جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Michael Beerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Regulatory Genomics
• Bioinformatics
• Systems Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael Beer is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Genetic Medicine at Johns Hopkins University, affiliated with the McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. His research focuses on computational regulatory genomics, leveraging AI/ML to decode DNA sequence-based gene regulation and its role in development and disease. He holds a PhD from Princeton University and has received awards including the Searle Scholars Award and the Simon Ramo Award. Education: PhD in Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University, 1995 MA in Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University, 1991 BSE in Engineering, University of Michigan, 1989 Research Interests: Beer's lab develops computational models to understand enhancer activity, CRISPR-based perturbation, and gene regulatory networks in cancer and disease. They use functional genomics data (ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, Hi-C) to study regulatory mutations and therapeutic strategies. Key Contributions: Pioneered methods like gkm-SVM for regulatory variant prediction and led ENCODE Consortium efforts. His work bridges machine learning and genomics to model dynamic regulatory networks. Awards: Simon Ramo Award (Thesis in Plasma Physics) DOE Fusion Energy Postdoctoral Fellowship National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship Searle Scholars Award Johns Hopkins Teaching Excellence Award Lab & Collaborations: Located in the McKusick-Nathans Institute, the lab collaborates with the Ph.D. program in Human Genetics and Genomics. Recent projects include CRISPRi screens and ENCODE grant-funded research on regulatory elements.

Per Palsbollمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Population Genetics
• Conservation Genetics
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Per Palsboll is a Professor of Marine Evolution and Conservation at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Groningen Institute for Evolutionary Life Sciences. He holds an adjunct scientist position at the Center for Coastal Studies (USA) and serves as an Associate Editor for Marine Ecology Progress Series and Animal Biodiversity and Conservation . His expertise spans population genetics, conservation genetics, and marine mammal research. Education: PhD in Evolutionary Genetics (University of Copenhagen, 1993) and Cand. scient (equivalent to MSc, 1989). Previous academic roles include professorships at Stockholm University, UC Berkeley, and Harvard University. He coordinates MSc courses on population genetics and computational biology and teaches in conservation biology and polar ecology programs. Research focuses on marine mammal genomics, including studies on humpback whales, minke whales, and fin whales. His work addresses trophic dynamics, genetic diversity, and conservation strategies. Awards include the 2024 Open Research Award and 2021 UG Open Research Award for promoting open science.

Petra Pjevacمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Microbial Ecology
• Biogeochemistry
• Environmental Microbiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Petra Pjevac is a Senior Scientist and Group Leader at the Joint Microbiome Facility within the University of Vienna's Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science . Her work focuses on microbial community dynamics, particularly chemolithoautotrophic microorganisms in soils and sediments, and their roles in nitrogen, sulfur, and metal cycling. She employs sequencing-based methods, physiological experiments, and biogeochemical analyses to study environmental and clinical microbiome systems. Research Interests: Her key areas include microbial niche differentiation, anaerobic metabolism, and the impact of environmental stressors (e.g., salinization) on microbial communities. She also investigates microbiome interactions in human health contexts, such as gut-brain axis effects and post-COVID syndrome. Recent Trends in Publications: Recent work highlights microbiome shifts in response to dietary interventions, post-viral gut dysbiosis, and the role of microbial communities in environmental biogeochemistry. Collaborations span environmental science, clinical research, and systems biology. Labs/Teams: Leads a dynamic team at the Joint Microbiome Facility, supporting researchers across study design, sequencing, and data interpretation. Current projects include optimizing nitrification inhibitors for sustainable agriculture and exploring microbial diversity in nitrite-oxidizing bacteria.

Willem Wilderingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cellular and molecular mechanisms of neuronal aging and neurodegeneration
• Neurotoxicology of aquatic pollutants
• Neurobiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Willem Wildering is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Science, and a Full Member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute. He holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences (University of Groningen, 1982), an M.S. in Pharmacology and Behavioral Physiology (University of Groningen, 1986), and a Ph.D. in Physiology/Neurobiology (Free University of Amsterdam, 1992). His research focuses on Cellular and molecular mechanisms of neuronal aging and neurodegeneration, Neurotoxicology of aquatic pollutants, Neuronal plasticity and memory impairment in aging models. He uses gastropod models like Lymnaea stagnalis to investigate aging-related changes in neuronal excitability, redox balance, and synaptic function. Wildering’s publications (15 most recent highlighted) span mechanisms of axonal regeneration, neuroinflammation, and epigenetic regulation. His work bridges molecular neurobiology with behavioral studies, emphasizing translational relevance to human neurodegenerative diseases. He teaches ZOOL 595: Evolutionary Perspectives in Neurobiology and collaborates on projects exploring neurotrophic factors and environmental toxin impacts. No scientific awards are listed, but his extensive grant-funded research has advanced understanding of nervous system aging. Wildering’s lab at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute integrates electrophysiology, transcriptomics, and behavioral assays to dissect age-related neural decline. His team studies how environmental pollutants and molecular pathways (e.g., PLA2, EGF) influence nervous system resilience across lifespans.

Ronald Breakerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Biology
• Biochemistry
• Genetics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ronald Breaker is a Sterling Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, and Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University. He serves as Chair of the Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry and is an Investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. His research focuses on nucleic acid functions, including riboswitch discovery, RNA engineering, and molecular switch technology. Breaker earned his PhD in Biology/Biochemistry from Purdue University (1992) and BS in Biology/Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (1987). Breaker’s research has identified over 30 riboswitch classes and pioneered the use of in vitro evolution for creating functional RNAs and deoxyribozymes. His work on riboswitches revealed their role in metabolite sensing and gene regulation, with applications in antibiotic development. He has co-founded two biotech companies, Archemix and BioRelix, and holds editorial roles at journals like RNA Biology and Cell Chemical Biology. His awards include the National Academy of Sciences’ Molecular Biology Award, the Merck Award (ASBMB), and election to the National Academy of Sciences (2014) and American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2021). Breaker’s lab employs bioinformatics, genetics, and biochemistry to explore RNA’s functional potential across diverse bacterial species.

Alonso Favelaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microbial Ecology
• Agroecosystems
• Plant-Microbiome Interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alonso Favela is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona's School of Plant Sciences, part of the College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences. He holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Arizona (2015) and a Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2018). His research focuses on understanding plant-microbiome interactions in agroecosystems, with particular emphasis on microbial contributions to climate resilience, nitrogen cycling dynamics, and sustainable agriculture. Dr. Favela's work spans microbial ecology, genomic biodiversity, and ecosystem processes. He has received prestigious fellowships including an NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biology (Rules of Life) and a USDA NIFA Postdoctoral Researcher position. His research integrates field experiments, genomic analyses, and computational modeling to address challenges in agroecosystem sustainability and climate adaptation. Key themes include the role of plant genetics in shaping microbiome composition, the functional impacts of microbial communities on nutrient cycling, and the application of evolutionary biology principles to sustainable crop management. His recent studies explore how crop domestication history influences rhizosphere microbiome recruitment and how plant phenotypes can be optimized to enhance soil health. Articles published since 2015 highlight advancements in understanding microbial contributions to nitrogen cycling, root microbiome assembly, and the ecological implications of crop domestication. These studies underscore the necessity of integrating microbiome science into agricultural practices to mitigate climate change impacts.

• Bryophyte Biosystematics
• Arctic Ecology
• Climate Change Effects
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kristian Hassel is a Professor and Head of Herbarium TRH at the NTNU University Museum (Norwegian University of Science and Technology). His research focuses on Arctic bryophyte ecology, biosystematics, and conservation, particularly Sphagnum species. He leads Norway's red list assessments for bryophytes and chairs the Nordic Bryological Society. His work combines field studies in Greenland and Svalbard with genomic approaches to study speciation and climate impacts. Affiliations: NTNU University Museum, Department of Natural History Roles: Professor, Herbarium TRH Director, Nordic Bryological Society President Key Projects: Norwegian Taxonomy Initiative, MIRACLE (Mires and Climate), Nordic bryophyte conservation networks Research emphasizes Arctic ecosystems' responses to climate change through metabarcoding, fossil pollen studies, and species distribution modeling. Recent work addresses Sphagnum peatmoss genetics and conservation of carbon-sequestering mires. Publications span 2018–2025, with contributions to New Phytologist , American Journal of Botany , and bryological journals. Active in red-listing assessments and policy advising on mire protection.

Michele Leoneمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michele Leone is a researcher at the Department of Ecology and Evolution , University of Lausanne, affiliated with the Robinson-Rechavi Group. His work bridges biology and computational methods, with expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and evolutionary biology. As a post-doctoral researcher, he focuses on understanding arthropod moulting evolution through the creation of MoultDB, a comprehensive data repository. His research includes developing computational tools like GeMI for genomic metadata integration using transformer models, and SMfinder for metabolomics analysis. Previously, his PhD involved creating methods to analyze genomic functional elements via Hidden Markov Models and applying sequence-to-sequence models to structure genomic data from free-text descriptions. This work incorporated active learning frameworks and user feedback mechanisms. Leone’s interdisciplinary approach combines bioinformatics with evolutionary questions, addressing challenges in data interpretation and metadata standardization. His office is located in room 3220 at Biophore, Lausanne, and he can be reached at michele.leone@unil.ch .

Jo Hobbsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Antibiotic Tolerance
• Molecular Microbiology
• Bacterial Genetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Jo Hobbs is a Lecturer in Molecular Microbiology at the School of Biology, University of St Andrews. Her research focuses on antibiotic tolerance mechanisms in bacteria, particularly clinical isolates. She investigates how tolerance contributes to persistent infections and explores strategies to reverse tolerance. Education: Dr Hobbs holds a PhD in Molecular Microbiology (2009, University of Leeds) and a BSc in Microbiology (2005, University of Leeds). She also holds an Adjunct Assistant Professor position at the University of Victoria. Research Interests: Her work combines bacterial genetics, clinical microbiology, and enzymology to address key questions about antibiotic tolerance, including prevalence in clinical isolates, mechanisms of tolerance, and translational strategies to combat treatment failures. Her lab’s goal is to develop chemical inhibitors to resensitize bacteria to existing antibiotics. Grants & Projects: She leads a Royal Society-funded project (2023–2024) examining the role of clinical stringent response mutations in horizontal gene transfer and antibiotic resistance dissemination. Labs/Teams: The Hobbs Lab (www.hobbs-lab.co.uk) collaborates internationally, focusing on translational microbiology and antimicrobial strategies.

Claudio Grecoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Natural Product Biosynthesis
• Fungal Biotechnology
• Analytical and Organic Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claudio Greco is a Lecturer in Biosciences at Swansea University. He holds a PhD in Organic and Biological Chemistry from the University of Bristol (2013–2017) and an MChem in Chemistry with Industrial Experience from the University of Manchester (2009–2013). His research focuses on identifying bioactive natural products from fungi in competitive environments, investigating their biosynthesis, and exploring ecological roles and applications in medicine and agriculture. He leads the Greco Lab, which employs metabolomics, genetics, and bioinformatics to discover and characterize fungal metabolites. Greco’s career includes roles at the John Innes Centre (2019–2022) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2017–2019). He is currently funded by a BBSRC grant (2021–2023) for research into antagonistic interactions in competitive ecosystems. He teaches the module BIO343: Biotechnology of Natural Products, emphasizing practical applications of natural compounds in sustainability and health. His research highlights include contributions to the MIBiG 4.0 database, uncovering novel fungal species with biocontrol potential, and elucidating biosynthetic pathways for antimicrobial compounds. He collaborates widely, co-supervising PhD and MRes students on projects like microbial community impacts on microalgal cultivation and seagrass microbiome analysis.

• Cancer Biology
• Virology
• Proteomics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shane C Burgess is Vice President of the University of Arizona Division of Agriculture, Life and Veterinary Sciences, and Cooperative Extension, and the Charles-Sander Dean of the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences. He leads a $320M/year enterprise that serves over 10,700 students and engages in extensive research and community outreach across Arizona. A first-generation student, he earned his veterinary degree with distinction from Massey University (New Zealand) and later completed a PhD in virology, immunology, and cancer biology at the University of Bristol Medical School. His research spans cancer biology, virology, proteomics, immunology, bioinformatics, and computational biology . He has made significant contributions to functional genomics, particularly in agricultural and veterinary contexts, and co-founded AgBase, a key resource for functional modeling in agricultural organisms. His work integrates high-throughput technologies like RNA-Seq, proteomics, and genome tiling arrays to improve genome annotation and understand host-pathogen interactions. The 15 most recent publications highlight a strong focus on systems biology, transcriptomics, and proteomics applied to pathogens such as Histophilus somni , Mannheimia haemolytica , and Marek’s Disease Virus, as well as agricultural species like chickens, cattle, and Miscanthus. His research consistently emphasizes functional annotation, genome refinement, and the discovery of non-coding RNAs and novel protein-coding regions. Scientific Awards: Institute for Animal Health Director's Award for Service Dr. Burgess has mentored 38 graduate students and secured over $53 million in competitive funding. He previously served as an assistant professor and later professor, associate dean, and director of the Institute for Genomics, Biocomputing and Biotechnology at Mississippi State University. He has been instrumental in major collaborative efforts, including the Gene Ontology Consortium and the Bovine Gene Atlas project. He currently leads large interdisciplinary teams focused on agricultural innovation, life sciences, and veterinary medicine. Notable labs and research initiatives under his leadership include the development of computational tools such as TAAPP (Tiling Array Analysis Pipeline for Prokaryotes) , GOModeler , and the Proteogenomic Mapping Tool , all designed to enhance genome annotation and functional modeling in non-model organisms.

Helena Jankovic Malmströmمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Ancient DNA Analysis
• Population Genetics
• Human Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Helena Jankovic Malmström is a Researcher at the Department of Organismal Biology; Human Evolution at Uppsala University. She holds a PhD and has an ORCID: 0000-0002-6456-8055. Her work focuses on ancient DNA analysis, population genetics, and human evolution, with a particular emphasis on reconstructing past human migrations and interactions through genetic evidence. Research interests include archaeogenomics, microbial pathogens in ancient populations, and the genetic legacy of prehistoric cultures. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates genetics, archaeology, and anthropology to address questions about human adaptation, migration patterns, and societal transformations. Recent publications highlight studies on Neolithic plague infections, Bantu expansion genetics, and Bronze Age population dynamics. These works demonstrate her expertise in analyzing ancient DNA to uncover historical epidemiology and demographic shifts. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts. No information on advising students or grants is available in the data provided. She is actively involved in collaborative projects, as evidenced by her numerous co-authored publications with international teams.

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

Tatjana Haitina is a Researcher at the Department of Organismal Biology; Evolution and Development at Uppsala University. She holds a PhD and Docent title, with an ORCID identifier 0000-0002-8754-5534. Her research focuses on the regulatory mechanisms and 3D organization of skeletal tissues during vertebrate development and evolution, particularly studying skeletal joints, connective tissues, and mineralized structures using zebrafish as a primary model. Her academic background includes a doctoral thesis on 'Function, Pharmacology, Evolution and Anatomical Localization of G Protein-Coupled Receptors and Solute Carriers' (2009). She has contributed chapters to books such as 'Odontodes' (2023) and 'Evolving Neural Crest Cells' (2020). Research interests span molecular evolution of genes and regulatory sequences, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, and 3D microstructure analysis of mineralized tissues. Recent work includes studies on craniofacial development, sensory organ evolution in sharks, and cis-regulatory elements in lymphatic vascular beds. Her publications highlight collaboration with institutions globally, with notable contributions to journals like Nature Communications and Molecular Biology and Evolution. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though her work has been cited widely. Dr. Haitina's lab employs cutting-edge imaging techniques such as synchrotron X-ray microtomography and optical projection tomography (zOPT) to study developmental defects in zebrafish mutants. She investigates ancestral features of skeletal mineralization and the evolutionary origins of enamel.

Monika Brightمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbial Symbiosis
• Marine Invertebrate Ecology
• Deep-Sea Ecosystems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Monika Bright is a Universitäts-Professor (Professor) in Functional and Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Vienna’s Faculty of Life Sciences. Her research focuses on microbial symbioses in extreme environments, particularly in deep-sea hydrothermal vents and cold seeps. She leads projects like 'Microbial symbioses in dynamic environments' and 'Environmental impact on giant ciliate mutualism', funded from 2019–2024. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to life below water. Key research areas include symbiont ecology (Candidatus species), ciliate-microbial interactions, and vent ecosystem dynamics. She has published over 77 articles, with recent work on subseafloor animal communities (Nature Communications, 2024) and novel symbiotic species descriptions. Media coverage highlights her discovery of life beneath ocean floors near vents. Monika Bright collaborates internationally, organizing events like WoBio conferences to address gender equity in academia. Her research spans genomics, microscopy techniques (NanoSIMS), and ecological modeling of chemosynthetic communities.

Mitchell F. Balishمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbiology
• Bacterial Cell Biology
• Cytoskeleton
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mitchell F. Balish is a Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of Microbiology at Miami University, affiliated with the Cell, Molecular and Structural Biology Graduate Program. His research focuses on the molecular and structural biology of mycoplasmas, particularly their cytoskeletal organization, attachment organelles, and mechanisms of virulence. Dr. Balish earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Emory University in 1998. His research seeks to understand the complex cellular organization of mycoplasmas—bacteria lacking cell walls with minimal genomes—especially how their unique cytoskeletons contribute to pathogenesis. He investigates species such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae , M. penetrans , and M. iowae , which are linked to respiratory, urogenital, and poultry diseases. His laboratory employs advanced techniques including molecular biology, protein biochemistry, genomics, time-lapse imaging, and fluorescence and electron microscopy. Research themes span bacterial cytoskeletons, gliding motility, biofilm formation, cytadherence, and antibiotic resistance. Recent publications highlight biofilm persistence, attachment organelle structure, and oxidative stress defense mechanisms. Dr. Balish has mentored numerous graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom are co-authors on his publications. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. His lab continues to explore fundamental questions in bacterial cell biology with implications for developing narrow-spectrum antimicrobial agents.