation (TPD)
• Molecular Glue Degraders
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Georg Winter, PhD, is an Adjunct Principal Investigator at CeMM (Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences) since 2016 and Life Science Director of AITHYRA, a new Research Institute for Biomedical AI (2025). His research bridges chemical biology with oncogenic gene regulation, focusing on targeted protein degradation (TPD) and proximity-inducing pharmacology. Affiliation: CeMM (2016–present), AITHYRA (2025–present) Academic Rank: Researcher (Principal Investigator) Winter's work challenges the paradigm that 80% of human proteins are 'undruggable' by reimagining small-molecule design. His group pioneered molecular glue degraders (MGDs) and heterobifunctional degraders (PROTACs), aiming to program biology beyond evolutionary constraints. Key areas include: Targeted Protein Degradation (TPD) Ubiquitin-Proteasome System Reprogramming Chemoproteomics and Artificial Intelligence Cancer Transcription Regulation DNA Damage Response His recent publications highlight advancements in dual-ligase recruitment, degrader prediction via AI, and Golgi-targeting strategies. Winter has received the Tetrahedron Young Investigator Award , Wilson S. Stone Memorial Award , and Elisabeth Lutz Award , among others. His group is supported by ERC Starting/Consolidator Grants, Cancer Grand Challenge, and the Mark Foundation Aspire Award. Students in his lab include predoctoral researchers exploring transcription rewiring, epigenetic modulation, and proteolytic logic. The lab collaborates with institutions like Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, and the University of Vienna, leveraging CRISPR/Cas9 screens and deep mutational scanning to map proteome interactions at single-amino-acid resolution.

Anne Claire Conibearمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Protein chemistry
• Peptide chemistry
• Chemical biology
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Anne Claire Conibear is an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Protein Chemistry at the Faculty of Technical Chemistry, TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology), Austria. She also holds an Honorary Research Fellow position at the School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland. Her research focuses on using protein and peptide chemistry tools to create site-specifically modified proteins to study post-translational modifications in biological processes. Dr. Conibear's research interests include: Protein and peptide chemistry Chemical biology Post-translational modifications Protein synthesis and semi-synthesis Structural biology NMR spectroscopy Her current research projects focus on understanding how posttranslational modifications of HMGN1 regulate DNA packaging and how phosphorylation regulates β-catenin in oncogenic signaling. She develops chemical tools to create specifically modified proteins that allow precise investigation of how these modifications affect protein structure and function. Dr. Conibear has received several prestigious awards including the Boulder Peptide Foundation Danho Young Investigator Award (2025) and multiple Career Track Awards from the University of Queensland. She supervises multiple PhD students and has successfully mentored several graduate students through their theses. Her teaching includes courses on biomolecule synthesis, bachelor seminars, and foundational chemistry laboratories at TU Wien.

Müller Christophمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Protein crystallography
• RNA polymerase transcription
• Integrated structural biology
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Christoph Müller is a Research Professor leading the Structural and Computational Biology Unit at EMBL Heidelberg since 2007. He previously served as Deputy Head at EMBL Grenoble (2000-2007) and has been a Senior Scientist at EMBL since 2000. His research focuses on protein crystallography, RNA polymerase mechanisms, and integrated structural biology. Key contributions include studies on RNA polymerases I/III transcription, chromatin modifying complexes, and transcription factor interactions. Education: PhD in X-ray Crystallography & Biochemistry (1991), University of Freiburg MSc in Chemistry & Biochemistry (1986), University of Freiburg Postdoctoral training at Harvard University (1992-1995) and University of Freiburg (1991) His work bridges structural biology with functional mechanisms, employing cutting-edge techniques like cryo-EM and X-ray crystallography. Major achievements include solving the structure of the 14-subunit RNA polymerase I and elucidating promoter-opening mechanisms in RNA polymerase III. Awards: ERC Advanced Investigator Grant (2013) EMBO Membership (2005) Steinhofer Award (2003) His research group investigates transcriptional regulation at molecular and structural levels, with recent work exploring BET protein interactions and tRNA modification pathways. Collaborations span structural biology, epigenetics, and developmental biology.

Walter Jörnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Epigenetics
• DNA Methylation
• Epigenetic Reprogramming
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Walter Jörn is a Full Professor and Chair of Genetics at Saarland University since 2000. He holds a PhD from the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics (MPI-MG) and has held postdoctoral positions at the MPI-MG and Babraham Institute (UK). His research focuses on epigenetics, including DNA methylation, reprogramming mechanisms, and genomic imprinting. He pioneered technologies for epigenetic mapping and discovered global demethylation in mouse zygotes. As a leader in international consortia like IHEC and DEEP, he coordinates large-scale epigenomic initiatives. He serves on the DFG Life Sciences Panel and advises the German Ministry of Science. Educations: PhD (MPI-MG Berlin), postdocs at MPI-MG and Babraham Institute Research interests span epigenetic reprogramming, transgene silencing, and single-cell omics. He co-founded the International Human Epigenome Consortium (IHEC) and led EU programs like BLUEPRINT and SYSCID. Awards include roles in national and international research advisory boards. Awards: German Research Council roles, Berlin Brandenburg Academy task force membership Coordinates DEEP and LifeTime initiatives, advancing epigenomic technologies and systems biology. Active in policy advising and interdisciplinary collaborations across Europe.

• Evolutionary Research
• Population Genetics
• Biodiversity Research
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Univ.Prof. Harald Meimberg is a Professor at the Institute of Integrative Nature Conservation Research (DIÖ, BOKU University) with a focus on evolutionary genetics , population ecology , and biodiversity conservation . His career spans academic positions at Technical University Munich, CIBIO Portugal, Colorado State University, and UC Davis. University: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) Academic Rank: Professor Location: Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33, 1180 Wien Meimberg's research explores interspecific gene flow , adaptive evolution , and conservation genomics , particularly in island flora like Micromeria (Canary Islands). He pioneered NGS-based microsatellite genotyping (SSR-GBS) for population structure analysis in plants and animals. His recent work (2022-2025) includes automated biodiversity assessment , insect population monitoring , and climate warming impacts on wild bees . Collaborative studies involve European mink conservation , Reteporella evolution , and Grapsidae dispersal patterns . Key methodological contributions: multilocus DNA barcoding , phylogenomic approaches , and metabarcoding for ecological studies. He has delivered over 30 invited presentations at international conferences (GfÖ, Island Biology) since 2014.

Terpsichori Alexiouمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Soft Matter Physics
• Computational Physics
• DNA Physics
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Terpsichori Alexiou is a researcher in the Faculty of Physics , specializing in Computational and Soft Matter Physics . Her work focuses on the interplay between molecular architecture and counterion dynamics in DNA systems. Research Areas : Soft matter physics, DNA physics, computational modeling, electrostatic interactions. Key Awards : Best Poster Presentation Award (2021) Lise-Meitner-Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021) Recent research involves mechanically heterogeneous DNA-catenanes and solvent quality effects on DNA minicircles. She actively presents her work at scientific conferences, including poster and oral presentations on coarse-grained modeling.

• RNA Biochemistry
• DNA Microarray
• Nucleic Acid Synthesis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mark Manuel Somoza is an Associate Professor at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Inorganic Chemistry. His research focuses on nucleic acid microarrays, DNA synthesis, and molecular interactions in physiological systems. Research Interests: DNA encoding for data storage, bitter taste receptor mechanisms, zinc homeostasis, and nucleic acid photolithography. Recent Trends: Integrates biochemical engineering with computational approaches to optimize DNA-based information storage systems, while exploring how dietary peptides modulate gastric function via taste receptors. Projects: Leads studies on ribosomal synthesis of peptide microarrays and enzymatic DNA synthesis for combinatorial encoding.

Fitzgerald Rebeccaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Diagnostics
• Early detection of cancer
• Cancer detection biomarkers
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Fitzgerald is a Professor of Cancer Prevention at the University of Cambridge and Interim Director of the MRC Cancer Unit. Her research focuses on the early detection of oesophageal and gastric cancers, particularly through molecular phenotyping, genomics, and non-endoscopic diagnostic tools like the Cytosponge. She has held leadership roles including Director of the Early Cancer Institute (2022) and leads the CRUK International Alliance Cancer Early Detection program in Cambridge. Barrett's oesophagus Oesophageal adenocarcinoma Genomic biomarkers Non-endoscopic diagnostics Cancer prevention Her publications highlight advancements in mutational signatures, deep learning applications for triage-driven diagnosis, and genomic prediction of cancer years before transformation. These works align with her broader goals of improving clinical early detection strategies. Fellow of the Royal Society (2024) Don Listwin Early Detection Award (2022) Elected EMBO Member (2021) Lister Institute Research Prize (2008) Westminster Medal (2004) Fitzgerald has trained over 30 PhD students, served on editorial boards, and contributed to national and international cancer screening policy. She actively engages in patient and public involvement through initiatives like Heartburn Cancer UK.