جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Metabolic Dysfunction
• Liver Disease
• Hepatology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Mohammed Eslam, an esteemed academic at the University of Sydney within the Faculty of Medicine and Health , is a global authority on metabolic dysfunction, liver disease, and liver cancer. His research has redefined fatty liver disease through international consensus, leading to the MAFLD (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease) framework, which has been validated in over 10 million patients worldwide. He heads the International Liver Disease Genetics Consortium (7,000 samples across 13 countries) and serves as Deputy Director of the Storr Liver Centre . Research Focus: Genetics/epigenetics of liver diseases, fibrosis, personalized medicine, and translational studies Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for Sci Rep , Clin Exp Med , and Metab Target Organ Damage (2024-ongoing) Prominent Awards: Springer Nature Distinction Awards (2025), WISE Award (2015-2025), Turkish Society of Gastroenterology Symbolic Award (2024) His 15 most recent articles (2025-2024) span MAFLD epidemiology, genetic risk factors, fibrosis biomarkers (e.g., PRO-C3), and interdisciplinary approaches to chronic liver disease. Collaborations with global societies like APASL and AMAGE have influenced health policy. He mentors PhD students and examines theses internationally, focusing on lean MAFLD pathogenesis and splicing therapies. Scientific Honors: 2015-2025: Westmead Institute WISE Award (10 consecutive years) 2025: Springer Nature Editorial Contribution & Author Service Distinction 2024: Turkish Society of Gastroenterology Symbolic Award

Sébastien Rodrigueمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Synthetic Biology
• Genomics
• Microbiology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Sébastien Rodrigue is a Full Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Sherbrooke, Canada. His research program focuses on synthetic biology, genomics, and microbiology, utilizing the minimal bacterium Mesoplasma florum as a model system for genome engineering and programming. Education M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Biology, University of Sherbrooke, Canada (2006) Postdoctoral Fellowship, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States (2006-2010) Dr. Rodrigue's laboratory develops simplified bacterial genome platforms to advance fundamental understanding of cellular function. His work centers on M. florum —a non-pathogenic organism with fewer than 700 genes, rapid growth, and an alternative genetic code—which enables secure genome design and programming. Research priorities include defining minimal genome composition, establishing robust whole-genome modification techniques, and creating standardized regulatory DNA motifs for predictable gene expression control. These innovations target applications in medical therapeutics, environmental remediation, nanofabrication, pathogen detection, and sustainable energy production. Laboratory operations are conducted in rooms D8-3021 and D8-3023 at the University of Sherbrooke, with administrative oversight from office D8-3018. Dr. Rodrigue's interdisciplinary approach bridges basic microbiological research with translational synthetic biology solutions.

Anne-Marie W. Turnerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• HIV Latency
• Vascular Biology
• Epigenetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anne-Marie W. Turner serves as Assistant Professor of Medicine within the Department of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, with primary affiliation in the Division of Infectious Diseases and active collaboration with the HIV Cure Center. Her research spans two interconnected domains: HIV latency mechanisms and vascular biology, leveraging epigenetic approaches across both fields. Her research program focuses on epigenetic regulation in disease contexts , initially examining HIV latency through chromatin family proteins using small molecule inhibitors, shRNA knockdown, and CRISPR-targeting. Recent work has expanded significantly into vascular biology, with first-author publications in Nature Genetics (2022) and multiple high-impact cardiovascular papers since 2021. Key methodologies include single-nucleus chromatin accessibility profiling, nanopore-based integration site mapping, and bivalent chemical degraders (PROTACs). Current projects characterize intact provirus integration sites and investigate vascular calcification mechanisms through multi-ancestry genomics. Her publication trajectory reveals a strategic expansion from HIV-focused work to broader applications of epigenetic expertise in cardiovascular disease. Recent articles demonstrate leadership in single-cell meta-analysis of atherosclerosis, coronary artery calcification genetics, and vascular smooth muscle biology, often using innovative techniques like long-read nanopore sequencing. This interdisciplinary approach connects chromatin regulation across infectious and cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Turner maintains active collaborations across UNC departments including Biochemistry and Biophysics, the Center for Integrative Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery, and the HIV Cure Center. Her work receives substantial interdisciplinary recognition through co-authorship in journals spanning virology, cardiology, and genomics.

• Sports Science
• Exercise Physiology
• Genetics of Athletic Performance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Jon Brazier serves as a Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning within the Department of Psychology, Sport and Geography at the University of Hertfordshire's School of Life and Medical Sciences. He maintains active roles in the Centre for Research in Psychology and Sports, High Performance Sport Research Group, and Exercise, Health and Wellbeing Research Group. As an accredited strength and conditioning coach with both the UKSCA and NSCA, he has provided coaching support across professional football, combat sports, and track and field. His research focuses on the intersection of genetics and athletic performance, particularly: Molecular physiology of musculoskeletal injuries in rugby athletes Genetic influences on concussion susceptibility and recovery Effects of extreme exercise on kidney health and systemic physiology Gene variant associations with soft tissue injury history and performance phenotypes His work leverages advanced genomic techniques to develop personalized injury prevention strategies for elite athletes. Analysis of his 39 publications (2014-2025) reveals strong specialization in sports genomics and rugby athlete physiology, with increasing focus on epigenetic concussion mechanisms and renal impacts of extreme exercise. Key publication venues include the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport and Gene. Professional recognition includes Scopus-indexed publications with notable citations in rugby injury genetics research. His collaborative network spans multiple international institutions focused on sports medicine and athletic performance optimization. Brazier actively mentors students within Hertfordshire's sports science programs and contributes to the university's research ecosystem through the High Performance Sport Research Group. His practical coaching experience informs evidence-based approaches to athlete development and injury prevention. Current research infrastructure includes partnerships with professional rugby organizations and access to elite athlete cohorts for genomic and physiological studies. Future work appears directed toward clinical translation of genetic findings into personalized training and rehabilitation protocols.

• Virology
• Molecular Biology
• Algal Viruses
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Graves is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Science at the Kennedy College of Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Lowell. His research focuses on molecular biology and virology, with specialized expertise in chlorella viruses that infect algae. He holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Virology from Oregon State University (1992) and a B.S. in Biology from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln (1986). Research Focus Dr. Graves investigates chlorella viruses distributed globally, characterized by large genomes encoding unique proteins like glycosylation enzymes. His work spans viral genomics, host-pathogen interactions, and viral biochemistry, with emphasis on mechanisms independent of host cellular machinery. Research extends to applications in algal bioreactor technology and environmental virology. Publication Trends His publications emphasize viral genome sequencing (e.g., ATCV-1, MT325, FR483), functional analysis of viral genes, and interdisciplinary studies linking virology with neuroscience. Recent work explores viral glycosylation pathways, translational regulation, and neuroprotective biochemical mechanisms under oxidative stress. Awards Teaching Appreciation Award (2008), Student Government Association, UMass Lowell Teaching Excellence Award (2005), Department of Biological Sciences, UMass Lowell Phi Beta Kappa (1986), University of Nebraska Grants and Contracts Principal Investigator for multiple projects including: Algal Virus Genomics (NSF Microbial Genome Sequencing, 2003) Chlorella spp. Genome Sequencing (DOE Joint Genome Institute) Microeukaryote Diversity in the Gulf of Maine (Census of Marine Sciences) Algae Photobioreactor Evaluations (2011, 2012) Protein-Protein Interactions in Infected Algae (UMass Lowell Seed Funding) Laboratory Leads research on chlorella virus genetics, genomics, and host interaction mechanisms at UMass Lowell.