جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Innate Immunity
• Inflammasomes
• TLR Signaling
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Egil Lien is a tenured Professor of Medicine and Microbiology at UMass Chan Medical School, affiliated with the T.H. Chan School of Medicine and the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. He holds academic positions in the Departments of Medicine (Division of Infectious Diseases), Microbiology, and Immunology/MD-PhD programs. Education: M.Sc. (Biochemistry) and Ph.D. (Cell Biology) from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Postdoctoral training at Boston University, NTNU, and UMass Medical School. Academic career includes roles at NTNU as Associate/Professor II and tenured positions at UMass since 2002. Research Interests Focuses on innate immune responses to pathogens, particularly mechanisms of pathogen evasion and activation of TLRs, inflammasomes, and cell death pathways. Key areas include: TLR4 signaling and LPS recognition Inflammasome activation (NLRP3, NLRP12) Pyroptosis and caspase-8 pathways Host-pathogen interactions in Yersinia pestis, Salmonella, and SARS-CoV-2 Adjuvant mechanisms in vaccine development Research Contributions Recent work highlights roles of caspase-8 in inflammation, gasdermin-mediated cell death, and inflammasome activation in diseases like atherosclerosis and diabetes. Over 150 peer-reviewed publications, including seminal studies in Science , Nature , and Cell journals. Labs/Teams Leads a laboratory studying microbial pathogenesis and innate immunity, collaborating extensively with global research groups. Active in translational projects targeting vaccine development and anti-inflammatory therapies.

Claudia Madampageمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Public Health
• Indigenous Health
• Medical Education
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Dr. Claudia Madampage is a Faculty Lecturer and Practicum Coordinator at the School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan. Her roles involve teaching and coordinating academic practicum programs, focusing on integrating theoretical knowledge with practical public health experiences. Dr. Madampage holds a Master of Science (MSc), a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and a Master of Public Health (MPH). Her educational background spans multiple disciplines, reflecting her expertise in both academic research and applied public health practice. Her research interests are centered on Indigenous community health and wellness, the epidemiology of infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis C, and innovative approaches to medical education. She has also contributed to studies in prion vaccine development and veterinary microbiology. Her work emphasizes community engagement, culturally sensitive research practices, and evidence-based interventions to address public health challenges in marginalized populations.

Fernando Sandunمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomolecular interactions
• Bioenergy engineering
• Biosensing technologies
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Fernando Sandun is the Dow Professor in Bioprocess Engineering and Associate Department Head for Graduate Programs at Texas A&M University's Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. He holds a B.S. from the University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka), and M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. His research focuses on biomolecular interactions, with expertise in enzyme-substrate-ligand systems, protein-ligand interactions for antiviral/antimicrobial applications, catalysis for bioenergy, and surface functionalization. His lab develops tools like the ELIXIR-A platform for molecular dynamics simulations to predict ligand-receptor behaviors, applied to enzyme inhibition, synthetic enzymes, and fuel cell systems. Notable awards include the Thomson-Reuters Highly Cited Researcher (2014), multiple teaching accolades (2010–2015), and the Barbara and Ralph Cox Faculty Fellowship (2013–2014). His work spans antiviral aptamer design (SARS-CoV-2, Dengue), fungicide resistance solutions, and biofuel innovations using methane-oxidizing microbes. His lab’s contributions include the SPAM process for algae dewatering, iron-sulfur-based bioelectrodes, and enzyme immobilization techniques. Ongoing projects address bioremediation, plant pathogen control (Candidatus Liberibacter), and molecular-level engineering of biological systems.

Thuy Doمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bacteriology
• Microbial Culturing Methods
• Oral Biofilms
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Professor Thuy Do holds the position of Professor of Molecular Microbiology at the University of Leeds School of Dentistry. She specializes in bacteriology, oral biofilms, and microbiome analysis using advanced sequencing technologies. Her research focuses on understanding oral microbiome dysbiosis, host-microbiome interactions, and developing diagnostic tools for systemic diseases linked to oral health. Education: She earned a Licence es Sciences from the Université de Strasbourg (1998), followed by BSc and MSc degrees from Teesside University (1999–2000) and a PhD in Bioprocess Development from De Montfort University (2004). She held a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at King’s College London before joining Leeds in 2012 as a Lecturer in Microbiology. Research Interests: Prof. Do’s work investigates oral microbiota diversity, functional biology of biofilms, and applications of metagenomics/RNA-Seq. Key projects include studying rheumatoid arthritis links to oral dysbiosis, root caries mechanisms, and developing microbiome-based therapies. She also explores antimicrobial materials and regenerative endodontics. Editorial & Leadership: She serves as Associate Editor for multiple journals including Oral Diseases and Frontiers in Oral Health. She chairs IADR committees on new investigator awards and science communication. Her work bridges dental microbiology with systemic health, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Advising & Training: Supervises postgraduate students in microbiology and dentistry. Teaches Microbiology modules to dental undergraduates. Active in mentoring early-career researchers through editorial roles and conference initiatives.

• Immunology
• Autoimmune diseases
• Genomics
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Professor Tony Kenna is an immunologist at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), leading research in autoimmune diseases like ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and scleroderma. He holds a PhD in Pharmacology from University College Dublin and is based in the School of Biomedical Sciences within QUT's Faculty of Health . His work integrates genomics, microbiome studies, and cellular immunology to identify therapeutic targets for immune-mediated diseases. He collaborates with the Centre for Immunology and Infection Control and Centre for Microbiome Research at QUT. Teaching focuses on undergraduate immunology, emphasizing problem-based learning. His editorial roles include journals like Clinical and Translational Immunology and Discovery Immunology . Professional memberships include the Australia and New Zealand Society for Immunology and the Australian Society for Medical Research. Research interests span genetic drivers of AS/scleroderma, microbiome-immune interactions, and translational therapies. Recent work highlights T-cell dysregulation in autoimmune conditions and biomarkers for disease progression. His lab explores therapeutic strategies like CAR-T cells and TCR-engineered regulatory T-cells for autoimmune diseases. Publications emphasize genomics-driven discoveries (e.g., HLA-B27 interactions, Runx3 deficiency in SKG mice), microbiome roles in AS pathogenesis, and long-term post-COVID-19 immunopathology. Collaborations bridge clinical and basic science to advance understanding of immune system dysregulation.

Emily E. Jacksonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Food Microbiology
• Genomics
• Bacterial Pathogens
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Emily E. Jackson is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biology, University of Nevada, Reno. She specializes in food microbiology with a focus on genomic analysis of Cronobacter species, contributing to understanding their pathogenicity and genomic diversity in foodborne contexts. Education: Ph.D. in Microbiology, Nottingham Trent University, 2016 M.S. in Bacteriology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2007 B.S. in Genetic Biology and Microbiology, Purdue University, 2006 Dr. Jackson’s research explores microbial dynamics in food safety, particularly Cronobacter species in powdered infant formula and raw milk. Her work integrates molecular methods, genomic analysis, and strain characterization. Her publications highlight advancements in pathogen detection, microbial taxonomy, and food safety protocols. Key trends include genomic insights into Cronobacter, biofilm formation, and validation of rapid molecular techniques for foodborne pathogens. Scientific Awards: FDA Honor Award for Rapid Molecular Method Development IAFP European Symposium Student Travel Award Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education

• Population Dynamics
• Marine Biology
• Ecology
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Professor James Bull is a faculty member in the School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics at Swansea University, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His academic rank is Professor, specializing in population dynamics, disease ecology, and spatial connectivity in ecological systems. He conducts research using mathematical modeling, field observations, and experimental approaches to address challenges in marine conservation, agri-environmental sustainability, and biodiversity loss. Research Interests: Spatial connectivity and movement patterns in populations Marine mammal ecology and seagrass dynamics Pest control strategies and pollinator biology Climate change impacts on species resilience Recent Articles: His work spans studies on seagrass restoration, mosquito repellent development, and grey seal phenology. Key areas include habitat suitability modeling, biological control agents, and the impacts of environmental changes on species distribution. Grants & Projects: He has led projects funded by EU ERDF (SEACAMS2), INTERREG (BLUEFISH), and DEFRA, focusing on coastal management and pest control. Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Biosciences Maths and Statistics Support (BioMaSS) and supervises postgraduate research in ecology and conservation biology.

Lydia C Powellمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Bacterial Biofilms
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Antibiofilm Therapeutics
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Dr. Lydia C Powell is a Lecturer in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at Swansea University School of Medicine. Her research bridges engineering and biomedical sciences, focusing on bacterial cell mechanics, biofilm dynamics, and translational therapies for cystic fibrosis and chronic infections. Key contributions include developing anti-biofilm therapeutics now in clinical trials (AlgiPharma AS/Qbiotics) and investigating AMR mechanisms in biofilms to identify novel treatment targets. Affiliations: School of Medicine, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Group Research interests include: Bacterial biofilm biophysics Antimicrobial resistance dynamics Alginate-based therapies Host-pathogen interactions Medical device biofilm prevention Recent work highlights: 2025: Ovarian cancer resistance mechanisms and metastasis 2023: Alginate oligosaccharide drug design against Pseudomonas 2022: Epoxy-tigliane wound healing agents Collaborations with industry (AlgiPharma AS/Qbiotics) and academia (e.g., Prof Thomas Wilkinson) advance clinical translation of findings.

Celeste Donatoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Virology
• Infectious Diseases
• Vaccine Development
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Celeste Donato is an Adjunct Research Fellow in the Department of Microbiology at Monash University. She serves as the Primary Chief Investigator (PCI) for a project investigating the altered landscapes of enteric viruses in Australian children post-rotavirus vaccine introduction. Her work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focused on health and well-being. Key research interests include virology, vaccine development, and infectious diseases, with a focus on pediatric populations and global health challenges. Recent research includes studies on SARS-CoV-2 seroconversion dynamics in children versus adults and clinical trials of neonatal rotavirus vaccines. She has co-authored over 43 publications, including high-impact papers in journals like mBio, mSphere, and The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Donato collaborates internationally on virology and epidemiology projects and advocates for scientific discourse in public health contexts. Education: Details not explicitly stated in text. Her research emphasizes translational outcomes, bridging basic science and public health interventions to address emerging viral threats and improve global vaccination strategies.

• STEM Education
• Science Education Policy
• Community-Centered Learning
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W. John Smith is a Professor of Biology at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts & Sciences. His work spans STEM education, science policy advocacy, and community-centered learning. He focuses on empowering educators to drive societal change through classroom innovation and policy engagement. His research integrates arts and social studies into STEM curricula to enhance interdisciplinary learning. Smith’s research emphasizes teacher leadership in policy advocacy, particularly in science education. He explores how educators can influence policy-making and foster equity in classrooms. His earlier work in virology, such as studying Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus, demonstrates a longstanding interest in biological sciences. His recent articles highlight themes like community partnerships, youth empowerment through artistic data visualization, and fostering student agency. Smith advocates for curricula that bridge academic disciplines and societal challenges, leveraging partnerships to enrich STEM education.

Kåre Lehmann Nielsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gene sequencing and analysis
• Potato developmental biology
• Genomics
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Kåre Lehmann Nielsen is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience at Aalborg University , associated with the Functional Ecology and Genomics group and the Center for Microbial Communities . His research focuses on plant genomics, microbial interactions, and agricultural biotechnology, with a strong emphasis on potato genetics, genome analysis, and functional genomics. Research Interests : Gene sequencing and analysis in plants and microbes Genetic variation and its impact on phenotypic traits Molecular breeding for crop improvement Microbial community dynamics and symbiosis Carbohydrate-active enzymes and secondary metabolites Recent Research Trends : Recent work highlights genomic prediction in tetraploid potatoes, the role of genetic variation in aging processes in Drosophila melanogaster , and the functional analysis of fungal enzymes. His studies often integrate transcriptomics, metagenomics, and bioinformatics to address challenges in plant breeding and microbial ecology. Grants and Projects : PI of projects like Sekventering og vedligeholdelse af MASPot kartoffelpopulationen (2023–2025) Collaborations on microbial community studies and disease-resistant potato development Labs and Teams : Lead researcher in the Functional Ecology and Genomics group, focusing on microbial communities and plant-microbe interactions. Active in the Center for Microbial Communities at Aalborg University.

Hung-Ji Tsaiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Genome Plasticity
• Host-Pathogen Interactions
• Antifungal Resistance
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Hung-Ji Tsai is a Lecturer in Biosciences at the University of Exeter, focusing on genome plasticity and host-pathogen interactions. He holds a PhD from the University of Minnesota and was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins University. His research explores how genomic instability drives drug resistance in pathogens, particularly fungal infections. He leads multiple projects including investigations into antifungal resistance mechanisms and fungal adaptation strategies, funded by organizations like the Academy of Medical Sciences and Gilead Sciences. Tsai serves on the editorial board of Frontiers in Microbiology and has received the Young Investigator Award (2016). His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals addressing health and innovation. Recent studies include immune evasion mechanisms in fungal infections and the development of novel antifungal approaches. Tsai actively supervises PhD students exploring genome instability in pathogenic cells.

Johan Pensarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Statistical Machine Learning
• Probabilistic Graphical Models
• Causal Learning
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Johan Pensar is an Associate Professor of Statistics and Data Science at the University of Oslo's Department of Mathematics. He holds a PhD from Åbo Akademi University (2016) and was a postdoc at the University of Helsinki (2016–2020). His research focuses on statistical machine learning, probabilistic graphical models, causal inference, and applications in genomics. He has supervised multiple PhD students and co-supervised others in interdisciplinary projects, including causal modeling in healthcare and machine learning for microbiology. Education: PhD in Statistics, Åbo Akademi University, 2016 Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Helsinki, 2016–2020 Research Interests: Pensar's work integrates statistical theory with practical applications. Key areas include developing methods for causal discovery, probabilistic graphical models (e.g., Bayesian networks), and their use in genomics and healthcare. He emphasizes interpretable machine learning and robust statistical frameworks for complex data. Publications: Recent work spans causal inference, microbial genome analysis, and housing market prediction. His methods address challenges like confounding bias, generalization in ML, and uncertainty quantification in valuation models. Awards: Finnish Statistical Society Doctoral Thesis Award (2013–2016) Teaching & Advising: Pensar teaches advanced courses in statistical learning and probabilistic graphical models. He advises PhD students on causal modeling, ML in healthcare, and data science applications. He collaborates with industry partners like Integreat and Eiendomsverdi AS. Lab/Teams: He is affiliated with the Norwegian Centre for Knowledge-driven Machine Learning (Integreat) and leads research on Bayesian methods in ML.

Karita Haapasaloمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Immunology
• Infectious Diseases
• Neurodegenerative Disorders
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Karita Haapasalo is an Associate Professor (Docentship) and University Researcher at the Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, University of Helsinki. She holds supervisory roles in three doctoral programs: Integrative Life Science, Clinical Research, and Biomedicine. Her research focuses on the complement system's role in infectious diseases and neurodegenerative disorders, with recent emphasis on vaccine immunity and Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis. She earned her PhD in Biomedicine from the University of Helsinki (2012), investigating the role of complement regulator Factor H in microbial survival. Postdoctoral positions include Senior Fellow roles at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital (2023–present) and a postdoc at Utrecht University Medical Center (2013–2015). Her research integrates immunology, microbiology, and neurobiology, addressing how pathogens manipulate host immune systems and how complement dysregulation contributes to neuroinflammation. Key projects include investigating anti-vector antibody responses to viral vaccines and the link between apolipoprotein E4 and amyloid-beta pathology in Alzheimer's disease. Haapasalo leads multiple funded projects, including a €597k Academy of Finland grant exploring infectious disease associations with Alzheimer's (2024–2028) and a €483k Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation grant studying neurodegeneration mechanisms. She has received prestigious awards including the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation Grant (2024–2026) and Finnish Brain Foundation funding (2023–2024).

Jaya Seneviratneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Oral Microbiome
• Oral Biofilms
• Oral-Systemic Link
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Associate Professor Jaya Seneviratne is an academic and researcher in Periodontology at the University of Queensland's School of Dentistry, Australia. He serves as Director of Higher Degree Research (HDR) and is affiliated with the Centre for Orofacial Regeneration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (COR3). His expertise lies in oral microbiome dynamics, microbial biofilms, and oral-systemic health linkages. He holds a PhD from The University of Hong Kong (2008) and has secured over US$7.11 million in competitive grants. He has published over 100 papers in top dental journals and authored the book Microbial Biofilms: OMICS Biology, Antimicrobials and Clinical Implications (CRC Press, 2017). His research focuses on biofilm pathogenesis, antifungal drug discovery, and infection control strategies. Notably, his work bridges microbiology with clinical applications, including dental instrument disinfection and salivary biomarker discovery for diseases like diabetes. He has mentored numerous students who have won IADR awards, and his editorial roles include Journal of Dental Research and Critical Reviews in Microbiology . Key Achievements: IADR Asia Pacific Secretary (2019–2022), Session Committee Chair for IADR 2023 Current Projects: Developing novel holobiont modulation strategies for oral diseases and antimicrobial nanocomposites