جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Laura Eloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Biomedicine
• Medical Bioinformatics
• Data Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laura Elo serves as Professor of Computational Medicine and Head of the Medical Bioinformatics Centre at the University of Turku, Finland. She concurrently holds the position of Research Director at Turku Bioscience Centre and acts as InFLAMES Flagship Contact, driving interdisciplinary biomedical research initiatives. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Applied Mathematics (2007) and Adjunct Professorship in Biomathematics (2011), establishing her quantitative expertise before transitioning into biomedical applications. Her research program focuses on transforming molecular and clinical datasets through statistical modeling and advanced machine learning . Key thrusts include robust computational tools for proteome/epigenome analysis, AI-driven digital health diagnostics, and computational systems immunology for immune-mediated diseases. This work directly addresses challenges in reproducibility and scalability of high-throughput biotechnology data. Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant themes in type 1 diabetes biomarker discovery , multi-omics integration , and immune system modeling , with strong emphasis on clinical translation through collaborations with experimental and medical teams. Her scientific recognition includes: JDRF Career Development Award Professor Elo actively trains MSc/PhD students and postdoctoral fellows while leading major research initiatives including ERC grants. Her teaching portfolio spans Bioinformatics Journal Club, AI in Diagnostics, and Systems Biology courses. The Elo Lab (https://elolab.utu.fi) operates as a hub for computational biomedicine, developing open-source tools like CellRomeR while maintaining close ties with Turku Bioscience Centre's experimental facilities for validating computational predictions in immunology and metabolic disease contexts.

Zhe Jiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data Science
• Computational Biology
• Functional Genomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Zhe Ji is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at McCormick School of Engineering and the Department of Pharmacology at Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. His research integrates computational and experimental genomics to study gene transcription and RNA translation in cell fate commitment and oncogenic processes, aiming to develop precision medicine strategies. **Education**: Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Systems Biology, Harvard Medical School Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Biology, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard Ph.D. in Computational Genomics, Rutgers University B.S. in Biotechnology, Nanjing University, China **Research Focus**: Keywords include Data Science, Computational Biology, Functional Genomics, RNA, Cancer, Inflammation, and Machine Learning. The lab explores regulatory mechanisms underlying disease, with a focus on translational control, cancer metastasis, and inflammatory networks. **Grants & Advising**: No specific grants or student advisees listed. The lab emphasizes collaborative projects and computational-experimental approaches. **Lab Affiliations**: Zhe Ji’s lab is part of Northwestern’s interdisciplinary environment, bridging engineering and medicine to advance genomic technologies and therapeutic strategies.

Montserrat Angueraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Epigenetics
• X-Chromosome Inactivation
• Long Noncoding RNAs
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Montserrat Anguera, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine. Her research focuses on epigenetic mechanisms of gene regulation underlying sex differences in development and disease, with particular emphasis on X-chromosome inactivation (XCI) and its implications for female-biased autoimmune disorders. Dr. Anguera investigates how gene expression from the X-chromosome is regulated to ensure dosage compensation between males and females, and how these mechanisms become altered in diseases exhibiting sex-bias. Her laboratory has established novel epigenetic pathways involving the X-chromosome that impact human development, immune responses, and lymphocyte function. She employs advanced techniques including RNA/DNA fluorescence in situ hybridization, immunofluorescence, and allele-specific RNA sequencing to achieve single-cell resolution of epigenetic characteristics of the inactive X chromosome. Her research reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of X-chromosome biology and immunology, particularly regarding sex-biased autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus. Key findings include the discovery that lymphocytes maintain X-chromosome inactivation differently than other somatic cells, with the inactive X exhibiting euchromatic features in female lymphocytes that may underlie female bias in autoimmune disorders. She coined the term 'dynamic XCI maintenance' to describe how T and B cells relocalize Xist RNA and heterochromatic marks to the inactive X chromosome following antigen-mediated stimulation. Dr. Anguera's laboratory includes postdocs Katherine Forsyth and Nikhil Jiwrajka, research specialist Zowie Searcy, graduate students Isabel Sierra and Natalie Toothacre, postdoctoral researcher Nuriban Valero-Pacheco, and PhD student Emma Welter. Together, they investigate epigenetic regulation of X-linked genes in development and disease contexts. She is an active member of multiple prestigious research institutes at Penn, including the Epigenetics Institute, Institute for Immunology, Center for Research on Reproduction & Women's Health, and Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Her work bridges epigenetics, immunology, and developmental biology, providing novel insights into mechanisms underlying female-biased autoimmune disorders.

Pillai Ramesh Shanmughomمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Epigenetics
• RNA modifications
• miRNAs
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ramesh Shanmughom Pillai is a Full Professor at the Department of Molecular Biology, University of Geneva, Switzerland. He holds additional roles as a Visiting Professor at the University of Kumamoto, Japan, and has been a Group Leader at EMBL Grenoble and a postdoctoral fellow at the Friedrich Miescher Institute. His research focuses on RNA modifications, epigenetics, and piRNA pathways in germline biology. Pillai has received prestigious awards including the ERC Consolidator Grant and The RNA Society Scaringe Award. Education: BSc Botany (University of Kerala, India) MSc Biotechnology (IIT Roorkee, India) PhD in Cell Biology (University of Bern, Switzerland) Research Interests: Pillai’s work centers on RNA biology, particularly the role of RNA modifications (e.g., m6A, m6Am) in development and fertility. He investigates piRNA biogenesis, transposon silencing, and the molecular mechanisms of RNA-protein interactions. His studies bridge biochemistry, genetics, and structural biology to elucidate how RNA molecules regulate critical biological processes. Teaching & Service: At the University of Geneva, he teaches Molecular Biology courses (BSc/MSc levels) and advises 5 PhD students and 4 postdocs. He chairs the ERC Consolidator Grant Review Panel and organizes major conferences like the PIWI/piRNAs Meeting and Swiss RNA Workshop. Pillai also serves on editorial boards for Nucleic Acids Research and RNA . Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant (2015) Best PhD Thesis Award (2003) RNA Society Scaringe Award (2005) Grants & Labs: Funded by ERC Starting and Consolidator Grants, his lab explores RNA modification networks in germ cells. Former trainees include Professors Simon Conn (Flinders University) and Hao Wu (CAS, China).

Michael Levineمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Genomics
• Molecular Biology
• Developmental Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael Levine is the Anthony B. Evnin '62 Professor in Genomics and Professor of Molecular Biology at Princeton University, where he also serves as Director of the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics. He joined Princeton in 2015 after a distinguished career at UC Berkeley, where he was Professor of Genetics and held leadership roles in genetics and genomics programs. His research focuses on how noncoding regions of the genome regulate gene expression in space and time during development. His lab has pioneered studies in Drosophila and the protovertebrate Ciona intestinalis , uncovering fundamental mechanisms such as enhancer function, transcriptional bursting, short-range repression, and long-range enhancer-promoter interactions. His work has also revealed evolutionary insights into the origins of vertebrate innovations like the neural crest and neurogenic placodes. Levine's recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on quantitative and live-imaging approaches to dissect gene regulation dynamics. His work integrates experimental embryology with computational modeling, especially using deep learning to predict transcriptional outcomes. Themes across his recent articles include biomolecular condensates, chromatin architecture, and the physical principles underlying enhancer function. Elected to the National Academy of Sciences (1998) Molecular Biology Award, National Academy of Sciences (1996) Wilbur Cross Medal, Yale University (2009) EG Conklin Medal, Society of Development Biology (2015) Dr. Levine has trained numerous researchers and co-authored studies with emerging scientists, indicating active mentoring and grant-funded research. His leadership roles at major institutes and sustained publication record reflect a robust, well-supported research program. He has also contributed to national genomics initiatives, including service at the DOE Joint Genome Institute. His lab operates at the intersection of molecular biology, genomics, and quantitative developmental biology, utilizing model organisms and cutting-edge imaging and computational tools to unravel the logic of gene regulatory networks.

Pavel P. Kuksaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشگاهی

• Bioinformatics
• Computer Science
• Functional Genomics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pavel P. Kuksa is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, specializing in bioinformatics, computer science, and functional genomics. His work focuses on high-throughput sequencing analysis, chromatin interaction data, and developing scalable software platforms for genomics research.

Yuri Pritykinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Biology
• Genomics
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yuri Pritykin is an Assistant Professor at Princeton University, affiliated with the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics and the Department of Computer Science. He also holds cross-appointments in Molecular Biology, the Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute, and the Center for Statistics and Machine Learning. Pritykin earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Princeton University (2014), alongside MSc and Ph.D. in Mathematics from Lomonosov Moscow State University. His research lies at the intersection of applied statistics, machine learning, and functional genomics, focusing on integrative analysis of multi-dimensional biological data. Research Interests: Decoding regulatory genomics in immune cells, CRISPR tool development (GuideScan2), single-cell and spatial multi-omics for immunology and cancer, post-transcriptional regulation, and cell-cell interaction profiling (uLIPSTIC technology). Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2023) NIH New Innovator Award (2022) Recognized by Princeton Ludwig Institute, Rutgers Cancer Institute, and AACR Teaching: Courses in computational biology, genomics, and machine learning applications in life sciences. His lab actively collaborates with immunologists and genomicists, seeking interdisciplinary scientists at all career stages.

Pankaj Jaiswalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Flowering Time
• Seed Development
• Comparative Plant Genomics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pankaj Jaiswal is a Professor in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University. He leads the Jaiswal Lab, which focuses on plant genomics, bioinformatics, and systems biology. His research integrates computational and experimental approaches to study flowering time, seed development, and plant responses to abiotic stresses. Dr. Jaiswal is affiliated with the Center for Quantitative Life Sciences and collaborates with projects like the Gramene Database and Plant Ontology. Education: Ph.D. (1998), M.Sc. (1992), B.Sc. (1990) from Lucknow University, India. Professional awards include the Emerging Scholar Faculty Award (2013) and recognition from the Rice Genetics Cooperative (2009). Research interests span comparative plant genomics, functional genomics, bioinformatics tools, and database development. His lab has contributed to projects such as the Gramene Database, Plant Reactome, and Planteome, supporting interdisciplinary training in plant biology and computational methods. Key achievements include the chia genome assembly, space biology studies on plant transcriptomes, and collaborations on pathway databases for rice, maize, and other species. His work emphasizes leveraging genomic resources to address agricultural challenges like crop improvement and climate adaptation.

Alisha Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• RNA Structural Dynamics
• Long Noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs)
• Protein-RNA Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alisha Jones is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at New York University, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry within the College of Arts & Science. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Washington and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry and Zoology from Miami University of Ohio. Her research focuses on RNA structural dynamics, particularly the role of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in gene regulation and disease mechanisms. Dr. Jones employs a combination of biochemical, biophysical, and computational approaches to study RNA structure and function, including chemical probing, molecular dynamics simulations, and machine learning. Her group investigates how structural conformations of lncRNAs influence their biological roles, such as regulating gene expression through conformational changes. They also explore therapeutic strategies to target these RNA structures in diseases like cancer and viral infections. Notable projects include studying the Xist lncRNA’s A-repeats, SARS-CoV-2 methylation complexes, and the functional core of the lncRNA Cyrano. Publications highlight her work on RNA structure probing techniques, cooperativity effects in chemical experiments, and the interplay between RNA dynamics and biological function. Her lab, the Jonesy Research Group, emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and hosts outreach initiatives to promote RNA science. Dr. Jones is based at NYU’s Silver Center, and her contact information includes aj3863@nyu.edu.

Iwijn De Vlaminckمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Precision Medicine
• Liquid Biopsies
• Spatial Profiling of Microbiomes
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Iwijn De Vlaminck is an Associate Professor in the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University. His research focuses on developing precision medicine technologies, including liquid biopsies for diagnosing infectious and immune-related diseases, and spatial profiling of microbiomes and host-microbiome interactions. He leads the De Vlaminck Lab, which integrates engineering, biophysics, and computational biology to advance diagnostics and therapeutics. Key affiliations include the College of Engineering and interdisciplinary graduate fields such as Biomedical and Biological Sciences and Computational Biology. Education: B.S., Electronic Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (2000) M.S., Electronic Engineering, K.U. Leuven (2003) Ph.D., Science and Engineering, K.U. Leuven (2008) Research Interests: His lab develops high-throughput technologies for studying diseases like organ transplant rejection, urinary tract infections, and viral myocarditis. Innovations include spatial transcriptomics and methods to map microbial communities in tissues. Recent work addresses biomarkers for MIS-C in children and applications of cell-free DNA in spaceflight studies. Awards: NIH New Innovator Award (2017) Elected Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (2025) Rainin Foundation Synergy Award (2019) Teaching Excellence Awards (2017, 2022) Grants & Collaborations: Recipient of a $3M NSF grant for bio-inspired architecture and a $9.5M NIH grant for chronic fatigue syndrome research. Collaborates with institutions like Weill Cornell Medicine and NASA on spaceflight biology and clinical diagnostics. Labs & Teams: Directs the De Vlaminck Lab, which includes interdisciplinary researchers working on spatial omics, liquid biopsies, and microbiome technologies. Engaged in industry partnerships, including co-founding Kanvas Biosciences.

Emily Bayerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Visceral Sensation
• Sexual Dimorphism
• Behavioral Genetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Emily Bayer is appointed as Assistant Professor of Neural Science and Biology at New York University, commencing January 2026. Her research program investigates neural mechanisms of visceral sensation and behavioral outputs, with emphasis on fertility status and sex differences using C. elegans and D. cerebrum (zebrafish) models. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Columbia University (2019) B.S. in Biology/German, Muhlenberg College (2014) Dr. Bayer's research explores how internal bodily sensations (visceral sensation) modulate behavior and environmental interaction, focusing on molecular and anatomical sex differences in neural circuits. Her lab examines how fertility status influences behavior through genetic and neural mechanisms, revealing conserved principles of neural circuit organization. Key approaches include C. elegans genetics, zebrafish neuroimaging, and behavioral analysis to dissect how reproductive state and sex converge in brain function. Analysis of her recent publications (2025-2016) demonstrates a cohesive focus on sexual dimorphism in neural development and behavior, with increasing integration of genomic and connectomic methodologies. Her work spans molecular genetics, neural circuit mapping, and behavioral phenotyping, consistently highlighting sex-specific differences in neural wiring and function across model organisms. Her scientific recognition includes: Research Fund for Excellent Junior Researchers (University of Basel, 2025) Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research Fellowship (2021-2023) Dr. Bayer has secured competitive fellowships supporting her independent research program. Her lab establishes innovative frameworks for studying visceral sensation-behavior relationships, with current work emphasizing monoaminergic signaling in experience-dependent neural plasticity and the role of conserved transcription factors in sexually dimorphic development. Future directions include expanding to vertebrate models to investigate evolutionary conservation of these mechanisms. She leads a research team utilizing C. elegans and zebrafish to dissect neural circuits underlying internal sensation, with particular focus on how fertility signals modulate social and mating behaviors through sex-specific neural pathways.

Francisco J. Nayaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cardiac Development
• Muscle Regeneration
• Noncoding RNAs
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Francisco J. Naya is Associate Professor of Biology at Boston University and member of the Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute. His research investigates gene regulation in cardiac and skeletal muscle development, focusing on noncoding RNA mechanisms in differentiation and disease. Naya's lab studies how noncoding RNAs, particularly from the imprinted Dlk1-Dio3 locus, coordinate mitochondrial function and chromatin dynamics during myogenesis. Research examines Meg3 RNA's role in muscle regeneration through epithelial-mesenchymal transitions and cellular plasticity. Publications establish connections between MEF2 transcription factors, metabolic regulation, and chromatin organization in muscle cell state determination. Work advances therapeutic understanding of muscular dystrophies and cardiac pathologies through regulatory network analysis.

Timothy Bredyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Epigenetics
• Fear-Related Memory
• RNA Biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Timothy Bredy is a leading figure in cognitive neuroepigenetics at the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) , focusing on how epigenetic modifications and RNA dynamics regulate fear-related memory and psychiatric disorders like PTSD. His research explores the interplay between environmental experiences and genomic activity, particularly through non-coding RNA and DNA methylation. University: University of Queensland School: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences Role: Professorial Research Fellow and Group Leader Research Interests span epigenetic mechanisms in memory formation, RNA modifications in synaptic plasticity, and therapeutic applications for anxiety disorders. He pioneered discoveries linking dynamic DNA structures (e.g., G-quadruplexes) and RNA methylation to memory stability. Recent Work includes studies on RNA-based therapeutics, stress-induced epigenetic inheritance, and synaptic long noncoding RNA activity. His scientific awards encompass NHMRC and ARC grants for neuroepigenetics research. Key Collaborators: Paul Marshall, Esmi Zajaczkowski Labs: Bredy Laboratory at QBI

Tian Hongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Systems Biology
• Bioinformatics
• Cancer Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tian Hong is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Texas at Dallas , with a joint appointment as Research Associate Professor at the Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville . His research focuses on systems biology, bioinformatics, cancer biology, and mathematical biology , particularly the plasticity and heterogeneity of epithelial and immune cells during development and cancer progression . He develops computational and mathematical models for gene regulatory networks, pattern formation, and dynamical systems. Education : PhD in Genetics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from Virginia Tech; MS in Bioinformatics from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; BS in Biological Sciences from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Previous Appointments : Associate Professor (2023–2024) and Assistant Professor (2017–2023) at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His recent publications explore noncoding RNA-driven oscillations , Turing pattern formation without feedback , and epithelial-mesenchymal transitions using single-cell transcriptomics and mathematical modeling . He has received the Professional Promise in Research and Creative Achievement Award (2024) and the Transdisciplinary Team Science Fellow (2009). His work is funded by NIH grants including R35GM149531 (PI) and R01GM140462 (completed PI). Dr. Hong advises PhD and Master’s students and collaborates with researchers at the Center for Systems Biology, UT Dallas . His lab ( link ) actively seeks undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers interested in interdisciplinary computational biology .

• Genomics
• Non-coding RNA research
• Phenotype-genotype relationships
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Marcel Dinger is a prominent academic and researcher currently serving as Professor and Head of School for Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences at UNSW Sydney. With over 20 years of experience in genomics, he has established himself as a leading figure in both academic and entrepreneurial spheres within the field. He has published 153 papers with over 24,000 citations and maintains an h-index of 61 on Google Scholar. His leadership extends beyond academia as he serves as President of the Australasian Genomics Technologies Association (AGTA) and holds director positions at Pryzm Health and the National Centre for Indigenous Genomics (NCIG). Professor Dinger's research laboratory focuses on establishing new links between phenotype and genotype, particularly examining rare and complex diseases in relation to underexplored regions of the genome including pseudogenes, repetitive elements, non-canonical DNA structures, and noncoding RNAs. His work harnesses population-scale genomic datasets and sophisticated data science methods to bring an objective perspective to understanding how the genome stores information and how it is transacted in biology. His research interests span genomics, non-coding RNA biology, clinical applications of genomic medicine, and the development of computational approaches for analyzing complex genomic data. Analysis of Professor Dinger's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on non-coding RNA research, particularly long noncoding RNAs and their roles in disease mechanisms. His work spans cancer genomics, neurological disorders, and fundamental genomic mechanisms including DNA secondary structures like i-motifs and G-quadruplexes. His research combines experimental approaches with advanced bioinformatics to address fundamental questions in genomic medicine and has significant translational implications for disease diagnosis and treatment. Highly Cited Researcher in Cross-Field category (2019, 2020, 2021) Fellow of the Faculty of Science (Research), Royal Society of Pathologists of Australasia (2016) NHMRC Career Development Award (2010) Queensland Government Smart Futures Fellowship (2009) Foundation of Research, Science and Technology New Zealand Postdoctoral Fellowship (2005) Professor Dinger has been instrumental in establishing and leading several significant research initiatives including Genome.One, one of the first companies globally to provide clinical whole genome sequencing services, and the Kinghorn Centre for Clinical Genomics at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. His entrepreneurial experience includes founding four biotechnology and IT startups. He serves on multiple governance boards including the National Centre for Indigenous Genomics, focusing on using genomics to improve health outcomes for Australia's First Peoples. His laboratory at UNSW continues to advance our understanding of genomic regulation and its implications for human health and disease.