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Edit Irén Buzásمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Extracellular Vesicles
• Immunology
• Autoimmunity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Edit Irén Buzás is a Professor of Immunology and Chair of the Department of Genetics, Cell- and Immunobiology at Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary. She is a leading researcher in extracellular vesicles (EVs), with significant contributions to standardizing EV detection and isolation methodologies. PI of the EV Research Group at Semmelweis University Leader of the MTA-SE Immune Proteogenomics EV Research Group PI of the HCEMM-SE EV group at the Hungarian Center of Excellence Molecular Medicine (EMBL partner) Founding member and Executive Chair of Education at the International Society of Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV) Her research focuses on the cardiovascular aspects of EVs, including the interference of lipoproteins in EV experiments and the development of tools for EV standardization. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers and pioneered techniques like differential detergent lysis and protein-to-lipid ratio analysis. Scientific awards include the 2019 Széchenyi Prize (Hungarian Government), 1995 Carol-Nachman Prize for Rheumatology, and multiple fellowships. She has organized major ISEV conferences and serves on the ERC panel. Currently, she is establishing a Central EV Research, Service, and Reference Laboratory at Semmelweis University.

Tianxin Yangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hypertension
• Kidney Disease
• Metabolic Disease
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tianxin Yang is a Professor of Nephrology & Hypertension and Adjunct Professor of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. His research focuses on hypertension, kidney disease, and metabolic disorders with an emphasis on (pro)renin receptor signaling, lipid mediators, and distal nephron function. Ph.D., Tokyo Medical and Dental University Yang's work has defined the role of the COX-2/mPGES-1/PGE2 pathway and PPAR gamma in renal health, and his recent studies demonstrate PRR's critical role in urinary Na + and water excretion. Overactivation of PRR contributes to hypertension and chronic kidney disease via enhanced intrarenal RAS and ENaC expression. Analysis of Yang's 15 most recent articles reveals trends in renal physiology , hypertension mechanisms , and translational approaches to metabolic syndrome. Key sub-fields include PRR cleavage , ENaC regulation , vasopressin signaling , oxidative stress , lipid-nephron interaction , and therapeutic targeting of RAS . Yang's laboratory employs Conditional gene targeting Radiotelemetry Cell culture Mouse renal physiology Drug library screening to develop novel treatments for kidney and cardiovascular diseases.

• Proteomics
• Biomarker Discovery
• Autoimmune Diseases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Allan Stensballe is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Health Science and Technology, affiliated with The Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on translational pain neuroscience and precision health, particularly in biomarker discovery and proteomics. He leads projects such as the Danish C-HPP node under HUPO and the PLATO National Platform for Proteomics and Biomedical Imaging. His work integrates clinical and basic science to address autoimmune diseases, infectious disorders, and transgender health. Key research interests include proteomic profiling of inflammatory conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis), autoantibody-driven diagnostics, and translational applications of proteomics in precision medicine. He has contributed to studies on biomarkers for prosthetic joint infections, gender-affirming hormone therapy outcomes, and microbial pathogenesis (e.g., Klebsiella pneumoniae). Dr. Stensballe has secured funding for 24 active and completed projects, including collaborations with industry partners via EUROSTARS. His publications span 238 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing biomarker discovery, proteomics, and clinical translational research. He actively contributes to conferences, serves on review committees, and supervises 7 PhD students. His work aligns with UN SDGs related to health and well-being (SDG 3) and partnerships for the goals (SDG 17). Labs/Teams: Translational Pain Neuroscience and Precision Health (TPNP) group, Neuroboost initiative.

• Infectious Disease Immunology
• Macrophage Biology
• Mycobacterial Pathogenesis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Bernadette Saunders is a cellular immunologist specializing in infectious diseases at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), School of Life Sciences. She holds dual roles as an Associate Professor and Director of Postgraduate Coursework Programs within the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on host immunity, inflammation control, and developing diagnostics/therapies for mycobacterial diseases (including TB and M. avium), Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), and Alzheimer’s vaccines. She leads projects on biomarker discovery, macrophage function, microRNA regulation, organoid models, and nanocage vaccine technology. Education and Training: Saunders trained at the University of Melbourne, completed postdoctoral studies at Colorado State University and the Centenary Institute, and joined UTS in 2015. Research Interests: Her work spans Novel biomarkers for TB diagnosis and treatment monitoring Macrophage mechanisms in infection control Mycobacterial therapy development MicroRNA roles in immunity and inflammation Organoid models for LAM and TB Nanocage-based vaccines Grants and Collaborations: Her funded projects include NIH-supported vaccine adjuvant research, NHMRC grants on miRNA therapies, and Dementia Australia-funded Alzheimer’s vaccine development. Collaborations involve UTS teams and international partners in virology and microbiology. Labs and Teams: Saunders’ group develops organoid models and tests novel therapies, particularly for LAM and mycobacterial infections. She actively collaborates on nanotechnology-based vaccine platforms.

Marissa Wechslerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomaterials
• Tissue Engineering
• Stem Cell Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marissa Wechsler, a first-generation Hispanic biomedical engineer, returned to her alma mater The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in 2021 as an Assistant Professor in the Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design. As UTSA's first biomedical engineering undergraduate student (class of 2015), she now leads a 12-member research team in her biomaterials and cell engineering lab while teaching advanced courses like BME 4443: Stem Cell Engineering. Academic Journey: UTSA BME program pioneer (2015) → NSF Graduate Research Fellowship → Ph.D. from UT Austin Leadership Roles: Founding faculty member of UTSA Sigma Xi chapter (2023), SWE faculty advisor, ESTEEMED mentor Research Focus: Specializes in biomaterials engineering with emphasis on: Stimuli-responsive hydrogels for drug delivery and tissue regeneration Stem cell engineering through controlled microenvironments Biosensing platforms using nanoparticle-hydrogel hybrids Regenerative medicine applications for vascular diseases Recent publications demonstrate expertise in RNA-based vaccine delivery systems , nanoparticle engineering , and mitochondrial dysfunction analysis in peripheral artery disease. Her work combines material science innovation with clinical translation potential. Award Highlights: 2023: Sigma Xi Grant-in-Aid of Research 2021: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (during studies) Mentorship Impact: As a former participant in federal research programs (RISE, MARC), she now mentors through: Leading 12-member research team (undergraduate to postdoctoral) Sigma Xi leadership (President-elect) Faculty advisor for Society of Women Engineers ESTEEMED program mentor

• Vascular Biology
• Atherosclerosis
• Single-Cell Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jianing (Jenny) Gao is a Postdoctoral Fellow conducting cutting-edge research in vascular biology and cardiovascular diseases, with a focus on molecular mechanisms underlying atherosclerosis, lymphatic development, and metabolite-mediated intercellular communication. Her work bridges experimental biology and computational approaches to address critical questions in vascular pathophysiology. Her primary research interests include: Vascular Biology Atherosclerosis Single-Cell Genomics Machine Learning in Biomedicine Cardiovascular Metabolism Lymphatic Development Analysis of her publication record (2021-2025) reveals consistent emphasis on endothelial cell identity, lymphatic valve formation, and gut microbiota-derived metabolites' roles in cardiovascular pathologies. Key trends include the application of machine learning to decode vascular cell identity genes, mechanistic studies of S1PR1 signaling in lymphatic development, and clinical investigations linking metabolites like trimethylamine N-oxide to heart failure and pulmonary hypertension outcomes.

Fan Yuanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Drug Delivery
• Gene Delivery
• Vaccine Development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Fan Yuan is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Ophthalmology at Duke University and a Member of the Duke Cancer Institute . His research focuses on transport analysis in drug and gene delivery , cell and tissue biomechanics , and electric field-mediated gene delivery for cancer and ocular disease therapy. Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from City University of New York (1990) B.S. and M.S. in Physics from Peking University (1983, 1985) Research Interests: Drug, gene, and vaccine delivery systems Pharmacokinetics and transport barriers Electroporation and electrotransfer technology Tumor pathophysiology and ocular delivery Nanoparticle and macromolecule transport Scientific Contributions: Over 100 peer-reviewed publications Author of a textbook on Transport Analysis in Biological Systems Developed models for tumor microvasculature and ocular drug transport Scientific Awards: Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (2007) National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2000) SPORE in Breast Cancer Career Development Award (1996) IPM Innovative Instrumentation Awards (1993, 1994) Dr. Yuan’s recent work emphasizes acoustofluidic devices for targeted drug delivery, lysosomal function modulation in vaccine efficiency, and biomechanical analysis of trabecular meshwork in glaucoma research.

Xue-Long Sunمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medicinal Chemistry
• Chemical Biology
• Glycobiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xue-Long Sun is a Professor at Cleveland State University, affiliated with the Center for Gene Regulation in Health and Disease (GRHD). His research laboratory focuses on Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Glycobiology, with specialized investigations into cell surface glycosylation patterns and biomimetic therapeutic strategies. Research interests include: Developing chemical probes and enzyme inhibitors for sialylation/desialylation processes in immune cells Biomimetic synthesis of thrombomodulin conjugates for anticoagulant therapies Glycoligand-functionalized nanomaterials for biosensing and drug delivery applications Analysis of recent publications reveals strong interdisciplinary focus spanning glycobiology, nanotechnology, and virology. Key themes include: Sialidase inhibitors and glycosylation mechanisms in viral infections (especially SARS-CoV-2) Thrombomodulin-based anticoagulant development Glycopolymer-functionalized nanomaterials for biomedical applications Advanced techniques for glycosylation profiling and high-throughput screening Dr. Sun advises multiple graduate students including Isaac Turan, Majdi A Aljohani, and Reza Sahebjam-Atabaki. Research funding includes: NIH RO1 and R15 grants American Heart Association (AHA) research grant National Science Foundation (NSF) grant CSU Startup Fund and Internal Grants The Sun Lab currently includes: 1 Visiting Scholar (Dr. Horoaki Sasaki) 3 PhD students 2 Undergraduate researchers Research facilities are located in the Science and Research Building at Cleveland State University.

• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Neuroscience
• Pharmacology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rasna Sabharwal, PhD is an Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology. Her research focuses on neurohumoral control of circulation in diseases like cardiomyopathy, heart failure, hypertension, Alzheimer’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), utilizing integrative physiological approaches in genetically modified mice. Education: PhD in Physiology (University of Birmingham, UK); Research Fellow in Internal Medicine (University of Iowa) Affiliations: Biomedical Science (Molecular Medicine), Neuroscience Graduate Program; Cardiovascular Research Center, Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, Iowa Neuroscience Institute Her laboratory combines in vivo techniques (radiotelemetry, optogenetics, microdialysis) with molecular methods (siRNA, RNAseq) to study the renin-angiotensin system, sympathetic nervous system, and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Recent work includes Alzheimer’s disease models , sex-based differences in autonomic regulation , and microparticle-based therapies for muscular dystrophy. She has received training grants from the National Institutes of Health and collaborates with the Pain Research Program.

Kiao Inthavongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Kiao Inthavong is a faculty member at RMIT University's School of Engineering, specializing in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and biomedical engineering. His research focuses on optimizing drug delivery devices, nasal airflow dynamics, and aerosol deposition in respiratory systems. He holds a PhD and has held academic roles since 2005, including Senior Lecturer (2014–2018) and Senior Research Fellow (2013–2014). His non-academic experience includes roles at Ford Motor Company and CSIRO. Research Themes: Biomedical engineering, CFD modeling, drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, and respiratory physiology. Key Projects: Includes nasal drug delivery optimization, eductor-based desalination, and CFD analysis of respiratory diseases. Collaborations: Active in global CFD challenges (e.g., aerosol dispersion modeling) and interdisciplinary biomedical engineering. His work has been featured in outlets like Talking Health and MedIndia , highlighting innovations in nasal spray design and respiratory health. Supervises PhD/Master’s research on topics like porous membrane syringes, olfactory drug delivery, and desalination systems. Hosts the CFD Research Lab for collaborative projects.

• Thrombosis
• Hematology
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Caroline Reddel is an Adjunct Lecturer in Medical Sciences and a Research Fellow at the ANZAC Research Institute, affiliated with the Concord Clinical School at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. She specializes in vascular biology and thrombosis research, focusing on platelet activation, coagulation assays, and hypercoagulable conditions in clinical populations such as coronary artery disease, cancer, and schizophrenia. Education: Completed her PhD in 2009 at the University of Sydney under Prof. Tony Weiss in the School of Molecular Bioscience. Postdoctoral research at ANZAC Research Institute. Research Interests : Thrombosis mechanisms, platelet-derived microparticles, global coagulation assays, risk stratification in cardiovascular and oncological diseases, and anticoagulant efficacy. Her work integrates clinical and preclinical models, including mouse studies of cancer cachexia. Publications : Over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2004, with recent focus on colchicine's anti-thrombotic effects, platelet phenotypes in the elderly, and hypercoagulability in schizophrenia patients. Key themes include translational research bridging basic science and clinical applications. Grants : Co-investigator on the 2020 Apixaban vs. Rivaroxaban trial (MRFF-funded). Labs/Teams : Vascular Biology Group at ANZAC Research Institute, collaborating with Cardiology and Haematology departments at Concord Hospital.

Jawaad Sheriffمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Hemostasis
• Thrombosis
• Mechanical Circulatory Support
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jawaad Sheriff is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University since 2016. His research focuses on elucidating the role of patient age in clot formation under flow conditions and developing microfluidic platforms to diagnose clotting risk in mechanical circulatory support (MCS) patients. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Stony Brook University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University at Buffalo. His work integrates experimental tools (chromogenic assays, flow cytometry, microscopy) with computational modeling to study platelet behavior under shear stress. Key areas include MCS device thrombogenicity, age-related platelet reactivity, and shear-mediated platelet dysfunction. Collaborations span cardiovascular engineering, hematology, and computational biology. Publications emphasize translational research in thrombosis mechanisms, antiplatelet therapy limitations, and novel diagnostic platforms. His lab develops lab-on-a-chip systems to mimic MCS hemodynamic conditions, aiming to personalize anticoagulant therapies. Ongoing projects investigate neonatal platelet physiology and vibrational effects on thrombosis risk in obstructive sleep apnea.

• Clinical Biochemistry
• Extracellular Vesicles
• Microvesicles
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Morten Hjuler Nielsen is a Ph.D.-holding researcher at Aalborg University Hospital, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and the Department of Clinical Biochemistry. He is actively involved in research focusing on extracellular vesicles, microvesicles, and their roles in metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. His research interests include: Extracellular vesicles and microvesicles as biomarkers Familial hypercholesterolemia and cardiovascular risk CD36 and its role in metabolic syndrome Bilirubin metabolism and analytical methods Flow cytometry for vesicle characterization Monocyte phenotypes in inflammatory diseases The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on extracellular vesicles as diagnostic and pathophysiological markers in conditions like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), familial hypercholesterolemia, type 2 diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. His work integrates clinical biochemistry with immunology, emphasizing the role of cellular microparticles in inflammation and endothelial dysfunction. Methodologically, he specializes in flow cytometry and HPLC-based assays for precise biomarker quantification. Morten Hjuler Nielsen has delivered professional talks on microparticle characterization, indicating knowledge dissemination beyond academia. His collaborative work, especially with Aase Handberg, spans multiple disease areas, demonstrating interdisciplinary research engagement. He has contributed to the creation of research datasets, such as those related to bariatric surgery and CD36-bearing microvesicles, supporting open science practices.

• Thrombosis
• Extracellular Vesicles
• Hematology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Adeline WANNEZ is a researcher at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Namur, specializing in thrombosis mechanisms and extracellular vesicle biology. Her work bridges biomedical science with clinical hematology. Doctorate in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (2018) Master in Biomedicine (2014) Research Interests: Focuses on blood coagulation risks , extracellular vesicle dynamics , and hematological malignancies . Key methodologies include flow cytometry and clot-based assays . Her publications (2016-2020) cover thrombosis in leukemia patients microRNA biomarkers in lymphoma procoagulant activity of blood products flow cytometry protocols for vesicle analysis

Stephen Colin Rogersمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Red Blood Cell Physiology
• Nitric Oxide Metabolism
• Vascular Signaling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephen Colin Rogers, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. As Center Core Director in Pediatrics, he focuses on red blood cell (RBC) physiology and pathophysiology, particularly RBC-vasculature signaling, oxygen delivery regulation, and cardiovascular homeostasis. His work explores RBC adaptations in diabetes, sickle cell disease, sepsis, and blood storage. Education : BSc in Exercise & Health Science (University of Exeter), MSc in Exercise Physiology (Liverpool John Moores University), PhD in Nitric Oxide Metabolism (University of Cardiff), Postdoc in RBC Biochemistry (Washington University in St. Louis). Research interests integrate red blood cell biochemistry , nitric oxide signaling , vascular homeostasis , and metabolic disease mechanisms . His publications (2004-2019) span topics like RBC storage stability , microparticle vasoactivity , and hypoxia-induced metabolic shifts , reflecting interdisciplinary exploration of RBCs' role in health and disease. Stephen's work bridges pediatric critical care and hematologic research , with applications in transfusion medicine and vascular disease management.