جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Piet van Eeuwijkمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Medical Anthropology
• Anthropology of Aging
• Urban Anthropology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Piet van Eeuwijk is Senior Lecturer in Medical Anthropology and Anthropology of Aging at the University of Basel's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. He serves as Research Associate at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) and holds affiliations with the University of Zurich and University of Bern. Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Basel Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute Institute of Social Anthropology, University of Zurich Institute of Social Anthropology, University of Bern His research explores: Medical anthropology and aging populations Urban health transitions and chronic diseases Political ecology of sustainable development Zoonotic/neglected tropical diseases Health system history in sub-Saharan Africa Community-directed health interventions in Mekong region Publications focus on pharmacovigilance systems, care dynamics, and health transitions. Key themes include: Global health equity Anthropological approaches to NCDs Historical analysis of health systems Cultural dimensions of disease control Urban aging in Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary health research Academic contributions include: Co-founding Medical Anthropology Switzerland (MAS) European Association of Social Anthropologists (EASA) committee Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) project leadership Teaching Commission for Basel's Master in Sustainable Development

Christian Kapelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Host-microbiome interactions
• Experimental parasitology
• Wildlife parasitology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Christian Kapel is a Professor in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science, specializing in the Section for Organismal Biology. His research focuses on host-microbiome interactions, experimental and wildlife parasitology, and zoonotic infections. He maintains an active research profile with extensive publications and significant research funding. Dr. Kapel holds a MSc in Zoology and a PhD in Veterinary Science, with postdoctoral experience at the US Department of Agriculture. His academic career includes serving as Head of Studies for 10 years, membership on the Academic Council of SCIENCE at the University of Copenhagen, and membership on the University Senate. He teaches across biology, animal science, and veterinary programs and has founded three university spinout companies. His research portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on parasitic organisms and their applications in biomedical contexts. Recent work centers on Trichuris suis and its therapeutic potential for inflammatory bowel diseases, zoonotic pathogen detection in wildlife populations, and parasite-microbiome interactions. His publications reveal strong interdisciplinary connections between veterinary medicine, human health, and ecological systems, with particular emphasis on the One Health approach. The research shows notable translational potential, with several clinical applications emerging from basic parasitology studies. Dr. Kapel has secured substantial research funding totaling over 75 million DKK (10 million €) throughout his career. His work has achieved significant visibility with coverage in 56 news outlets, blogged by 6 sources, shared across numerous social media platforms, and referenced on Wikipedia. He serves as an assessor for the Innovation Fund Denmark, demonstrating recognition of his expertise in research evaluation and innovation. His teaching activities span multiple disciplines including biology, animal science, and veterinary medicine. While specific student advisement information isn't provided in the available text, his extensive publication record and leadership roles suggest significant mentorship activity. His research group appears to maintain strong international collaborations across multiple continents as indicated by the geographic diversity in his co-authorship network. Dr. Kapel's laboratory work focuses on host-parasite interactions, with particular attention to zoonotic pathogens and their impact on both wildlife and human populations. His research group maintains active investigation into parasite genomics, microbiome interactions, and translational applications of parasitological research for human health conditions. The group appears to utilize both field and laboratory approaches, with studies involving wildlife sampling, clinical trials, and molecular analysis techniques.

• Infectious Diseases
• Tropical Medicine
• Malaria
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Achim Hörauf serves as Professor at the University of Bonn's Faculty of Medicine and holds dual leadership roles as Deputy Partner Site Speaker for the Bonn-Köln site and Deputy Coordinator for Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases at the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF). His research focuses on developing novel antibiotics targeting Wolbachia endosymbionts in filarial parasites, with significant work on Corallopyronin A for river blindness treatment. Hörauf's research spans Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine, and Antibiotics Development, emphasizing macrofilaricidal agents against Onchocerca volvulus. His team investigates immune responses in filariasis, pneumococcal vaccination in immunocompromised patients, and lymphatic pathology mechanisms. Key contributions include advancing Corallopyronin A through preclinical development and establishing diagnostic protocols for onchocerciasis vector surveillance. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2024) reveals three dominant research thrusts: 1) Anti-Wolbachial drug development (Corallopyronin A, Muraymycin D2), 2) Immunological profiling of filarial infections (T-cell exhaustion, IgG glycosylation patterns), and 3) Epidemiological studies of neglected tropical diseases (lymphedema microbiology, epilepsy comorbidity). This work bridges basic microbiology with clinical applications for river blindness and lymphatic filariasis. While specific advisees and grant details aren't provided in source materials, Hörauf's DZIF leadership roles indicate active mentorship within the Bonn-Köln research consortium. His work receives institutional support through University Hospital Bonn's tropical medicine infrastructure. Hörauf directs research teams at the DZIF Partner Site Bonn-Köln, collaborating with University Hospital Bonn's tropical medicine division. His laboratory focuses on Wolbachia-targeted therapies and immunological diagnostics for filarial diseases, maintaining active projects on macrofilaricidal drug development and field epidemiology in endemic regions.

• Molecular Biology
• Genetics
• DNA Damage and Repair
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kıymet TABAKÇIOĞLU is an Assistant Professor at Trakya University, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Biology, where she has served since February 14, 2017. Prior to this appointment, she worked as a Research Assistant at the same institution from October 2, 2001. Her academic career spans over two decades, with a focus on molecular biology, genetics, and radiation biology. Dr. TABAKÇIOĞLU completed her Bachelor's degree in 1996, followed by a Master's degree in 2005 from Trakya University, Institute of Health Science, with a thesis on "Frequency of the HLA Class I (A,B) and Class II (DR) Polymorphisms in Bipolar Affective Disorder Patients in Thrace Region." She earned her Doctoral degree in 2013 from Trakya University, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, with a dissertation titled "Investigation of The Radioprotective Effect of Myricetin on DNA of the Human Lymphocytes." Her research interests center on molecular mechanisms of DNA damage and repair, radioprotection, immunogenetics, and microbiology. Dr. TABAKÇIOĞLU has made significant contributions to understanding the genetic basis of various diseases, radiation effects on biological systems, and microbial pathogenesis. Her work particularly focuses on flavonoids like myricetin for their radioprotective properties and studies on parasitic infections such as echinococcosis. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on molecular diagnostics, genotyping techniques, and the study of genetic polymorphisms in both human populations and pathogens. Her work bridges basic science with clinical applications, particularly in radiation protection, cancer research, and infectious diseases. The interdisciplinary nature of her research connects genetics, toxicology, and clinical medicine. Dr. TABAKÇIOĞLU has been involved in numerous research projects, including studies on radioprotective effects of acetylsalicylic acid, chemopreventive properties of Anatolian pollen, and investigation of DNA damage in various disease models. Her collaborative work spans multiple disciplines and institutions, demonstrating her role as an active researcher in the Turkish academic community.

David Abrahamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Immunology
• Parasitology
• Vaccine Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Abraham, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at the College of Life Sciences in Philadelphia, PA. His research program investigates fundamental mechanisms of host-parasite interactions, with dual focus on: 1) Elucidating molecular pathways by which eosinophils, neutrophils and macrophages mediate immunity against nematode infections, and 2) Developing multivalent vaccines against parasitic helminths including Onchocerca volvulus (river blindness) and Strongyloides stercoralis through strategic combination of recombinant antigens and novel adjuvants. Research domains span: Immunoparasitology : Innate/adaptive immunity to helminths Vaccine development : Preclinical models for parasitic diseases Molecular pathogenesis : Host immune evasion mechanisms Translational medicine : Bridging animal models to human applications His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on vaccine development against filarial parasites, employing rodent, bovine and non-human primate models to evaluate vaccine efficacy, immune protection durability, and infection dynamics. Research consistently integrates parasitology with immunology and vaccinology approaches. Dr. Abraham leads an active research laboratory investigating these areas and maintains collaborative networks through the Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC) ecosystem.

• Parasitology
• Veterinary Science
• Parasite Transmission
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Helena Mejer serves as a Senior Advisor at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Her work is centered in the Parasitology and Aquatic Pathobiology section, where she focuses on parasite transmission, population dynamics, and alternative control measures for organic livestock production. Dr. Mejer's research interests span parasitology with particular emphasis on swine and sheep parasites . Her primary focus includes studying Ascaris suum , Trichuris suis , and Oesophagostomum dentatum in pigs, along with strongyle infections in sheep. She explores natural methods for parasite control in organic farming systems, with significant work on dietary interventions using plants like chicory and seaweed. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating parasitology with nutrition and immunology . The research shows increasing focus on how dietary components modulate host-parasite interactions, particularly examining gut microbiota changes, immunomodulatory effects, and natural compounds as alternatives to conventional anthelmintics. International collaboration is evident in her work, particularly with projects extending to Tanzania and Mozambique. Dr. Mejer actively participates in teaching the parasitology course within the veterinary curriculum and has delivered numerous lectures on parasite control in organic pig production. Her technical coordination of the cysticercosis project in East Africa highlights her international research engagement. With 124 documented research outputs including 61 journal articles, her scholarly contributions span parasitology, veterinary science, and animal health. Her laboratory work focuses on parasite-host interactions in livestock systems , particularly examining how natural compounds affect parasite establishment and host immune responses. The research team appears to integrate molecular techniques, in vitro parasite culture, and field studies to develop sustainable parasite control strategies for organic farming systems.

Otilia Rosa Ferrer Quintanaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Veterinary Parasitology
• Animal Pathology
• Immunology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Prof. Otilia Rosa Ferrer Quintana is a Full Professor at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, affiliated with the Department of Animal Pathology, Animal Production, Food Science and Technology. She leads the research group GIR Parasitology, Dermatology and Veterinary Biopathology and holds memberships in the IU of Animal Health and Food Safety and IU of Biomedical and Health Research. Her research encompasses: Veterinary parasitology and immunopathology Vaccine development against parasitic diseases Caprine coccidiosis and nematodiasis control Helminth-coccidia immunopathological interactions Gastrointestinal microbiome relationships She leads significant projects including: Immunization with recombinant proteins against Haemonchus contortus (2020-2026) Immunoprotection against caprine coccidiosis (2019-2020) Immunoprophylaxis strategies for goat parasites (2020-2021) Vaccine trials using irradiation-attenuated coccids (2017-2020)

• Virology
• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• Microbial Genomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Owusu is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences and Senior Research Fellow at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana. He serves as chairman of the KNUST COVID-19 modelling Committee and has made significant contributions to virological diagnostics in Ghana, particularly during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. With over 69 peer-reviewed publications and 4 book contributions, his work spans infectious disease epidemiology, viral zoonosis, and microbial genomics. Dr. Owusu studied Medical Laboratory Technology at the undergraduate level and completed his PhD in Clinical Microbiology. Prior to joining KNUST, he worked for 10 years as a Biomedical Scientist and Microbiologist at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where he utilized classical microbiological techniques for pathogen identification. His research focuses on understanding interactions among microbial agents in respiratory and gastrointestinal niches using both classical and molecular techniques. He is particularly interested in viral zoonosis, microbial genomics, and the epidemiology of epidemic-prone infectious diseases. Dr. Owusu has been instrumental in developing Ghana's capacity for virological diagnostics and has contributed significantly to the country's response to emerging infectious disease threats. His recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on SARS-CoV-2 genomics, respiratory virus epidemiology, typhoid fever surveillance, and innovative diagnostic approaches. His work often addresses public health challenges specific to resource-limited settings in Africa, with particular attention to surveillance systems, diagnostic methods, and disease modeling. Dr. Owusu serves as a reviewer for high-impact journals including BMC Medicine, BMC Infectious Diseases, PLOS One, and PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. He was recently appointed to the Board of Reviewers of the American Society of Microbiology, recognizing his expertise in the field. He has served on over 30 university and international committees and is actively involved in public health initiatives in Ghana. His research group focuses on developing laboratory capacity for infectious disease detection and response, with particular emphasis on strengthening Ghana's ability to respond to emerging pathogens.

• Veterinary Pathology
• Infectious Diseases
• Swine Pathology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Páll S. Leifsson serves as an Associate Professor in Pathobiological Sciences within the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. His academic career, spanning since 1998 as a lecturer in veterinary pathology, focuses on pathological investigations across domestic and wild animal species with emphasis on infectious disease mechanisms and environmental impacts. His educational background includes a Cand. med. vet. (veterinary degree) from 1989 and a PhD from 1995. He delivers pre- and postgraduate theoretical and practical instruction in special pathology, training future veterinary diagnosticians through hands-on laboratory experiences. Research interests center on bacterial infections in pigs as the primary focus area, where his team investigates pathological changes associated with swine diseases. Additionally, he maintains a significant collaboration with Aarhus University studying pollution-related pathological changes in polar region wildlife , employing histopathological and elemental analysis techniques on Arctic species. This dual focus bridges agricultural veterinary medicine and environmental health sciences. Analysis of recent publications (2022-2024) reveals consistent methodological approaches across diverse biological contexts: histopathological examination coupled with elemental/biochemical analysis applied to swine, equine, canine, and Arctic species. This work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration of bacteriology, parasitology, and ecotoxicology, particularly in zoonotic disease transmission and pollution biomarker research. Professionally active in Nordic and European veterinary pathology networks, he participates in annual conferences including the Nordic Society of Veterinary Pathology (NSVP) and European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP). His departmental research team maintains dual specialization in swine infectious diseases and Arctic environmental pathology through ongoing institutional collaborations.