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Frans Bianchiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Membrane Proteins
• Lipid Antigens
• T Cell Activation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Frans Bianchi is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Molecular Immunology group within the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB). His research focuses on membrane proteins and lipids as antigens in T cell activation and their application in vaccination strategies. Bianchi holds a PhD in Membrane Enzymology from the University of Groningen (2016) and advanced degrees in Molecular Biology and Chemistry. Research Interests: Antigen presentation mechanisms T cell receptor interactions with MHC complexes Role of lipids in immune responses Development of immunotherapeutic agents Short-chain fatty acid effects on immune cells Recent Research Themes: Recent publications highlight work on antigen processing dynamics, macrophage inflammatory responses, and diagnostic methods for cell proliferation. Notable findings include butyrate's dual inflammatory effects and novel insights into CD36 receptor function in cancer biology. His teams explore both basic immunological mechanisms and translational applications. Awards & Grants: Recipient of NWO-VENI, ZonMW Off-Road grants, and Comenius Teaching Fellowships. Collaborates on NWO Demonstrator projects for cancer cell detection technologies. Labs & Teams: Leads the Molecular Immunology group focusing on immune cell signaling and vaccine development. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including organic chemists and biomedical engineers.

Yvonne Garbersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organizational Psychology
• Leadership
• Human Resource Management
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Yvonne Garbers is a Professor of Organizational Psychology at the Institute for Communication Management , Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, Lingen Campus. Her research focuses on organizational leadership, team dynamics, and the interplay of virtuality and diversity in workplaces. She also teaches Human Resource Management, Organizational Communication, and Applied Statistics. Education: PhD in Psychology (summa cum laude), Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel; Diplom in Psychology (grade: "Sehr gut"), CAU Kiel. Research Trends: Recent publications explore cytokine signaling in osteoarthritis, justice repair dynamics, and health impacts of workplace innovations like sit-stand desks. Her work bridges molecular biology and organizational psychology, emphasizing interdisciplinary applications. Labs & Projects: Involved in the Mittelstand-Digitalzentrum Lingen.Münster.Osnabrück and the Labor für Organisationspsychologie (Interaction & Communication section), focusing on adaptability and leadership models. Teaching: Courses include Organizational Psychology, Human Resource Management, Communication in HR, Introduction to General Psychology, and Workshops on Change and Resilience. Her contact details: Office Hours by appointment, Room KB304, Phone: 0591-80098-435, Email: y.garbers@hs-osnabrueck.de . She is married with two daughters (born 2014 and 2016).

Wuqaas M. Munirمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ophthalmology
• Corneal Transplantation
• Cataract Surgery
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Wuqaas M. Munir, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He holds multiple leadership positions including Chief of Ophthalmology at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, Director of the Refractive Surgery Service, and Cornea Fellowship Director. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor and Cornea Service Director at Boston University School of Medicine for eight years. Education: B.S.E., University of Pennsylvania (Summa Cum Laude, 1997) M.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2001) Residency in Ophthalmology, University of Illinois at Chicago (2002-2005) Fellowship in Cornea/Refractive Surgery, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (2005-2006) Research Focus: Dr. Munir specializes in corneal transplantation (DMEK/DSEK), complex cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK), and ocular imaging. His work integrates artificial intelligence for keratoconus detection, sociomedical factors in eye banking, and surgical outcomes research. He maintains strong interests in medical education as Associate Residency Program Director. Publication Trends (2024-2025): Recent articles demonstrate significant emphasis on AI applications in corneal disease diagnostics, health disparities in diabetic eye care, computational analysis of real-world ophthalmic datasets, and pharmacological safety profiles of glaucoma medications. Machine learning approaches feature prominently across his latest research. Clinical & Training Roles: As Cornea Fellowship Director and Residency Program Associate Director, Dr. Munir oversees surgical training programs. He maintains active clinical practice in advanced cataract and corneal surgeries at the University of Maryland Medical System and Baltimore VA.

• Autoimmunity
• Immunology
• Arthritis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kamal D. Moudgil is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, with a secondary appointment in the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine. Over two decades, he has led research in autoimmunity and immune regulation using rat models of rheumatoid arthritis (adjuvant arthritis) and multiple sclerosis (EAE). Focus on cellular and molecular pathways in autoimmunity Development of targeted drug delivery systems Investigation of natural products and biomarkers (e.g., miRNAs) His work explores immune cell interactions, including T cells, B cells, macrophages, and stromal cells like fibroblasts and osteoclasts. Funded by NIH (R01, P01, R21, R03), VA Merit, Arthritis Foundation, and Rheumatology Research Foundation. Research trends from his publications highlight: Natural products (celastrol, pristimerin) for autoimmune therapy Peptide-guided drug delivery systems Microbiome-derived metabolites in immune modulation Role of heat-shock proteins in pathogenesis and tolerance Th17/Treg balance and cytokine networks in disease

Gary Brennanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Epigenetics
• RNA Biology
• Epilepsy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gary Brennan is an Assistant Professor at the School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, University College Dublin, and a member of the Conway Institute. He is a Funded Investigator at the FutureNeuro Research Center and has held affiliations with institutions including the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and the University of California-Irvine. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of epilepsy, particularly epigenetic and epitranscriptomic regulation, RNA modifications, and neuroinflammatory pathways. Education: PhD in Physiology & Medical Physics from RCSI (2015) Postdoctoral Training: University of California-Irvine (2012-2015) under Prof. Tallie Z. Baram; RCSI (2016-2018) under Prof. David Henshall His research program addresses three critical challenges: (1) understanding molecular reprogramming after brain insults, (2) developing RNA-based therapies targeting epigenetic processes, and (3) identifying peripheral biomarkers for epilepsy prediction. Key contributions include studies on microRNA regulation of seizure networks, m6A RNA methylation in temporal lobe epilepsy, and systemic delivery of antagomirs timed with blood-brain barrier disruption. His work has been published in journals like Nature Reviews Neurology , JCI Insight , and Molecular Brain . Recent funding includes grants from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Health Research Board (HRB), and the European Union. He has received awards such as the CURE Taking Flight Award and Marie Curie Fellowship. Dr. Brennan also supervises PhD students and coordinates modules on CNS diseases and multicellular systems.

• Cancer Biology
• Hematopoietic Malignancies
• Extracellular Vesicles
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Margaret McGee is an Associate Professor at the School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science , University College Dublin , with a research focus on cancer biology and extracellular vesicle signaling. Her work spans hematological malignancies, bone marrow microenvironment interactions, and mitotic regulatory mechanisms. She coordinates major modules including Genetic Basis of Disease and Regulation of Gene Expression . BSc University of Reading Dip Applied Science Dublin Institute of Technology PhD Biochemistry Trinity College Dublin Her research explores extracellular vesicle-mediated communication in cancer progression, cyclophilin A's role in mitotic exit, and preclinical biotherapeutic development. Current collaborations with Vejle Hospital Denmark and Mater Hospital Dublin investigate EV-based liquid biopsies for therapy response prediction. Notably, she co-authored the foundational MISEV2023 guidelines for extracellular vesicle research. Scientific contributions include: Wellcome Trust ISSF Mid Career Fellow (2017) Conway Institute Fellow (2007) IRCSET Fellowship (2003) She leads the EU Twinflag consortium for EV-based biomarker development in joint disorders and chairs the SBBS Research, Innovation and Impact Committee (2020-2024). Her lab has trained numerous researchers who now hold prominent positions in academia and industry.

Steven M. Yellonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Reproductive Physiology
• Cervical Remodeling
• Preterm Birth Mechanisms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Steven M. Yellon is a Professor in both the Physiology Division of Basic Sciences and the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. His research focuses on the physiological mechanisms underlying pregnancy, parturition, and preterm birth, with particular emphasis on cervical remodeling processes and neural regulation of birth. Dr. Yellon's educational background includes: PhD from University of Michigan Ann Arbor (1985) MA from University of Connecticut (1981) BA from University of Kansas (1977) Bachelor of Arts from Hartwick College (1974) Dr. Yellon's research primarily investigates the complex interplay between neural, endocrine, and immune factors in cervical remodeling during pregnancy and parturition. His work has established critical connections between vagus nerve signaling, macrophage activity, and progesterone regulation in the processes leading to both term and preterm birth. Through innovative approaches using murine models, he has made significant contributions to understanding how inflammation triggers preterm labor and how potential interventions might prevent it. Analysis of Dr. Yellon's recent publications (2020-2025) reveals a strong focus on translational approaches to prevent preterm birth, with particular attention to nanoformulation drug delivery systems, macrophage phenotypes in cervical tissue, and the role of N,N-dimethylacetamide as a potential therapeutic agent. His work increasingly integrates advanced imaging techniques with molecular analyses to provide comprehensive understanding of cervical remodeling processes. Dr. Yellon has secured significant research funding through multiple NIH grants as Principal Investigator, including projects focused on: Prevention of Inflammation Driven Cervix Remodeling and Preterm Birth (2020-2022) Neural Regulation of Prepartum Cervical Ripening (2011-2017) Vagus nerve stimulation modulating neuroinflammation (2018-2020) Dr. Yellon maintains an active laboratory investigating the immunological, neural, and hormonal regulation of cervical ripening and parturition. His team employs a multidisciplinary approach combining molecular biology, histology, imaging techniques, and physiological measurements in both murine and human tissue models to advance understanding of the complex processes leading to birth.

Yağmur Nil Doğanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Veterinary Food Hygiene
• Microbiology
• Food Safety
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yağmur Nil Doğan is an Associate Professor at Gaziantep University, İslahiye Vocational School, Veterinary Medicine Department . She holds an ORCID iD and is affiliated with YÖK (Turkish Council of Higher Education). PhD in Veterinary Food Hygiene and Technology (2016, Afyon Kocatepe University) BSc in Veterinary Medicine (2010, Selçuk University) Her research focuses on food safety , microbial quality of animal products , biogenic amines , and public health risks in food systems . She investigates the role of Lactic Acid Bacteria in fermented foods and the impact of toxins like aflatoxins and antibiotics in milk and fish. Recent publications highlight seasonal variations in aflatoxin levels , antibiotic resistance in Enterococcus , and microbial interactions in dairy farms . She has contributed to understanding oxidative stress markers in buffalo milk and probiotic effects on poultry . She has led projects on lactic acid bacteria in fermented foods, antibiotic residues in aquaculture, and starter cultures for meat preservation. Her role as Department Head (2021-2028) reflects leadership in veterinary education. Teaching includes Hygiene and Sanitation , General Microbiology , and Veterinary Public Health at both undergraduate and graduate levels. She has international research experience at University of Naples Federico II (2024) and industry exposure at Pınar Entegre Et ve Un Sanayii A.Ş. (2009).

Sinduja Subramanianمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Neuroimmunology
• Vascular Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sinduja Subramanian is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research within Macquarie Medical School, Macquarie University. Her work bridges vascular biology and neuroimmunology, focusing on immune dysregulation mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases. She previously completed her PhD in Macquarie Neurosurgery (2015-2018) developing pro-thrombotic treatments for brain arteriovenous malformations. Educational Background: PhD in Neurosurgery (Macquarie University, 2018) Current Role: Research Fellow in Motor Neuron Disease Research Her research explores: Vascular targeting agents for neurological conditions Immune-inflammatory processes in motor neuron disease Radiation-induced endothelial surface modifications Thrombotic treatment strategies for vascular malformations Key publication trends include: Development of vascular targeting therapies through αB-crystallin and CD166 research Investigation of inflammatory mediators in neurodegenerative disease progression Application of pulsatile flow models to thrombus formation studies Integration of molecular imaging and proteomics techniques Translational focus from animal models to clinical applications Peer-reviewed contributions across Thrombosis Research, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, and Translational Stroke Research Contact: sinduja.subramanian@mq.edu.au

Eddy Sotelo Pérezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medicinal Chemistry
• GPCR Pharmacology
• Drug Discovery
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eddy Sotelo Pérez is a Full Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, where he leads the Sotelo Research Group (ComBioMed) within the Center for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials (CIQUS). He holds appointments in both the Department of Organic Chemistry and the Institute of Industrial Pharmacy, directing a multidisciplinary team focused on drug discovery and development. Full Professor of Medicinal Chemistry (since April 2023) Associate Editor, Purinergic Signalling (since 2022) Principal Investigator, ComBioMed Research Group Co-founder, Celtarys Research His research spans medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, and catalysis, with particular emphasis on GPCR pharmacology for cancer immunotherapy, neurological disorders, and inflammatory diseases. The group pioneers multicomponent synthetic strategies and 3D-printed catalytic systems to accelerate drug discovery while reducing environmental impact. Analysis of recent publications reveals a strong focus on GPCR-targeted therapeutics, particularly CB2 and A2B receptors for cancer and inflammation. The group has successfully translated fluorescent probe technology to industry through Celtarys Research, eliminating radioactive compounds in drug screening. Recent work integrates 3D printing with heterogeneous catalysis to develop sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Fernando Calvet Prats award from Royal Galician Academy of Sciences (2022) Celtarys Research finalist in Royal Society of Chemistry Emerging Technologies Competition Multiple patents on catalytic systems and fluorescent probes Sotelo actively mentors doctoral students across multiple projects including CAPN12-IO (calpain-12 inhibitors for cancer immunotherapy) and PREDICTEAM (immune checkpoint analysis). His research has secured significant funding from MCIN, AEI, EU NextGeneration, and Xunta de Galicia. The Sotelo Lab maintains strong industry collaborations with pharmaceutical companies to translate basic research into therapeutic applications. The group operates advanced facilities for combinatorial chemistry, molecular imaging, and 3D-printed catalysis, with particular expertise in developing fluorescent alternatives to radioactive compounds for high-throughput screening. Current work focuses on multi-target immunotherapies and novel catalytic systems for sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Cell Biology
• Insulin-like Growth Factor Research
• Cancer Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rosemary O'Connor is Professor of Cell Biology at University College Cork, where she joined the Department of Biochemistry in 1997 and was appointed to her professorship in 2007. She served as Head of the Department of Biochemistry from 2008 to 2010 and as Head of School from 2016 to 2021. She holds a BSc from University College Galway and a PhD from NUI Maynooth, with additional research experience gained in the USA and Germany in both academic (University of Wuerzburg, Wistar Institute at UPENN) and industry settings (Immunogen, Inc.). Her research program focuses on Insulin-like Growth Factor actions, particularly in cancer and neurodegeneration, with applications extending across multiple biological disciplines. She established the Cell Biology Laboratory at UCC and was a founding Investigator of the Biosciences Institute. Her current work takes an innovative spatio-temporal approach to determine how insulin and IGF-1 receptors emit specific signals in different tissues, using protein modeling and multiple receptor constructs to provide a structural basis for receptor activation. She also investigates the success of IGF-1R inhibition in Thyroid Eye Disease and its potential application to other inflammatory conditions. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to understanding IGF signaling pathways, receptor dynamics, and their roles in cancer progression and neurodegeneration. Her work spans from fundamental receptor biology to therapeutic applications, with recent publications focusing on spatio-temporal regulation of IGF signaling, mitochondrial dynamics in cancer cells, and connections between IGF signaling and inflammatory diseases. Irish Area Section Medal by the Biochemical Society (2007) Chair of Gordon Research Conference on Insulin-like Growth Factors in Physiology and Disease (2011) Award from Irish Association for Cancer Research for 'Outstanding contributions to cancer research on the Island of Ireland' (2019) President of the International Society for Insulin-like Growth Factor Research Professor O'Connor has supervised 24 PhD students to completion, co-supervised/mentored approximately 20 others, and trained more than 20 postdoctoral researchers and research assistants. She has served on scientific boards and advisory committees for the European Union, Science Foundation Ireland, the Breast Cancer Campaign (UK), and the Irish Cancer Society. She was Director of the structured PhD program in Cancer Biology at UCC and has been instrumental in establishing research infrastructure through her role as a founding Investigator of the Biosciences Institute. Her laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding IGF receptor signaling, cell adhesion mechanisms, and the role of specific proteins like PDLIM2, HRG-1, PNCI/SLC25A33, and PBK/TOP kinase in cellular processes relevant to cancer and other diseases.

• Functional Genomics
• Systems Biology
• Pharmacogenomics
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Yuhui Hu is an Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor in the Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China. She joined SUSTech in August 2016 as an independent PI and was promoted to Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology in March 2022, having previously served as a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, School of Life Sciences at SUSTech from 2016-2022. Dr. Hu earned her Ph.D. in Functional Genomics from the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics in Berlin, Germany in 2006. Prior to joining SUSTech, she led her own research group on pharmacogenomics and chemical genetics at the same institute from 2007-2009, then moved to the Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology (BIMSB) at the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine where she served as a Senior Research Scientist until 2016. Her research focuses on integrating diverse systems biology approaches in transcriptomics, genomics/epigenomics, proteomics, CRISPR gene editing, single-cell and spatiotemporal omics to decipher gene regulations in cancer precision medicine and developmental biology. She has pioneered high-throughput platforms for protein subcellular localization, apoptosis detection, and protein-protein interaction analysis. Her work bridges traditional Chinese medicine compounds with modern systems biology approaches to develop new drugs, particularly through the investigation of natural compounds for anticancer and anti-COVID applications. Her recent publications show a strong focus on cutting-edge single-cell and spatial transcriptomics technologies, with multiple high-impact papers in journals like Cell, Nature Communications, and Developmental Cell. Her research group has developed several innovative protocols for sample multiplexing and cell death quantification compatible with single-cell sequencing. Excellent Patent Award, Southern University of Science and Technology (2020) Industrial Development and Innovative Talent Award, Shenzhen (2021) Shenzhen Peacock Talent Award As a Doctoral Supervisor, Dr. Hu leads a research group that has secured significant funding, including six national/provincial projects totaling over ¥7.14 million. She serves as a core PI in the Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Gene Regulation and Systems Biology and holds several academic society positions, including committee member of the division of anti-inflammatory and immunological pharmacology of the Chinese Pharmacological Society, council member of Guangdong Pharmacological Society, and executive director of Guangdong Overseas Returnees Association. Her lab continues to develop novel systems biology approaches for gene regulation and pharmacology research, with a particular focus on cancer genomics and chemical genomics for early diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis.

• Platelet Biology
• Cardiovascular Sciences
• Molecular Signal Transduction
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Steve Watson holds the British Heart Foundation Chair of Cardiovascular Sciences at the University of Birmingham , leading the Birmingham Platelet Group . His research focuses on platelet receptors , signaling pathways , and translational studies in patients with platelet function disorders. The group has pioneered the identification of the GPVI-FcR gamma-chain complex as the major collagen receptor and discovered the C-type lectin receptor role in lymphatic development. Research interests include: Platelet surface receptors and signaling Thrombosis mechanisms Inflammatory processes in platelet activation Development of anti-thrombotic therapies Translational applications in hemostasis disorders Recent publications analyze: Salmonella infection's inflammatory signatures in thrombosis Adenoviral SARS-CoV-2 vaccine-induced thrombocytopenia Affimer-based GPVI dimer targeting Hydroxychloroquine's antithrombotic effects T cell cross-reactivity in adenovirus vaccines Scientific contributions include: British Heart Foundation Chair 291+ peer-reviewed publications 99+ research projects Current projects: BHF-funded GPVI structure-function studies MRC collaborations on nanobody therapies Investigations into FcgRIIA activation variability

Johanna Schwarzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sleep Science
• Stress and Recovery
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Johanna Schwarz is an Associate Professor at Stockholm University's Department of Psychology, specializing in sleep science and stress-related recovery mechanisms. Her research focuses on sleep's role in emotional regulation, cognitive performance, and aging through experimental and population-based studies. Stockholm University, Department of Psychology Division for Sleep and Alertness Research Research interests center on sleep's interaction with stress load, emotional processing, and cognitive function across adult lifespan. Key methodologies include: Magnetoencephalography (MEG) for neurophysiological measurements Polysomnography in real-life contexts Experience sampling method (ESM) for longitudinal tracking fMRI and EMG for brain-behavior relationships Recent publications examine age-related differences in sleep deprivation impacts, subjective sleep quality interpretation, and emotional regulation neuroimaging. While specific awards aren't detailed in current data, her collaborative studies with Stress Research Institute demonstrate significant contributions to sleep neuroscience. Key research trends show cross-disciplinary integration of: Cognitive neuroscience with gerontology Clinical sleep medicine with epidemiology Neuroimaging with behavioral economics Population health with neurophysiological biomarkers Stress response modeling with affective regulation Subjective sleep experience with objective measurement

Timothy Douglasمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Biomaterials for biomedical applications
• Promotion of Languages in Science
• Hard tissue regeneration (bone)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Timothy Douglas is a Senior Lecturer in Bio-Chemical Engineering at Lancaster University's School of Engineering, specializing in biomaterials for biomedical applications and promotion of languages in science . With over 100 A1 publications in bone-contact biomaterials, he leads international collaborations across Germany, Belgium, Russia, and Poland while hosting visiting researchers globally. His work focuses on mineralized hydrogels combining mechanical strength with bioactive substance delivery. Education: PhD in Materials Science/Biomaterials, MSc in Biomedical & Chemical Engineering Research Highlights: Antibacterial hydrogels, food industry substance integration, and UK-Russia/UK-Poland conference organization His 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize biomaterial versatility across tissue engineering, drug delivery, and environmental sensing. Specific trends include phytochemical encapsulation , pH-responsive systems , and multilingualism in scientific collaboration. Notable collaborations with Drs. Baines, Chatzinikolaidou, and Surmeneva appear consistently across studies. Dr. Douglas actively supervises PhD students including Daniel Baines and Md Masud Rana Bhuiyan , while hosting visiting scholars from Poland, Russia, and Ukraine. His Lancaster Chemistry Academia-Industry Symposium and Languages in Science GLOBAL conference (2023) demonstrate cross-disciplinary outreach. Current projects include "Killing two birds with one stone" - integrating language learning with scientific collaboration frameworks.