جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Drug Delivery
• Nanomedicine
• Biopharmaceutics
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Dr. Shyh-Dar Li is a Professor and Tong Louie Chair in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, where he also serves as Chair of Nanomedicine and Chemical Biology. With a BSc in pharmacy from National Taiwan University (1998) and PhD in pharmaceutical sciences from UNC Chapel Hill (2008), followed by postdoctoral training at UC San Diego's Moores Cancer Center (2009), Dr. Li has established himself as a leading researcher in advanced drug delivery systems. His research focuses on developing innovative nanomedicine platforms for targeted delivery of biological therapeutics including peptides, proteins, antibodies, and nucleic acids. Dr. Li's laboratory has pioneered several novel drug delivery approaches, particularly in lipid-based nanoparticles, phospholipid-free vesicles, and polymer systems for cancer immunotherapy, pain management, and protein delivery. His work bridges fundamental nanotechnology with translational applications for difficult-to-treat diseases. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on tumor microenvironment modulation, endosomal escape mechanisms for nucleic acid delivery, and non-invasive delivery routes for protein therapeutics. His research demonstrates increasing sophistication in nanocarrier engineering, with recent work incorporating machine learning approaches to optimize nanoparticle design and expanding into immunomodulatory therapies that harness the body's immune system to fight cancer. Scientific Recognition: 2014 AFPC New Investigator Award 2013 AAPS New Investigator Award in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technologies 2013 CIHR New Investigator Award 2013 CSPS Early Career Award 2012 Prostate Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award Dr. Li's research program has been consistently supported by major Canadian funding agencies including CIHR, NSERC, and MITACS. He actively collaborates across disciplines and accepts graduate students into his research program, focusing on cutting-edge approaches to overcome biological barriers in drug delivery. His laboratory, the Laboratory of Targeted Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine, serves as a hub for innovation in pharmaceutical nanotechnology.

Michael McAlpineمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 3D Printing
• Nanotechnology
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael McAlpine is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at the University of Minnesota . He also holds affiliations with the Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering departments. His research focuses on 3D printing functional materials & devices , Nanoscale inks , Biomedical devices , Bioelectronics , and Flexible Microsystems . Research Interests : 3D Printing, Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Flexible Electronics, Microfluidics Labs : ME 361/363 Contact : mcalpine@umn.edu , (612) 626-3303, ME 117 Recent Research Trends include 3D Printed Biomedical Devices , Flexible Electronics , and Bioprinting Applications . His work spans from Spinal Organoid Formation to Programmable Drug Release Capsules . Scientific Award : Circulation Research 2020 Best Manuscript Award

Rotem Karniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Alternative RNA Splicing
• RNA Biology
• Cancer Therapy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rotem Karni, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. He leads a research lab focused on understanding how alternative RNA splicing contributes to cancer and genetic diseases, with a strong emphasis on translating these findings into RNA-based therapies. Karni's lab develops decoy oligonucleotides, small molecules, and splice-switching technologies to modulate splicing factors and enhance immunotherapy. Education BSc in Biological Chemistry from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1997) PhD in Biological Chemistry from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel (2002) Postdoctoral Fellowship at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, NY (2002-2007) Karni's research explores the deregulation of alternative splicing in oncogenesis, particularly how splicing factors like RBFOX2 and S6K1 influence metastasis, DNA repair, and immune checkpoint modulation. His team investigates m6A RNA modifications for stabilizing mutant genes, with applications in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and pancreatic cancer. The lab's work is commercialized through biotech companies: SKIP Therapeutics, Andlit Therapeutics, and RNAble. Selected Research Trends RNA mis-splicing and neoantigen generation (2025) Splicing factor inhibition for tumor suppression (2023) Metastatic splicing signatures in pancreatic cancer (2023) Immune checkpoint splicing in cancer immunotherapy (2021) m6A modulation for mRNA stabilization (2023) Advising & Collaborations Karni has mentored numerous PhD and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom now hold leadership roles in academia, biotech, and medical institutions globally. His lab collaborates extensively on projects involving RNA innovation, including partnerships with the Institute for RNA Innovation. Contact Department of Genetics & Institute for RNA Innovation, One uCity Square, Room 4018, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: 215-898-5072 Email: Rotem.Karni@Upenn.edu

Waldemar Kolanusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Immunology
• Cell Signaling
• Signal Transduction Pathways
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Waldemar Kolanus leads the Molecular Immunology and Cell Biology department at the University of Bonn's Life & Medical Sciences Institute (LIMES) . His research bridges immunoregulation , stem cell dynamics , and metabolic stress responses in immune cells. Unit 2 member at LIMES Principal investigator in SFB 704 and ImmunoSensation Cluster Leads a multidisciplinary lab with postdocs, PhD students, and technical staff His work focuses on intracellular signaling pathways connecting immune activation to tissue homeostasis, particularly through: Cytohesin proteins in integrin-mediated adhesion and migration TRIM71 in stem cell regulation and congenital hydrocephalus High-salt environments affecting macrophage function Publication trends show expertise in immune cell migration , genetic models , and chemical inhibition , with frequent use of mice and zebrafish for in vivo studies. Key articles explore: TRIM71's dual role in auditory development and germ cell maintenance Cytohesin family's Golgi regulation and insulin signaling Ruxolitinib's off-target migration inhibition of dendritic cells Contact details: Address: LIMES Institute, Carl-Troll-Straße 31, Bonn Email: kolanus.sekretariat@uni-bonn.de Phone: +49 228 73-62788

• Stem Cell Mechanobiology
• Bone Tissue Engineering
• Regenerative Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chao Liu is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Engineering , Southern University of Science and Technology (2024.11–present). Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution (2019–2024.11) and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at New York University (2016–2019) with joint appointments in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Orthopedics at NYU Langone Health . He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering (2016) and MASc in Mechanical Engineering (2010) from University of Toronto , following a BASc in Engineering Science (2008). Education : PhD (IBBME, U of Toronto, 2016), MASc (Mechanical Engineering, U of Toronto, 2010), BASc (Engineering Science, U of Toronto, 2008) His research focuses on mechanobiology of stem cells , bone tissue engineering , and functional implants . He investigates how mechanical forces modulate osteogenic and angiogenic stem cells, designs implants with micro-geometry to enhance cellular activity, and develops 3D real-time imaging modalities for bone repair processes. His work spans biomechanics , regenerative medicine , and cellular mechanotransduction . The selected publications from 2022 to 2010 reveal trends in mechanical force applications for bone regeneration, pharmacological impairments in healing, nanostructured biomaterials for stem cell differentiation, and microfluidic platforms for osteocyte studies. These works are published in journals like Bone , FASEB Journal , and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces . Scientific Awards : International Conference BME Young Investigator Award (2019), IFMRS Travel Grant (2017), ASBMR Young Investigator Grant (2016), CIHR Travel Awards (2010–2014), Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2011–2013), Barbara and Frank Milligan Fellowship (2008, 2010) Chao Liu mentors graduate students, including Zhang Jianing (2022 Master’s graduate). His lab ( https://abtrl.bme.sustech.edu.cn/ ) recruits postdocs and research assistants for projects in mechanical force applications , micro-geometric implants , and 3D imaging . He has contributed to 14 journal articles with 714 citations and presented at 6 international conferences in the past three years.

John A. Copland, IIIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cancer Biology
• Molecular Carcinogenesis
• Translational Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. John A. Copland III is a Professor of Cancer Biology and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. He leads the Cancer Biology and Translational Research Laboratory, focusing on molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis, tumor progression, and development of targeted cancer therapies. Education: PhD in Physiology & Endocrinology (Medical College of Georgia), MS in Endocrinology (Medical College of Georgia), BS in Chemistry (Columbus College), with postdoctoral training at University of Texas Medical Branch. Research interests center on: Identifying tumor suppressor genes (e.g., RhoB, TBR3, GATA3) and oncogenes (e.g., FOXO3a, SCD1, NPTX2). Developing patient-derived xenografts and live cell models for personalized medicine. Designing SCD1 inhibitors via in silico modeling for clinical trials. Recent publications highlight his work on SCD1 inhibition in leukemia and thyroid cancer ImmunoPET imaging of thyroid tumors CRISPR-identified drug synergies in cholangiocarcinoma Patient-specific combination therapies using xenograft models

• Immunology
• Virology
• Inflammation
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Santiago F. González is a Group Leader at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB) in Bellinzona, Switzerland, and an extraordinary professor at the University of Italian Switzerland (USI). He earned dual PhDs in microbiology (University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain) and immunology (University of Copenhagen, Denmark), followed by postdoctoral work (2007–2011) at Harvard Medical School's Immune Disease Institute under Michael Carroll. PhD in Microbiology, University of Santiago de Compostela PhD in Immunology, University of Copenhagen His research focuses on immune system dynamics during respiratory viral infections, vaccination, and cancer metastasis. Key areas include influenza recognition , lymph node inflammation , and immune cell behavior in vivo. He pioneered studies on C-type lectin receptors (e.g., SIGN-R1) in viral immunity and epigenetic modulators for inflammation. Recent publications highlight his work in epigenetic drug development , nanovaccines , and computational tools for immune cell tracking. His group uses two-photon intravital microscopy and spatial-temporal modeling to dissect immune responses. Scientific awards include three EU Marie Curie Fellowships (2004–2013), enabling his transition to independent research. His collaborations span Harvard, USI, and European institutions, with grants from the EU and Swiss research bodies. His lab at IRB, established via the 2013 Marie Curie Career Integration Grant , develops novel imaging approaches and therapeutic strategies for infectious and immune-mediated diseases.

• Gynecologic Oncology
• Women’s Health
• Cancer Treatment
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Dr. Laila Ingrid Muderspach is a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Southern California (USC) on a part-time basis. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic malignancies, emphasizing patient-centered care that addresses physical, emotional, and socioeconomic needs. Her clinical expertise spans surgical and medical interventions for cancers of the female reproductive system, with a focus on improving outcomes through advanced techniques like Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways and sentinel lymph node biopsies. Dr. Muderspach’s research spans epidemiological trends in gynecologic cancers, including adolescent and young adult (AYA) populations, and the optimization of surgical and chemotherapy protocols. She has contributed to pivotal studies on endometrial and cervical cancer staging, palliative care utilization, and the management of complications in vulvar cancer surgery. Her work also addresses healthcare disparities, such as accessibility to obstetric care and adherence to cancer treatment in underserved communities. Education: Medical degree from an unspecified institution, with training at USC and UCLA. Awards: Over 30 awards including Best Doctors recognition (2009–2014), National Faculty Award (2007), and multiple teaching accolades. Labs/Teams: Active in multidisciplinary gynecologic oncology teams at LAC+USC Medical Center, focusing on surgical innovation and patient safety. Her publications (over 150 listed) reflect a commitment to translational research, including clinical trials for novel therapies like eribulin for cervical cancer and investigations into HPV vaccine impact on cervical lesions.

• Cancer Research
• Gastrointestinal Tumorigenesis
• Colorectal Cancer
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ari Ristimäki is a Professor in the Department of Pathology at the Clinicum, University of Helsinki, specializing in gastrointestinal tumorigenesis. He serves as a Supervisor in the Doctoral Programme in Biomedicine and maintains strong connections with HUS Radiology and Pathology. His research spans fundamental cancer biology to clinical applications, particularly in colorectal cancer and related gastrointestinal malignancies. Professor Ristimäki's research interests focus on gastrointestinal tumorigenesis, with particular emphasis on colorectal cancer mechanisms, molecular pathways, and clinical applications. His work bridges basic science and clinical practice, investigating the molecular underpinnings of gastrointestinal cancers while developing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. His research portfolio includes studies on tumor biomarkers, cancer metabolism, epigenetic modifications, and translational applications for improved cancer diagnosis and treatment. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on colorectal cancer research, with particular attention to molecular characterization of BRAF-mutated tumors, liquid biopsy technologies for mutation profiling, and population-based studies of surgical outcomes in gastrointestinal cancer patients. His work shows consistent productivity with 311 publications to date, reflecting sustained research activity since the early 2000s. Professor Ristimäki has supervised doctoral theses, serving as both supervisor and opponent for PhD candidates. His academic service includes manuscript reviewing, committee memberships, and editorial work. His current research is supported by multiple active projects from prestigious funding bodies including the Academy of Finland (SA_2024-2028), Sigrid Jusélius Foundation, Cancer Foundation, and Liv och Hälsa Foundation, indicating strong recognition of his research program's significance and potential impact.

Monica N. Fornierمشاهده پروفایل

پزشک-پژوهشگر

• Breast Cancer
• Medical Oncology
• Bone Health
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Monica N. Fornier is a physician scientist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) specializing in breast medical oncology . With a clinical focus on improving outcomes for breast cancer patients, she has particular expertise in bone health related to cancer therapies. Fluent in English, Italian, and French, Dr. Fornier treats international patients and contributes to multidisciplinary care teams. Education: MD from University of Milan (Italy), residency and fellowship at University Hospital of Milan and MSK Certifications: Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology (Europe) Her research spans neoadjuvant endocrine therapy , bone loss prevention in cancer patients, and HER2-positive breast cancer treatment beyond trastuzumab. Recent publications address ER+/HER2- breast cancer immune responses, alopecia management in survivors, and regulatory T cell mechanisms . Dr. Fornier has received multiple Castle Connolly Top Doctor awards (2023-2025) and participates in MSK clinical trials for novel cancer treatments.

Ying Geمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biological Mass Spectrometry
• Proteomics
• Metabolomics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ying Ge is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, jointly appointed in the Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology and the Department of Chemistry. Her research integrates chemistry, biology, and medicine, focusing on advanced mass spectrometry-based proteomic and metabolomic technologies to address cardiovascular diseases. Education: B.S., Peking University (1997) Ph.D., Cornell University (2002) Ying Ge's work centers on developing ultra high-resolution mass spectrometry platforms for top-down proteomics and metabolomics, applied to systems biology studies of heart failure and regenerative medicine. Key projects include myofilament protein modification mapping, stem cell therapy evaluation, and biomarker discovery for cardiac conditions. The 15 most recent articles highlight her lab's methodological innovations (e.g., photocleavable surfactants, native mass spectrometry) and biological discoveries in AMPK structural heterogeneity, RBM20-mediated cardiotoxicity, and sarcomere-metabolism cross-talk during regeneration. These publications span proteomics, metabolomics, structural biology, and clinical applications.

• Immuno-oncology
• Cancer Immunology
• Tumor Microenvironment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kurt Schalper, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor of Pathology at Yale School of Medicine and Director of the Translational Immuno-Oncology Laboratory (T.I.L.) at Yale Cancer Center. His primary appointment is in the Department of Pathology with secondary appointments in Medical Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Schalper maintains affiliations with multiple cancer research entities including the Cancer Immunology Program, Yale Center for Immuno-Oncology, and the Yale Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS). Dr. Schalper trained as a cell biologist and surgical pathologist, completing his MD at San Sebastian University (2003) and PhD at Universidad Catolica de Chile (2008). His postdoctoral work at Yale focused on developing quantitative strategies to measure immunotherapy-related biomarkers in immune cells and cancer tissues. His research centers on understanding the immunobiology of human solid tumors, particularly lung cancer, with emphasis on immune evasion mechanisms, tumor microenvironment dynamics, and biomarker development for immunotherapy response prediction. Current scientific interests include tumor immune heterogeneity, editing, and the role of specific tumor antigens and immune evasion pathways in lung malignancies. Analysis of Dr. Schalper's recent publications reveals a strong focus on immuno-oncology, particularly in lung cancer. His work spans biomarker development, mechanisms of immunotherapy resistance, tumor microenvironment characterization, and clinical translation of immunotherapeutic approaches. Notable themes include the investigation of KEAP1/STK11-related resistance, IL-4 mediated immune evasion, and strategies to overcome immunotherapy resistance through combination approaches. Dr. Schalper collaborates extensively with Yale researchers, particularly with Dr. David Rimm (57 common publications), Dr. Roy S. Herbst (35 common publications), Dr. Scott Gettinger (14 common publications), and Dr. Sarah Goldberg (12 common publications). His work appears in high-impact journals including Nature, Journal of Clinical Investigation, and Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology. As Director of the Translational Immuno-Oncology Laboratory, Dr. Schalper leads efforts to produce and support high-quality translational research in immuno-oncology through standardized biomarker analyses and integration with Yale resources. His laboratory focuses on developing quantitative methods for immunotherapy biomarker assessment and understanding mechanisms of response and resistance to cancer immunotherapies.

Sean J. Morrisonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Stem Cell Biology
• Cancer Progression
• Metabolism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sean J. Morrison is the founding Director of the Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator. He holds the Mary McDermott Cook Chair in Pediatric Genetics and the Kathryne and Gene Bishop Distinguished Chair in Pediatric Research. Dr. Morrison earned his B.Sc. in Biology and Chemistry from Dalhousie University (1991), a Ph.D. in Immunology from Stanford University (1996), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Neurobiology at Caltech (1999). Education: B.Sc. - Dalhousie University (Biology & Chemistry, 1991) Ph.D. - Stanford University (Immunology, 1996) Postdoctoral Fellowship - Caltech (Neurobiology, 1999) Research Interests: Dr. Morrison’s laboratory investigates the mechanisms that maintain adult tissues and how cancer cells exploit these processes to form tumors. His team compares stem cell and cancer cell replication mechanisms to develop novel regenerative medicine and anticancer therapies. Key areas include: Stem cell self-renewal and aging Metabolic regulation of hematopoietic stem cells Leptin Receptor+ stromal cell function Cancer progression and metastasis Proteostasis and niche biology Mechanotransduction in stem cell niches Publications reveal trends in stem cell metabolism, tumor heterogeneity, and niche dynamics across Science , Nature , and Cell . His work on retrotransposons in stem cell activation (2024) and β-adrenergic receptor inhibition in hematopoietic regeneration (2024) highlights emerging therapeutic targets. Awards & Recognitions: Dr. Morrison is an elected member of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine (2018), National Academy of Sciences (2020), and EMBO (2023). He received the Presidential Early Career Award (2003), MERIT Award from NIA (2009), and UT Southwestern’s Excellence in Postdoctoral Mentoring Award (2020). Mentorship & Leadership: Dozens of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from his lab have secured academic leadership roles or industry positions. He served as President of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (2015–2016) and actively engages in public policy debates about stem cell research, including Michigan’s constitutional protections for regenerative medicine.

Jude M. Phillipمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Aging
• Mechanobiology
• Cancer Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jude M. Phillip, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. His research integrates engineering principles with aging and cancer biology to develop cell-based biomarkers and mechanistic insights into age-related diseases. He leads the Phillip tiME Lab, which focuses on aging dynamics, tumor microenvironment interactions, and translational technologies. Education : PhD, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 2015 Postdoctoral Research, Melnick/Cerchietti Labs, Weill Cornell Medicine, 2016-2020 B.Eng, Chemical Engineering, City College of New York, 2010 Research Interests : Dr. Phillip’s work spans aging mechanisms, cancer biology, and mechanobiology. Key areas include: Cell-based biomarkers for aging and disease Scale-dependent aging pathways Lymphoma tumor-immune microenvironment (tiME) Single-cell profiling of senescence subtypes ECM mechanoregulation of stem cell fate His lab employs longitudinal cell profiling, data science, and clinical measures to bridge biological aging research with translational medicine. Recent Highlights : 2025: NIH R35 MIRA Award for lymphoma microenvironment research 2024: Johns Hopkins Catalyst Award for aging biomarker studies 2023: AFAR-Glenn Foundation Award for senescence subtype classification Lab & Collaborations : The Phillip Lab collaborates with the Institute for NanoBioTechnology and maintains a living patient-derived tumor biorepository for lymphoma studies. Current projects include ovarian aging organoid models and immune-mechanical interactions in cancer progression.

• RNA Metabolism
• Non-coding RNAs
• Cancer Metastasis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claudio R. Alarcón is an Associate Professor in Pharmacology at Yale University School of Medicine. His research focuses on RNA metabolism's role in development, health, and disease, particularly RNA modifications and non-coding RNAs. He joined Yale in 2017 after postdoctoral training at The Rockefeller University and holds a PhD from Cornell University (2009) and a BSc from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (1999). Research Interests: Functional roles of m6A RNA modifications MicroRNA biogenesis and cancer progression Non-coding RNA regulation in metastasis Key Appointments: Primary Faculty, Yale Cancer Biology Institute Member, Yale Cancer Center Faculty, Yale Combined Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences His lab integrates bioinformatics, molecular, and cellular approaches to study cancer metastasis mechanisms, including miRNA processing disruptions and SOX4/TMEM2 pathways linked to clinical outcomes.