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Mélanie Courtotمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data Science and Computational Biology
• Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy
• Cancer Mechanisms and Models
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mélanie Courtot is an Assistant Professor and Director of Genome Informatics at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR), where she leads initiatives to develop computational systems for managing and analyzing large-scale biomedical data. Her work focuses on advancing precision medicine through data integration and standardization, particularly in cancer research and genomics. She co-leads the Clinical and Phenotypic workstream for the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) and contributes to international cohort harmonization efforts with the International HundredK+ Cohorts Consortium (IHCC). Dr. Courtot holds a PhD in Bioinformatics from the University of British Columbia (2014) and a Master's in Computer Science from Université Louis Pasteur (2002). Prior to OICR, she led ontology and data standardization projects at EMBL-EBI, including the Gene Ontology (GO) editorial office and FAIRPlus initiatives. Her research emphasizes machine learning-driven data quality improvement, semantic harmonization, and open-source platforms for global data accessibility. Key contributions include the Phenopacket schema for clinical data representation and the GA4GH Passport standard for secure data access. She advocates for FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles and promotes diversity in research teams and projects. Her lab's work spans cancer mechanisms, phenomics, and translational informatics to bridge research and clinical applications.

• Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Systems Neuroscience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Björn Kampa is a faculty member at RWTH Aachen University specializing in Molecular and Systemic Neurophysiology. Based at Worringerweg 3, Building 5350, Room 0.113 in Aachen, Germany, he leads research on cortical circuit function and neuronal development. His work bridges experimental neurophysiology with computational approaches to investigate fundamental brain mechanisms, particularly in visual processing and neural plasticity. Contact is available via kampa@brain.rwth-aachen.de. Dr. Kampa's research spans Systems Neuroscience , Molecular Neuroscience , and Computational Neuroscience , with emphasis on cortical circuit dynamics, dendritic physiology, and sensory processing. He employs advanced techniques including two-photon calcium imaging, electrophysiology, and computational modeling to study neuronal maturation, visual perception, and the impact of genetic modifications on brain function. His work frequently examines mouse models of retinal degeneration and cortical interneuron function. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant research thrusts: First, visual system neuroscience exploring cortical plasticity in degenerative models and sensory enhancement mechanisms. Second, neuronal development focusing on human neuron maturation and dendritic spine dynamics. Third, computational neurotechnology developing spike sorting tools, holography frameworks, and network analysis methods. These themes consistently integrate experimental data with theoretical modeling to address fundamental questions in cortical function.

Sarah Boydمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Systems Biology
• Computational Biology
• Cardiac Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Boyd is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Monash University's Faculty of Medicine with Monash Health. She has maintained an active research career spanning over two decades with significant contributions across multiple domains of biomedical research. Her research interests encompass Systems Biology, Computational Biology, Cardiac Research, Protease Research, and Medical Informatics. Dr. Boyd has developed expertise in computational modeling of biological systems, particularly focusing on cardiac fibroblasts and protease specificity. Her work bridges computational approaches with experimental biology, creating tools and frameworks for understanding complex biological processes. She has made significant contributions to the development of computational tools for protease research and cardiac systems biology, with applications spanning from basic science to clinical applications. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on cardiac biology, with particular emphasis on fibroblast function and identity. She has also maintained research interests in marine biology, specifically coral reef ecosystems and adaptation mechanisms. The trajectory of her work shows increasing integration of computational methods with biological systems across diverse domains. Dr. Boyd has secured research funding from multiple sources including the Australian Research Council (ARC) and personal donations. Her projects include 'Systems modelling of the cardiac fibroblast' (2013-2016), 'Computational techniques for protease research' (2007-2009), and 'Research of protease specificity' (2006). She has also served as Chair of the Communications Committee for the International Society for Systems Biology since 2016. Her research has been widely disseminated through 42 research outputs, including numerous high-impact publications in journals such as eLife, Frontiers in Immunology, Molecular Ecology, and PLoS ONE. Her work has garnered significant attention, with some publications receiving over 80 citations. Her research activities show consistent productivity from 1999 through 2022, demonstrating sustained scholarly engagement throughout her career.

Sunduz Kelesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biostatistics
• Statistical Genomics
• Computational Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sunduz Keles is a Professor of Statistics and Biostatistics & Medical Informatics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, affiliated with the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences. Her research focuses on statistical genomics, computational biology, and biostatistical methods, with particular emphasis on epigenetic mechanisms, DNA methylation in neurodegenerative diseases, and integrative analysis of multi-omics data. She develops machine learning platforms for biological systems and applies statistical methods to understand genetic and cellular processes. Her work spans computational methodologies for analyzing genomic data, including Hi-C studies, single-cell RNA sequencing, and ChIP-seq experiments. Recent projects include investigating sex-specific epigenetic changes in Alzheimer’s disease, regenerative potential of cytokines in heart repair, and GATA2-dependent signaling in hematopoiesis. Dr. Keles collaborates on translational research, such as clinical genetic variant curation systems and predictive modeling for disease pathogenesis. Publications highlight advancements in statistical frameworks for genomics, including algorithms for gene-enhancer interaction inference and tensor modeling of 3D genome data. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges biostatistics, computer science, and molecular biology to address complex biological questions. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Her advising and grants are not detailed here, though her role as a professor implies active mentorship in statistical genomics and computational biology. She is associated with the Department of Statistics and affiliated research groups at UW–Madison.

James E. Korkolaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Breast Cancer
• Cancer Biology
• Drug Resistance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. James E. Korkola is a leading researcher in breast cancer biology, focusing on understanding how microenvironmental interactions influence cancer cell behavior and therapeutic resistance. His work emphasizes developing multidrug strategies to overcome resistance mechanisms in tumors. The Korkola Lab explores cellular responses to therapies and integrates omic data with experimental models to advance precision oncology. He earned his Ph.D. in 1999 from the University of Toronto. His research spans breast cancer subtypes, extracellular matrix biology, and drug repositioning. Collaborations include studies on glioblastoma transcriptional signatures and neurodegenerative disease mechanisms linked to extracellular matrix dysfunction. Key contributions include developing high-throughput imaging assays and microdevice technologies for drug screening. His interdisciplinary approach bridges cancer biology, computational methods, and clinical translation.

Terri Kapsalisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Performance Studies
• Gender Studies
• Medical History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Terri Kapsalis is an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), teaching in the Visual and Critical Studies and Liberal Arts departments. She holds a BA in Anthropology from the University of Michigan (1988) and a MA/PhD in Performance Studies from Northwestern University (1994). Her work bridges academia, art, and activism, focusing on gender, race, medicine, and performance. Notable projects include Jane Addams' Travel Medicine Kit , Hysterical Alphabet , and Public Privates: Performing Gynecology from Both Ends of the Speculum , which merges art, history, and medical critique. Kapsalis co-founded the Trans Health Program and Integrative Health Program at the Chicago Women’s Health Center and co-created the podcast Mirror and a Flashlight . She is also an improvisational violinist and founding member of Theater Oobleck. Her courses, such as Wandering Uterus: Gender, Race, and Medicine , explore intersections of cultural, historical, and scientific perspectives on health and identity. She has co-edited anthologies like Traveling the Spaceways: Sun Ra, the Astro Black, and Other Solar Myths and co-curated the Pathways to Unknown Worlds exhibition. Kapsalis’ interdisciplinary approach integrates art, activism, and academic research, addressing feminist health movements, queer/trans health, and the legacy of medical injustices rooted in race and gender.

Amy Wardمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Typography
• Graphic Design
• Brand Communication
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Amy Ward is a Senior Lecturer in Graphic Communication at Norwich University of the Arts. She holds a MA in Design and Higher Education, and has over a decade of industry experience in branding, digital media, and print design. Her current role includes coordinating the Year Zero Graphics pathway and leading the BA Graphic Communication program. Research & Practice: Amy’s research focuses on typography and letterpress techniques, conducted at the John Jarrold Print Museum. She explores traditional print composition while maintaining a contemporary design practice in digital illustration, web design, and moving image. Achievements: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Member of D&AD, Jarrold Print Museum, and Print to the People Exhibitions & Projects: 2017: 'A-Zero' typographic screen print exhibition at Nunnsyard Gallery, Norwich 2017: Typographic response to Trump published in Storehouse Magazine Teaching Philosophy: Amy emphasizes creative problem-solving and finding inspiration in everyday environments, fostering students’ 'penny drop moments' when design solutions crystallize.

• Bioinformatics
• Biomarker Discovery
• Toxicology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marc E. Gillespie is a Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. His research bridges bioinformatics, biomarker discovery, and immunology, with a focus on chronic toxicant exposure and SNARE protein mechanisms in mast cells. PhD in Oncological Sciences from the University of Utah (1998) BA in Zoology from the University of Vermont Research areas include affordable proteomics , SNARE-mediated exocytosis , and bioinformatics pathway modeling . His lab develops low-cost proteomic tools for biomarker identification in lead and manganese toxicity, while actively contributing to the Reactome project’s curation of human molecular pathways. Recent publications highlight his leadership in computational frameworks for COVID-19 mechanism analysis , viral life cycle curation , and student-faculty research partnerships . His work addresses global health challenges through systematic data integration and educational innovation. Chair, College Assessment Committee Chair, Institutional Biosafety Committee Dr. Gillespie’s lab engages students in crowdsourced discovery and innovative science education , emphasizing accessible research tools and collaborative learning.

Semih Yumusakمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Cybersecurity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Semih Yumusak is a Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of data science, cybersecurity, and network systems. His current work emphasizes data marketplace architecture, privacy-preserving techniques, and applications of machine learning in finance and social analysis. He contributes to projects like the Universal Platform Components for Safe Data Exchange (UPCAST), aiming to enhance interoperability and security in data monetization. His research interests include modular data systems, maritime migration pathways analysis through cellular data, and academic collaboration networks. Recent publications highlight innovations in privacy negotiation frameworks, financial text mining, and network topology optimization. Dr. Yumusak collaborates with international teams on topics ranging from knowledge graph construction to sentiment analysis in product reviews. While no formal awards are listed, his active involvement in funded research projects underscores his academic impact. His work bridges technical challenges in data governance with societal applications, such as leveraging big data for refugee migration safety and improving stock market speculation analysis through social media insights.

• Bioinformatics
• Molecular Biology
• Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kumar Singh is an External employee in the Bioinformatics department at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on bioinformatics-driven approaches to understand biosynthetic gene clusters, genome assembly, and multi-omics integration in plants and microbes. He collaborates globally on projects like MIBiG, a repository for biosynthetic gene cluster data. Key research interests include genomics, metabolomics, and computational biology, with a strong emphasis on applying bioinformatics tools to decode metabolic pathways and microbial diversity. He has contributed to over 8 peer-reviewed publications and 3 datasets, including genome assemblies of Danaus chrysippus and Vibrio parahaemolyticus strains. His work bridges computational methods with biological applications, addressing challenges in data visualization for metabolomics and advancing community-driven genomic curation efforts.

Stephanie Forkelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neurovariability
• White matter
• Anatomy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephanie Forkel is an Associate Professor at Radboud University and a Principal Investigator at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour. She leads the Language and Communication Theme across multiple institutions, including the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics and the Centre for Language Studies. Her research focuses on neurovariability, white matter anatomy, and precision neuroscience applied to neurological disorders like stroke and brain tumors. Forkel is also the founder and chair of the Clinical Neuroanatomy Seminars, promoting open science and global education through YouTube lectures and workshops. Education & Qualifications: PhD in Neuroimaging (King's College London, 2013) Habilitation (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, 2021) iuss promovendi (Radboud University, 2023) Extended Teaching Qualification (UTQ, 2023) Research Interests: Forkel investigates how brain structural variability influences cognition and recovery in health and disease. Her lab uses advanced neuroimaging (diffusion MRI, tractography), post-mortem dissections, and computational models to study language networks and neurological disorders. Key areas include white matter phenotypes, predictors of stroke recovery, and evolutionary neuroanatomy. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including landmark studies on tractography applications, language pathway anatomy, and neuroplasticity in aphasia. Recent work emphasizes translational challenges in network neuroscience and the ethical use of portable MRI. Awards & Recognition: 2023 Elizabeth Warrington Prize (Neuropsychology) 2022 Education in Neuroimaging Award (OHBM) Wellcome Image Awards (2017) Leadership & Outreach: Editorial board member of Cortex and Brain Structure and Function ; Programme Chair of the Organization of Human Brain Mapping. Co-founded the Neuroscience Alliance NGO to improve global access to neuroscience education. Runs the CNSeminars YouTube channel with >65 free lectures on clinical neuroanatomy.

Tilmann Weberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Genome Mining
• Secondary Metabolites
• Streptomyces
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tilmann Weber is a Professor for Natural Products Genome Mining and Associate Scientific Director at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability (Technical University of Denmark). His research bridges genetics, biochemistry, and bioinformatics to decode biosynthetic pathways and engineer microbes for novel natural product discovery. Key Contributions : Development of antiSMASH , BGC Atlas , and CRISPR-based tools for Actinomycetes . SDG Impact : His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for health, life sciences , and environmental sustainability . Research Themes : Focuses on genomic analysis of biosynthetic gene clusters , CRISPR-mediated metabolic engineering , and automated bioinformatics workflows for drug discovery. His group pioneered the elfamycin pathway elucidation and antiSMASH software suite . Recent Publications span Streptomyces systems biology , mass spectrometry languages , and pan-genomic approaches to redefine microbial chemical diversity. Scientific Recognition Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2020–2024) Recipient of Clarivate Analytics awards for top-cited work in antibiotic resistance and bioinformatics Advising & Grants : Supervises PhD students in omics-driven antifungal discovery , metagenomic approaches , and synthetic biology tools . Leads projects funded by Novo Nordisk Foundation and EU consortia.

Simon Musallمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neural Network Function
• Decision-making
• Multisensory Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Simon Musall is an Assistant Professor of Neuromodulation at RWTH Aachen University and Head of the in-vivo Neurophysiology Lab at Forschungszentrum Jülich. His research focuses on understanding how multisensory information is integrated in neural networks to guide behavior, particularly in mice performing cognitive tasks. He employs advanced techniques like high-density electrophysiology and functional imaging to study cortical networks, pathway-specific information transfer, and neuromodulation effects. Key research interests include neural network function, decision-making mechanisms, and neuromodulation's role in information processing. His lab develops cutting-edge neurotechnology, such as flexible neural probes and organic neurohybrid systems, to advance in vivo recordings and closed-loop control. Collaborative projects integrate computational neuroscience with experimental approaches to dissect cortical circuit dynamics and their behavioral correlates. Recent work highlights contributions to spike sorting algorithms (UnitRefine), network dynamics modeling (Riemannian multi-scale decomposition), and enzyme-mediated neurohybrid interfaces. His interdisciplinary approach bridges basic neuroscience with translational tools for studying neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions.

Nanna Verhoeffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Screen Cultures & Society
• Urban Media
• Digital Media
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Nanna Verhoeff is a Professor of Screen Cultures & Society at Utrecht University's Department of Media and Culture Studies, leading both the department and the interdisciplinary [urban interfaces] research group. She holds affiliations with the Humanities Institute for Cultural Inquiry and Media and Performance Studies units within the Faculty of Humanities. Her research focuses on emerging screen media, urban interfaces, and performative technologies, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between arts, humanities, and sciences. Her expertise spans urban media art, digital culture, and creative methodologies for sustainability. Key projects include the Open Cities Platform (Institutions for Open Societies initiative) and Creative Urban Methods (Pathways to Sustainability). She co-founded the Creative Humanities Academy to bridge academic and professional arts sectors, offering continuing education programs like LinC A. Notable collaborations include the Media Architecture Biennale 2020 and the Transmission in Motion platform. Research themes include human-centered AI, infrastructural thinking, and datafication critique. Her work employs concept-driven methodologies to analyze situated arts, media installations, and urban interventions. Recent publications explore algorithmic culture, data visualization, and pandemic-era urban design. She actively contributes to editorial boards for journals like Digital Culture & Society and book series on media theory. Prof. Verhoeff's teaching spans BA, MA, and RMA programs in Media Studies, including courses on media performance, urban interfaces, and critical concepts in digital humanities.

• User Experience Design
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hyo Jeong Kang is an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida's Digital Worlds Institute, specializing in VR/AR interaction design for educational and workforce training applications. She holds a Ph.D. in Design Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a concentration in Virtual Reality, complemented by an M.S. from Seoul National University and a B.B.A. from Ewha Womans University. Her research develops intuitive VR interfaces for non-technical users, focusing on microelectronics training, autism support tools, and inclusive design addressing racial microaggressions. Dr. Kang leads multiple NSF-funded projects including semiconductor workforce development programs and VR training for microelectronics physical assurance. Her work bridges immersive technology with practical applications in industry training and social equity. Major Grants: NSF ExLENT: Preparing Autistic individuals for Semiconductor QA Engineering ($620,104) NSF SaTC:EDU: Next-Gen VR Training for Microelectronics ($497,905) NSF Engine: Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine ($2.35M UF sub-award) US Army SCALE: Microelectronic Workforce Development ($450,000 UF sub-award)