جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Hong Jo Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Genetics & Breeding
• Poultry
• Avian Genomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hong Jo Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Animal Sciences at the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR). His research focuses on genome modification tools in avian systems, particularly targeting germ cells and understanding avian reproduction and disease resistance mechanisms. He holds a Ph.D. from Seoul National University and teaches courses such as Molecular and Cellular Techniques in Animal Science and Poultry Production. Research Interests Dr. Lee’s work integrates CRISPR-based technologies with avian developmental biology, emphasizing genomic networks in chicken and zebra finch germ cells. His studies aim to develop avian models for understanding reproduction and to engineer resistance to viruses like avian leukosis and influenza. Key areas include primordial germ cell dynamics, transgenic model creation, and gene editing applications in poultry health. Key Themes in Publications His recent articles highlight advancements in CRISPR activation/inactivation tools, germ cell transcriptomics, and viral host restriction mechanisms. He explores challenges in base editing efficiency due to DNA repair pathways and develops cell lines for influenza virus amplification without trypsin. His work bridges fundamental genomics with applied poultry disease mitigation strategies. Affiliations & Teaching Based at the Animal Science Research Center, Dr. Lee collaborates on projects requiring advanced genetic engineering and cell culture techniques. His courses reflect expertise in molecular techniques and poultry production systems.

Hui Wangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nanoscience
• Surface-enhanced spectroscopy
• Biophysics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hui Wang is an Associate Professor (with tenure) in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of South Carolina, part of the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Rice University and a B.S. from Nanjing University. His research focuses on nanoscience, surface-enhanced spectroscopy, biophysics, and bioanalytical chemistry, with emphasis on nanostructured materials and their applications in catalysis and biophysical systems. Education: B.S. in Chemistry (2001), Nanjing University M.S. in Analytical Chemistry (2003), Nanjing University Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (2007), Rice University Postdoc in Single-Molecule Spectroscopy (2007–2010), University of Texas at Austin Research Interests: Design and characterization of nanostructured materials (e.g., gold nanorods, core-shell nanoparticles) Plasmon-driven photocatalytic reactions and nanocatalyst development Single-molecule biophysics (e.g., HIV nucleocapsid protein interactions with DNA) Surface-enhanced spectroscopy (SERS, SEIRA) and analytical nanotechnology Awards: USC Breakthrough Star Award (2014) NSF CAREER Award (2013) IUPAC Prize for Young Chemists Honorable Mention (2008) Grants & Collaborations: NSF funding for plasmonic nanostructure research Collaborations with institutions like Rice University, Ohio State University, and Nantong University Directed ACS PRF New Directions Program and Clene Nanomedicine grants Labs & Teams: Leads the Hui Wang Group at the University of South Carolina, actively mentoring graduate students, postdocs, and undergraduates in nanomaterials and biophysical chemistry research.

• Biology of Organisms
• Populations
• Environmental Biology
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Kriton Kalantidis is a Professor at the Department of Biology, University of Crete , where he has been active since the 1990s. He earned his PhD in 1995 from the University of Nottingham and specializes in molecular plant biology, epigenetics, and viroid pathogenesis. His research bridges fundamental genetics with applied agricultural virology. Research Interests Dr. Kalantidis investigates RNA silencing pathways in plants, focusing on their roles in stress response, viroid infection, and transgene regulation. His work spans environmental biology , marine organisms (diatoms), and genetic mechanisms in plant development and defense. Publication Trends : His recent articles emphasize RNA interference , viroid-host interactions , and molecular plant responses to pathogens. Studies on diatoms and chloroplast development highlight his interdisciplinary approach combining genetics , biochemistry , and environmental adaptation . Collaborations : He works closely with the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB-FORTH) and contributes to Mediterranean agricultural virology through field diagnostics and experimental studies.

• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Cellular Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dimitrios Papadopoulos serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Crete, where he maintains his office in room Γ124γ and laboratory in room Ε128 of the Biology building. His research program bridges molecular biology, biochemistry, and developmental biology with a focus on transcription factor dynamics. Dr. Papadopoulos earned his PhD in 2010 from the University of Basel. His educational background has positioned him at the intersection of rigorous biochemical methodology and developmental systems biology. His research laboratory investigates how transcription factors regulate developmental processes from a dynamic molecular perspective, specifically examining their absolute concentrations, molecular diffusion, participation in kinetic interactions with chromatin, and cell-to-cell concentration variabilities. To address these questions, his team employs rigorous genetics tools, biochemistry, advanced microscopy, and biophysical methodologies with single-molecule sensitivity, particularly Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy. The overarching goal of his research is to translate molecular numbers and movement into macroscopic developmental processes and disease abnormalities. His work spans multiple model systems with particular emphasis on developmental patterning, transcriptional regulation, and the molecular basis of morphogenesis. Analysis of Dr. Papadopoulos' publication record reveals a consistent focus on quantitative approaches to developmental biology, with particular emphasis on transcription factor dynamics, molecular imaging techniques, and the relationship between molecular-scale events and tissue-level morphogenesis. His research bridges fundamental molecular mechanisms with developmental outcomes across multiple biological systems. Dr. Papadopoulos serves as principal investigator of a research laboratory that integrates molecular, cellular, and developmental approaches. His laboratory maintains strong collaborations with international research groups and utilizes advanced microscopy techniques to investigate molecular dynamics in living systems. The lab's work represents a sophisticated integration of quantitative biophysics with developmental biology questions.

Yuki Shindoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cell Biology
• Quantitative Biology
• Systems Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yuki Shindo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas, affiliated with the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Their research focuses on quantitative cell biology, particularly nuclear-cytoplasmic transport mechanisms and their roles in cell cycle regulation, development, and disease. Postdoctoral Research: Cell and Developmental Biology (Princeton University/Dartmouth College, 2024) Postdoctoral Research: Cell Biology/Biophysics (RIKEN, Japan, 2017) Ph.D.: Cell Biology/Biophysics (Osaka University/RIKEN, 2016) B.A.: Bioinformatics (Keio University, 2012) Research integrates quantitative fluorescence microscopy, genetics, biochemistry, and kinetic modeling using Drosophila, mammalian tissue culture, and in vitro systems. Key interests include histone regulation of cell cycle checkpoints, nuclear import/export dynamics, and nonlinear biochemical networks in signaling pathways. Recent publications (2016-2024) address topics such as histone H3 inhibition of Chk1 in embryonic development, cortical polarity mechanisms in cell division, and modeling of single-cell signaling noise. The work combines experimental and computational approaches to dissect fundamental cellular organization principles. Laboratory members investigate nuclear transport regulation in both normal and disease contexts, emphasizing quantitative analysis of subcellular architecture and dynamics.

• Skin Microbiome
• Immunology
• Staphylococcus aureus
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Dr. Sara Henderson is a researcher at the University of Bradford focusing on the skin microbiome's role in immune response and disease. Her work explores how microbial communities interact with host physiology in conditions like eczema and contact dermatitis, with particular emphasis on Staphylococcus aureus dynamics. Research highlights include: Investigating skin microbiome dysbiosis during inflammatory episodes Studying phenotypic changes in pathogens during disease flares Developing molecular insights into host-microbial interactions Key publication trends (2017-2025) indicate expertise in: Antibiotic resistance mechanisms Bacterial enzyme inhibition (DNA gyrase, topoisomerases) Structural biology of pathogenic proteins Chemotherapy-drug interactions

Shohreh Aminiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Virology
• NeuroAIDS Pathogenesis
• HIV-1 Neurological Dysfunction
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Shohreh Amini is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Temple University, serving as Director of the PSM program in Biotechnology and President of the Temple Faculty Senate. Her primary research focuses on molecular mechanisms of HIV-1-induced neurological dysfunction, including viral-host interactions in the brain, mitochondrial damage, and neuroinflammatory pathways. She also investigates fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) using advanced models and biomarker discovery, particularly through exosomal miRNA and lipid profiling. Research interests span molecular virology, neurodegeneration, and translational medicine. Notable work includes CRISPR-based HIV cure strategies, mitochondrial dysregulation in neuroAIDS, and developmental neurotoxicity mechanisms. Her studies often integrate cell culture systems (primary neurons, astrocytes), in vivo models, and advanced genomic techniques like RNA sequencing. Key contributions include identifying exosomal biomarkers for FASD diagnosis and elucidating HIV-1 Tat protein's role in lipid homeostasis disruption. She has pioneered methods for isolating brain microvascular endothelial cells and characterizing neuronal BAG3 protein's role in synaptic vesicle dynamics. Recent publications emphasize CRISPR editing of viral reservoirs, mitochondrial DNA repair inhibition by ethanol, and novel therapeutic targets for neuroAIDS. Her research bridges basic science and clinical applications, with focus on biomarker development and antiviral strategies.

Jacek Wowerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Biology
• Biochemistry
• Drug Delivery Systems
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Jacek Wower is a Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at Auburn University's College of Agriculture. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms of protein synthesis, RNA structure-function relationships, and innovative drug delivery systems. He leads studies on tmRNA, viral replication machinery, and biohybrid nanocarriers for targeted cancer therapy. Key research areas include: Mechanisms of translational quality control Structural biology of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases Riboswitch engineering for controlled therapeutic release Anti-viral strategies targeting SARS-CoV-2 replication complexes Dr. Wower has developed novel nanocarrier platforms using nucleic acid aptamers and DNA architectures for high-payload drug delivery, with applications in oncology and infectious diseases. His work bridges basic molecular biology with translational biomedical engineering. Recent studies highlight: Structural characterization of viral endoribonucleases Design of programmable biohybrid nanoscale carriers Development of theophylline-selective riboswitch systems

• Biophysical Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Structural Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hui-Ting Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where she has worked since August 2019. Her research focuses on biophysical chemistry, combining single-molecule FRET (smFRET), super-resolution imaging, and thermodynamic analysis to study nucleic acid dynamics, DNA damage, and gene regulation mechanisms. PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2010) from the University of Nebraska Medical Center BSc in Biology (2003) from National Dong Hwa University Lee’s research explores how non-canonical DNA/RNA structures like G-quadruplexes and triplexes influence telomere function, telomerase activity, and disease pathways. Her work reveals how potassium ions, molecular crowding, and base modifications affect structural stability and protein interactions, with implications for cancer, aging, and viral biology. Her recent publications examine G-quadruplex dynamics (2024), DNA-RNA hybrid structures (2022), and oxidative damage effects (2016–2020). Lee’s group has secured grants, including a 2021 Sanofi Pasteur-funded project on mRNA imaging. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in biochemistry and serves on multiple PhD dissertation committees.

James Haberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Biology
• Genetics
• DNA Repair
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James Haber is the Abraham and Etta Goodman Professor of Biology and Director of the Rosenstiel Basic Medical Sciences Research Center at Brandeis University. His research focuses on mechanisms of DNA repair, homologous recombination, and cell cycle regulation in response to DNA damage. Haber's work utilizes budding yeast ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae ) as a model system to study double-strand break repair pathways, including homologous recombination and nonhomologous end-joining. His lab explores how these processes impact genomic stability and cellular survival. He holds a B.A. from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley. Haber is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. His research has led to discoveries in donor preference during mating-type switching, checkpoint signaling, and repair-induced mutagenesis. Key research areas include: DNA damage response mechanisms, repair pathway competition, and the role of chromatin structure in recombination. His lab employs advanced microscopy, genetic screens, and genomic tools to analyze repair dynamics in live cells. Recent work highlights the interplay between DNA repair and autophagy pathways, as well as novel insights into break-induced replication and mismatch correction. The Haber Lab collaborates extensively in studying cancer-related genomic instability and gene editing technologies.

• Electron Spin Resonance (ESR)
• Nucleic Acid Chemistry
• Biological Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Albert M. Bobst is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati and holds adjunct roles in Biological Chemistry at the UC College of Medicine. He earned his PhD from the University of Zurich in 1965 and has held visiting positions at Princeton, NIH, and institutions in Switzerland. His research focuses on applying Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) to study nucleic acid dynamics and gene detection, with notable contributions to PCR/ESR-based methodologies. He holds U.S. Patent 7,126,665 (2006) for nucleic acid target detection via ESR. Education: PhD in Chemistry, University of Zurich (1965). Research areas include ESR applications in nucleic acid studies, spin-labeled probes, and micro-ESR sensor development for personalized medicine. He has received awards such as the Hans H. Jaffe Award and National Academy of Inventors recognition. Grants include NIH, NSF, and industry support (e.g., Procter & Gamble, Bruker). Collaborations span academia and industry, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to molecular biology and diagnostics. His work bridges chemistry, biophysics, and medical applications, with over 100 publications and patents.

Subir Sarkerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Host–pathogen interaction
• Emerging infectious diseases
• Virome
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Subir Sarker is a Senior Lecturer in Microbiology at James Cook University (JCU), located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. He also holds an honorary position as a Senior Research Fellow at La Trobe University, Melbourne. His academic background includes a PhD in Molecular Virology and Structural Biology from Charles Sturt University, Australia, and a DVM from the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. With over 16 years of professional experience across Australia, Italy, and Bangladesh, Dr. Sarker has transitioned from biosecurity roles with USAID to academia, including positions as a Lecturer and Assistant Professor at the University of Rajshahi in Bangladesh. Dr. Sarker’s research focuses on host-pathogen interactions, emerging infectious diseases, virome analysis, and subunit vaccine development. His work has been published in high-impact journals like Nature Communications and Microbiome , with over 135 peer-reviewed articles and three books to his name. Notably, he discovered the critical role of single-stranded DNA in viral assembly, leading to potential antiviral treatments. His achievements include the Fellowship of the Australian Society for Microbiology (FASM) and an ARC DECRA Fellowship. He serves on the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses and editorial boards of journals like Viruses and Scientific Reports . Dr. Sarker leads research projects on wildlife viromes, including endangered species, and collaborates with institutions like Murdoch University and the University of Melbourne. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating courses on biochemistry, virology, and microbiology. Current research students are investigating antiviral plant compounds and wildlife virome dynamics. His work bridges fundamental research with applied outcomes, addressing global health and conservation challenges.

• Plant Cell Biology
• Developmental Biology
• Microtubule Cytoskeleton Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sherryl Bisgrove is an Associate Professor in Plant Cell & Developmental Biology at Simon Fraser University's Department of Biological Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding plant growth regulation via microtubule dynamics, particularly their role in root responses to mechanical cues and gravity. She leads a lab investigating +TIP proteins like EB1, which modulate root mechanosensing critical for soil penetration. Bisgrove holds a BSc from the University of Victoria, an MSc from Indiana University, and a PhD from the University of Utah. Her work bridges plant cell biology with developmental processes, utilizing Arabidopsis and fucoid algae as model systems. Key areas include microtubule-mediated cell division, cytoskeletal roles in tip growth, and stress responses in plants. Recent studies explore drought resistance in hybrid poplars and ocean acidification impacts on algal development. Bisgrove teaches BISC 327 Algal Biology and has published extensively on microtubule functions in plant tropisms and algal developmental biology. Her lab's discoveries about EB1's regulatory role in root mechanosensing have advanced understanding of plant adaptation to environmental challenges.

Jocelyn Krebsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Epigenetics
• Chromatin Structure
• DNA Repair
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jocelyn Krebs is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Her research focuses on epigenetics, chromatin structure, and their roles in disease mechanisms, particularly neurodevelopmental disorders like Williams Syndrome. She employs molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry approaches, using Xenopus laevis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae as model systems. Her work investigates histone modifications in DNA repair, genome stability, and transcriptional regulation. Dr. Krebs has authored influential textbooks including Lewin’s GENES X (2011) and Lewin’s Essential GENES (2009), foundational resources in genetics education. Her lab explores chromatin remodeling subunit WSTF’s role in Williams Syndrome, linking epigenetic processes to neurological deficits. Additional research examines non-coding RNAs, mitochondrial-nuclear interactions, and chromatin dynamics under oxidative stress. Her publications span 1996–2012, emphasizing yeast and frog models to study DNA repair pathways, histone modification networks, and chromatin remodeling enzymes like Ino80 and Swr1. Key contributions include uncovering histone H2A’s role in repair mechanisms and ISWI’s developmental functions in Xenopus. Dr. Krebs directs the Alaska IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence, fostering collaborative research. Her work bridges basic molecular mechanisms with translational insights into genetic disorders, maintaining a strong focus on chromatin’s centrality in cellular processes.

Elaine Luoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microbial Ecology
• Virology
• Metagenomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elaine Luo, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioinformatics at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. Her research focuses on microbial ecology, viruses, metagenomics, bioinformatics, oceanography, and aquatic ecology. She investigates the roles of viruses in marine ecosystems, including their dynamics, genomic plasticity, and interactions with microbial communities. Her work combines experimental and computational approaches, such as long-read sequencing and time-series analysis, to study viral diversity, host-virus interactions, and environmental impacts. Notable projects include studies on giant viruses in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre, viral contributions to biogeochemical cycles, and the development of bioinformatics tools like Proovframe for genomic analysis. Dr. Luo’s research lab explores topics ranging from viral transport mechanisms in oceanic environments to the evolution of mobile genetic elements. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided information. Her academic contributions include advising no listed students and grants details are not provided. She maintains an active research lab focused on advancing understanding of marine virology and microbial ecology.