جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Anna Seekatz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University, affiliated with the College of Science. Her research focuses on the gut microbiome, particularly its role in health and disease, with emphasis on Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). She received her PhD from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Michigan. Education : PhD, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2013 BS, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Western Washington University, 2006 Research Interests : Dr. Seekatz studies microbial interactions within the gut microbiota, including CDI pathogenesis and FMT mechanisms. Her lab investigates how microbial communities contribute to disease resistance and recovery, with a focus on identifying key species and metabolites involved in CDI clearance. Current projects include characterizing commensal Clostridia and their functional dependencies in the gut environment. Techniques employed include bioinformatics, animal models, and traditional microbiology. Lab & Advising : Her research group includes PhD students Sophie Millard, Clara Flores, Christine Woelfel-Monsivais, and postdoctoral fellow Disha Bhattacharjee. She teaches Pathogenic Bacteriology and a creative inquiry course on commensal Clostridia characterization. Lab Locations : Life Sciences Building 157A (Office), 160F and 172 (Labs).

• Gut Microbiome
• Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI)
• Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jingwei Cheng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences at the University of New Hampshire's College of Life Sciences and Agriculture. His research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of DNA tumor viruses, particularly polyomaviruses, and their roles in cancer development. Specifically, his work investigates how Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCV) contributes to Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) through interactions with tumor suppressors like p53 and RB, and the epigenetic regulation of transcriptional complexes. Cheng completed his B.S. in Biotechnology at Peking University and earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His lab explores viral oncogenesis, MYC-driven cancers, and the interplay between transcriptional activation (via the SLaP complex) and repression (via PRC1.6) in neuroendocrine tumors. He also studies RNA methylation and splicing regulation in cancer cells with MYC overexpression. Cheng's research has identified druggable targets such as PRMT5 and the Tip60-p400 complex, aiming to develop therapies targeting MYC-driven cancers. His work bridges virology and cancer biology, with implications for neuroendocrine tumors like MCC and small cell lung cancer. He teaches courses on virology and cancer biochemistry and mentors students in molecular oncology research. His recent publications focus on viral mechanisms of immune evasion, molecular markers in MCC subtypes, and the therapeutic potential of targeting viral and epigenetic pathways. Cheng collaborates on genome-scale CRISPR screens and omics technologies to uncover cancer dependencies.

• Virology
• Cancer Biology
• Epigenetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ray Bai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of South Carolina (USC), part of the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Effective August 2025, he will join the George Mason University (GMU) Department of Statistics as a faculty member. His research focuses on Bayesian statistics, deep learning, and causal inference, with applications to biomedical and public health challenges such as genomic studies, drug repositioning, and electronic health records analysis. Bai holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Florida (2018), an MS in Applied Mathematics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a BA from Cornell University. His work has been supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Education: PhD in Statistics, University of Florida (2018) MS in Applied Mathematics, University of Massachusetts Amherst BA, Cornell University Research interests include scalable algorithms for high-dimensional data, nonconvex optimization, and distributed inference methodologies. His work bridges statistical theory with practical applications in healthcare, emphasizing robustness and computational efficiency. Recent contributions address challenges in single-index models for skewed data, generative quantile regression, and Bayesian varying-coefficient models. Advising includes supervising PhD students Zile Zhao and Shijie Wang, who have contributed to survival analysis and deep learning frameworks. Future openings for students at GMU focus on Bayesian methodology and machine learning. Labs/Teams: Collaborates on projects involving interdisciplinary teams in biostatistics and computational biology.

• Bayesian Statistics
• High-Dimensional Modeling
• Scalable Machine Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marta Casanellas is a full professor in the Department of Mathematics at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and a researcher at the Centre de Recerca Matemàtica. She teaches at the Faculty of Mathematics and Statistics, ETSEIB, and FIB. She earned her PhD in mathematics from the University of Barcelona under RM Miró-Roig, focusing on algebraic geometry and liaison theory. After completing a postdoc at UC Berkeley with a Fulbright Scholarship, she shifted her research to applications of algebraic geometry in computational biology, particularly phylogenetics. Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Barcelona (2002), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at UC Berkeley (2002-2003) supported by a Fulbright Scholarship. She obtained a prestigious Ramón y Cajal contract at UPC in 2003, which marked her transition to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of mathematics and biology. Casanellas' research focuses on applying algebraic and geometric techniques to phylogenetics, with particular emphasis on evolutionary models, phylogenetic invariants, and computational methods for genomic data analysis. Her work bridges pure mathematics (particularly algebraic geometry) with biological applications, developing mathematical frameworks to reconstruct evolutionary histories and understand genomic relationships. She has published extensively in both mathematics journals like Advances in Mathematics and biology journals like Molecular Biology and Evolution. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on developing algebraic methods for phylogenetic analysis, with increasing attention to heterogeneous evolutionary processes across lineages, time-reversible models, and computational implementations of theoretical results. The trend shows progression from theoretical foundations in algebraic geometry toward increasingly sophisticated and applicable computational methods for biological data. Fulbright Scholarship for postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley Ramón y Cajal contract (2003) Casanellas has supervised PhD students including A. Kedzierska (co-supervised with R. Guigó of the CRG). She has served as principal investigator for three competitive Spanish government projects involving fifteen researchers each. She has held significant academic leadership roles including Deputy Director of Research of the Department of Mathematics at UPC (2015-2018), head of studies for the Degree in Data Science and Engineering at UPC (2018-2022), and currently coordinates UPC's PhD in Bioinformatics program and Bachelor's Degree in Bioinformatics. She leads the BIO-GEOMAP research group focused on applying mathematical techniques to biological problems.

• Algebraic Geometry
• Computational Biology
• Phylogenetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jason D. Bakos is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of South Carolina's Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. His research focuses on high-performance domain-specific architectures, including reconfigurable computing, embedded systems, and machine learning acceleration. He has held academic positions since 2005, progressing from Assistant to Associate Professor before becoming a full Professor in 2017. Education : Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Pittsburgh (2005) B.S., Computer Science, Youngstown State University (1999) Research Interests : Dr. Bakos specializes in computer architecture at multiple levels (circuit, micro-architectural, and system) with a focus on VLSI design, reconfigurable computing, high-performance computing, and applications in embedded systems. His recent work includes FPGA acceleration of machine learning algorithms, structural health monitoring systems, and real-time signal processing. Awards : 2018 Teaching Award in Computer Science and Engineering 2009 NSF CAREER Award Multiple design competition awards for innovative chip and circuit designs Grants & Funding : He leads and co-leads projects funded by NSF, Savannah River National Laboratory, and industry partners like Texas Instruments. Recent grants focus on edge computing for real-time machine learning, FPGA-based accelerators, and corrosion analysis of nuclear materials. Labs & Teams : His research group collaborates on projects involving embedded systems, FPGA design, and interdisciplinary applications in structural engineering and bioinformatics. He advises a dynamic team of graduate students and post-doctoral researchers.

• Computer Architecture
• Reconfigurable Computing
• High-Performance Computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mohsen Yoosefzadeh Najafabadi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph, Ontario Agricultural College. He holds a PhD in Plant Breeding from the University of Guelph (2022), following M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees from the University of Tehran. His research focuses on dry bean breeding, computational biology, and integrating omics technologies to enhance crop resilience and productivity. Key areas include developing stress-tolerant dry bean varieties, leveraging remote sensing for trait prediction, and optimizing genomic selection methods. He leads the Dry Bean Breeding & Computational Biology Program and has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2017. Education : PhD, Plant Breeding, University of Guelph (2022) M.Sc., University of Tehran B.Sc., University of Tehran Research interests emphasize computational tools development (e.g., AllInOne preprocessing framework), omics-based selection strategies, and non-Mendelian heredity mechanisms. His lab combines machine learning with field phenotyping to address agricultural challenges such as disease resistance and climate adaptation. Collaborative projects include soybean cold stress analysis and cannabinoid profile prediction in cannabis. Publications span genomic approaches to crop improvement, remote sensing applications, and transcriptomic studies. He teaches courses in plant breeding methodologies and actively engages in technology transfer initiatives. Lab activities include developing high-yielding dry bean cultivars resistant to biotic/abiotic stresses and advancing data-driven pipelines for crop breeding. Future work aims to synergize AI with multi-omics data to enhance crop resilience in diverse environments.

• Dry Bean Breeding
• Computational Biology
• Omics-Based Selection
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Claire O'Brien is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Science (Virology) at the University of Canberra, leading the Host-Microbe Interactions research group. Previously, she held positions at the Australian National University (ANU) Medical School as a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at the University of Wollongong. She earned her PhD from ANU in 2012, focusing on microbiological aspects of Crohn's disease. Her research investigates gut microbiome dysbiosis in diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), using in vitro co-cultures of bacteria and macrophages. Key projects include studying antimicrobial resistance in retail meat and microbial resilience in IBD patients. Dr. O'Brien has received prestigious awards, including the Australian Academy of Science France-Australia Fellowship and NHMRC Peter Doherty Biomedical Research Fellowship. Her work spans translational research, such as the 'GUTSY' project addressing sarcopenia in Crohn’s disease, and collaborations on microbiome dynamics. She actively supervises Honours and higher-degree research students in IBD and microbiome-related fields. Research interests include host-microbe interactions, Crohn's disease pathogenesis, and the role of the microbiome in health. Her lab employs genomic, transcriptomic, and microbiological techniques to uncover mechanisms linking microbial imbalances to disease. She is also engaged in public health initiatives, such as optimizing preconception care and reducing pregnancy complications in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Gut Microbiome
• Host-Microbe Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jennifer Cobb is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology at the University of Victoria. She holds a BSc and PhD from the University of Tennessee. Her research focuses on genome instability mechanisms linking aging to cancer development, particularly investigating DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair pathways and their dysregulation during cellular aging using genetic, molecular, and biochemical methods. Education: BSc and PhD in Biochemistry (University of Tennessee) Research interests include understanding how age-related changes in repair pathway choice contribute to genomic instability that drives tumor formation. The COBB Laboratory emphasizes translational studies connecting fundamental biology to cancer initiation processes. Funding support includes institutional grants and collaborative initiatives. She oversees departmental academic programs and maintains an active research lab in the Petch Building. No specific awards listed, but her work contributes to major initiatives like the CIHR-funded research mentioned in departmental news.

• Genome instability
• Nuclear organization
• Chromatin structure
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Levene is a Professor of Bioengineering at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), affiliated with the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on the physical and functional genomics of DNA structure, protein-DNA interactions, and DNA topology in biological systems. He holds a PhD from Yale University (1985) and an AB from Columbia University (1979). Levene’s laboratory investigates genome organization, chromatin dynamics, and the role of circular DNA (eccDNA) in health and disease. His work employs advanced biophysical techniques, including hydroxyl radical probing, gel electrophoresis, and single-molecule analysis. Key areas include DNA supercoiling, topoisomerase function, and the interplay between DNA structure and cellular processes. His research has led to innovations in DNA topology simplification, Cre recombination kinetics, and methodologies for analyzing circular DNA populations in organisms like C. elegans and humans. Levene’s lab also develops tools for genomic studies, such as shallow-learning models for DNA fragmentation analysis and unmasking hidden topological activities in recombination systems. Levene’s contributions span over 40 years, with publications addressing DNA looping, knotting, and the thermodynamics of nucleoprotein assemblies. His work bridges biophysics, molecular biology, and engineering, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to genomic challenges.

• DNA topology
• protein-DNA interactions
• nucleic acid structure
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Celia Byrne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). She holds a dual appointment in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Her academic background includes a Bachelor's in Biology from Earlham College and a PhD/Master's in Epidemiology from UCLA. Her research focuses on environmental exposures, breast cancer epidemiology, and public health disparities. Key projects include investigating polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and breast cancer risk, environmental metal impacts on breast density, and the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on long-term health outcomes in military populations. She has led federally funded studies, such as the US Army-funded PAHs and Breast Cancer Risk project and a National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences study on metal/metalloid exposures. Byrne’s work bridges epidemiology and biostatistics, emphasizing methodological rigor in analyzing population-level health data. Her recent studies address post-COVID-19 sequelae, vaccination impacts, and racial disparities in endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure. Collaborations include multidisciplinary teams across military and civilian institutions. Her publications span environmental health, infectious disease epidemiology, and breast cancer research. Notable contributions include analyses of long-COVID symptoms, hybrid immunity mechanisms, and the role of acculturation in breast density among immigrant populations.

• Public Health
• Preventive Medicine
• Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bjørn Olav Åsvold, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Medicine (Epidemiology) and Center leader at the HUNT Centre for Molecular and Clinical Epidemiology (HUNT MCE), Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He also serves as a Consultant at the Department of Endocrinology, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital. His research spans epidemiology, genetics, and clinical medicine. MD, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2001 PhD, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2008 Specialist in internal medicine, 2014 Specialist in endocrinology, 2015 Åsvold's research focuses on thyroid dysfunction and diabetes , investigating their interplay with cardiometabolic diseases and pregnancy complications . He utilizes Mendelian randomization studies to explore causal relationships between genetic factors and health outcomes, including sleep traits , autoimmune thyroid disease , and kidney function . His work also addresses global health issues like obesity in Nepal and diabetic complications in Norway. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding hip fracture risk prediction , cardiovascular implications of sleep patterns , and genetic determinants of trace elements . Åsvold's collaborations span multiple international institutions, including the HUNT Study and HUNT MCE in Norway.

• Thyroid dysfunction
• Diabetes
• Pregnancy complications and cardiovascular risk
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Nikolaus Rajewsky is a leading Professor at the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin , where he founded and directs the Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology (BIMSB) . His lab integrates experimental (biochemistry, molecular biology) and computational (bioinformatics, physics) approaches to study RNA regulation in gene expression , with applications to developmental biology, regeneration, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer . Using model systems like C. elegans , planaria, and human brain organoids, his team pioneers cutting-edge methods such as MirDeep , DistMap , and FLAM-seq for RNA analysis. His research focuses on single-cell transcriptomics , spatial RNA sequencing , and circular RNA (circRNA) regulation , revealing novel roles for circRNAs like CDR1as in neuropsychiatric disorders. Recent work includes 3D tumor microenvironment mapping and computational modeling of RNA metabolism in diseases. Scientific Awards : Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2012) EMBO Membership (2010) Honorary PhD, Sapienza University of Rome (2014) Berlin Science Award (2009) His team's recent articles highlight breakthroughs in 3D spatial transcriptomics , circRNA degradation mechanisms , and mitochondrial disease modeling using human brain organoids. The lab actively collaborates with clinical partners across Charité and European institutions, driving the LifeTime initiative for cell-based interceptive medicine.

• RNA Biology
• Gene Regulation
• Single-Cell Transcriptomics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jenn Brophy is an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Stanford University, developing technologies for genetic engineering of plants and microbes to address environmental stress resilience and agricultural sustainability. Her lab focuses on synthetic genetic circuits for plant root reprogramming and stress response optimization. B.S. in Bioengineering, UC Berkeley (2010) Ph.D. in Biological Engineering, MIT (2016) Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford University (Biology) Research spans synthetic biology, plant genetics, and microbiome engineering, emphasizing climate adaptation and sustainable biotechnology. Current projects include: Plant-microbe interaction engineering Stress-responsive biosensors High-throughput genetic tool development Plant cell atlas integration Sustainable laboratory practices Her recent publications highlight advances in recombinase circuits, root architecture engineering, and plant cell mapping, with applications in climate resilience and microbiome design. Collaborators include José Dinneny (Stanford) in plant synthetic biology research.

• Genetic Engineering
• Plant Science
• Synthetic Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jianping Fu is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan , with joint appointments in Biomedical Engineering and Cell and Developmental Biology. His research integrates micro/nanoengineering , mechanobiology , and stem cell biology to model human development and disease. Education: PhD (MIT, 2007), BE (University of Science and Technology of China, 2000) His research interests focus on stem cell bioengineering , developmental bioengineering , and mechanobiology , particularly in modeling early post-implantation human development, neural tube formation, and pluripotent stem cell mechanoregulation. His work combines biomimetic culture systems with microfluidic gradients to study embryogenesis and organogenesis. Recent publications highlight advances in human embryo modeling (2024 Cell, Nature, Cell Stem Cell), neural tube patterning (2024 Nature), and mechanobiology of stem cells (2024 Nature Reviews Physics). These studies emphasize computational methods , single-cell analysis , and standardization of embryo models . Scientific honors include: Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award (2022) ISSCR Merit Award (2024) Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (2019) NSF CAREER Award (2012) Life Member, World Association of Chinese Biomedical Engineers (2024) Dr. Fu mentors extensively, with 20+ alumni including PhD students and postdocs now in academic and industry positions. His lab has received $3M NIH funding for immunological diagnostics and MTRAC grants for translational research. Collaborations with institutions like Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Rice University enhance his interdisciplinary approach to regenerative medicine.

• Stem Cell Bioengineering
• Developmental Bioengineering
• Mechanobiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jill F. Banfield serves as a Professor at the University of California, Berkeley with dual appointments in the Department of Earth and Planetary Science and Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management , plus an affiliation with the geochemistry group at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Her research program centers on geomicrobiology and environmental microbiology, investigating microbial community dynamics through field-intensive studies at: Iron Mountain, northern California Angelo Coast Range Reserve, northern California Rifle and East River sites, Colorado Crystal Geyser, Utah Employing cultivation-independent genomic and proteomic methodologies, her group examines: Microbial mineral dissolution and precipitation processes Biogenic nanoparticle formation and reactivity Microbial community ecology and evolutionary mechanisms Shale weathering and clay mineral transformations Riparian zone sediment, soil, and deep subsurface microbial processes The team develops specialized bioinformatics pipelines for genome-resolved analysis of environmental 'omics' data to decode microbial functional capacities and environmental impacts. While the available documentation confirms active laboratory operations and field collaborations with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, it omits specifics regarding student advisement, grant portfolios, and training programs.

• Geomicrobiology
• Environmental Microbiology
• Metagenomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر