جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Zoonotic Diseases
• Epidemiology
• Wildlife Ecology
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Jocelyn Perez Lazo is a Researcher in Infectious Disease Ecology at the University of Glasgow. Her work focuses on zoonotic disease dynamics, particularly in Amazonian ecosystems. She investigates pathogens such as Leishmania, Trypanosoma cruzi, alphaviruses, and haemosporidians in wildlife and human populations. Her research combines molecular epidemiology, spatial analysis, and One Health approaches to understand disease transmission at the human-wildlife interface. Key research themes include vector-borne diseases, wildlife reservoirs, and surveillance strategies in tropical regions. She has conducted fieldwork in Peru, examining disease prevalence in hunted mammals, primates, and indigenous communities. Her studies address how infrastructure projects (e.g., Interoceanic Highway) and hunting practices influence pathogen spread. Dr. Perez Lazo collaborates with institutions like the National University of San Marcos (Peru) and contributes to global health initiatives like PREDICT Consortium. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary methods, including media surveillance for disease monitoring and transdisciplinary collaboration.

Charles Hoffmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Genetics
• Chemical Genetics
• Drug Discovery
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Charles Hoffman is a Professor and Department Chair in the Biology Department at Boston College. He holds a Ph.D. from Tufts University School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences and an S.B. from MIT. His research focuses on molecular and chemical genetics using the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe as a model system. Key areas include cAMP signaling pathways, phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors, and drug discovery for diseases like cancer, inflammation, and HIV. His lab develops yeast-based platforms for high-throughput screening of compounds targeting PDEs and adenylyl cyclases. Research highlights include identifying PDE11 inhibitors (e.g., BC11-38), collaborating on brain-permeable PDE11 inhibitors for age-related cognitive decline, and screening parasite PDEs (e.g., Schistosoma mansoni, Plasmodium falciparum) for novel drug targets. His work integrates molecular genetics, biochemistry, and computational tools to study transcriptional regulation, chromatin dynamics, and noncoding RNA functions. Recent studies explore metabolic stress-induced long noncoding RNAs in meiotic DNA breaks and revised gene nomenclature guidelines for machine readability. Hoffman collaborates with medicinal chemists and neuroscientists, emphasizing translational research to bridge basic biology with therapeutic applications. Publications emphasize PDE inhibitors, yeast-based screening methods, and fission yeast genetics. His work underscores the utility of fission yeast as a model organism for understanding fundamental biological processes and drug development.

Angela Salimمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Natural Products Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
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Dr Angela Salim is a Research Fellow at the University of Queensland's Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB). Her research focuses on natural products chemistry, microbial biodiscovery, and the discovery of novel antibiotics and anthelmintics. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Western Sydney and a PhD from The University of Queensland. Salim's work emphasizes the exploration of Australian microbes, particularly soil- and marine-derived organisms, to identify bioactive compounds with applications in veterinary and human health. Her research integrates cultivation profiling, molecular networking, and synthetic chemistry to uncover new chemical entities. Key areas include anthelmintic discovery for heartworm treatment, antibacterial agents against drug-resistant pathogens, and natural product-based therapies for inflammatory diseases. She leads and co-supervises multiple PhD and Master's students, contributing to projects such as microbial biodiscovery, molecular networking applications, and antibiotic development. Current funding includes a Cooperative Research Centre grant for marine-derived antiparasitic research (2022–2026). Salim collaborates with experts like Prof. Robert Capon and Dr. Zeinab Khalil, advancing interdisciplinary projects in drug discovery and chemical biology. Her lab is part of the IMB’s broader efforts to leverage Australia’s unique biodiversity for biomedical innovation.

Noémi Tousignantمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• History of Science
• Public Health
• Toxicology
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Noémi Tousignant is a Researcher in the Department of History at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Université de Montréal. Her work focuses on the history of science and public health in late-colonial and postcolonial Africa, particularly Senegal. She investigates themes such as scientific capacity, the afterlives of scientific materiality, civic subjectivities in relation to scientific expertise, and gaps in health protection caused by toxic exposures. Her research combines archival, material, oral, and ethnographic methods. Key areas include the social and material dimensions of global health inequalities, the role of science in public service, and the historical trajectories of medical infrastructure in Africa. She collaborates with the MEOS research group (Le Médicament comme Objet Social) at Université de Montréal. Tousignant’s publications explore topics like the environmental impact of pesticides in the Sahel, the political economy of peanut cultivation in Senegal, and the emergence of global health frameworks. Her work highlights how historical legacies shape contemporary health systems and scientific capacity. Her recent projects include Edges of Exposure: Toxicology and the Problem of Capacity in Postcolonial Senegal (Duke University Press, forthcoming), examining toxicology’s role in health protection gaps. Other notable works analyze pain measurement technologies and the colonial history of pharmaceuticals in Vietnam. Tousignant’s research bridges history, anthropology, and public health, offering critical insights into the intersections of science, governance, and inequality in Africa and beyond.

Erin Elizabeth Reesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Veterinary Sciences
• Public Health
• Zoonoses
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Erin Elizabeth Rees is an Associate Professor at the Université de Montréal's Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, based in the Département de pathologie et microbiologie. She specializes in epidemiology, zoonoses, and public health with a focus on infectious diseases and animal health. Her research bridges veterinary and human health, emphasizing disease transmission dynamics, surveillance systems, and One Health approaches. Her work spans tick-borne diseases, rabies control, and pandemic preparedness, including contributions to Canada's response to COVID-19. She collaborates with institutions like the GREZOSP research group. Rees is affiliated with units such as PubMed and LinkedIn, and her email addresses are publicly listed. Key contributions include modeling mongoose rabies in the Caribbean and assessing non-pharmaceutical interventions during the pandemic. She actively publishes in journals like Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society and BMC Public Health.

Kris Hughesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Equine Medicine
• Biosecurity
• Veterinary Sciences
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Professor Kris Hughes is a renowned academic and clinical director at Charles Sturt University's School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences. With expertise in equine medicine, he oversees veterinary enterprises, integrating clinical services, teaching, and research while contributing to course accreditation. A registered specialist in equine medicine by multiple collegial boards, he actively engages in clinical research and supervises postgraduate students. Education: BVSc (Hons1) from the University of Sydney External Roles: Associate Editor for the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (2019-present), Member of Australian & New Zealand Equine Endocrine Group (2013-present) His research spans parasitology, infectious diseases, and equine clinical care, with recent focus on anthelmintic resistance, Salmonella infections, and internal parasite management. Publications include clinical guidelines and impactful studies in top veterinary journals. Media appearances highlight his work in equine emergency care and biosecurity, notably treating bushfire-injured horses. Research trends show concentration on equine parasite control, molecular diagnostics, and disease prevention strategies. Key subfields include anthelmintic resistance, faecal egg count methodologies, and equine endocrinology. Collaborations span Australia and international institutions in Southeast Asia.

Funmilola Fisusiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
• Cancer Therapy
• Targeted Drug Delivery
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Funmilola Fisusi is a Lecturer in Pharmaceutics at the School of Applied Sciences, University of Brighton. Previously, she held roles as a Research Fellow and Lecturer at Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, and conducted postdoctoral research at Howard University, USA. Her expertise spans nanoparticle-based drug delivery for cancers, particularly breast and brain tumors, and the design of antimicrobial and anticancer peptides. Education: PhD in Drug Delivery, University College London (2014) MSc in Pharmaceutics, Obafemi Awolowo University (2007) Bachelor of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University (2000) Research Interests: Dr. Fisusi focuses on safe, targeted drug delivery systems using nanotechnology to enhance cancer therapy efficacy while minimizing side effects. She explores nanoparticle-based strategies for glioblastoma and breast cancer, as well as drug repurposing for combination therapies. Additionally, she develops peptide-based therapeutics with dual anticancer and antimicrobial properties. Article Trends: Her publications emphasize nanoparticle formulations for drug delivery, including polymeric nanoparticles for breast cancer therapy and strategies to improve drug accumulation in tumors via the enhanced permeability and retention effect. She also investigates molecular mechanisms in diseases like cerebral malaria and explores plant-derived bioactive compounds for parasitic diseases. Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grant details provided. Her research contributions focus on academic and biomedical applications of nanotechnology. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Brighton, contributing to interdisciplinary research in pharmaceutics and nanomedicine.

Gemma Fosterمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biodiversity
• Agroecology
• Urban Agriculture
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Gemma Foster is a Researcher at Coventry University's Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience. Her work focuses on biodiversity in agroecosystems, urban growing spaces, and the health and social benefits of community gardening. Specializes in bumblebee conservation and insect diversity Utilizes citizen science methodologies to enhance agricultural research Research trends include urban pollinator biodiversity, impacts of agrochemicals like ivermectin, and sustainable food systems. Her projects often intersect with UN Sustainable Development Goals , particularly those related to life on land and zero hunger. Key collaborations involve partnerships with NIAB, EU-funded initiatives, and RELU projects. She actively engages with stakeholders in organic farming, landscape management, and community food production.

• Parasitology
• Tropical Medicine
• One Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Joanne P. Webster is a leading parasitologist at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and Imperial College London's Faculty of Medicine , holding Chairs in Parasitic Diseases and Infectious Diseases (Honorary). She directs the London Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research (LCNTDR) and leads the Pathogen Flow in Ecosystems strategic grouping. Her career spans over 250 publications, global disease control programs (e.g., SCI's 300 million anthelmintic treatments in Africa), and awards including the Royal Society Leeuwenhoek Medal (2023) and Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (2022) . Her research focuses on zoonotic parasites like Schistosoma and Toxoplasma gondii , examining host behavior manipulation, drug resistance, and One Health frameworks. She has supervised 30+ PhD/MSc students, including prizewinning work on hybrid schistosomes and livestock parasitology. Her 2020-2025 articles highlight schistosomiasis elimination, parasite-microbiome interactions, and dopamine-linked behavioral changes. Key Honors : Queen’s Anniversary Prize (2008), Chalmers Memorial Medal (2013), Marquis Lifetime Achievement (2021) Advisory Roles : WHO Guideline Development Group, Schistosomiasis Control Initiative Board, Fauna and Flora International She actively engages in public science through documentaries and global outreach, with media features in New Scientist , National Geographic , and The Atlantic . Contact: JOWEBSTER@rvc.ac.uk

Joe Ironsideمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Biology
• Genetics
• Parasitology
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Joe Ironside is a Professor in the Department of Life Sciences at Aberystwyth University. His research focuses on marine organisms, parasitology, genetics, and invasive species management. He has led over 9 externally funded projects since 2009, including initiatives on Chinese mitten crab control, cockle fisheries genetics, and marine infrastructure impacts. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to Life Below Water and Sustainable Cities. Key projects include leading the £300k Natural Resources Wales project on Chinese mitten crab invasions (2023-2025) and the Royal Society-funded study on cockle mass mortality (2020-2021). He collaborates internationally on parasite discovery (e.g., Marteilia cocosarum) and genomic approaches to marine biodiversity. Publications span 2003–2025, emphasizing genomic tools (e.g., long amplicon methods), invasion biology, and ecological impacts of human infrastructure. His work integrates field studies with molecular techniques to address conservation challenges in coastal ecosystems.

Jessica Schadمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Rural Communities
• Natural Resource Sociology
• Survey Methodology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jessica Schad is an Associate Professor in the Sociology & Anthropology Department at Utah State University (USU), and Director of the Center for the Analysis of Natural Resources and Institutions (CANRI). Her work bridges rural sociology, natural resource governance, and survey methodology. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of New Hampshire (2014), an MA from the University of Montana (2009), and a BA from the University of Montana-Western (2005). She has also completed certifications in online instruction from Instructional Design Services (2018). Her research focuses on rural communities, natural resource management, and survey methodologies. Key topics include agricultural sustainability, climate adaptation, community wellbeing, and the intersection of rural economies with environmental policies. She has conducted extensive studies on farmer decision-making regarding conservation practices, soil health, and responses to extreme weather events. Her awards include the 2022 Graduate Research Mentor Award (USU Sociology & Anthropology Department), 2021 Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, and the 2015 Rural Sociological Society Early Career Research Award. She has advised graduate students such as Edem Avemegah and Abdelrahim Abulbasher, focusing on topics like crop rotation adoption and conservation ethics. Her work has been published in journals like Rural Sociology , Journal of Soil and Water Conservation , and Society & Natural Resources . She leads the Utah People & Environment Poll (UPEP), examining public perceptions of environmental issues, climate change, and disaster risks. CANRI, under her direction, collaborates on projects addressing short-term rentals, air pollution impacts, and climate migration decisions. Her teaching includes courses on community theory, natural resource sociology, and advanced survey techniques. She emphasizes applied research, such as co-producing knowledge with stakeholders to improve agricultural policies and community resilience strategies.

• Taxonomy of parasitic wasps
• Chalcidoidea systematics
• Pteromalidae biodiversity
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Dr. MIRCEA-DAN MITROIU is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania. He leads the Invertebrate Diversity & Phylogenetics Research Group and holds affiliations with international organizations like the International Society of Hymenopterists and the Fauna Europaea Database. His career spans roles as a Fulbright Senior Scholar at the University of California Riverside (2016–2017) and postdoctoral researcher at multiple institutions. Education: 2016: Habilitation, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University 2002–2006: Ph.D. (cum laude), Alexandru Ioan Cuza University 2002–2004: M.Sc., Alexandru Ioan Cuza University Oct. 2000–Mar. 2001: Erasmus mobility at Gent Universiteit 1998–2002: B.Sc., Alexandru Ioan Cuza University Research Interests: Taxonomy and systematics of parasitic wasps (especially Chalcidoidea: Pteromalidae) Biodiversity assessment in Afrotropical and Palaearctic regions Biological control strategies using parasitoids Conservation of endangered insect species Integrated pest management Current Projects: Afrotropical genera of Pteromalidae Parasitoids of synanthropic flies: DNA barcoding and morphology Grants & Projects: SYNTHESYS+ Grant (2022) – Natural History Museum London ANCS-UEFISCDI grants (2013–2019) National Science Foundation (U.S.) collaboration (2016–2019) Labs & Collaborations: International collaborations with over 20 museums and universities worldwide Coordinator for Hymenoptera groups in Fauna Europaea Database Trained via European taxonomy schools (DEST, EDIT)

Raghav Khannaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Power Electronics
• Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Device Modeling
• Renewable Energy Systems
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Dr. Raghav Khanna is the Leidich Family Endowed Professor of Power Systems in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Toledo . His research focuses on wide bandgap semiconductor device modeling for advanced power electronics applications. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Research Themes: GaN devices, renewable energy integration, smart grid optimization Research Interests : Dr. Khanna's work addresses critical challenges in power electronics reliability , high-voltage device engineering , and dynamic energy system modeling . His investigations span from fundamental semiconductor physics to real-world grid integration of renewable energy sources. Publication Trends : Recent articles demonstrate expertise in III-N power devices , deep reinforcement learning applications for energy systems, and nuclear-renewable hybrid frameworks . His publications show increasing focus on 20 kV device scaling and hydrogen production systems since 2022. Contact Information : Email: Raghav.Khanna@utoledo.edu Office: NI 2056, University of Toledo

Mohammed Nurul Aminمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Carbohydrate Chemistry
• Vaccine Development
• Glycobiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mohammed Nurul Amin is a Researcher in the Department of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. His work focuses on carbohydrate chemistry, vaccine development, and glycobiology, with a particular emphasis on glycoconjugate vaccines targeting bacterial pathogens such as Salmonella , Klebsiella , and Pseudomonas . He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Institute of Human Virology and Center for Vaccine Development (CVD), as well as Saitama University and RIKEN in Japan. Dr. Amin earned his B.Sc. (Honors) in Chemistry from the University of Chittagong (2000), M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry (2002), and Ph.D. in Carbohydrate Chemistry from Saitama University (2007). His research integrates chemical synthesis, bioconjugation, and structural biology to design vaccines and study antibody-epitope interactions. His research interests span glycan isolation/characterization, synthetic glycopeptides for HIV antibody studies, and marine glycobiology involving oyster galectins. He employs advanced techniques like HPLC, NMR spectroscopy, and surface plasmon resonance (SPR) for binding studies.

Daniela Eliana Sgangaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Aquaculture
• Marine Biology
• Fisheries Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daniela Eliana Sganga serves as a Researcher at the Section for Coastal Ecology within the National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua) at the Technical University of Denmark. Her work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals for life below water and responsible consumption through innovative aquaculture research focused on endangered marine species restoration. Her primary research spans European eel ( Anguilla anguilla ) reproductive biology and European flat oyster ( Ostrea edulis ) conservation. Key interests include broodstock management biomarkers, hatchery optimization, disease dynamics (particularly Bonamia ostreae ), and sustainable microalgae nutrition systems for larval development. She employs interdisciplinary approaches integrating reproductive physiology, parasitology, and microbial ecology to address aquaculture sustainability challenges. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals a concentrated effort to close the European eel reproductive cycle while advancing flat oyster restoration techniques. Her work demonstrates strong thematic cohesion around improving larval survival through water quality management, disease mitigation under climate stressors, and cost-effective feeding strategies – all critical for commercial aquaculture scalability and wild population recovery. No scientific awards were documented in the available information. Dr. Sganga actively leads and participates in major research initiatives including FØGU (Flat Oyster Grow Out) and LSC Fonden as Principal Investigator, while contributing to EU-funded projects like BlueBioClimate and LTA BOOST. Her grant portfolio spans climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and low-trophic aquaculture development, with collaborations across Nordic research institutions and industry partners focused on practical implementation of sustainable blue economy solutions. Within DTU Aqua's Coastal Ecology section, she operates in specialized marine research teams investigating larval ecology and disease management. Her current projects involve field trials for oyster restoration in Danish waters and controlled hatchery experiments for eel reproduction, utilizing DTU's aquaculture facilities for both fundamental research and industry-relevant applications.