جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Evolutionary Programming
• Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• Stress Resistance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Zeynep Petek Cakar is a Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Istanbul Technical University. She holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0002-2278-3670) and her research focuses on microbial stress tolerance mechanisms, evolutionary engineering of microorganisms, and genome-scale metabolic modeling. Her work has led to over 48 publications and 18 funded projects since 1999, with an h-index of 21 and 1346 citations. Research Interests: Evolutionary programming and genetic adaptation in microbes Stress resistance mechanisms in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Metabolic engineering for industrial applications Genome-scale metabolic modeling of pathogens like Cryptococcus neoformans Recent Projects (2023–2026): Analysis of oxidative stress responses in Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains Genomic analysis of freeze-thaw stress-resistant yeasts Investigation of caffeine metabolism in yeast Developing cobalt-resistant Rhodobacter sphaeroides strains Awards: Recipient of the 2014 Kayda Değer Telif Eser Ödülü and 2005 Araştırma Mansiyon Ödülü, among others. She has also received academic distinctions for her educational achievements in molecular biology and chemical engineering. Grants: PI of multiple BAP-funded projects focusing on microbial stress resistance, genome analysis, and metabolic engineering. Recent grants include support for studying sulfur dioxide resistance and improving departmental research infrastructure. Labs/Teams: Leads a research group investigating microbial adaptation mechanisms with international collaborations, particularly in stress-resistant strain development and systems biology approaches.

Jeffrey Newmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbial Systematics
• Bacterial Taxonomy
• Evolutionary Genomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey Newman is a Professor of Biology at Lycoming College, where he has made significant contributions to both teaching and research. He earned his B.S. from the University of South Carolina, Ph.D. from Marquette University, and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Kentucky. Professor of Biology at Lycoming College Specializes in microbial systematics and taxonomy Integrates cutting-edge technology into biology curriculum Director of Covid surveillance testing lab (2021-2022) Member of Health Professions Advisory Committee Medical Technology program contact Dr. Newman's research focuses on characterizing novel bacterial species discovered in the Loyalsock Creek region of north central Pennsylvania. His innovative approach integrates research into undergraduate education through Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) in his Microbiology course. He has mentored numerous students who have presented their findings at national conferences including the American Society for Microbiology meetings and international conferences in India. His laboratory has sequenced over 100 microbial genomes and published multiple novel species, including Chryseobacterium piperi and Chryseobacterium angstadtii. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in bacterial taxonomy, phylogenomics, and the integration of bioinformatics into undergraduate education. The research trends show a consistent focus on novel bacterial discovery and characterization, particularly within the Chryseobacterium genus and related taxa, while also addressing important educational challenges in implementing bioinformatics curricula. $328,000 NSF Major Research Instrumentation Grant (2009) Genome Consortium for Active Teaching funding from NSF and HHMI Multiple publications describing novel bacterial species Recognition for innovative curriculum development Dr. Newman has mentored dozens of undergraduate researchers, many of whom have presented at national conferences. His laboratory has established a systematic pipeline for characterizing novel microbes, from initial isolation to full genomic analysis and taxonomic description. He has secured significant grant funding to support student research, including instrumentation for metabolic fingerprinting, fatty acid analysis, and high-performance liquid chromatography. His lab maintains an extensive culture collection of novel bacterial strains and has developed specialized computational tools for phylogenomic analysis.

• Plant Biology
• Virology
• Molecular Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Peter Moffett is a Research Professor specializing in plant innate immunity , viral pathogenesis , and RNA silencing mechanisms . His work utilizes model organisms like Arabidopsis , tobacco, and tomato to investigate plant-pathogen interactions involving viruses, viroids, and bacteria. Research themes include: Decoding phytohormone networks (jasmonic acid, salicylic acid) regulating antiviral defenses Mechanistic studies of Argonaute proteins (AGO2, AGO5) and NLR immune receptors Pathogen strategies to manipulate apoplastic microenvironments for virulence Article trends show strong focus on plant virology , RNA-based defense systems , and genetic variation in immune components. Key collaborations span Ohio State University (David Mackey), Michigan State University (Sheng-Yang He), Université de Strasbourg (Christophe Ritzenthaler), and institutions in China, Spain, and Japan.

Shannon Manningمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Epidemiology
• Evolutionary Genetics
• Infectious Diseases
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Shannon Manning, Ph.D., M.P.H., is an MSU Foundation Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at Michigan State University. As a molecular biologist and epidemiologist, she specializes in the molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics of infectious diseases, particularly focusing on food- and waterborne pathogens like Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and Group B Streptococcus. Her research integrates molecular biology, population genetics, and phylogenetic methods to understand pathogenesis, virulence, and transmission dynamics. Education: M.P.H. and Ph.D. in Molecular Epidemiology from the University of Michigan (1998 and 2001) Appointments: Joined MSU in 2004 as a Research Assistant Professor; promoted to faculty in 2010 Laboratory: Directs the Manning Lab, which investigates bacterial pathogen evolution and gut microbiome interactions Center Leadership: Manages the Thomas S. Whittam Shiga-Toxin Producing E. coli (STEC) Center Her work on STEC includes creating standardized strain repositories and studying antibiotic resistance emergence. Current projects examine how diarrheal disease and antibiotic use impact gut microbiomes and resistance gene persistence. She has secured NIH funding for dementia risk research linked to microbial factors. The Manning Lab maintains extensive STEC strain databases and reference sets, including O157 and non-O157 serogroups. Her publications highlight human milk oligosaccharides' antimicrobial and anti-biofilm properties against Group B Streptococcus, and she explores environmental toxicants' effects on placental immune responses.

• Genomics
• Bioinformatics
• Microbial Biotechnology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christian Rückert-Reed is a bioinformatics researcher affiliated with the Medical Faculty OWL and the Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec) at Universität Bielefeld . He works within the Microbial Genomics and Biotechnology Group and the Omics Core Facility , focusing on high-throughput sequencing and computational analysis of microbial systems. His research spans multiple domains including: Genomic identification of bioactive compounds in bacteria Systems-level analysis of industrial microbial production Taxonomic classification of novel bacterial species Application of nanopore sequencing in immunology and oncology Key methodologies involve genome mining, metabolic engineering, and bioinformatics tool development. His work addresses both fundamental microbiology and applied biotechnology challenges, including antimicrobial resistance tracking and sustainable chemical production systems.

Mariana Ferrariمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Microbiology
• Bacteriology
• Host-Pathogen Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mariana Ferrari is a Researcher at Institut Pasteur , Paris, with leadership roles in European research projects like MALDIBANK (cloud-based MALDI-TOF MS database) and HoloZcan (deep learning for biothreat detection). Her work bridges microbial identification , host-pathogen interactions , and bioinformatic infrastructure . Key Projects : MALDIBANK (PI), HoloZcan (PI), IS_MIRRI21 (member) Research Themes : Shigella's manipulation of immune cells via T3SS effectors, microbial biobanking standards, and advanced mass spectrometry applications Publications : 15+ peer-reviewed articles (2011–2024) focusing on bacterial virulence, glycosylation mechanisms, and microbial resource management Technical Expertise : FRET microscopy, label-free proteomics, immunological synapse analysis

Alexis Criscuoloمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Molecular Phylogenetics
• Bioinformatics
• Genomic Taxonomy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexis Criscuolo is a Researcher at Institut Pasteur and leads the Genome Informatics and Phylogenetics (GIPhy) group . His work focuses on developing bioinformatics tools for phylogenetic analysis and bacterial genomics, including BMGE (2010) AlienTrimmer (2015) JolyTree (2019) MSTclust (2020) ASSU (2021) OGRI (2022) . His research interests include: Molecular Phylogenetics Genomic Taxonomy High-Throughput Sequencing Data Analysis Evolutionary Biology Computational Biology Algorithm Development Recent publications emphasize bacterial taxonomy (Thalassoporum, Tumidithrix, Paenibacillus), genomic epidemiology (Corynebacterium ulcerans), and bioinformatics methodology . He contributes to CRBIP (biological resource center) and P2M (Shared Microbiology Platform) at Institut Pasteur.

Heather Meadمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Immunology
• Microbial Genomics
• Infectious Diseases
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Heather Mead, Ph.D. is a Research Assistant Professor with the Immunology Core within TGen's Immunology and Microbial Genomics Division. She focuses on the adaptive immune response to pathogens with an emphasis on Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis), a fungal infection endemic to the Southwestern United States. Her research bridges immunology, microbial genomics, and infectious disease pathogenesis. Dr. Mead received her B.S. in Microbiology and Ph.D. in Biology from Northern Arizona University, where she studied Coccidioides genetics. Her educational background directly informs her current research focus on this pathogen. Her research interests center on understanding host-pathogen interactions, particularly the adaptive immune response to fungal and bacterial pathogens. She employs highly-multiplexed genomic assays to characterize T and B cell responses to human-infecting viruses, Mycobacterium tuberculosis , Coccidioides , and Plasmodium species. Her long-term goal is to apply insights from pathogenic host evasion and human immunity to develop improved surveillance techniques, diagnostics, and treatments for infectious diseases, with particular emphasis on Valley fever. Analysis of Dr. Mead's recent publications reveals a strong focus on Valley fever research, with multiple studies examining Coccidioides biology, host-pathogen interactions, and diagnostic approaches. Her work spans fundamental research on fungal pathogenesis to translational applications, including the development of laboratory protocols for safe handling of these pathogens. She has also contributed to broader immunological research, including studies on COVID-19 immune responses and multiplexed serological techniques. Dr. Mead has been actively involved in collaborative research across multiple institutions, as evidenced by her extensive publication record in high-impact journals including Frontiers in Immunology , Journal of Fungi , and Nature Communications . Her work demonstrates expertise in both laboratory techniques for handling dangerous pathogens and advanced genomic and immunological analysis methods. As part of TGen's Immunology Core, Dr. Mead contributes to the institute's mission of advancing translational genomics research. Her work supports the development of novel diagnostic tools and therapeutic approaches for infectious diseases, with potential applications for both endemic fungal infections and emerging pathogens.

• Plant Virology
• Molecular Biology
• RNA Interference
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Nikolay Petrov, PhD is an Associate Professor at the Department of Natural Sciences, New Bulgarian University (NBU). He serves as Director of the Academic Council for Biological Sciences and teaches courses including Virology, Molecular Biology, and Plant Protection. With expertise in plant virology and RNA interference, Petrov has contributed to understanding viral resistance mechanisms in crops. Education: PhD in Plant Protection (Phytopathology - Plant Virology, 2012), PhD in Biological Sciences (Virology, 2016) Research Focus: Plant virus management through gene silencing, viral transmission mechanisms, and sustainable agricultural biotechnology Projects: Participated in 21 scientific projects (3 international, 8 national, 5 local) and coordinated 2 national projects Specializations: Molecular virus identification (Hamburg, Germany), dsRNA production (Helsinki, Finland), real-time PCR (UK), and bioinformatics (Lithuania) His scientific work emphasizes RNA interference applications for controlling plant viruses like Potato virus Y in Solanaceae crops. Publications span gene silencing techniques, viral epidemiology, and bioinformatic analyses of plant pathogens. He is affiliated with international organizations including The American Phytopathological Society and International Society for Horticultural Science.

Sabine Ehrtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• Tuberculosis Pathogenesis
• Bacterial Metabolism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sabine Ehrt is Chair of Microbiology and Immunology and Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, positions she has held since 2025 and 2010 respectively. Her leadership in the department reflects her significant contributions to the field of tuberculosis research. Dr. Ehrt's research focuses on Mycobacterium tuberculosis pathogenesis, with particular emphasis on bacterial metabolism, stress responses, and host-pathogen interactions. Her laboratory employs advanced techniques including transposon mutagenesis, next-generation sequencing, and genetic engineering to uncover vulnerabilities in M. tuberculosis. Recent work has centered on developing engineered bacterial strains with 'kill switches' for controlled infection models, which maintain immunogenicity while improving safety for vaccine development. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on M. tuberculosis metabolism under stress conditions, iron acquisition systems, redox homeostasis, and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance. Her work bridges fundamental bacterial physiology with translational applications for tuberculosis treatment and prevention. Dr. Ehrt has received substantial funding from the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, National Cancer Institute, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support her research on tuberculosis drug discovery, bacterial metabolism during infection, and development of new models for studying TB pathogenesis. She serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Heiser Program for Research in Leprosy & Tuberculosis, demonstrating her leadership and commitment to advancing tuberculosis research globally.

• Hematology
• Oncology
• Molecular Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. James Eric Russell is an Associate Professor of Medicine specializing in Hematology-Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. He practices at the Penn Blood Disorders Center located at the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine in Philadelphia, where he sees patients aged 18 and up and is currently accepting new patients. Dr. Russell's research spans hematology, molecular biology, and microbiology, with a primary focus on hemoglobinopathies including thalassemia and sickle cell disease. His work investigates the molecular mechanisms of mRNA stability related to globin genes, erythrocyte function, and blood disorders, while also contributing to bacterial genomics research on pathogens like Haemophilus haemolyticus and Enterococcus faecalis. With publications dating back to 1997, Dr. Russell has established a robust research program examining how post-transcriptional processes affect hemoglobin synthesis and contribute to blood disorders. His recent work includes studies on pathologically stiff erythrocytes and their impact on blood clot contraction (2021), structural determinants of globin mRNA stability, and genome-based characterization of bacterial pathogens. Dr. Russell received his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed both his residency and fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise is reflected in his high patient satisfaction ratings, with an average of 5.0 out of 5 based on 60 reviews that consistently describe him as thorough, knowledgeable, and caring. His hospital privileges include the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he has authority to treat patients, while he is on the medical staff (though without treatment privileges) at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, demonstrating his integration within the Penn Medicine healthcare system.

• Machine Learning
• Bioinformatics
• Software Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

William Andreopoulos serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at San José State University's College of Engineering. With a strong interdisciplinary background spanning computer science, bioinformatics, and molecular biology, he bridges computational methods with biological applications. His academic journey has taken him through prestigious institutions including Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Columbia University, and TU Dresden. Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, York University, Toronto, Canada (2006) M.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Toronto, Canada (2001) B.Sc. in Computing and Software, McMaster University, Canada (1999) Dr. Andreopoulos specializes in applying machine learning and computational approaches to biological problems, with particular emphasis on genomics, metagenomics, and bioinformatics. His research spans fungal genomics, microbial community analysis, plasmid identification, and the development of tools for omics data integration. He has extensive experience working with environmental data as well as cancer datasets from PCAWG and TCGA projects. His publication record reveals a strong interdisciplinary focus, with recent work spanning from fungal genomics and microbial identification to natural language processing applications. The research demonstrates consistent integration of machine learning techniques across diverse biological contexts, with notable contributions in developing computational pipelines for high-throughput sequencing data analysis. As an educator, Dr. Andreopoulos has mentored numerous graduate students through CS297/CS298 projects and CS280/CS180 courses, with students working on bioinformatics-related computational projects. His professional experience includes 8 years as a data scientist at the Joint Genome Institute, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where he developed software pipelines for automated processing of high-throughput sequencing data. His laboratory focuses on computational biology projects that require expertise in Java, Python, Linux command line, machine learning libraries, and data visualization tools. Current research directions include strain separation in microbial communities, plasmid identification, 16S sequence reconstruction, and deep learning applications to molecular biology problems.

• Malaria
• Plasmodium
• Population Genetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Amy Kristine Bei is an Associate Professor at the Yale School of Public Health within the Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases . As Affiliated Faculty of the Yale Institute for Global Health , her work bridges Malaria Research , Genomic Surveillance , and Global Health initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa. Co-leads G4 Group in Senegal Member of Janeway Society and Microbiology program Part of Yale Combined Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences Her multidisciplinary research combines Population Genetics , Systems Biology , and Experimental Genetics to study Plasmodium falciparum dynamics in declining transmission settings. Key focuses include Genotype-specific Immunity development, Vaccine Candidate Validation , and Vector-Parasite Interactions . Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent themes: Drug Resistance Monitoring in Senegal, Vaccine-induced Neutralization of diverse parasite strains, Mosquito Salivary Biomarkers for exposure detection, and Genomic Epidemiology of malaria transmission clusters. Methodologically, she emphasizes Field-deployable Solutions and CRISPR-Cas9 Functional Analysis .

Alejandra Vasquezمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Lactic Acid Bacteria
• Antimicrobial Properties
• Medical Biotechnology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Alejandra Vasquez is a visiting research fellow at Lund University's Faculty of Engineering, affiliated with the Department of Pure and Applied Biochemistry. She co-discovered novel lactic acid bacteria in honeybees in 2005 with Tobias Olofsson, creating a research program spanning medical biotechnology, microbiology, and bee health. Research Interests: Her work focuses on antimicrobial properties of honeybee-specific bacteria for functional food development and antibiotic alternatives. Research areas include: Honeybee microbiome dynamics Lactic acid bacteria therapeutic applications Pathogen inhibition mechanisms Genomic evolution of symbiotic bacteria Wound healing microbiome therapies Article Trends: Her publications (2017-2025) reveal progressive discovery of novel bacterial species like Bifidobacterium kimbladii and Bifidobacterium mellis , with applications ranging from bee health (Paenibacillus inhibition) to human clinical trials for chronic rhinosinusitis. Collaborative work extends to genome biology and systematic microbiology journals. Funding: Research supported by grants from Formas, VR (Swedish Research Council), and other external sources.

Yasu Moritaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microbiology
• Mycobacteriology
• Bacteriology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yasu Morita is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst . His research focuses on mycobacterial physiology, particularly lipid biosynthesis, cell envelope integrity, and host-pathogen interactions. Institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst Department: Microbiology Contact: ymorita@umass.edu | (413) 545-4604 Research Interests: Morita’s work investigates how mycobacteria regulate membrane compartmentalization, glycolipid biosynthesis (e.g., PimE mannosyltransferase), and stress adaptation mechanisms. He explores connections between lipid metabolism, cell division, and pathogenicity. Article Trends: Recent publications analyze Mycobacterium smegmatis and Mycobacterium tuberculosis models, emphasizing lipids like lipoarabinomannan and tuberculostearic acid in cell wall integrity, stress responses, and immune modulation. Techniques include lipidomics, transcriptomics, and nanoemulsion-based therapies. Education: Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Parasitology, Johns Hopkins University (2000)