جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kiavash Movahediمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Brain Immunology
• Neuro-Immune Interactions
• Macrophage Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Kiavash Movahedi is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium, leading the Brain and Systems Immunology Team. His research focuses on brain macrophage biology, particularly microglia and non-parenchymal macrophages, using cutting-edge single-cell multi-omic analysis, genome engineering, and stem cell technologies. Dr. Movahedi's research interests center on neuro-immune interactions, with emphasis on macrophage heterogeneity in homeostasis and disease. His lab investigates how brain macrophages contribute to neurodegenerative diseases and brain cancer, seeking to develop novel macrophage-targeted therapies. Key methodologies include single-cell genomics , in vivo imaging , and genetic manipulation models to uncover fundamental mechanisms of neuroinflammation. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on macrophage ontogeny , neuroinflammatory regulation , and tumor microenvironment dynamics , primarily published in high-impact journals like Nature Neuroscience and Immunity . His work demonstrates strong international collaboration across European and US institutions. Scientific Awards: Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) Fellowship during PhD Alexander Von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship Attract Brains to Brussels Program Award Collen-Francqui Research Professorship Dr. Movahedi advises multiple PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in his lab, with current projects funded through VUB institutional support and competitive grants. His research bridges basic immunology and translational neuroscience, with therapeutic implications for Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, and glioblastoma. The lab maintains strong collaborations with the Max Planck Institute and clinical partners at Brussels Health Campus. Operating within VUB's advanced research infrastructure, the Movahedi lab utilizes state-of-the-art single-cell sequencing facilities and in vivo imaging platforms. The team participates in the broader neuroimmunology network at Brussels Health Campus, contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives targeting neurodegenerative disorders.

Pia Nyengمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Developmental Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Endocrinology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Pia Nyeng is an Associate Professor at Roskilde University's Department of Science and Environment. Her research focuses on developmental biology, particularly the formation of endocrine organs like the pancreas and thyroid during embryonic development. She employs advanced bioimaging techniques and machine learning to analyze live tissue dynamics, emphasizing neuro-organ crosstalk and cell differentiation mechanisms. Trained at the University of Copenhagen (PhD, 2008), she has held visiting research roles there (2019–2022). Her work integrates transgenic mouse models with 3D cell culture systems, addressing how cellular behavior shapes organ morphology and function. Key projects include DECONET (2025–2028), investigating biological network coordination, and PAC (2022–2024), exploring pancreatic innervation and beta-cell formation. Research interests span endocrinology, tubulogenesis, and stem cell biology, with applications to diabetes and neurological disorders. Her lab develops novel imaging tools and collaborates internationally. Recent work links glucagon receptor signaling to cognitive decline, demonstrating interdisciplinary impacts across neuroendocrinology. Publications highlight innovations in live imaging analysis, including real-time tracking of apical polarity proteins and topology-aware machine learning for tubular network quantification. She actively disseminates findings through talks and media, emphasizing translational potential in healthcare and education.

• Biomedical Laboratory Science
• Cell Biology
• Tumor Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eewa Nånberg is a Professor of Biomedical Laboratory Science at Örebro University's School of Health Sciences since 2018. She leads research in cellular signaling related to disease mechanisms, particularly tumor cell development and inflammatory responses. Her work spans neuroblastoma cell biology, endocrine disruptor effects, and tumor-immune interactions through projects like NiMO (NI1-driven ImmunoModulation in glioblastoma). Education: PhD in Animal Physiology (1986, Stockholm University) focused on adrenergic ionic fluxes in brown adipocytes. Her research trajectory includes postdoctoral work on cellular signaling pathways in growth factor responses and tumor biology. Research Interests: Cellular responses to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) Inflammatory signaling in monocytes/macrophages Neuroblastoma cell differentiation mechanisms Interactions between tumor cells and inflammatory pathways Environmental health impacts of phthalates Publications Highlight: Recent work includes mathematical modeling of IL-10 feedbacks in monocytes (2023) and studies on EDC mixtures' health effects (2022). Over 60 peer-reviewed articles focus on environmental toxin exposure, tumor biology, and immune modulation. Grants/Leadership: Principal Investigator (PI) for Work Package 1 ( Experimental inflammatory models ) in the X-HiDE strategic research profile since 2019. Collaborates with Sprint Bioscience on glioblastoma research. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Inflammatory Response and Infection Susceptibility Centre (iRiSC). Active in interdisciplinary projects like the SELMA birth cohort study tracking maternal-child environmental exposures.

John Konhilasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Menopausal Health
• Probiotic Therapies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Konhilas is a Professor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on cardiovascular physiology with a particular emphasis on menopausal health impacts, probiotic therapies, angiotensin peptide biology, and neurovascular dysfunction. He explores mechanisms underlying cardiovascular disease vulnerability in postmenopausal women, leveraging mouse models to study gut-heart crosstalk, myocardial remodeling, and probiotic interventions. His work integrates molecular biology techniques (transcriptomics/proteomics), drug development (angiotensin analogs), and big data analysis to identify menopausal phenotypes. He investigates novel treatments for vascular cognitive impairment and HFpEF through angiotensin receptor agonists (e.g., PNA5) and probiotic species like Bifidobacterium. Recent studies highlight synergistic therapies combining surgical techniques (transmyocardial revascularization) with biomaterials (human placental membrane) and advanced preservation solutions for organ transplantation. His publications emphasize sex-dimorphic cardiovascular responses, estrogen-independent mechanisms, and biomarker development for neurodegeneration (neurofilament light protein, p-tau181).

Anna Schroederمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neural Circuits
• Internal States
• Behavioral Flexibility
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Anna Schroeder is a tenure-track Assistant Professor (W2) of Systemic Neuroscience at Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) Munich. She leads the Schroeder Lab, focusing on neural circuit mechanisms underlying internal state-driven behavioral flexibility and developing neuromodulation therapies for psychiatric diseases. Her research integrates advanced molecular, cellular, and circuit-level techniques with machine learning in mouse models. Affiliations: Faculty of Biology (Division of Neurobiology), Munich Center for Neurosciences, Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Education: B.A. (University of Chicago), M.Sc. (Charité), Ph.D. (KU Leuven), Postdoc (Max Planck Institute) Her research explores how emotions, motivations, and physiological needs are processed in the zona incerta and how these influence adaptive behavior. Key methodologies include 2-photon imaging, optogenetics, and behavioral paradigms. Awards: ERC Starting Grant (2025-2030), BBRF Young Investigator Award, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship. Advising & Grants: Supervised multiple students (e.g., Aseem Gidwani, Shambhavi Phadnis). Funded by ERC, Boehringer Ingelheim, and DFG. Labs/Teams: Collaborates across institutions and mentors women in science through initiatives like L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science.

Beatrice G. Kuhlmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Aging
• Memory Processes
• Metamemory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Beatrice G. Kuhlmann is a Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the University of Mannheim, leading the Chair for Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Aging. Her research focuses on memory processes across the lifespan, particularly in aging contexts, exploring objective memory performance and subjective metamemory beliefs. She investigates strategies to enhance memory in older adults and studies emotional influences on source memory. Prof. Kuhlmann teaches developmental psychology and experimental psychology, emphasizing lifespan perspectives. Her team includes doctoral students like Hilal Tanyaş and Nikoletta Symeonidou, who have successfully defended their theses on source monitoring and emotional memory. She received the 2022 Early Career Award from the Psychonomic Society for her impactful research since her Ph.D. completion. Prof. Kuhlmann also serves as an Associate Editor for Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications . Key research themes include source monitoring, metamemory, and the interplay between emotion and memory. Her work employs advanced methodologies like multinomial processing tree models and diffusion modeling to dissect memory storage and retrieval processes. Teaching and supervision focus on fostering experimental psychology skills and thesis development in cognitive aging domains.

• Cell Biology
• Immunology
• Stem Cell Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Gonzalez is a Researcher at the Yale School of Medicine , affiliated with the Greco Lab . He holds an MBioMedSci in Medical Laboratory Sciences (2008) and a BS in Biology (2004), both from Quinnipiac University. His work spans Cell Biology , Immunology , and Stem Cell Research , focusing on skin homeostasis and immune interactions. His research explores chromatin dynamics during stem cell differentiation, oncogenic mutation suppression in skin cells, and immune cell coordination in tissue maintenance. Recent studies highlight humanized mouse models for red blood cell regulation and live imaging techniques to study vascular development. David collaborates with frequent co-authors including Valentina Greco , Tianchi Xin , and Kathleen Cook Suozzi , contributing to journals like Nature , Cell , and ELife . He utilizes advanced methodologies such as longitudinal in vivo imaging and molecular tracking of stem cell fate.

Richard Allsoppمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aging Biology
• Human Longevity
• Telomere Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Richard Allsopp, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology at the John A Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, with additional affiliation at the Institute for Biogenesis Research. He joined the university in 2003 as a tenure-track Assistant Professor, earned tenure and promotion to Associate Professor in 2010, and attained full Professorship in 2019. His ongoing research focuses on human longevity mechanisms through NIH-funded collaborations. Education: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Honors from University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry from McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario Research Interests: Dr. Allsopp specializes in telomere and telomerase biology in aging contexts, particularly studying replicative aging in hematopoietic stem cells. His work includes developing Tert transgenic mouse models and investigating the FOXO3 gene variant's impact on telomere maintenance and human lifespan through collaboration with Dr. Brad Willcox at Kuakini Medical Center. Key methodologies involve molecular genetics and comparative analysis of aging mechanisms across model systems. Scientific Awards: No specific awards, fellowships, or medals are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Dr. Allsopp serves as graduate faculty for Developmental and Reproductive Biology (DRS) and Cell and Molecular Biology (CMS) programs. He secured NIH R grant funding for research on telomeres and FOXO3 gene variants in human aging, establishing a sustained collaboration with Kuakini Medical Center that continues to explore genetic determinants of longevity. Labs and Teams: He operates within the Institute for Biogenesis Research and leads collaborative projects with Kuakini Medical Center's research team, focusing on population studies of the FOXO3 longevity variant and its physiological implications.

• Medical Education
• Teaching Methodologies
• Reproductive Biology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Mario Ricci serves as Deputy Dean (Learning and Teaching) in the Medical Sciences division at the University of Adelaide. His professional focus spans medical education innovation, teaching methodologies, and reproductive biology research. He has contributed extensively to curriculum design in health sciences and undergraduate research skill development. Research interests include flipped learning approaches, MOOC design, and group work equity in education. His biological studies explore sperm physiology mechanisms, particularly heat stress effects on germ cells and comparative reproductive biology across species like marsupials. Key publications highlight work on flipped classroom models (2018), MOOC co-creation frameworks (2016), and seminal studies on sperm membrane biology under thermal stress (2010-2009). Over 15 years of research demonstrate sustained contributions to both educational pedagogy and reproductive science. Advising record includes 14 listed students across health sciences and biological disciplines. No specific grants or awards are explicitly noted in available records.

Sara Millerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Genomics
• Behavioral Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sara Miller is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Missouri - St. Louis, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She leads the Social Insect Diversity Lab, focusing on the interplay between genomics, behavior, and ecology in shaping biological diversity. Her research primarily investigates primitively eusocial Polistes paper wasps, examining speciation drivers, social behavior's impact on diversification rates, and biodiversity comparisons between social and solitary insects. Methodologies include genome assembly, population genetics, museum collections, and behavioral experiments. 2025: Evolution of cognition in social insects 2025: Genomic architecture and phylogeny 2023: Cooperation and recognition mechanisms 2023: Sex-linked genetic variation 2022: Polistes genome assemblies 2021: Environmental genomics and behavior 2020: Population structure and coevolution The Social Insect Diversity Lab serves as a hub for exploring social insect evolution through modern genomic and ecological approaches. Dr. Miller's work bridges molecular biology with macroevolutionary questions, emphasizing interdisciplinary research across biological scales.

Berta Puig Martorellمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Extracellular Vesicles (EVs)
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Ischemic Stroke
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Berta Puig Martorell is a researcher at the Clinic and Polyclinic for Neurology at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). Her work focuses on extracellular vesicles (EVs) in neurological contexts, particularly their role in intercellular communication and disease mechanisms. Specializes in EV biology and neurodegenerative diseases Investigates EVs as biomarkers and therapeutic tools in stroke Utilizes molecular biology and transgenic mouse models Her research integrates protein biochemistry , neuropathology , and cell culture systems to study EVs' involvement in conditions like Alzheimer's, prion diseases, and cerebral ischemia. Recent publications analyze EV cargo in stroke recovery and prion protein dynamics. Key scientific collaborations include work with M. Glatzel and T. Magnus across neurology and molecular medicine departments. Techniques span confocal microscopy , qPCR , and immunoprecipitation to dissect EV uptake and signaling.

Brendon Watsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neocortical network dynamics
• Psychiatric disease
• Sleep
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Brendon Watson, Ph.D., M.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry BME at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on neocortical network dynamics and their role in psychiatric diseases, employing electrophysiological and behavioral methods in rodent models. Key areas include sleep physiology, circadian rhythms, stress, and social behavior analysis. Watson's lab develops cutting-edge tools such as 3D-printed neural recording devices and digital phenotyping systems for long-term monitoring of animal behavior and brain activity. Collaborations involve data analytics experts to extract biomarkers from complex datasets. Recent work explores REM sleep microstates, circadian-driven neuronal activity differences between inhibitory/excitatory neurons, and sleep disruptions in neurodegenerative models like spinocerebellar ataxia type 3. **Education:** Not explicitly stated in provided texts, but inferred medical and doctoral training in neuroscience. Research emphasizes translational applications between basic neurobiology and clinical psychiatry. The Watson Lab actively engages in methodological advancements, including custom electrophysiology hardware and AI-driven behavioral quantification systems. **Awards:** None explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. **Advising/Grants:** While specific grant numbers aren't listed, the lab's advanced technical approaches suggest ongoing NIH or institutional support. Advising focuses on neuroscience PhD students working in electrophysiology, computational neuroscience, and neuroengineering. **Lab Activities:** The Watson Lab operates a multidisciplinary environment combining wet-lab neuroscience with computational and engineering innovations. Core facilities include custom-built electrophysiology setups, digital homecage monitoring systems, and advanced data analytics pipelines.

• Assistive Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Accessibility Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christoph Veigl is a Senior Lecturer at Technikum Wien, focusing on assistive technology and accessibility engineering. His work emphasizes developing open-source solutions for individuals with disabilities, such as the AsTeRICS platform and the FLipMouse input device. He leads research in smart home accessibility, IoT integration, and user-centered design methodologies. Veigl's research interests include assistive technologies for communication, environmental control, and motor impairment solutions. His team develops tools like the Universal Access Panel for IoT-enabled smart homes and the AsTeRICS Grid framework for AAC systems. He collaborates internationally on projects addressing accessibility in gaming, embedded systems, and cross-cultural education. Veigl's publications highlight innovations in eye-tracking calibration, middleware for application integration, and standards for assistive technology design. His work bridges electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, and computer science to create inclusive technologies. Key contributions include over 24 peer-reviewed articles since 2001, with recent focus on democratizing AAC through open-source software and enhancing accessibility in emerging technologies.

• Biomedical Imaging
• Hematopoietic Stem Cell Research
• Bone Marrow Microenvironment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark Scott is an Industry Fellow at the Frazer Institute, University of Queensland, specializing in advanced biomedical imaging techniques for translational research. His work bridges engineering and biological sciences with a focus on real-time cellular dynamics in living systems. His primary research areas include Biomedical Imaging , Hematopoietic Stem Cell Research , and Bone Marrow Microenvironment analysis. He pioneers intravital microscopy methodologies to visualize stem cell behavior in vivo, particularly examining regenerative angiogenesis, leukemia progression, and niche interactions. His technical expertise spans 4D tracking, automated image analysis, and 3D modeling of complex biological systems. Publication analysis from 2004-2021 reveals a clear evolution from developmental neuroscience (human brain modeling) to hematopoietic stem cell dynamics. Recent work (2014-2021) demonstrates increasing sophistication in live imaging of bone marrow microenvironments, with emphasis on computational analysis of stem cell migration, quiescence, and cancer interactions. His high-impact publications in journals like Nature and eLife highlight his role in advancing intravital microscopy as a critical tool for regenerative medicine and oncology.

• Epigenetics
• Chromatin Dynamics
• Cell Cycle
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Valentin Flury is a Research Professor and Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology & Epigenetics, leading the Valentin Flury Laboratory. His research focuses on understanding how chromatin states are maintained and propagated across the cell cycle, particularly during DNA replication, mitosis, and DNA damage responses. The group employs genomic and proteomic approaches to dissect the mechanisms governing chromatin plasticity and stability in both healthy and diseased states. Research interests include: Epigenetic memory transmission during DNA replication Cell type-specific principles of chromatin restoration Role of signaling in stem cell identity and differentiation Key methodologies include pulse-chase experiments, SCAR/ChOR-seq, iPOND, APEX proteomics, and studies in fission yeast (Schizosaccharomyces pombe) and mouse embryonic stem cells. The lab’s work has significant implications for understanding cancer and other diseases linked to epigenetic dysregulation. Publications highlight breakthroughs in histone recycling mechanisms, parental histone inheritance, and chromatin state dynamics, with a focus on epigenetic memory and cell plasticity. Current efforts aim to develop tools for tracking chromatin changes across cell divisions to identify disease-sensitive stages in epigenome maintenance. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts. The lab collaborates widely and maintains an open-positions page for recruitment.