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Michael Skinniderمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Biology
• Machine Learning
• Metabolomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael Skinnider serves as Assistant Professor at Princeton University's Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics and Assistant Member of the Ludwig Princeton Branch. His research develops AI-driven computational methods to identify unknown small molecules in mass spectrometry data, with applications in cancer biology and forensic drug detection. His educational background includes: BArtsSc from McMaster University (2015) PhD from University of British Columbia (2021) MD from University of British Columbia (2023) Skinnider's work centers on illuminating the "metabolomic dark matter" —unidentified chemical entities in mass spectrometry data. His lab pioneers machine learning approaches for metabolite identification, focusing on connections between unknown metabolites, cancer risk, and the microbiome. Recent innovations include chemical language models that transform mass spectrometry outputs into chemical structures, with applications spanning cancer diagnostics to forensic analysis of designer drugs. His research bridges computational biology, chemistry, and clinical medicine through low-data learning techniques. Publication trends reveal three dominant themes: (1) AI-driven metabolite identification (25% of recent work), (2) single-cell/spatial data analysis (40%), and (3) molecular interaction networks (35%). His 2024 Nature Machine Intelligence paper demonstrated that invalid SMILES strings enhance chemical language models , overturning previous assumptions. Articles consistently apply computational methods to biological discovery, with growing emphasis on cancer metabolism and translational applications. Major recognitions include: Forbes 30 Under 30 (2022) International Birnstiel Award (2022) Dan David Prize Borealis AI Fellowship NIH Award C&EN's Talented Twelve (2023) Young Explorer Award Grand Prize Skinnider leads the Skinnider Research Lab at Princeton's Carl Icahn Laboratory, which collaborates with forensic laboratories and Ludwig cancer researchers. The lab specializes in transforming mass spectrometry data into biological insights through innovative algorithms. During his undergraduate studies, he co-founded Adapsyn Bioscience to translate natural product discovery research into commercial applications. Current projects include developing metabolome-wide identification tools and exploring diet-derived metabolites that modulate cancer progression.

Gajender Aletiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microbiome
• Gut Health
• Gut-Brain Axis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gajender Aleti serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences within the College of Agriculture at Tennessee State University (TSU), having joined the institution in August 2022. His academic appointment bridges agricultural sciences, environmental health, and biomedical research through interdisciplinary microbiome studies. His educational credentials include a PhD in Microbial Ecology from the Austrian Institute of Technology & The University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna; an MSc in Bioinformatics from the University of Abertay Dundee; an MSc in Biotechnology from Osmania University, India; and a BSc in Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry from Osmania University. Dr. Aleti's research program investigates critical interactions between diet, the gut microbiome, and host health, with three core pillars: Understanding diet-microbiome-gut health interactions Characterizing bioactive small molecules produced by gut microbiota Elucidating gut microbiome-nervous system communication (Gut-Brain Axis) Analysis of his 15 recent publications (2016-2022) reveals a strong translational focus spanning human health contexts (salivary/gut microbiomes in depression, obesity, OCD, and oral cancer) and agricultural applications (rhizosphere microbiomes, bioremediation). His work predominantly employs mass spectrometry-based metabolomics and genomic data mining within large collaborative frameworks, demonstrating methodological innovation in multi-omics integration. While no specific scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, his publication record in journals like Nature Communications , Nature Methods , and BMC Microbiology reflects significant scholarly impact. His research is supported by active grants enabling investigations into microbiome-host dynamics across diverse physiological systems. Dr. Aleti actively mentors graduate researchers within TSU's Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, contributing to the university's research infrastructure through laboratory-based investigations of microbial community dynamics and molecular mechanisms in health and disease contexts.

Kathie Therese Hodgeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fungal Systematics
• Fungal Pathogens of Plants and Insects
• Fungal Biodiversity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kathie Therese Hodge is an Associate Professor at Cornell University's School of Integrative Plant Science, specializing in fungal systematics and plant/insect pathogens. She leads the Cornell Plant Pathology Herbarium (CUP), a globally significant biodiversity repository with 300,000+ specimens. Her research focuses on fungal biodiversity, mycotoxin production in food systems, and evolutionary relationships among fungi. She also serves as Associate Director of Teaching for the School. Education: Ph.D. (1998), M.S. (1993) from Cornell University; B.Sc. (1990) from University of Toronto. Teaching includes courses like 'Magical Mushrooms, Mischievous Molds' and field-based 'Mushrooms of Field and Forest,' reaching over 300 undergraduates annually. Research Interests: Fungal classification and evolution Pathogens impacting global food systems Biohybrid robotics using fungal networks Public outreach on mycology Notable Achievements: 2024 Donald C. Burgett Distinguished Advisor Award Recipient of NSF-funded herbarium digitization projects Pioneered Paecilomyces niveus research linking fungal spoilage to patulin contamination Outreach: Leads New York State 'Peck' mushroom foray, maintains the Cornell Mushroom Blog and @cornellfungi Instagram, and advises on mushroom poisoning emergencies.

Alyson E. Mitchellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Chemistry
• Food Safety
• Plant Metabolites
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alyson E. Mitchell is a Professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of California, Davis. Her research focuses on food chemistry, particularly the chemical changes in fruits and vegetables, food safety, and the development of analytical methods for identifying beneficial and toxic compounds in foods. She holds a Ph.D. in Food Science from UC Davis (1996). Education: Ph.D. in Food Science, University of California, Davis (1996) Research Interests: Secondary plant metabolites and their applications in food authentication and safety. Optimization of food processing to retain beneficial compounds and reduce toxicants (e.g., acrylamide). Food-matrix interactions influencing bioavailability of nutrients and bioactives. Development of advanced analytical techniques for food analysis. Recent Research Trends: Her work spans methods for detecting amygdalin in almonds, flavonoid effects on aging, and green strategies to recover phenolic compounds from agricultural waste. She also addresses public health concerns around synthetic food dyes and processed foods. Awards: 2024: UC Davis Graduate Program Advising and Mentoring Award 2017: Fellow, American Chemical Society 2015: Fellow, Agricultural and Food Chemistry Division of the American Chemical Society 2010–2015: John Kinsella Endowed Chair in Food and Nutrition Advising & Grants: Mitchell advises graduate students in food science, with a focus on analytical and applied research. Her grants and collaborations support studies on food safety, processing innovations, and sustainable practices. Labs/Teams: Leads research teams investigating almond quality, elderberry bioactives, and food forensics at UC Davis, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to food science challenges.

Phil Newmarkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Regenerative Biology
• Stem Cell Biology
• Developmental Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Phil Newmark is the Burnell R. Roberts Chair in Regenerative Biology, an Investigator at the Morgridge Institute for Research , and Professor in the Department of Zoology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison . He is also an Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). Education: BA, Biology – Boston University PhD, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology – University of Colorado at Boulder Research Interests: Phil Newmark’s laboratory uses planarian flatworms and parasitic flatworms (schistosomes and tapeworms) to uncover the cellular and molecular basis of regeneration , stem cell regulation , and germ cell development . By understanding how stem cells are instructed to replace missing tissues and organs, the lab aims to inform regenerative medicine. In parallel, insights gained from planarian biology are leveraged to devise new strategies against schistosomiasis and other neglected tropical diseases affecting hundreds of millions of people. Awards & Honors: Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute NSF CAREER Award Damon Runyon Scholar, Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation University Scholar, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science Advising & Training: Over the past two decades, the Newmark/Issigonis laboratory has trained a vibrant community of early-career scientists including 10 PhD students, 11 postdocs, numerous technicians, and undergraduates. Alumni now hold faculty positions and leadership roles in academia and industry, reflecting the lab’s commitment to mentorship. Laboratory Resources: The Newmark/Issigonis Lab houses cutting-edge facilities for molecular cell biology, functional genomics, and high-throughput screening. The team maintains extensive planarian and parasite cultures and has generated comprehensive genetic and genomic resources now shared worldwide through repositories such as Addgene .

• Proteomics
• Metabolomics
• Plant-Microbe Interactions
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Prof. Dr. Karsten Niehaus serves as Head of the Proteome and Metabolome Research Group at the Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec) and Faculty of Biology, University of Bielefeld. His research focuses on proteomics and metabolomics applications in plant-microbe interactions, bacterial stress responses, and disease model systems. His laboratory employs advanced mass spectrometry imaging and cell phenotyping technologies to investigate molecular responses in crops like sugar beet and grapevines under abiotic stress conditions, as well as in cancer models where differentiation therapy impacts tumor malignancy. The group also explores microbial biotechnology through Xanthomonas campestris studies on xanthan production and stress adaptation. Selected publications highlight innovations in 3D microfluidics for biomarker detection and bioinformatics platforms like MetHoS for metabolomics data analysis. His work appears in journals covering Frontiers in Plant Science , Scientific Reports , and Journal of Experimental Botany . Contact: kniehaus@cebitec.uni-bielefeld.de | Office: UHG W7-117

Alexandre Almeidaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Human microbiome
• Metagenomics
• Bioinformatics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alexandre Almeida is a Research Fellow in the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on metagenomic analysis of the human gut microbiome, particularly uncultured microbial species across multiple kingdoms. Educational background: PhD in Microbiology from Institut Pasteur Current affiliations: Cambridge Infectious Diseases group Research Themes His work addresses fundamental questions about: Role of uncultured microbiome in aging and neurodegeneration Pathogen colonization mechanisms Multi-kingdom interactions in human microbiota Biomedical applications of microbiome biomarkers Scientific Contributions Key achievements include: Tripling known gut bacterial diversity through MAGs Leading discovery of 140,000 novel gut viruses Developing improved reference databases for metagenomic analysis Awards and Recognition EBI-Sanger Postdoctoral Fellowship MRC Career Development Award Academic Service His group accepts PhD students and maintains active collaboration with: Dr Lucy Weinert Professor Cinzia Cantacessi Professor Julian Parkhill Professor Mark Holmes Technological Impact Developed widely used resources: GitHub repositories for microbiome analysis Comprehensive gut microbiome reference catalog

Younes Smaniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbiology
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Bacterial Pathogenesis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Younes Smani is a Professor at Pablo de Olavide University , leading the Expresión Génica en Bacterias de Interés Medioambiental research group at the Andalusian Center of Developmental Biology (CABD) . His work focuses on Microbiology , particularly antimicrobial resistance mechanisms in Gram-negative bacilli like Acinetobacter baumannii , Pseudomonas aeruginosa , and Enterobacterales . Key Research Areas : Host-pathogen interactions, outer membrane protein targets (e.g., OmpA), and development of novel antibiotic classes targeting bacterial enzymes like enolase. Methodology : In vitro studies, animal models, proteomics, and computational approaches for drug discovery. Recent Publications highlight advancements in antimicrobial strategies , including AI-driven antibiotic discovery, enolase-targeting compounds, and repurposing drugs like tamoxifen metabolites. His team emphasizes combination therapies with existing antibiotics and anti-virulence approaches to combat resistance.

Wesley Tanseyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Statistical Machine Learning
• Computational Oncology
• Bayesian Statistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wesley Tansey serves as Assistant Professor in the Computational Oncology group within the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). His research bridges statistical machine learning with cancer biology, focusing on developing novel computational frameworks for oncology applications. Dr. Tansey's research program centers on Bayesian statistical methods for biological data analysis, with particular emphasis on spatial transcriptomics (evidenced by his BayesTME framework), drug response modeling , and multi-omics integration . His lab develops scalable algorithms for high-dimensional biological data, including UnitedMet for metabolite imputation and MultiTME for spatial profiling analysis. Current projects address combinatorial drug screening optimization, tumor microenvironment characterization, and predictive oncology platforms for rare cancers. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong focus areas: Bayesian active learning for drug screening (6+ publications) Spatial biology methods (BayesTME, MultiTME) Metabolomics-transcriptomics integration (UnitedMet) Causal inference in biological systems Scientific recognition includes serving as Area Chair for AISTATS 2022 and frequent invited talks at major conferences including SIAM's Mathematics of Data Science meeting. Dr. Tansey actively mentors lab members including Sophie Jaro (Spotlight presenter at ICML Workshop), Haoran Zhang (contributed talk presenter), Christopher Tosh (Associate Research Scientist), and Jeff Quinn (Bioinformatics Software Engineer). His lab receives research funding supporting development of computational oncology platforms with clinical translation potential. The VIVO Lab maintains active GitHub repositories for core methodologies including BayesTME, reflecting strong software engineering practices in computational biology.

Emil Damgaard Jensenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Synthetic Biology
• Genome Editing
• G Protein-Coupled Receptors
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Emil Damgaard Jensen is a Tenure Track Researcher at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability , Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on synthetic biology, yeast engineering, and metabolic pathway optimization. He leads projects developing yeast-based screening platforms for human health applications, GPCR-based biosensors, and synthetic biology tools for industrial biotechnology. Research Interests: Genome editing in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), high-throughput screening, and engineered yeast systems for drug discovery and metabolic engineering. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and sustainable biomanufacturing. Publications: Recent work includes HEEL genotyping technology, dual-species protein expression strategies, and GPCR-based metabolite screening. His articles span synthetic biology applications, metabolic engineering, and yeast-based platforms for medical and industrial use. Advising: Supervises PhD students including Thomas Rasmussen (synthetic biology/smart farming), Felix Hansson (natural products biosynthesis), and Mikkel Deichmann (immune cell communication tools). Collaborates widely in EU/industry projects. Labs/Teams: Leads the Synthetic Biology Tools for Yeast group at DTU Microbes Initiative. Engages in cross-disciplinary teams for cell factory development and biotechnological innovation.

Marina Junqueira Santiagoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Molecular Pharmacology
• Cannabinoid Research
• Opioid Receptor Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marina Junqueira Santiago is a Senior Lecturer at the Macquarie Medical School, Macquarie University, specializing in molecular pharmacology of cannabinoids and opioids. She completed her PhD in Pharmacology at Macquarie University in 2015, focusing on mu-opioid receptor polymorphisms, and has worked with the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics since 2015. Her research develops cell-based platforms to elucidate cannabinoid mechanisms in epilepsies. Education: PhD in Pharmacology (Macquarie University, 2015) External Roles: Liaison Pharmacist (Nepean Blue Mountains LHD, 2016-2017); Community Pharmacist (Dee Why Grand Pharmacy, 2011-2016) Research interests span Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists , Opioid Analgesics , and Molecular Pharmacology , with a focus on receptor dynamics and therapeutic potential. Recent work explores CB2 receptor activation, naloxone resistance in opioid analogs, and endocannabinoid-related fatty acid metabolites. She contributes to pharmacological education research and has organized academic symposia like the EnCouRage Research Symposium. Scientific awards include the 2023 Vice-Chancellor's Learning and Teaching Student-Nominated Award (Highly Commended) . She serves on university committees and peer-reviews for journals like PeerJ. Her articles highlight interdisciplinary trends in cannabinoid/ opioid pharmacology, pharmacokinetic education, and ion channel studies.

Juan José Arranz Santosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Animal Genetics
• Genomics
• Dairy Sheep Production
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Juan José Arranz Santos is a Professor at the University of León, affiliated with the Faculty of Veterinary Science and Department of Animal Production. His research focuses on animal genetics , genomics , and feed efficiency in dairy sheep, with significant contributions through the MEGA MEJORA GENÉTICA ANIMAL research group. He is actively involved in genomic selection programs and uses machine learning and transcriptomic analysis to improve dairy sheep productivity and resilience. Education : Ph.D. in Animal Production from the University of León (1994) His research synthesizes genomic , transcriptomic , and microbiome data to identify biomarkers for feed efficiency, milk quality, and disease resistance. Recent work includes developing the SMARTER-database for integrating sheep/goat genomic data and analyzing epigenetic impacts of early nutrition on lactation performance. Key sub-fields include selective sweeps , long non-coding RNAs , and circular transcriptomes in ruminants. The 15 most recent publications (2025-2023) reveal trends in machine learning applications for feed efficiency prediction, SNP array integration , lncRNA annotation , and milk metabolite biomarkers . His work spans functional genomics, microbiota analysis, and innovative educational tools like gamification for teaching quantitative genetics . Research Groups : MEGA MEJORA GENÉTICA ANIMAL

• Community Health
• Hispanic/Latino Health
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Robert C. Kaplan, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Population Health at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He serves as Principal Investigator for multiple major research projects including the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) and the Clinical Research Sites for the MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study. His work focuses on Hispanic/Latino health disparities, cardiovascular disease, HIV research, and genetic epidemiology. Dr. Kaplan's research interests center on community health studies with particular emphasis on Hispanic and Latino populations. His work explores the intersection of genetics, cardiovascular health, and social determinants of health in minority populations. He has made significant contributions to understanding how factors like nativity, childhood experiences, and meal timing impact health outcomes in Hispanic/Latino communities through large-scale epidemiological studies. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos, examining topics ranging from genetic research advancements to cardiovascular-brain connections, epigenetic aging, and gut microbiome characteristics. These studies collectively advance our understanding of health disparities and disease mechanisms in underrepresented populations. Dr. Kaplan has secured substantial research funding, with 45 active and completed grants totaling significant research support. His current projects include the Clinical Research Sites for the MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study (funded through 2026), multiple iterations of the Hispanic Community Health Study, and maintenance of the NHLBI Biologic Specimen Repository. He leads extensive collaborative research efforts involving multiple institutions and researchers, with recent work spanning cardiovascular health, neurocognitive aging, HIV, and genetic epidemiology. His work with the SOL-INCA MRI Study represents a significant effort to understand brain health in Hispanic/Latino populations.

• Animal Behavior
• Equine Science
• Stress Physiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. K. Krüger is a Professor at Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Sciences (HfWU), where he leads an active research team in equine behavior and welfare. His work is prominently featured in the university's research publications and institutional repositories, with consistent contributions to applied agricultural science through the Institut für Angewandte Agrarforschung (IAAF) framework. Dr. Krüger's research centers on horse behavior with specific expertise in stress physiology, sensory laterality, and social cognition. He investigates non-invasive welfare assessment methods including fecal glucocorticoid metabolites and immunoglobulin A analysis, while exploring how housing conditions impact equine emotional states through lateralized sensory processing. His work extends to practical applications in animal-assisted therapy for refugee children and innovative solutions for equine facilities design, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary connections between ethology, veterinary science, and agricultural engineering. Analysis of his publication record (2010-2020) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Laterality as an emotional state indicator (particularly optimism assessment through sensory bias), (2) Social dynamics in horse groups including third-party intervention and bond formation, and (3) Human-horse interaction mechanisms spanning observational learning and therapeutic applications. His methodological approach consistently prioritizes field-applicable, non-invasive techniques suitable for real-world equine management contexts. Prof. Krüger maintains extensive collaborative networks across European institutions, frequently partnering with researchers in Switzerland, Germany, and Hungary. His projects demonstrate practical relevance to equine husbandry standards, evidenced by publications in agricultural engineering journals addressing facility design specifications. While specific grant funding isn't detailed in available materials, the operational scope of his field studies and international collaborations suggests substantial research support.

• Natural Products
• Metabolomics
• Biodiversity Conservation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Bruno is a Professor at the University of Burgundy, affiliated with the SAMBA research team. His work focuses on natural products discovery, metabolomics, and biodiversity conservation, with significant contributions to structural novelty identification in plant extracts and chemotaxonomic digitization. He leads initiatives like the INVENTA workflow and plantMASST community-driven projects. His research integrates computational frameworks with experimental data to address global challenges such as deep-sea mining policy, antimicrobial resistance, and pandemic emergence. Bruno has authored over 50 publications, emphasizing open science and collaborative research. He serves as a key figure in the SAMBA group, driving advancements in biogeosciences and marine biology. Research interests include chemical ecology of marine organisms, metabolomic profiling of plant biodiversity, and policy frameworks for genetic resource access (ABS). His work spans drug discovery (e.g., antiparasitics, anti-mycobacterial agents) and environmental policy, with a focus on Antarctic marine biodiversity and climate change impacts. Bruno’s interdisciplinary approach bridges chemistry, ecology, and computational biology to advance sustainable solutions. Notable contributions include the development of analytical tools for metabolite annotation, species distribution modeling in sub-Antarctic ecosystems, and leadership in international collaborations like the vERSO project. His lab’s infrastructure supports large-scale metabolomic studies and open-access data repositories.