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Philip Giffardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbial Genomics
• Bacterial Evolution
• Molecular Epidemiology
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Philip Giffard is a Professor in Medical Laboratory Science at Charles Darwin University's Faculty of Health, with primary affiliation at Menzies School of Health Research. His research focuses on microbial genomics, bacterial evolution, and molecular epidemiology of important pathogens including Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes, particularly in Northern Australian and Indigenous communities. Dr. Giffard's research interests center on understanding the genomic basis of bacterial pathogen evolution, transmission dynamics, and antimicrobial resistance. His work employs advanced genomic techniques including whole genome sequencing and high-resolution melting analysis to investigate pathogen transmission in remote communities, with particular emphasis on skin and throat infections in Aboriginal populations. His research has significant implications for public health interventions and vaccine development. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in genomic epidemiology, with a focus on mobile genetic elements, horizontal gene transfer, and the evolution of antibiotic resistance. Dr. Giffard has developed bioinformatics tools like minSNPs for microbial genomic analysis and has made significant contributions to understanding the transmission of streptococcal and staphylococcal pathogens in Northern Australia. Dr. Giffard has received research funding including the CDU Rainmaker Leverage Grant for medical equipment access. His work has been widely disseminated through high-impact publications in journals including Nature Communications, The Lancet Microbe, and mSphere, with his research being picked up by numerous news outlets and cited in policy sources. As a Principal Investigator, Dr. Giffard has led significant research projects investigating bacterial pathogens in Northern Australia. His work has important implications for understanding pathogen transmission in remote communities and developing effective public health interventions for skin and throat infections prevalent in these settings.

Janice Lawrenceمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Aquatic Microbiology
• Cyanobacterial Toxins
• Virus-Host Interactions
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Janice Lawrence is Associate Professor of Biology and Associate Dean of Science at University of New Brunswick. Her research investigates aquatic microbial ecology with focus on cyanobacterial toxins and virus-host coevolution in freshwater and marine systems. Education: PhD, Biological Oceanography, Dalhousie University BSc, Marine Biology, Dalhousie University Research examines: Toxin production mechanisms in cyanobacterial communities Viral influences on phytoplankton population dynamics Ecological impacts of harmful algal blooms Field studies include Atlantic Canadian lakes and Arctic environments. Recent publications characterize toxin-producing cyanobacteria in New Brunswick watersheds and identify novel cyanophages. Teaches virology and mentors graduate students. Collaborates with Agriculture Canada on plant virology research.

Dezene Huberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Entomology
• Arthropod Ecology
• Chemical Ecology
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Dezene Huber is a Professor and ESM Undergraduate Coordinator at the University of Northern British Columbia's Faculty of Environment. He holds a PhD from Simon Fraser University and BSc from University of Calgary. His research focuses on arthropod ecology across forest, aquatic, agricultural, and urban systems. Current projects include spruce beetle genomics, pollination ecology, agroecosystem pest dynamics, and insect biodiversity assessments. Publications span chemical ecology, genomics, and taxonomy, with recent emphasis on bark beetle symbioses, orchid pollination gaps, and biodiversity informatics. Research often integrates molecular tools and community ecology. No awards were mentioned. He directs an insect ecology lab investigating local arthropods and maintains active fieldwork.

Sarah McAnultyمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Microbiology
• Marine Biology
• Symbiosis
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Sarah McAnulty is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Connecticut’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on symbiotic relationships between marine organisms and bacteria, particularly in cephalopods like the Hawaiian bobtail squid. She investigates how bacterial communities influence reproductive organ development, symbiotic colonization mechanisms, and host-microbe interactions. McAnulty’s work bridges microbiology, developmental biology, and evolutionary biology, with a strong emphasis on understanding symbiosis-driven adaptations. Research Interests : Microbiome dynamics, symbiotic organ evolution, bacterial communication, and host-microbe coevolution. Public Engagement : Co-founded Skype a Scientist , connecting classrooms with researchers worldwide. Her recent articles explore topics such as Vibrio fischeri symbiosis, reproductive organ microbiomes, and pH-driven bacterial signaling. McAnulty’s studies often integrate genomic, immunological, and ecological approaches, contributing to broader understanding of symbiotic partnerships in marine ecosystems.

Thomas Pietschmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Virology
• Hepatitis C Virus
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus
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Prof. Thomas Pietschmann is the Head of the Department of Experimental Virology at TWINCORE, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, and Scientific Co-Director of the Helmholtz program 'Infection Research'. He holds a PhD from the University of Würzburg and has led research groups focused on HCV, RSV, and coronaviruses since 2006. His research explores viral pathogenesis, immune evasion, and antiviral strategies. Key interests include: HCV vaccine development and immune protection mechanisms RSV pathogenesis in vulnerable populations Broad-spectrum coronavirus antivirals His recent publications (2024-2025) focus on neutralizing antibodies, viral replication mechanisms, and repurposed antivirals, demonstrating consistent emphasis on translational virology and pandemic preparedness. He leads a team of 20+ researchers, including 5 PhD students, and has secured funding from ERC, DZIF, and NIH for developing animal models and high-throughput antiviral screens.

Zoë Hilbertمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Host-fungal interactions
• Adaptive evolution
• Fungal pathogenesis
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Zoë Hilbert is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Boston College, where she leads the Hilbert Lab. She holds a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Her research focuses on host-fungal interactions, adaptive evolution of pathogenic fungi, and the evolutionary dynamics between microbes and their hosts. Key interests include fungal pathogenesis, microbial recognition mechanisms, and immune evolution. Her work explores how pathogens like Cryptococcus neoformans evolve to tolerate environmental stresses and adapt to host defenses. Recent studies include investigations into thermotolerance mechanisms and trade-offs in pathogenicity. She has published in journals such as Current Biology and Cell Host and Microbe , often collaborating with institutions like the University of Utah. The Hilbert Lab team includes postdoctoral researchers, Ph.D. students, and undergraduates focusing on diverse fungal species, such as Dreschlerella dactyloides and Ophiocordyceps unilateralis . The lab emphasizes evolutionary genomics and experimental approaches to understand microbial adaptation. Scientific Contributions : Her research bridges evolutionary biology and microbiology, highlighting how pathogens evolve to survive host defenses. Notable projects include studies on glycan recognition receptors and trade-offs in fungal virulence. Current work explores novel mechanisms of host-microbe conflict resolution at carbohydrate-protein interfaces.

Jérémie Le Penمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Innate Immunity
• RNA Viruses
• Antiviral Defense
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Jérémie Le Pen is Assistant Professor in the Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He established his laboratory in December 2024, focusing on innate immune responses to RNA viruses across humans, nematodes, and arthropods. Education: PhD in Genetics and Systems Biology, École Normale Supérieure, Paris Research examines natural antiviral strategies against RNA viruses like SARS-CoV-2, combining human genetics with functional genomics in cellular models. Recent work identified host factors restricting viral entry and characterized interferon deficiencies in pandemic-related pathologies. Publications demonstrate expertise in viral restriction factor discovery, interferon signaling defects, and infection-associated inflammation mechanisms. Previously worked with Charles Rice (Rockefeller University) on innate immunity to RNA viruses and live-attenuated vaccines.

• Microbial Genomics
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Enteric Pathogens
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Dr. Tracy Hazen is Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, with additional affiliation at the Institute for Genome Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Biology from Georgia Institute of Technology, where she studied microbial ecology and Vibrio parahaemolyticus diversity. Research employs comparative genomics and transcriptomics to investigate enteric pathogens (particularly E. coli-associated childhood diarrhea) and multidrug-resistant nosocomial pathogens. Current work focuses on antibiotic-resistant pathogen diversity and translational applications of sequencing-based microbial surveillance for outbreak detection in healthcare settings. Key publications examine E. coli pathogenesis, virulence plasmids, multidrug resistance mechanisms, and genomic diversity of pathogens in clinical contexts. Research keywords include E. coli, Klebsiella, Acinetobacter, genomics, evolution, antibiotic resistance, and microbial surveillance.

Sergios-Orestis Kolokotronisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Pathogen Evolution
• Genomics
• Bioinformatics
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Sergios-Orestis Kolokotronis is an Assistant Professor at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University with joint appointments in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (School of Public Health), Medicine (Infectious Diseases), and Cell Biology. His lab focuses on evolutionary genomics of pathogens and microbiome dynamics. Research examines pathogen evolution and adaptation using genomics and bioinformatics, with focus areas including Lyme disease mechanisms, antimicrobial resistance, and urban microbiome ecology. Key organisms studied include RNA viruses, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, malaria parasites, and tick microbiomes. Recent publications investigate structural determinants of host tropism in Borrelia, metagenomic analysis of contaminated environments, and phylogenomic diversity in vector-borne disease systems. Teaching includes undergraduate and graduate courses in genomics and evolutionary biology.

• Antibiotic Resistance
• Microbial Biology
• Drug Discovery
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Eric Brown is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences at McMaster University. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Microbial Biology and leads the Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization (BDC) program, which bridges scientific research with commercialization. His research focuses on bacterial survival strategies, particularly targeting drug-resistant superbugs through chemical biology and molecular genetics. Dr. Brown is affiliated with the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research and serves on multiple national/international advisory boards and editorial roles. His research interests include understanding bacterial cell wall biogenesis (e.g., wall teichoic acids), antibiotic resistance mechanisms, and developing novel antibiotics using innovative screening platforms. He has pioneered approaches like nutrient stress-based drug discovery and outer membrane disruption strategies. Dr. Brown’s scientific awards include the Canada Research Chair. His work spans over 300 publications, with recent breakthroughs in identifying resistance-modifying agents and cryo-EM studies of antibiotic targets. He co-leads the McMaster Antibiotic Resistance Network and has contributed to startups through the Professor Entrepreneur Fellowship. Labs/Teams: Brown Lab (www.brownlab.ca) focuses on microbial systems biology and translational antibiotic discovery. He mentors students in the BDC program, emphasizing entrepreneurship and biomedical innovation.

Lori Burrowsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Antimicrobial resistance
• Bacteriology
• Biochemistry
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Professor Lori Burrows is a distinguished microbiologist at McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences. She serves as the Associate Director (Partnerships and Outreach) of McMaster University's Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Diseases Research. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology, she is recognized as an international expert in bacterial pathogenesis, particularly in the study of type IV pili and their role in bacterial virulence. Dr. Burrows' primary research interests focus on the structure, function, and regulation of type IV pili (T4P), which are ubiquitous bacterial virulence factors used for adherence, DNA uptake, biofilm formation, and twitching motility. Her laboratory primarily uses the opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa as a model system to investigate pilin repertoire (relevant to vaccine design), pilin glycosylation systems involved in bacteriophage defense, structure-function of the pilus assembly system, and the complex regulation underlying T4P function. Additionally, her group studies biofilm formation, particularly the stimulation of biofilm development by sub-inhibitory antibiotic concentrations and the exploitation of this stimulation phenotype to discover new antimicrobials for multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria. Dr. Burrows' research program is robustly funded by multiple prestigious sources including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, the Canadian Glycomics Network, the Ontario Research Fund, and industrial support. Her publication record is impressive, with over 120 peer-reviewed papers, reviews, and book chapters, and an h-index of 49. Her recent work demonstrates continued leadership in understanding bacterial pathogenesis mechanisms, antibiotic resistance, and novel approaches to antimicrobial development. Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology Dr. Burrows serves on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Bacteriology (ASM), the Journal of Biochemistry (ASBMB), and ACS Infectious Diseases, demonstrating her significant contributions to the scientific community. Her laboratory, the Burrows Lab, is affiliated with both the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research and the David Braley Centre for Antibiotic Discovery at McMaster University, positioning her research at the forefront of infectious disease and antibiotic discovery.

Jim Kronstadمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fungal Pathogenesis
• Microbial Genetics
• Infectious Disease
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Dr. Jim Kronstad is a Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Michael Smith Laboratories, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, and the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. He holds academic appointments in fungal biology, specializing in pathogenesis, morphogenesis, and host-pathogen interactions. His research focuses on fungal pathogens such as Cryptococcus neoformans and Ustilago maydis, addressing mechanisms of virulence, nutrient sensing, and antifungal therapies. Education: Ph.D. (1984) from the University of Washington. Research Interests: Fungal pathogenesis and virulence factors cAMP signaling pathways and iron homeostasis Plant-fungal interactions (e.g., Ustilago maydis on maize) Development of antifungal drugs and vaccines Genomic and proteomic analysis of fungal pathogens Funding: Supported by NSERC, CIHR, NIH, and CIFAR. Collaborations include the Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre and international partners such as Georg-August-University Göttingen. Awards: CIFAR Fellow (2019), Power Corporation Fellow (2023), Burroughs Wellcome Fund Scholar Award, and Killam Teaching Award (2019). Labs/Teams: Director of the Michael Smith Laboratories (2008-2017) and leader of the PRoTECT international training program (NSERC/DFG-funded).

• Virology
• Molecular Biology
• Infectious Diseases
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Associate Professor Timothy Newsome is affiliated with the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney. He leads research in virology, focusing on mechanisms of viral spread and host-pathogen interactions, particularly with vaccinia virus and SARS-CoV-2. His work integrates advanced microscopy, single-cell analysis, and molecular biology to understand viral dynamics. Key research themes include actin-based motility in viral dissemination, cytokine regulation during infections, and development of drug discovery strategies. He collaborates with The Centre for Drug Discovery Innovation to identify antiviral targets. Recent publications highlight innovations in high-throughput single-cell analysis of viral infections and the role of SMAD proteins in infection outcomes. His grants include projects on Mpox drug targets (2023) and evolution of Monkeypox virus (2022). Newsome’s career trajectory includes appointments as Lecturer (2007), Senior Lecturer (2012), and current role as Associate Professor since 2019. He contributes to both basic science and translational research in infectious diseases.

Shira Weingarten-Gabbayمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Virology
• Immunology
• Systems Biology
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Shira Weingarten-Gabbay is an Assistant Professor of Microbiology at Harvard Medical School and heads the Laboratory of Systems Virology. Her research integrates virology, immunology, and systems biology to decode viral genomes and understand virus-immune system interactions. She has developed high-throughput methods like Massively Parallel Ribosome Profiling (MPRP) to identify novel viral ORFs and explore their roles in antigen presentation and immune evasion. Her work focuses on uncovering 'hidden' viral proteins derived from non-canonical open reading frames (ORFs), revealing their impact on T cell immunity. Notable contributions include identifying thousands of new viral ORFs across ~700 human viruses, discovering SARS-CoV-2 HLA-I and HLA-II peptides from unconventional ORFs, and characterizing internal ribosome entry sites (IRES) in viral and human genomes. These studies have advanced understanding of viral translation mechanisms, transcriptional regulation, and immune targeting strategies. Publications span Science , Cell , Nature , and other top journals, with key findings featured in media outlets like The New York Times and BBC Science in Action . Her interdisciplinary approach bridges molecular virology, computational biology, and synthetic biology to address fundamental questions in viral pathogenesis and host defense.

Marcel Turcotteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• Algorithm Design
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Dr. Marcel Turcotte is an Associate Professor at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at the University of Ottawa. He holds a Ph.D. from Université de Montréal and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Florida and the Imperial Cancer Research Fund in the UK. His research focuses on bioinformatics, computational biology, algorithm design, and machine learning applications in biological systems. Education: Ph.D., Université de Montréal (advisor: Guy Lapalme and Robert Cedergren) Postdoctoral Work: University of Florida (Steve Benner lab), Imperial Cancer Research Fund (Biomolecular Modelling Laboratory) His research interests include RNA structure prediction, protein secondary structure analysis, evolutionary-based bioinformatics methods, and computational intelligence applied to genomic data. He has developed algorithms like WACS for ChIP-seq analysis and RiboFSM for RNA structural motif discovery. His work bridges computer science and molecular biology, addressing challenges in genomic data interpretation and predictive modeling. Dr. Turcotte’s recent publications emphasize machine learning applications in RNA and protein structure analysis, as well as computational tools for genomic sequence mining. He has contributed to understanding gene fragmentation in Diplonema mitochondria and host susceptibility prediction for RNA viruses. His interdisciplinary approach integrates algorithm design with biological problem-solving. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His academic profile includes collaborations in bioinformatics, computational biology, and educational methodologies for engineering students.