جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mahsa Jessriمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nutritional Epidemiology
• Population Health
• Big Data Analytics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mahsa Jessri is an Associate Professor in the Food, Nutrition and Health Program at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Land and Food Systems. She holds the prestigious Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Nutritional Epidemiology for Population Health and is affiliated with the Centre for Health Services and Policy Research (CHSPR) and the Department of Health Services and Policy at the UBC School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Jessri also serves as an Affiliate Investigator of Evidence to Innovation (E2i) Theme at the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute. Her educational background includes a PhD (Vanier Scholar) in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Toronto, an M.Sc. in Nutrition and Metabolism from the University of Alberta, and a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship from Statistics Canada. Dr. Jessri's research is uniquely positioned at the intersection of nutritional sciences, big data analytics, AI, and population and public health, with the overarching goal of providing evidence-based decision tools to inform guidelines and policies for reducing the burden of chronic diseases. Dr. Jessri's research program focuses on using big data and methodological advancements (including AI and machine learning) to identify dietary patterns and their interactions with health outcomes, population health impact assessment of food and nutrition policies, nutritional monitoring and population surveillance, development of robust methods for complex data analysis, and design of personalized nutrition risk assessment tools. Her Nutritional Epidemiology and Big Data Analytics Laboratory provides a stimulating environment for research in these areas. Her publication portfolio demonstrates a strong focus on dietary patterns, chronic disease prevention, and the application of advanced statistical methods to nutritional epidemiology. Her recent work has examined nutrient profiling models, cardiovascular disease risk, dietary pattern assessment tools, and the impact of dietary factors on health outcomes across diverse populations including Canadian adults, Inuit communities, and international cohorts. Among her notable honors are the Royal Society of Canada (RCS) Alice Wilson Award (2018), Emerging Leader in Nutrition Science from the American Society for Nutrition, and the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship. She has also received the INMD/CNS Early Career Researcher Partnership Prize and the Discovery Award from the Banting Research Foundation. Dr. Jessri teaches FNH 398: Research Methods in Human Nutrition and has previously taught graduate-level courses at the University of Ottawa. Her academic career builds on decades of clinical and public health dietetics and nutrition policy experience working at academic and regulatory institutions. She has served as a past Core member of Health Canada's Nutrition Science Advisory Committee (NSAC) and is active in the American Society for Nutrition and American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nutrition Research Taskforce.

Wendy Robinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medical Genetics
• Epigenetics
• Fetal Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Wendy P. Robinson is a Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine , and a Senior Scientist at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute . She holds the CIHR Sex and Gender Science Chair . Research Interests: Genetics and epigenetics of early human development, placental function in pregnancy complications (fetal growth restriction, preterm birth), DNA methylation, non-coding RNA, sex differences, and polymorphisms. Her lab employs genomic and bioinformatic tools to study placental health and its impact on newborn outcomes. Recent Publications (2025-2024) focus on X-chromosome inactivation patterns in placenta, cell-type specific DNA methylation, maternal socioeconomic effects on placental epigenetics, and modeling placental development with organoids. Key themes include sex-specific epigenetic regulation , maternal-fetal interactions , and human placental methylome . Awards: UBC Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award (2018), with trainees receiving the James Miller Memorial Prize and Mary-Jane Carroll Trainee Award. Students & Collaborations: Supervised PhD/MSc students include Li Qing Wang, Icíar Fernández Boyano, Giulia Del Gobbo, Victor Yuan, and Magda Price. Collaborators span the Alex Beristain Lab and University of Toronto institutions. Laboratory Activities: Regular team-building events like mountain hikes, climbing outings, and kayaking trips, alongside providing open access to epigenetic tools (e.g., Bisearch, SeqDoc) for the research community.

Silke Hamannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Phonology
• Phonetics
• Language Acquisition
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Silke Hamann is a researcher at the University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Humanities, Department of Linguistics. Her work bridges phonology and phonetics, focusing on the emergence of phonological features, perceptual cues in segmental contrasts, and the interaction of phonology with orthography and language acquisition. Current projects: diachronic loanword adaptation, congenital amusia's impact on speech perception, Bantu languages (with Nancy Kula and Laura Downing), Catalan studies (with Francesc Torres-Tamarit) Research interests span synchronic/diachronic phonology, phonetic perception, computational modeling of phonological acquisition, and cross-linguistic analysis of retroflex consonants. Her publications analyze phenomena in Korean, Japanese, Bantu languages, German, Portuguese, and Slavic languages, with recurring themes of cue weighting, phonological constraints, and orthographic influence. Recent articles highlight her focus on creaky voice diagnostics, loanword phonotactics, congenital amusia, and Bantu intonation systems. Collaborations with Nancy Kula (Bantu) and Francesc Torres-Tamarit (Catalan) underscore her international research network.

Achour Amiriمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Plant Pathology
• Fungicide Resistance
• Epidemiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Achour Amiri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology at Washington State University, affiliated with the Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC). His work bridges applied epidemiology and disease management for tree fruits in the Pacific Northwest. Education: Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, University of Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris, France) M.Sc. in Plant Pathology, Gembloux Agricultural University (Belgium) Engineering Degree in Agricultural Sciences, National Institute of Agronomy (Algeria) Amiri's research focuses on tree fruit diseases , particularly postharvest pathologies of pome fruits. He investigates: Applied epidemiology of orchard pathogens like Podosphaera leucotricha and Botrytis cinerea Development of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies Molecular tools for fungicide resistance detection Risk assessment modeling for disease outbreaks His publications reveal trends in fungicide resistance mechanisms and molecular diagnostic technologies for pathogens affecting apples, pears, and cherries. Key subfields include: Botrytis fruit rot dynamics Penicillium expansum resistance evolution Neofabraea species detection Chemical control optimization Postharvest disease surveillance Genomic resources for fungal pathogens Amiri actively engages in extension activities, collaborating with stakeholders in Washington's tree fruit industry through diagnostic services and research partnerships at TFREC's Overley Laboratory.

• Data Mining
• Bioinformatics
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Domingo Savio Rodríguez Baena is a Professor at Pablo de Olavide University, affiliated with the Department of Computer Languages and Systems. His research focuses on data mining, bioinformatics, and computational biology, with a particular emphasis on biclustering algorithms, gene co-expression networks, and high-performance computing applications. PhD in Engineering, Data Science, and Bioinformatics (2012) from Pablo de Olavide University His work spans interdisciplinary domains, including recommender systems , livestock behavior analysis , and biological data interpretation . Recent articles highlight his contributions to multi-GPU optimization , ensemble learning , and historical database construction . Key collaborations include the DATAi Intelligent Data Analysis and DASE Data Analytics Science & Engineering research groups. He has developed tools like the CyEnGNet–App for gene network visualization and BIGO for gene enrichment analysis. Contact: dsrodbae@upo.es

Mauricio Antunesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Synthetic Biology
• Plant Synthetic Biology
• Genetic Circuits
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mauricio Antunes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and a member of the BioDiscovery Institute at the University of North Texas (UNT), where he joined in 2018 after serving as a Research Assistant Professor at Colorado State University. His work pioneers plant synthetic biology to engineer plants with novel traits for environmental sensing and improved bioproduction. Education: B.S. in Agronomy from Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil M.S. in Crop Sciences from Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Biology from Purdue University under Nick Carpita and Tom Hodges Dr. Antunes' research focuses on developing synthetic biology tools for plant engineering. Key areas include: Synthetic transcriptional/post-transcriptional control systems modulated by specific inputs Small RNAs as mobile signaling molecules in plants Complex genetic circuits for enhanced plant production Re-wiring metabolic pathways like phenylpropanoid biosynthesis His publication analysis (2016-2024) shows consistent innovation in plant synthetic biology, with recent emphasis on Boolean logic gates for environmental sensing, RNA signaling mechanisms, and metabolic pathway engineering. Key trends include the development of tunable promoters, microRNA mobility studies, and biosensors for plant metabolites. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards listed for Dr. Antunes Dr. Antunes actively mentors graduate students and secures research funding: Current Students: Jordan LaChance (PhD), Md Shoyeb (PhD), Jesseca Hemminger (PhD) Former Students: Stephanie Amack (MS), Charles Anderson (MS), Armin Tutnjic (MA) Current Grant: The Welch Foundation ($240,000, 2021-2024) for 'Establishing biochemical determinants of microRNA long-distance mobility in plants' The Antunes Lab, part of UNT's BioDiscovery Institute, comprises postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates collaborating on plant synthetic biology projects. The team maintains strong interdisciplinary connections within UNT and with external partners like Colorado State University, focusing on translating synthetic biology tools into agricultural and biotechnological applications.

Isabel Douterelo Solerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Water Microbiology
• Drinking Water Distribution Systems
• Biofilm Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Isabel Douterelo Soler serves as a Lecturer in Water & Applied Microbiology at the University of Sheffield's School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering within the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering. Since joining as a Research Associate in 2010 on an EPSRC Challenging Engineering project, she has established herself as a leading researcher in urban water systems, culminating in her independent EPSRC Living with Environmental Change Fellowship award in 2016. Her research spans interdisciplinary water quality challenges at the intersection of drinking water supply, sewage infrastructure, and groundwater systems. Key focus areas include biofilm ecology in distribution networks, climate change impacts on water safety, molecular monitoring of pollution, and public health risks from urban flooding. She employs advanced techniques like metagenomics and machine learning to develop risk mitigation technologies for climate-resilient water infrastructure. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in phosphate dosing effects on microbial communities, temperature-driven changes in biofilm dynamics, and molecular methods for pollution tracking. Her work consistently bridges laboratory research with real-world applications through collaborations with water utilities and environmental agencies. Her scientific recognition includes the prestigious EPSRC Living with Environmental Change Fellowship. Major Grants: EPSRC Challenging Engineering project, NBIC proposal with Welsh Water, CIVVSNSF CBET collaboration (US NSF/EPSRC), and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water phosphate dosing initiative. Advising Status: Not currently seeking new PhD students but maintains active supervision through research projects. She actively contributes to the Groundwater Protection & Restoration, Water Distribution Systems & Infrastructure, and SuDS research groups while collaborating with the Pennine Water Group and Co-UDlabs on sustainable urban drainage solutions.

Najib Ayasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sleep Apnea
• Critical Care Medicine
• Public Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Najib Ayas is an Associate Professor in the Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. He graduated with distinction from the University of Alberta in 1992, completed Internal Medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic in 1996, and postgraduate training in Respiratory, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School in 2000. He joined the Sleep Disorders Program at UBC in September 2002 and has maintained an active academic career since. Dr. Ayas received his undergraduate education at the University of Alberta (General Science, 1986-1988), followed by his MD (1988-1992). He completed a Rotating Internship at St Thomas Medical Center in Akron, Ohio (1992-1993), Internal Medicine Residency at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, MN (1993-1996), Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship at Harvard (1996-2000), and a Master of Public Health from Harvard School of Public Health (2000-2002). Dr. Ayas's primary research focus centers on the public health and safety consequences of sleep apnea and sleep deprivation. His work spans multiple domains including cardiovascular consequences of sleep disorders, epidemiology of obstructive sleep apnea, development of diagnostic tools, and cost-effectiveness of treatments. He has made significant contributions to understanding how sleep disorders affect occupational safety, cardiovascular health, and overall quality of life. His research often involves interdisciplinary collaborations across sleep medicine, critical care, public health, and epidemiology. Analysis of Dr. Ayas's recent publications reveals a strong focus on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly its cardiovascular consequences, diagnostic approaches, and treatment effectiveness. His work spans basic science investigating mechanisms like intermittent hypoxia effects on endothelial function, to clinical trials examining CPAP therapy, to large epidemiological studies on OSA prevalence and impact. A notable trend is his increasing focus on special populations including patients with spinal cord injuries, pregnant women, and those with comorbid conditions like COPD. His research maintains a strong translational emphasis, bridging laboratory findings to clinical applications. BC Lung Association Career Development Award (2002) New Investigator Salary Award, CIHR/BC Lung Association Award (2002-2007) Scholar Award, Michael Smith Foundation (2004-2009) Established Clinician Scholar Award, VCHRI (2009-2012) Award for Clinical Teaching Excellence, Division of Critical Care Medicine UBC (2013) Martin Hoffman Award Excellence in Research As an educator, Dr. Ayas has supervised numerous graduate students including Masters candidates, Doctoral students, and Post-doctoral fellows. His students have pursued research in areas including sleep apnea pathophysiology, cardiovascular consequences of sleep disorders, and clinical applications of sleep medicine. Dr. Ayas has served on multiple grant review panels for organizations including CIHR, Canadian Lung Association, and Michael Smith Foundation, contributing to the evaluation and funding of critical research in respiratory and sleep medicine. He has directed the Respiratory Physiology course (MED560/Path518) at UBC since 2006 and has been instrumental in developing clinical guidelines including the Canadian Thoracic Society and Canadian Sleep Society position paper on obstructive sleep apnea and driving.

Jan G. Bjaalieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroinformatics
• Digital brain atlasing
• Brain architecture and connectivity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jan G. Bjaalie is Professor of Neuroinformatics and Dean of Research and Innovation at the University of Oslo Faculty of Medicine . Since 2023 he heads the faculty’s research and innovation strategy, while directing the Neural Systems and Graphics Computing Laboratory at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences. Education: 1990 Ph.D. in Neuroanatomy, University of Oslo 1986 M.D., University of Oslo Research interests revolve around collaborative and open neuroscience, digital brain atlasing, and the cyber-infrastructures that enable data sharing. He leads efforts to build next-generation atlases that integrate multi-scale brain architecture and connectivity data, and to develop ontologies and FAIR-compliant platforms for global neuroscience. Recent work emphasizes in silico integration of rodent and human imaging datasets, leveraging machine-learning registration tools and cloud-based services such as EBRAINS. The goal is to transform how brain data are stored, visualised and reused across laboratories worldwide. Scientific output & impact: A scan of publications from 2023-2025 reveals a strong focus on digital atlas frameworks, automated image registration (DeepSlice, DeMBA), open data standards (AtOM ontology), and large-scale analyses of genetic influences on brain structure in Alzheimer’s models. These works collectively advance reproducible, high-throughput neuroanatomy and cross-species translation. Grants & leadership roles: Coordinator/Partner in EU Flagships EBRAINS 2.0, BRAIN Health, Human Brain Project (2013-2026) Infrastructure Director, Human Brain Project (2018-2023) Leader of Neuroinformatics Platform & EBRAINS Data Services (2017-2023) Head of Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (2009-2016) Executive Director, International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility (INCF) (2006-2008) Chair, International Brain Initiative (2021-) Editorial & governance service: Founding Chief Editor Frontiers in Neuroinformatics (2007-), Section Editor Brain Structure and Function (2002-2020), member of the INCF Governing Board and EBRAINS AISBL Management Board, and numerous international advisory panels on data governance and ethics. His laboratory hosts the Norwegian Neuroinformatics Node and collaborates closely with global consortia to deliver open-access atlases, software pipelines and FAIR data standards that underpin modern neuroscience.

Kate Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

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

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

• Endourology
• kidney stone disease
• radiation safety
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sero Andonian is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and an Associate Investigator at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) at the Glen site. He specializes in Adult Urology within the Department of Surgery at the MUHC, with a primary focus on the Metabolic Disorders and Complications Program. Dr. Andonian's research spans multiple critical areas in urology, with particular emphasis on Endourology , kidney stone disease , radiation safety , medical education , minimally invasive surgery , and laparoscopy . His work has significantly advanced understanding of kidney stone disease management, patient quality of life impacts, and innovative surgical techniques. He has developed assessment tools like the Canadian Endourological Group Stent Symptom Score (CEGSSS) and contributed to national practice guidelines. Analysis of Dr. Andonian's publication record reveals a consistent focus on improving clinical outcomes for stone disease patients. His research encompasses epidemiological studies, surgical technique comparisons, quality of life assessments, and radiation safety protocols. Recent work includes investigations into vacuum-assisted versus traditional percutaneous nephrolithotomy, fluoroless ureteroscopy techniques, and the impact of bilateral stone disease on patient outcomes. As an active member of the Metabolic Disorders and Complications Program at RI-MUHC, Dr. Andonian collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to investigate the metabolic factors underlying urological conditions. His research bridges clinical practice with scientific investigation, ensuring that patient care is informed by the latest evidence-based approaches. He also contributes significantly to urology education through simulation-based training development and assessment of surgical competencies.

John Bjarne Hansenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Venous Thromboembolism
• Clinical Epidemiology
• Cardiovascular Medicine
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor John Bjarne Hansen is a prominent researcher in the field of venous thromboembolism (VTE) at the Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. He serves as Research Group Leader of Thrombosis Research (TREC) and Head of Unit at the Thrombosis Research Center (TREC), Medical Clinic, University Hospital of Northern Norway. Education: Cand.med (MD), Universitetet i Tromsø (1989) Dr. med (PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine), Universitetet i Tromsø (1997) Hansen's research focuses on clinical epidemiology and risk factors for venous thromboembolism, diagnostic and predictive biomarkers for VTE, and the pathophysiology of thrombotic events. His work spans multiple projects including PREVENT, Mission-VTE, Genetics and VTE, Biomarkers of VTE risk, and Cancer-associated VTE. He has contributed significantly to understanding the complex interplay between genetic factors, lifestyle, and comorbidities in VTE development. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on biomarkers for VTE prediction, with numerous 2024-2025 articles examining genetic, molecular, and clinical risk factors. His research utilizes large population studies like the HUNT and Tromsø studies to identify novel predictors and understand gender differences in VTE risk. Hansen has made substantial contributions to thrombosis research through his leadership of the Thrombosis Research Center (TREC) and through active participation in international collaborations. His work bridges basic science and clinical application, with emphasis on translating research findings into improved risk prediction and prevention strategies for venous thromboembolism. Mentorship and Academic Leadership: Primary supervisor for 35 completed PhD theses Co-supervisor for 5 completed PhD theses Currently supervising 7 PhD students as primary supervisor and 6 as co-supervisor Mentored 13 postdoctoral researchers (10 former, 3 current) He has held various academic positions since 1991, progressing from doctoral student to full professor, with a visiting professorship at The Scripps Research Institute (2008-2009). From 2007-2008, he served as Pro-Dean for Research at the Faculty of Health Sciences.

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

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

Guoqiang Yuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

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

• Biosecurity science and invasive species ecology
• Virology
• Forensic biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Francisco Ochoa Corona is a Professor at Oklahoma State University's Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology and the Institute for Biosecurity & Microbial Forensics. His expertise spans forensic plant pathology, agricultural biosecurity, and microbial forensics. He develops diagnostic tools for plant viruses and phytopathogens, focusing on biosecurity threats and emergency management. His research integrates molecular biology, genomics, and field-deployable diagnostics. Education: Agricultural Engineering, Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela M.S. in Plant Protection, University of Central Venezuela Ph.D. in Plant Pathology (Plant Virology), University of Florida Postdoctoral training in Plant Virology at the University of Florida Research Interests: Development of diagnostics for plant viruses and vectors Biosecurity and microbial forensics applications Waterborne plant viruses and arthropod surveillance Emerging pathogens and global disease dynamics EDNA (Electronic-probe Diagnostic Nucleic-acid Analysis) technology Pathogen genomics and molecular signatures Teaching: Courses include Global Agricultural Biosecurity and Forensics, Plant Virology, and Seed Pathology Fundamentals. He employs a 'Coach-Athlete' model emphasizing collaborative learning and problem-solving. Grants & Funding: Leads projects funded by USDA-NIFA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and industry partnerships. Recent grants focus on wheat disease resistance, rose rosette disease, and diagnostic tool development. Labs & Teams: Heads a research team advancing EDNA platforms, LAMP assays, and molecular diagnostics. Collaborates with global institutions on biosecurity and plant health initiatives.