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Britt Koskellaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Host-Pathogen Coevolution
• Microbial Ecology
• Bacteriophage Biology
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Britt Koskella is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, affiliated with the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management within the College of Natural Resources. Her research focuses on evolutionary biology, particularly host-pathogen coevolution and microbial interactions, integrating experimental evolution, field studies, and molecular biology. She leads the Koskella Lab, which investigates how microbial communities, phages, and pathogens influence host health and agricultural sustainability. Research Interests: Dr. Koskella explores the coevolutionary dynamics between hosts and their symbionts, including bacteriophage-bacteria interactions in plant microbiomes. Her work bridges ecological and evolutionary principles to address applied challenges in disease management and sustainable agriculture. Key areas include understanding phage-mediated selection in natural populations, the role of microbiomes in host defense, and the spatial/temporal adaptation of pathogens. Advancing Knowledge: Dr. Koskella’s lab employs experimental evolution in greenhouses and lab settings to test hypotheses derived from field observations. Recent studies highlight the indirect role of phages in plant disease protection and the design of synthetic microbial communities for agricultural applications. She collaborates on initiatives like the Joint Berkeley Initiative for Microbiome Sciences (JBIMS), emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Lab Team & Contributions: The lab includes students and researchers such as Eli Mehlferber, Asa Conover, and others, advancing projects on microbiome assembly, phage therapy, and pathogen coevolution. Dr. Koskella’s work has been published in high-impact journals like Current Biology , American Naturalist , and Ecology Letters .

Jeremy Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Biology
• Genomics
• Microbiome Research
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Jeremy Wang, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetics at the UNC School of Medicine . His research focuses on applying high-performance computational methods and machine learning to analyze high-throughput sequence data using long-read technologies (e.g., Oxford Nanopore) to advance precision personalized medicine . Key disease areas include Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) Respiratory Infectious Diseases His lab specializes in microbiome analysis , host-pathogen interactions , and computational genomics , working with collaborators in clinical, translational, and computational domains. His publications demonstrate expertise in long-read sequencing applications for Pediatric cancer classification SARS-CoV-2 genomic epidemiology Microbiome spatiotemporal dynamics Murine disease models Drosophilid genome assemblies Metagenomic bias analysis Collaborations span UNC and global institutions, with current work extending to clinical laboratory partnerships for pathogen sequencing and oral microbiome sampling methodology.

Jennifer Biddleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbial ecology of marine systems
• Deep biosphere life
• Benthic archaea and bacteria
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Jennifer F. Biddle is the Mary A.S. Lighthipe Professor of Marine Studies at the University of Delaware's School of Marine Science & Policy. Her research focuses on microbial ecology of marine systems, deep biosphere life, benthic archaea and bacteria, and geobiology. She leads the Biddle Lab, which explores subsurface microbial processes and their impacts on global biogeochemical cycles. Ph.D., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pennsylvania State University (2006) B.S. with Honors, Biotechnology, Rutgers University (1999) Her work spans topics such as Microbial diversity in deep marine sediments Methane cycling in coastal and open ocean environments Interactions between marine organisms and their microbiomes Biogeochemical processes in extreme environments Recent metagenomic studies from her lab reveal conserved microbial functions across tropical reef fish guts and dynamic archaeal-bacterial communities in Atlantic Ocean sediments. The Biddle Lab maintains active engagement with scientific communities through social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, emphasizing outreach and collaborative science.

Jeri Barakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Pathology
• Food Safety
• Microbial Ecology
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Jeri Barak is a Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. She leads the Barak Lab, focusing on bacterial-plant interactions with implications for food safety. Education : BS in Marine Biology and English (San Jose State University, 1993); PhD in Plant Pathology (UC Davis, 2000) Research Interests center on how plant pathogens like Xanthomonas gardneri and Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato alter host physiology to create niches for secondary microbes, particularly Salmonella enterica . Her work examines: Pathogen-induced apoplast modifications Bacterial community dynamics in infected plants Vector-mediated pathogen transmission (e.g., leafhoppers, thrips) Environmental factors affecting colonization Foodborne pathogen persistence Publication Trends reveal a focus on Salmonella and Xanthomonas interactions in tomato and lettuce systems. Keywords include microbial ecology, plant-pathogen dynamics, and agricultural safety. Student Mentorship highlights include advising Sofia Weinstein , who spearheaded the UW Organic Collaborative and Electric Food Truck initiative. Outreach & Education involves teaching Global Food Security (PP311) and leading initiatives like the Food Recovery Network. Her lab bridges plant pathology and public health through applied research.

• Plant Pathology
• Molecular Plant Pathology
• Genomics of Plant Pathogens
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Pietro Spanu is a Professor of Molecular Plant Pathology at the Department of Life Sciences, Imperial College London, within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. His work focuses on understanding plant-pathogen interactions, particularly the genomics and molecular mechanisms of powdery mildews. He leads research into how pathogens manipulate host cellular processes and evade immune responses. Key affiliations include the Agri Futures Lab, Fungal Science Network, and Microbiome Network. His research interests span the genomics of powdery mildews, effector proteins, and host-pathogen communication via extracellular vesicles. He employs cutting-edge techniques like AI-guided discovery and transcriptomics to study pathogen virulence and host defense. Recent work highlights effector interference with endosomal complexes, RNA fragment roles in cross-kingdom signaling, and evolutionary dynamics of plant pathogens. Spanu’s contributions include groundbreaking studies on barley and wheat powdery mildews, revealing mechanisms behind fungal adaptation and virulence. His lab integrates molecular genetics, genomics, and computational biology to address agricultural challenges like crop disease resistance and food security. Collaborations span microbiome networks and interdisciplinary platforms like the Industrial Biotechnology Hub.

Maria L. Marcoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Microbiology
• Gut Microbiome
• Probiotics & Fermented Foods
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Maria L. Marco is a Professor and Chair of the Food Science Graduate Group at the University of California, Davis. She holds a PhD in Microbial Biology (UC Berkeley, 1999) and a B.S. in Microbiology (Penn State, 1993). Her research focuses on microbial roles in fermented foods and gut health, emphasizing lactic acid bacteria's contributions to food production and human health. She teaches FST104 (Food Microbiology) and FST204 (Advanced Food Microbiology). Dr. Marco's work combines systems biology, genetics, and ecology to study microbiomes in food and intestinal systems. Her research has led to over 150 publications, including seminal studies on probiotic mechanisms, fermented food benefits, and gut-microbiota interactions. Notable awards include the American Society for Microbiology Distinguished Lecturer designation (2012–2014), World's Top 2% Scientists recognition (2021–2025), and the 2024 UC Davis Graduate Advising Award. She chairs the Gordon Research Conference on Lactic Acid Bacteria and co-authored the ISAPP consensus statement on fermented foods. Her research group explores topics like bacteriocin activity, microbiota-gut-brain interactions, and food safety innovations. Collaborative projects include studies on Indigenous fermentation practices and microbial electrochemical systems for pathogen detection.

Posy Busbyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Plant Microbiome Ecology
• Plant-Fungal Interactions
• Plant Disease
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Posy Busby is an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University, affiliated with the College of Agricultural Sciences. Her research focuses on plant microbiome ecology, particularly plant-fungal interactions and their roles in disease dynamics and community ecology. She leads the Busby Lab, which investigates endophyte impacts on plant health and explores microbiome applications in sustainable agriculture and reforestation. Busby has secured grants from USDA-NIFA and participates in the Andrews Forest LTER grant leadership. Her work integrates genomic and ecological approaches to study microbial community assembly, with recent emphasis on Populus and potato systems. Key research themes include host genotype influences on microbiome composition, priority effects in microbial colonization, and microbiome-mediated disease suppression. Collaborative projects, such as the continental-scale Populus mycobiome study with the Peay Lab, highlight her interdisciplinary approach. Busby’s publications emphasize fungal diversity, pathogen interactions, and microbiome functionality. Notable contributions include defining mechanisms of microbiome-plant genotype interactions and identifying beneficial endophytic yeasts in Populus. Her work has been featured in Nature Microbiology , Current Biology , and Annual Review of Phytopathology , reflecting her impact on both fundamental and applied plant science. Grants & Leadership: USDA-NIFA grant (2020), Co-PI on Andrews Forest LTER8 (2022), NSF CAREER Award (2022) Labs/Teams: Busby Lab, part of the OSU Plant Pathology Program Future Work: Expanding microbiome applications in climate-resilient agriculture and forest health

Sheng Yang Heمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant-Microbe Interactions
• Microbial Pathogenesis
• Plant Immunity
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Sheng Yang He is the Benjamin E. Powell Distinguished Professor of Biology at Duke University, with joint appointments in Cell Biology. He leads the He Lab, focusing on molecular mechanisms of plant immunity against microbial pathogens, particularly the interplay between host-microbe interactions and environmental factors like climate change. His research bridges plant pathology, microbiology, and systems biology. Education: PhD in Plant Pathology from Cornell University (1991), followed by faculty roles at the University of Kentucky and Michigan State University (1995–2020) before joining Duke in 2020. He is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator (2011–2024) and a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (2015). Research Interests: Host defense mechanisms, bacterial effector proteins, stomatal immunity, microbiome dynamics, and climate resilience in crops. Recent work addresses how temperature and humidity influence plant-pathogen interactions and microbiome composition. Grants & Awards: Received HHMI funding renewal (2024–2031), Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2021–2024), and recognition for pioneering studies on Pseudomonas syringae pathogenesis and Arabidopsis immunity. His lab has produced over 200 peer-reviewed articles. Advising & Mentoring: Guided over 20 PhD students and postdocs, many of whom now lead academic or industrial research groups. Notable advisees include Brad Paasch (Sandia National Labs), Jonghum Kim (POSTECH), and Li Zhang (Soochow University). Labs & Teams: The He Lab at Duke collaborates with institutions globally, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to combat crop diseases. Current projects include engineering climate-resilient plant immunity and microbiome-based disease prevention strategies.

Gilberto E Floresمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microbial Ecology
• Human Gut Microbiome
• Environmental Microbiology
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Gilberto E Flores serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), teaching advanced courses including Microbial Ecology (BIOL 419), its laboratory component, Field Studies in Microbial Ecology (BIOL 492C), and Biology Colloquium (BIOL 692). His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. from Portland State University (2011), M.S. from University of Idaho (2006), and B.S. from Humboldt State University (2001). Dr. Flores' research spans microbial ecology with dual emphases on human-associated and environmental systems. His laboratory investigates Akkermansia-milk oligosaccharide interactions in infant gut microbiomes while simultaneously examining agricultural microbiomes on tree fruits. This interdisciplinary approach bridges medical microbiology and food safety research through genomic, metabolic, and ecological methodologies. His work reveals how microbial communities respond to environmental variables including diet, disease, harvest timing, and seasonal changes. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate three converging research trajectories: 1) Gut microbiome dynamics in health and disease (particularly Akkermansia physiology and infant microbiome development), 2) Agricultural microbiome shifts across harvest cycles, and 3) STEM education innovation during pandemic disruptions. This triad reflects his commitment to both fundamental microbial ecology and practical applications in human health and food systems. Through the BUILD PODER program, Dr. Flores actively mentors undergraduates in research methodology and science identity development. His tutorial studies (BIOL 490) provide individualized research training while colloquium participation exposes students to cutting-edge scientific discourse. This mentoring philosophy emphasizes critical mentorship as foundational for building scientific self-efficacy among underrepresented students. Dr. Flores operates within CSUN's BUILD PODER initiative, which provides infrastructure for undergraduate research experiences. His laboratory work combines microbial culturing, genomic analysis, and ecological modeling to investigate host-microbe-environment interactions across diverse systems from human guts to fruit surfaces.

Geneviève LAJOIEمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microbial Ecology
• Community Ecology
• Symbiosis
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Geneviève Lajoie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the Université de Montréal. Her research focuses on understanding the ecological and evolutionary mechanisms underlying plant-microbe associations, particularly in phyllosphere environments. She leads projects investigating microbial diversity on plant surfaces, leveraging genomic and phylogenetic approaches. Affiliated with the IRBV (Institut de recherche en biologie végétale) and CSBQ (Centre de la science de la biodiversité du Québec), her work addresses environmental challenges through microbial applications in plant health and ecosystem sustainability. Recent grants include funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) for projects on host-symbiont dynamics and MITACS for studies on plant microbiome resilience. Her lab collaborates with the Montreal Botanical Garden to explore microbiome roles in disease prevention. Key research themes include microbial functional ecology, phylogenetic analysis, and symbiosis mechanisms. Research outputs emphasize trait-based approaches, microbial community assembly, and adaptation strategies in diverse environments. Her work bridges ecology, evolution, and genomics to address global challenges in biodiversity and climate change.

Sheng-Yang Heمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant-Microbe Interactions
• Plant Immunity
• Climate Change Impact on Disease
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Sheng-Yang He is the Benjamin E. Powell Distinguished Professor of Biology at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, holding concurrent appointments in Cell Biology (Basic Science Departments) since 2022. Previously, he served at Michigan State University from 1995, including roles as University Distinguished Professor (2013–2020) and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator (2011–2024). He earned his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Cornell University in 1991. His research focuses on host-microbe interactions, particularly plant immunity against pathogens like Pseudomonas syringae and the impact of climate change on disease dynamics. Key interests include microbiome regulation, bacterial effector proteins, and plant defense mechanisms in Arabidopsis and agricultural crops. His lab explores strategies to enhance plant resilience through understanding co-evolutionary processes. Recent work highlights discoveries in postharvest fruit immunity, pathogen-induced membrane channels, and microbiome roles in autoimmune responses. He has secured major grants from NIH and USDA, including a $1.9M NIH award studying bacterial pathogenesis mechanisms. Awarded membership in the National Academy of Sciences (2015) and AAAS Fellow (2012), He has mentored numerous students through courses like BIOLOGY 531S (Interplay Between Plants and Climate Change) and advises on training programs like the Tri-Institutional Molecular Mycology Training Program. His lab maintains an active presence in both academic and applied plant science communities.

Francisco Dini-Andreoteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microbiome Ecology
• Plant-Microbe Interactions
• Sustainable Agriculture
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Francisco Dini-Andreote serves as Associate Professor of Plant Science at Penn State University's College of Agricultural Sciences and holds the endowed Huck Early Career Chair in Microbial Community Ecology. His research integrates microbiome science, plant-microbe interactions, and ecological theory to advance sustainable agriculture. Affiliations include the Huck Institutes' Microbiome Center, Center for Root and Rhizosphere Biology, and Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics. Research focuses on: Microbiome assembly in response to environmental gradients (e.g., urbanization, climate change) Engineering rhizosphere communities for crop resilience against drought and pathogens Soil health restoration via anaerobic disinfestation techniques Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal strong emphasis on: Ecological processes governing microbial coalescence and food web dynamics Molecular mechanisms of plant-microbe signaling under stress Cross-kingdom synthetic communities for agricultural applications Awards include the Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Early Career Chair (2024). Grant leadership encompasses USDA-funded projects ($1M+) optimizing organic farming through microbiome manipulation. Actively advises graduate students and leads the Dini-Andreote Lab, which collaborates with international teams to study soil-plant-microbe interfaces.

Fred Asiegbuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Forest Pathology
• Molecular Tree-Microbe Interaction
• Tree Microbiomes
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Professor Fred Asiegbu is a distinguished researcher and educator in forest pathology at the University of Helsinki. He holds the position of Professor of Forest Pathology in the Department of Forest Sciences, with additional affiliations at the Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS) and Viikki Plant Science Centre (ViPS). Professor Asiegbu also serves as an invited Professor at Nanjing Forestry University in China and supervises doctoral students across three Doctoral Programmes: Integrative Life Science, Plant Sciences, and Sustainable Use of Renewable Natural Resources. Professor Asiegbu's educational foundation includes: PhD in Biotechnology (1988-1991, awarded 1992) MSc in Applied Microbiology & Plant Pathology (1984-1985, awarded 1986) BSc in Botany (1979-1983, awarded 1983) His research program addresses critical challenges in sustainable forest management through innovative biotechnology approaches. Professor Asiegbu leads investigations into molecular tree-microbe interactions, tree microbiomes, fungal genomics, and biological control of forest pathogens. His work focuses on understanding the molecular and biochemical pathways required by fungal pathogens to infect trees and the mechanisms by which forest trees resist infection. A central research question explores why certain fungi are pathogenic while others form beneficial associations like mycorrhizae. His team applies metabolomics and genomics approaches to screen conifer genotypes for resistance against pathogens like Heterobasidion spp., with the goal of developing novel disease control strategies and informing resistance breeding programs. Analysis of Professor Asiegbu's recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary focus spanning molecular biology, genomics, metabolomics, and ecological studies of tree-pathogen interactions. His work predominantly investigates the Heterobasidion pathosystem in coniferous trees, particularly Norway spruce, while also exploring the protective roles of beneficial microbes in enhancing tree resistance. The research integrates fundamental biological insights with practical applications for forest health management in the context of climate change threats to forest ecosystems. Professor Asiegbu has supervised multiple doctoral students on topics related to conifer resistance mechanisms, Heterobasidion pathogenesis, and co-infection dynamics. He leads significant research projects including 'Heterobasidion barrträd patosystem' (2024-2028), 'Bright' (2023-2025), and participates in the Viikki Plant Science Centre and NaPPI infrastructure initiatives, with funding primarily from the Academy of Finland. As director of the Forest Pathology Research Lab, Professor Asiegbu oversees a research program that applies modern biotechnology tools to understand tree-microbe interactions across natural forests, plantations, and urban environments. His work serves public and environmental interests by developing scientific approaches to prevent and control tree diseases, addressing both biotic factors (particularly fungal diseases) and abiotic factors (such as climate change impacts) affecting forest health.

• Fungal Genomics
• Plant Pathology
• Evolutionary Biology
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Prof. Dr. Eva Stukenbrock leads the Max Planck Fellow Group Environmental Genomics at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plön, Germany. Her research focuses on the genomic evolution of plant-pathogenic fungi, particularly Zymoseptoria tritici , using population genomics and comparative approaches to unravel mechanisms of host specialization, virulence, and genome plasticity. Key Research Areas: Fungal plant pathogens, evolutionary genomics, population genetics, host-pathogen interactions, and microbiome dynamics Academic Leadership: Supervised 15+ PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s students in fungal pathogenesis and genomics Technical Innovation: Developed confocal microscopy pipelines for plant-fungal interaction analysis Her recent work reveals how domestication history shaped pathogen emergence, with studies on barley net blotch and oat crown rust in 2024. She has also uncovered roles of horizontal chromosome transfer in asexual pathogens and accessory chromosome loss leading to endophytic lifestyle shifts. Current projects include AI-assisted infection dynamics and tRNA composition analyses in fungal adaptation. Selected scientific trends from her 15 most recent articles include: Host specialization linked to vernalization requirements Segmental duplications driving accessory genome evolution Hybrid incompatibilities as speciation drivers Seed microbiome differences between wild and domesticated wheat Her lab collaborates with institutions like Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel and CRC Press , focusing on fungal effector biology , chromatin regulation , and agricultural disease management .

Catherine Hernandezمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Microbial Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Phage-Bacteria Interactions
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Catherine Hernandez is a microbial ecologist and evolutionary biologist, currently serving as an NSF Postdoctoral Fellow and YIBS Donnelley Fellow in the Turner lab at Yale University. Her research focuses on understanding how environmental factors like temperature influence bacteria-phage interactions, with a particular emphasis on marine microbes and climate change impacts. She completed her PhD in the Koskella lab at the University of California, Berkeley, studying plant-associated bacteria-phage dynamics. Her current projects include developing a strain library of marine isolates from Long Island Sound to explore thermal responses in microbes, investigating adaptation mechanisms to abiotic stressors like desiccation, and analyzing viral genes associated with temperature tolerance using metagenomic data. Collaborations with undergraduates, such as Jaime J. Cha and Kieren Leif Dykstra, highlight her commitment to mentoring. Key research themes include microbial trait variation, stress adaptation, and the ecological relevance of phage interactions. Her work bridges field studies, lab experiments, and computational methods, addressing global challenges in climate change biology and microbial ecology. Awards include prestigious fellowships from NSF and YIBS, underscoring her contributions to the field.