جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jenny Wachterمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Bacterial Pathogenesis
• Antigenic Variation
• Bacteriophage Biology
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Dr. Jenny Wachter is a Research Scientist at the Veterinary Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) within the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine. Her work focuses on bacterial pathogenesis, particularly Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. She combines bioinformatics with molecular and microbiological techniques to study bacterial persistence, phage biology, and antigenic variation. Education: PhD in Microbiology from Northern Illinois University (2016), followed by postdoctoral training at NIH's Rocky Mountain Laboratories (2016–2022). Joined VIDO in 2022 to establish the Wachter Lab, investigating Borrelia pathogenicity mechanisms. Research interests include: bacterial virulence factors, phage-mediated gene transfer, non-coding RNA roles, and Lyme disease prevention/treatment strategies. Her lab employs advanced genomic and epigenomic approaches to understand pathogen-host interactions. Key projects: Characterization of Lyme disease bacteriophages (e.g., ϕBB-1), tick transmission dynamics, and Borrelia genome organization. Collaborates on projects involving bacterial polyploidy and membrane protein visualization techniques.

Valerian Doljaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Virus Diversity
• Virus Evolution
• Plant Cell Biology
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Valerian Dolja is a Full Professor in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University, where he has served since 1994. His research focuses on virus diversity, evolution, and plant virology, with notable contributions to understanding viral movement mechanisms and host interactions. He holds a PhD and DSc from Moscow State University (1980, 1987) and has authored over 150 peer-reviewed articles. Education: PhD and DSc in Virology from Moscow State University. Professional Affiliations include editorial roles at Journal of Virology , Biology Direct , and Frontiers in Plant Science . Research Interests: Virus evolution, comparative genomics, plant RNA virology, and functional genomics. His work integrates molecular biology, genetics, and bioinformatics to explore viral origins and host-pathogen dynamics. Recent Articles Highlight Trends in Virome Evolution, Bacteriophage Diversity, and Plant Virus Movement Mechanisms. Key Findings Include the Role of Myosins in Plant Cell Transport and the Origin of Viral Capsids. Awards: Fellow of AAAS (2014), Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology (2013), Ruth Allen Award (2011), and multiple international recognitions for innovative research.

Senol Doganمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Cancer Genomics
• Bioinformatics
• Biostatistics
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Dr. Senol Dogan is a Cancer Genomics Researcher & Bioinformatician at the University of Leipzig, affiliated with the Peter Debye Institute for Soft Matter Physics and the Faculty of Physics and Earth Sciences. He also serves as a Biostatistician in the Department of Gynecology at Leipzig University Medical Center. His academic journey includes a PhD in Cancer Genomics (2015) and Master’s in Bioinformatics (2012) from International Burch University, along with a Bachelor’s in Biology from Marmara University (1998). His research focuses on cancer genomics, bioinformatics, and molecular oncology, with expertise in gene expression, mutation analysis, and microRNA studies. Dr. Dogan has conducted groundbreaking work on disseminated tumor cells, HER2 receptor dynamics, and cfDNA biomarkers in breast cancer. He has also contributed to educational initiatives, including organizing science Olympiads in the Balkans. Education: PhD: Cancer Genomics, International Burch University (2015) MSc: Bioinformatics, International Burch University (2012) BSc: Biology, Marmara University (1998) Dr. Dogan’s awards include the EACR Travel Award (2015), recognition for interethnic collaboration in science education (2015), and a governmental honor from Moldova for science education contributions (2003). His work bridges biostatistics, genomics, and clinical oncology, with recent studies emphasizing liquid biopsy applications and microRNA structural analysis.

Wellison Dinizمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Animal Genomics
• Fetal Programming
• Nutrigenomics
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Dr. Wellison Diniz is an Assistant Professor of Animal Genomics in the Department of Animal Sciences at Auburn University. His research program investigates the genomic and epigenomic mechanisms underlying developmental programming in beef cattle, with focus on how maternal nutrition influences offspring development and productivity. His research integrates genomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics to study fetal programming effects of maternal nutrition. He examines how nutritional interventions during pregnancy affect gene expression, metabolic pathways, and epigenetic regulation in offspring across multiple generations. Dr. Diniz's publications demonstrate expertise in multi-omics approaches to understand how maternal nutrition alters hepatic transcriptomes, affects mineral homeostasis, and influences skeletal muscle development in beef cattle. His work has implications for improving cattle productivity through strategic nutritional management during pregnancy. He contributes to Auburn's agricultural research units and collaborates on projects investigating nutritional strategies to enhance sustainable beef production systems.

• Stem Cell Differentiation
• Regenerative Medicine
• Intervertebral Disc Biology
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Petra Kraus is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Clarkson University focusing on stem cell-based regenerative medicine for intervertebral disc degeneration. Her research deciphers communication between stem cells and their microenvironment during differentiation. Education Background: Ph.D. Molecular Genetics & Human Biology, University of Ulm, Germany She applies genomic technologies to map gene regulatory networks governing axial skeleton and intervertebral disc development. This work informs stem cell differentiation protocols for tissue engineering solutions to disc degeneration—a leading cause of chronic pain. The lab utilizes patient-derived induced pluripotent cells to develop safe regenerative therapies. Recent publications demonstrate advances in extracellular vesicle signaling, single-cell phenotyping of disc tissues, and metabolic regulation of stem cells. Her work has identified key transcription factors (Pax1/Pax9) and antisense RNAs regulating disc development. Patents: Method Of Effecting De-Differentiation Of A Cell (US20110165570A1) Research collaborations focus on harmonizing disc cell isolation protocols and developing peptide-based biomaterials for disc repair.

Gianpiero Di Levaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Non-coding RNAs
• Cancer Biology
• Gene Regulation
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Dr. Gianpiero Di Leva is Senior Lecturer in Molecular Biology at Keele University, leading research on non-coding RNAs in cancer. His lab investigates microRNA roles in gene regulation and therapeutic resistance, with publications in Nature Communications and Scientific Reports. Prior positions include Cancer Research UK-Manchester Institute and Salford University. Holds a PhD from University of Ferrara/Ohio State University and pharmaceutical sciences degree from Università di Roma 'La Sapienza'.

Mirna Mourtadaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Molecular Cell Biology
• Cell Signaling
• Apoptosis
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Dr. Mirna Mourtada is a Senior Lecturer in Bioscience at the School of Life Sciences, Keele University. She serves as Dean of Internationalisation and Partnerships in the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Programme Director for Human Biology and Pre-Master's in Biomedical Science, and Admission Tutor for Human Biology. Her roles also include Year One Tutor for Human Biology. Dr. Mourtada holds a first-class BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry (1995) and a PhD in cellular pharmacology (1998), both from Keele University. She completed a Master’s in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (MATLHE) in 2011. Her research focuses on molecular cell biology, apoptosis regulation, and the role of non-coding RNAs in cancer. Current projects include investigations into protein phosphatase 4, long non-coding RNAs, and vacuolar ATPase subunits in cancer contexts. Her teaching spans molecular cell biology, nutrition, cell signaling, and advanced laboratory techniques across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students, contributing to research in cancer biology and drug repurposing. Dr. Mourtada’s work integrates molecular mechanisms with educational innovation, emphasizing translational research in bioscience. Lab members include current PhD candidates and past students who have contributed to studies on leukemia, neuroblastoma, and breast cancer. Collaborative research has been presented at conferences like NCRI and EACR, with publications in journals such as Cell Reports and International Journal of Biological Macromolecules .

Dan Tongeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Bioinformatics
• Molecular Sequencing
• Transcriptomics
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Dr. Dan Tonge is Senior Lecturer in Biosciences at Keele University's School of Life Sciences and serves as Director of Postgraduate Research. He is the Designated Individual for Keele's Human Tissue Authority research-sector license. With expertise in molecular sequencing and bioinformatics, his research employs next-generation sequencing technologies for understanding human health and disease mechanisms. His current projects include characterizing extracellular vesicle miRNA cargo, biomarker identification for cell transplantation therapies, de novo transcriptome assembly, and microbiome analysis using multi-platform sequencing (Illumina, PacBio, Nanopore). He leads bioinformatics for several major grants including BBSRC Engineering Biology and EPSRC awards, with international collaborations in China and South Africa supported by a Royal Society Travel Grant.

Martin Radfarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Computational Biology
• Bio/Health
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Martin Radfar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Stony Brook University, affiliated with the Institute for AI-Driven Discovery and Innovation. He holds a Ph.D. in Machine Learning and Signal Processing from the University of Toronto (2014). His academic roles include teaching courses such as CSE215 (Foundations of Computer Science), CSE351 (Introduction to Data Science), and ISE316 (Introduction to Networking). He has advised PhD student Xuan Xu and MS student Pranavi Meda. Radfar's research focuses on voice-based human-machine interfaces, auditory scene analysis, Bayesian networks, and cancer drug target prediction using machine learning. His expertise spans signal processing, computational biology, and healthcare applications. Notable contributions include developing the PGMLAB library for Bayesian networks and pioneering work in microRNA target prediction. His academic achievements include awards such as the NSERC Postdoctoral R&D Fellowship (2014) and the Edward S. Rogers Graduate Scholarship (2008). His teaching emphasizes foundational computer science, data science tools (Python, Jupyter notebooks), and network architecture. He has published widely in venues like IEEE Signal Processing Society journals and ACM Transactions, addressing topics like speech separation, genomic data analysis, and network protocols.

Jonathan Perreaultمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• RNA Biology
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Jonathan Perreault is an Associate Professor and holder of the Chair in Nanobiophotonics at the Armand-Frappier Health Biotechnology Center, National Institute of Scientific Research (INRS). His research focuses on understanding RNA's role in gene regulation, particularly in bacteria, including riboswitches, small RNAs, and their applications in biosensors and environmental biotechnology. He holds a B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Biology/Biochemistry from Université de Sherbrooke and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University. His research interests include microbiology, biochemistry, and RNA biology, with a focus on non-coding RNAs' regulatory roles in bacterial processes such as motility and biofilm formation. His team uses bioinformatics, molecular biology, and biophysics to discover novel RNAs and study their functions in environmental and pathogenic contexts. Publications highlight advancements in RNA structure-function relationships, metagenomic approaches to RNA discovery, and applications in wastewater treatment and viral expression strategies. His work bridges fundamental RNA biology with practical applications in biotechnology and environmental science. Dr. Perreault’s lab collaborates on projects involving RNA-based biosensors and environmental microbiology. His expertise spans from bench science to computational tools for RNA analysis, contributing to both academic and applied research outcomes.

Argyris Papantonisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Epigenetics
• Genome Architecture
• Chromatin Folding
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Argyris Papantonis is Professor of Translational Epigenetics at the University Medical Center Göttingen, Germany, leading a research group at the Institute of Pathology. His work focuses on understanding how genome architecture in 3D nuclear space regulates gene expression during cellular responses to developmental cues, disease states, and aging processes. The laboratory investigates chromatin folding dynamics using advanced genomic and imaging approaches. Research interests include epigenetic regulation of gene expression, chromatin topology dynamics during cellular differentiation, nuclear organization principles, and mechanisms of cellular senescence. The group develops methods to study spatial genome organization and its functional consequences. Recent publications reveal fundamental insights into CTCF/cohesin-mediated chromatin looping, enhancer-mediated gene activation mechanisms, epigenetic drivers of cellular aging, and the role of genome architecture in cancer biology. This work combines computational genomics with experimental approaches to develop predictive models of cellular behavior. Dr. Papantonis maintains collaborations across computational, molecular, and clinical disciplines and has developed specialized techniques for studying active transcription sites and chromatin interactions in mammalian cells.

Chris McGloryمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Exercise Metabolism
• Skeletal Muscle Adaptation
• Protein Turnover
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Chris McGlory is an Assistant Professor specializing in Exercise Metabolism at Queen's University. He holds a PhD from the University of Stirling, MPhil from Liverpool John Moores University, and BSc from Liverpool John Moores University. His research program examines cellular and molecular mechanisms of skeletal muscle adaptation to nutrition, exercise training, and immobilization. He specializes in stable isotopic tracers for tracking muscle protein turnover combined with molecular biology techniques for measuring enzyme activity, protein expression, and post-translational modifications. McGlory's publications focus on muscle protein metabolism, disuse atrophy prevention, and nutritional interventions. Recent work investigates omega-3 fatty acid supplementation effects on muscle preservation during immobilization and resistance exercise signaling pathways. He teaches undergraduate courses including HLTH 331 (Advanced Human Nutrition) and KNPE 449 (Advanced Protein Metabolism). For graduate opportunities, he encourages prospective students to apply for TriCouncil CGSM Master's Awards through NSERC and Ontario Graduate Scholarships.

Yi Jingمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Non-coding RNA
• Transcriptomics
• Computational Biology
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Yi Jing is a Senior Research Investigator at Thomas Jefferson University's Computational Medicine Center. His research investigates non-coding RNAs in normal and disease states, combining computational prediction with experimental validation. Jing studies differential transcription patterns in tumors and functional mechanisms of RNAs through integrative bioinformatics approaches. As a research associate, he contributes to projects examining RNA roles in pathological conditions. His work bridges computational predictions of non-coding RNA functions with molecular validation studies.

Megumi Shigematsuمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Non-coding RNA
• tRNA Biology
• Biochemistry
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Megumi Shigematsu is a Research Instructor in Dr. Kirino's laboratory and the Computational Medicine Center, holding a PhD from the University of Tokyo where she studied tRNA biology in yeast. Her research integrates biochemistry, kinetics, and cell biology to investigate non-coding RNA functions, particularly tRNA, with a focus on protein-RNA and RNA-RNA interactions regulating cellular activities.

Aristeidis Telonisمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Non-coding RNA Biology
• Systems Biology
• Cancer Biology
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Aristeidis Telonis is currently a Researcher at the Computational Medicine Center. His research focuses on small non-coding RNAs such as miRNA isoforms (isomiRs) and tRNA fragments (tRFs), exploring their integration with long transcripts in biological contexts. He uses interdisciplinary approaches, including bioinformatics and statistical tools, to address sex and race disparities in disease and employs high-throughput analytical platforms and databases to study complex cellular/molecular phenotypes within systems biology. Aris holds the following academic qualifications: PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology from Jefferson (focus: molecular mechanisms of race disparities in triple-negative breast cancer) Master’s Degree in Biological Technology from the University of Patras Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Patras, Greece In his Master’s research, he applied metabolomic analysis for clinical prognosis studies. His current role emphasizes research without explicit mention of part-time status or advising responsibilities. He is affiliated with the Computational Medicine Center, which serves as the primary hub for his research activities. No lab-specific teams or future projects are detailed in the provided text.