جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Liver Sinusoidal Endothelial Cell (LSEC) Biology
• Super-Resolution Microscopy
• Ageing and Age-Related Changes in Liver
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Peter Anthony Gerard McCourt is a Professor of Biochemistry at the Department of Medical Biology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. His research focuses on liver sinusoidal endothelial cell (LSEC) biology, super-resolution microscopy, and age-related changes in liver function. He currently supervises PhD and MSc students in biomedical sciences and teaches biochemistry to medical laboratory scientists and dental nurses. Education : B.Sc. (Honours 1a) in Biochemistry, Flinders University, Australia (1986) Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Uppsala University, Sweden (1999) Research Interests : Dr. McCourt studies LSEC fenestrations using advanced microscopy techniques (SIM, dSTORM), investigates the role of scavenger receptors in waste clearance, and explores nanotherapeutic applications for aging-related diseases. His work also examines bone marrow sinusoidal endothelial cells (BMSEC) in transplant studies and the impact of aging on LSEC morphology in collaboration with institutions in Australia and Europe. Publications Trends : Recent articles highlight breakthroughs in nanotherapeutics (e.g., insulin delivery via nanoparticles), super-resolution imaging innovations, and discoveries about LSEC roles in phage clearance and xanthine toxicity. His work bridges cell biology, optics, and clinical applications. Grants and Collaborations : EU Horizon 2020 MSCA Norwegian Research Council International collaborations with ANZAC Research Institute (Australia), University of Sydney, and Melbourne researchers. Lab & Teams : Member of the Vascular Biology research group at UiT and leads projects in the EU DeLIVER and ImAge-D consortia, focusing on liver biology and imaging technologies.

Karen Fauldsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy
• Bioanalysis
• Analytical Chemistry
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Professor Karen Faulds is a leading researcher in analytical chemistry at the University of Strathclyde, within the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Science. Her work focuses on advancing surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) for bioanalytical and clinical applications, enabling sensitive, multiplexed detection of biomolecules without target amplification. University: University of Strathclyde School: Faculty of Science Department: Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry Academic Rank: Professor Email: karen.faulds@strath.ac.uk Her research interests center on SERS, bioanalysis, quantitative detection of DNA and proteins, and the development of point-of-care diagnostics. She exploits the high sensitivity and multiplexing capabilities of SERS to analyze complex biological systems, with direct applications in healthcare and food safety. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in developing SERS-based diagnostic platforms for clinical and industrial use, including lateral flow assays for liver injury, hyperspectral imaging in cells, antimicrobial resistance detection, and pharmaceutical process monitoring. These works span disciplines such as analytical chemistry, biomedical engineering, and molecular diagnostics, emphasizing translational research. Scientific awards include: Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), 2012 Charles Mann Award, October 2019 She has supervised numerous research projects and students, secured major grants from bodies like the MRC and Scottish Enterprise, and is actively involved in research leadership, editorial boards, and conference keynotes. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and wellbeing. Prof. Faulds leads significant research initiatives such as the combined photodynamic and photothermal therapy of breast cancer and rapid pathogen detection in food production, highlighting her impact across both medical and industrial domains.

Tania Konryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microfluidics
• Cancer Immunotherapy
• Single-Cell Analysis
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Dr. Tania Konry is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Northeastern University’s Bouvé College of Health Sciences. As the Assistant Dean for Research at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS), she oversees research strategy and collaborations. Her lab specializes in developing microfluidic technologies for precision medicine, focusing on single-cell analysis, immune cell interactions, and cancer therapy assessment. Key innovations include droplet-based platforms for drug screening, real-time cell monitoring, and functional genotyping of immune cells. Research interests span microfluidics , cancer immunotherapy , and 3D tumor modeling . Collaborations include Boston Children’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Sanofi. Awards include the NSF CBET Award (2023–2027) and multiple industry grants for R&D. The Konry Lab has pioneered technologies like the CIAMAP platform for cellular immunity analysis and acoustofluidic sorters for high-throughput screening. Her team includes over 30 PhD, master’s, and undergraduate researchers. Notable projects include a NASA-funded study on space environment effects on immune cells and a microfluidic model predicting chemotherapy outcomes for lymphoma patients. Grants total millions, with recent funding from NIH, AHA, and industry partnerships. Publications emphasize single-cell functional analysis , droplet microfluidics , and immunotherapy efficacy . Labs focus on translating these tools to clinical diagnostics and personalized cancer treatment. Future work includes integrating AI for automated cell analysis and expanding applications to neurodegenerative diseases.

Alice Spadeaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Nanomedicine
• Drug Delivery Systems
• Cancer Research
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Alice Spadea is an Honorary Research Associate in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Manchester's Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. She works as a NoWCADD Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in the characterization, in-vitro and in-vivo evaluation of nanoparticulate systems. Her research spans biological models including multicellular spheroids with projects focused on promoting intracellular delivery of nanoparticles. Spadea's research interests center on nanomedicine and drug delivery systems, particularly for cancer treatment applications. She employs advanced techniques including Ellipsometry to study interactions between nanosystems and lipid monolayers, and Raman and Infrared spectroscopy to analyze cell responses to nanoparticle treatments. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Her publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory in nanoparticle-based cancer therapies, with recent work focusing on hyaluronic acid-displaying nanoparticles for pancreatic cancer treatment, lipid nanoparticle interactions with endosomal membranes, and microfluidic-assisted preparation of targeted nanoparticles. The research shows increasing sophistication in targeting mechanisms and delivery systems for cancer therapeutics. Spadea is affiliated with the Christabel Pankhurst Institute at the University of Manchester, which focuses on gender equality and women's rights research. Her fingerprint analysis shows active contributions in areas including CD44 immunology (100%), malignant neoplasms (72%), internalization (60%), cancer cell lines (59%), and nanoparticle research (50%).

Jan Böhningمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Structural Biology
• Infection Biology
• Bacterial Pathogenesis
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Jan Böhning is a Junior Research Fellow and MRC Career Development Fellow at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, University of Cambridge, where he investigates tuberculosis persistence mechanisms using structural and infection biology approaches. Education: Biochemistry studies at Universities of Bayreuth and Munich (Germany) with research at UC San Diego Doctorate at University of Oxford on structural analysis of bacterial multicellular assemblies in chronic infections His research centers on Mycobacterium tuberculosis cell envelope integrity, focusing on how membrane transporter complexes enable nutrient uptake while blocking antibiotics. He extends this work to bacterial biofilms, examining phage-mediated antibiotic tolerance and matrix molecule architecture through cryo-EM and infection models. This integrated approach aims to identify novel drug targets against persistent infections. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in cryo-EM structural studies of bacterial pathogens, particularly tuberculosis efflux systems and Pseudomonas biofilm architecture. His work combines advanced imaging with biophysical analyses to elucidate antibiotic resistance mechanisms, while methodological innovations in sample preparation enhance structural resolution for complex protein assemblies. Based at the MRC LMB, Böhning leverages his Career Development Fellowship to bridge structural insights with infection biology, contributing to interdisciplinary efforts against antimicrobial resistance within Cambridge's world-leading research ecosystem.

Kara McCloskeyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tissue Engineering
• Regenerative Medicine
• Stem Cell Differentiation
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Kara McCloskey is a Professor and Department Chair in Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of California, Merced's School of Engineering. Her research focuses on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, particularly using stem cells to develop cardiovascular therapies. Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2001) from Ohio State University and Cleveland Clinic Foundation; M.S. (1999) and B.S. (1996) in Chemical Engineering from Ohio State University. McCloskey's work addresses challenges in deriving and characterizing pure stem cell populations for regenerative applications, comparing their function to mature in vivo cells. She explores engineered cardiac tissue, vascular development, and mechanical interactions in multicellular networks. Her recent publications emphasize tissue engineering trends such as endothelial cell heterogeneity , mechanical signaling in vascular networks , and bioprinting with concentration gradients . These studies integrate biomechanics, stem cell biology, and biomaterials design. Her academic service includes leadership in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering and affiliations with the Quantitative and Systems Biology and Materials and Biomaterials Science and Engineering graduate groups.

• Genomics
• Developmental Biology
• Computational Biology
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Joon Kim is an Associate Professor at the Ethnic Studies Department of the University of Colorado Boulder . Contact: joon.kim@colostate.edu . His research spans computational biology , developmental biology , and immunology , focusing on single-cell analysis , gene regulatory networks , and optogenetic tools . Key work includes predictive modeling of transcriptional repression, multi-omics characterization of autoimmune disorders, and synthetic developmental biology frameworks. Recent publications emphasize spatial transcriptomics , multi-omics integration , and dynamic gene expression mechanisms, with applications in oncology and neuroscience . No awards, students, or lab details are currently listed in available public data.

Elebeoba Mayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Biology
• Immunology
• Biodefense
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Elebeoba May is an Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. As Director of the Multi-scale Immunobiology Design, Algorithms, and Simulation (MIDAS) Lab, she integrates computational and empirical approaches to develop predictive models of biological systems, focusing on chronic infections, biodefense, and biomanufacturing. Education : BS, MS, and PhD in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University. Her research applies coding theory and information theory to biological processes such as gene expression and microbial communication, creating engineering solutions for challenges in tuberculosis modeling, cellular systems simulation, and immune response dynamics. She also investigates vitamin D3’s role in immunomodulation and designs computational tools for biosensors and granuloma analysis. The 15 most recent articles highlight her expertise in multiscale modeling, immunology, and computational systems biology. Key trends include vitamin D3’s impact on macrophage responses, biofilm formation in E. coli, and integration of in silico and in vitro methods for disease modeling. Scientific Awards : NIH/NHLBI K25 Quantitative Research Career Development Award NSF Directors Award for Superior Accomplishment Women of Color Research Sciences and Technology Award Her research has been supported by grants from the Department of Energy (DoE), Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and National Science Foundation (NSF). She is affiliated with Sandia National Laboratories, the University of Houston, and served as an NSF Program Director in Molecular and Cellular Biosciences.

Jeffrey R Morganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 3D Cell Culture
• Tissue Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
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Jeffrey R Morgan is a tenured Professor at Brown University , holding dual appointments in the School of Engineering and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine . He directs the Center for Alternatives to Animals in Testing and has pioneered the 3D PetriDish® technology for scaffold-free tissue engineering. Education : PhD (Harvard), BS (Syracuse) Key Collaborators : Kim Boekelheide, Eric Darling, Anubhav Tripathi Research Focus : 3D Tissue Engineering – Developing complex microtissue geometries (toroids, honeycombs) and studying tissue fusion for organ-scale fabrication. Cell-Cell Mechanics – Quantifying forces in multicellular aggregates to understand fibrosis and tissue remodeling. Drug Transport – Using spheroids to model drug uptake, efflux pumps, and multi-drug resistance in cancer. Article Trends : Recent work emphasizes 3D spheroid platforms for toxicity testing , collagen mechanics , and automated bio-manufacturing tools . Keywords span Biomedical Engineering , Tissue Morphogenesis , and Drug Discovery , with sub-fields including ECM alignment , microtissue hydrodynamics , and scaffold-free organoids . Scientific Recognition : 1996 La Roche-Posay Prize 2015 National Academy of Inventors Fellow 2016 American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering Fellow 2014-2025 Editorial roles and collaborative grants Labs and Teams : Leads a multidisciplinary lab at Brown collaborating with engineers, pathologists, and biomedical researchers. His team focuses on self-assembling microtissues , drug transport quantification , and toxicity modeling , with partnerships in the Center for Alternatives to Animals in Testing and School of Engineering .

• Approximate computing
• Bayesian networks
• Cybersecurity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alessandro Savino is an Associate Professor at the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN) of Politecnico di TORINO. He serves as an academic advisor for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in Computer Engineering (Ingegneria Informatica) and contributes to PhD programs in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Engineering. Research Interests: Approximate computing, Cybersecurity (including automotive systems), Dependability, Parallel computing, Reliability analysis, and Neuromorphic architectures. Key Projects: Leads RESCHIP4EU (2024-2028), NEUROPULS (2023-2027), and commercial contracts focused on real-time OS validation and avionics design. Publications: Recent work spans hardware security (e.g., VeriSide for leakage assessment), spiking neural networks (SpikeExplorer, SpikingJET), and automotive cybersecurity (CARACAS, CAN-MM). Teaching: Instructs courses on Parallel and Distributed Computing, Hardware & Wireless Security, and System Programming across Politecnico di TORINO and Scuola IMT Alti Studi - LUCCA. Research Group: Leads the SMILIES group, focusing on resilient computer architectures and life sciences.

Matt Scaglioneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Protein Homeostasis (Proteostasis)
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Ubiquitin-Proteasome System
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Matt Scaglione serves as an Associate Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology and Associate Professor in Cell Biology at Duke University School of Medicine. His laboratory focuses on understanding the regulation of protein homeostasis (proteostasis) in neurodegenerative diseases, employing diverse model systems including protein biochemistry, the social amoeba Dictyostelium discoideum, human cell culture, and mouse models to investigate cellular pathways dealing with misfolded proteins. Dr. Scaglione's research interests center on protein quality control mechanisms, particularly the ubiquitin-proteasome system and molecular chaperones in the context of neurodegenerative disorders. His work has significant implications for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and polyglutamine diseases such as spinocerebellar ataxias. His laboratory has made notable contributions to understanding the E3 ubiquitin ligase CHIP and novel chaperones like SRCP1 that suppress protein aggregation. Analysis of Dr. Scaglione's recent publications reveals a strong focus on protein aggregation mechanisms, ubiquitin signaling, and the development of model systems for studying neurodegenerative diseases. His work spans from basic molecular mechanisms to potential therapeutic applications, with particular emphasis on polyglutamine diseases and ALS. The research demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches combining biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics. Dr. Scaglione currently holds multiple research grants supporting his investigations into protein quality control pathways, novel chaperones for neurodegeneration, and therapeutic development for spinocerebellar ataxia type 48. These grants extend through 2027, indicating sustained research activity and funding support. He teaches several graduate-level courses at Duke including Foundations of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Topics in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, and various modules in the University Program in Genetics and Genomics and Cell & Molecular Biology programs, contributing to the training of the next generation of scientists.

Eric Klavinsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Synthetic Biology
• Molecular Programming
• Biosystems
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Eric Klavins is the Professor and Chair of the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department at the University of Washington in Seattle. He holds adjunct appointments in Computer Science and Engineering and in Bioengineering. Dr. Klavins received a B.M. in Music in 1992 and a B.S. in computer science in 1996 from San Francisco State University. He received M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in computer science and engineering in 1999 and 2001 from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. From 2001 to 2003 he was a postdoctoral scholar in the Control and Dynamical Systems Department at the California Institute of Technology where he worked with Richard Murray. In 2003 Eric was hired in Electrical Engineering at the University of Washington in Seattle; he received tenure in 2009. Dr. Klavins' research spans Synthetic Biology, Molecular Programming, Biosystems, and Robotics and Controls . Until approximately 2008, his research was primarily in computer science and control systems, focusing on stochastic processes, robotics and self-assembly. At about this time, he learned the basics of genetic engineering. In the next few years he switched fields to synthetic biology and now runs an interdisciplinary group of engineers, biologists, experimentalists, and theorists — all focused on engineering life. His current projects include synthetic multicellular systems with engineered bacteria and yeast, modeling and design for synthetic multicellular systems, and laboratory automation. Analysis of Dr. Klavins' recent publications reveals a strong focus on synthetic biology applications, particularly in yeast and bacterial systems. His work bridges computer science, engineering, and biology, with significant contributions to laboratory automation software (like the Aquarium platform), genetic circuit design, and protein engineering. The publications show a clear trend toward increasingly complex biological systems and the development of computational tools to design and analyze these systems. Dr. Klavins has advised numerous graduate students and postdocs whose work has led to significant contributions in synthetic biology. Many of his former students have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry, including positions at Google, Ginkgo Bioworks, and as founders of biotechnology startups. Dr. Klavins leads the Klavins Lab, which focuses on synthetic biology research. The lab brings together engineers, biologists, experimentalists, and theorists to engineer life through synthetic multicellular systems with engineered bacteria and yeast.

Helena Ćetkovićمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Molecular Genetics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Sponge Genomics
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Dr Helena Ćetković is Senior Scientific Advisor (equivalent to Research Professor) at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb, Croatia, where she heads the Laboratory for Molecular Genetics within the Division of Molecular Biology. She is also a long-standing lecturer in the Biology Department of the University of Zagreb Faculty of Science. Her work integrates genomics, evolutionary biology and cancer research using sponges as model organisms. Education: 1993 – B.Sc. in Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb 1997 – M.Sc. in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb 2003 – Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb Research Focus: Helena Ćetković’s research centres on the molecular genetics and evolution of the simplest Metazoa – sponges (Porifera). Her laboratory decodes sponge genomes and transcriptomes to uncover the evolutionary origins of genes involved in human cancer, especially metastasis suppressors such as NME/NDPK family members and Ras-like GTPases. Comparative studies in freshwater and marine sponges, as well as closely related unicellular organisms like Capsaspora owczarzaki , reveal how gene families critical for multicellularity and tumour suppression first arose. Recent investigations include: Functional characterization of sponge homologues of human cancer-related proteins (DRG1, RRAS2, MYC). Development of sponge cell transfection systems enabling sub-cellular localisation and biochemical assays. Exploration of cave-dwelling sponges as models of phenotypic plasticity and adaptation to extreme environments. Scientific Awards: RBI Annual Publication Award (2012) RBI Annual Publication Award (2010) J. J. Strossmayer Prize for the best scientific book project (2008) Training & Mentoring: Dr Ćetković has supervised 15+ master’s and doctoral theses at the University of Zagreb, producing a cohort of early-career scientists now active in genomics, cancer biology and evolutionary developmental biology. Her laboratory is supported by national and international grants and maintains collaborative networks across Europe. Laboratory & Teams: She leads the Laboratory for Molecular Genetics at RBI, coordinating several research teams focused on sponge genome sequencing, protein biochemistry and bioinformatics. The group is part of the RBI Division of Molecular Biology and collaborates closely with the RBI Centre for Marine Research and the University of Zagreb Genomics Core.

Grant Bowmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bacterial Cell Biology
• Subcellular Organization
• Asymmetric Cell Division
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Grant Bowman, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the Department of Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming. His research focuses on sub-cellular organization within bacteria, cell asymmetry, and synthetic biology applications. Contact: gbowman2@uwyo.edu Location: Science Initiative Building 2228, University of Wyoming Research Interests Sub-cellular Organization: Investigates macromolecular structures at cell poles in Caulobacter crescentus , exploring how bacteria establish polarity and compartmentalization without internal membranes. Cell Asymmetry: Studies mechanisms of asymmetric cell division and its role in generating multicellular-like differentiation in bacterial systems. Synthetic Biology: Aims to re-engineer polarized microenvironments in bacteria for novel functional applications. Labs & Teams Leads the Bowman Lab at the University of Wyoming, focusing on bacterial developmental biology and synthetic biology. Collaborates with researchers in molecular biology and microbiology fields.

Nicolas Krinkمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Synthetic Biology
• Metabolic Engineering
• Pseudomonas putida
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Nicolas Krink is a post-doctoral researcher working on engineering the core metabolic pathways of Pseudomonas putida to produce novel long-chain fluorinated molecules. He has academic affiliations with institutions including the University of Freiburg (undergrad), Stanford University (B.Sc. thesis), CRI Paris (M.Sc.), and the Joint BioEnergy Institute (M.Sc. thesis). His career includes a Ph.D. at the Max-Planck-Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology (2019) and current work in Pablo's group since 2020. Research Focus: Building on his expertise in synthetic biology and metabolic engineering, Krink works on: Manipulating CoA ester pools Engineering multicellular networks in yeast/bacteria Developing novel biocatalytic systems for fluorinated compounds Achievements: iGEM Grand Prize winner (2013) Co-founder of the German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) NNF post-doctoral fellowship recipient