جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

John Konhilasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Menopausal Health
• Probiotic Therapies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Konhilas is a Professor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on cardiovascular physiology with a particular emphasis on menopausal health impacts, probiotic therapies, angiotensin peptide biology, and neurovascular dysfunction. He explores mechanisms underlying cardiovascular disease vulnerability in postmenopausal women, leveraging mouse models to study gut-heart crosstalk, myocardial remodeling, and probiotic interventions. His work integrates molecular biology techniques (transcriptomics/proteomics), drug development (angiotensin analogs), and big data analysis to identify menopausal phenotypes. He investigates novel treatments for vascular cognitive impairment and HFpEF through angiotensin receptor agonists (e.g., PNA5) and probiotic species like Bifidobacterium. Recent studies highlight synergistic therapies combining surgical techniques (transmyocardial revascularization) with biomaterials (human placental membrane) and advanced preservation solutions for organ transplantation. His publications emphasize sex-dimorphic cardiovascular responses, estrogen-independent mechanisms, and biomarker development for neurodegeneration (neurofilament light protein, p-tau181).

Peter Unrauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• RNA Chemistry
• RNA Evolution
• RNA World Hypothesis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Peter J. Unrau is a Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada. His research focuses on RNA biochemistry, particularly the RNA World hypothesis and RNA catalytic activities. He leads the Unrau Lab, which investigates RNA polymerization, ribozyme evolution, and fluorogenic RNA aptamer technologies like RNA Mango for RNA detection and imaging. He holds a B.Sc. in Physics/Mathematics from McMaster University (1992) and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from MIT (1996), transitioning to RNA research post-doctorally at the Whitehead Institute. He is a Michael Smith Foundation Senior Scholar and Faculty of 1000 member. His lab develops tools such as fluorogenic aptamers (Mango/Bea/Peach) for live-cell RNA tracking and rapid viral detection. Notable achievements include isolating the first RNA nucleotide synthase ribozyme and advancing processive RNA polymerization systems. He teaches graduate courses in MBB (e.g., MBB 806, MBB 803) and contributes to SFU’s research infrastructure, including facilities like the Tissue Culture Facility and Microscopy Lab. His work bridges biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology with implications for diagnostics and understanding life’s origins.

• Shellfish Allergy
• Food Allergy
• Molecular Diagnostics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sandip D. Kamath is a researcher at James Cook University (JCU) specializing in allergen research, particularly focusing on shellfish and fish allergens. His work bridges molecular biology, immunology, and clinical diagnostics, contributing to improved allergy management strategies. He holds a PhD from JCU and has authored/co-authored over 58 peer-reviewed publications since 2009. Research Interests: Dr. Kamath’s studies concentrate on identifying and characterizing allergenic proteins (e.g., tropomyosin, parvalbumin), developing component-resolved diagnostic tools, and exploring cross-reactivity mechanisms between food and environmental allergens. His work also addresses food safety challenges posed by seafood allergens and investigates novel therapies using bioactive compounds and probiotics. Key Findings: His research highlights geographic variability in shrimp allergens, identifies critical allergens in crustaceans and molluscs, and demonstrates the clinical utility of recombinant allergens for diagnostics. He has contributed to global guidelines on molecular allergy diagnostics through collaborative projects. Grants & Collaborations: While specific grants aren’t listed, his collaborations span institutions like the University of Queensland, Monash University, and international partners in Asia-Pacific, reflecting his role in large-scale allergenomic studies.

Rachelle Pretoriusمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Nutrition and Early Life Health
• Pregnancy Nutrition
• Immune Health Outcomes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rachelle Pretorius is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Medical School and a member of the UWA Centre for Child Health Research, affiliated with Telethon Kids Institute. She holds a PhD in Nutrition from UWA, completed as part of the SYMBA Study examining maternal dietary fiber and allergic disease prevention. Her research focuses on prenatal nutrition's impact on immune, metabolic, and neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants and children. Education: PhD in Nutrition, University of Western Australia (2022). Previous industry experience as a global regulatory manager in nutrition. Current roles include leading projects in the Nutrition In Early Life (NIEL) Team at Telethon Kids Institute, exploring maternal diet-brain development linkages and allergic disease prevention strategies. Research interests center on early-life nutrition's lifelong health impacts, including dietary fiber, prebiotics, and micronutrient profiles. Key areas include: 1) Maternal diet and immune programming, 2) Neurodevelopmental effects of gestational diabetes, 3) Longitudinal birth cohort analyses of nutritional profiles. She collaborates with European Child Cohort Networks (ECCN) and has pioneered randomized controlled trials on prebiotic supplementation. Publications highlight maternal bread/thiamine intake's role in allergies, gestational diabetes-neurodevelopment links, and high-fiber diets' metabolic benefits. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 2 (Zero Hunger) and 3 (Good Health). Advising: No formal advisees listed. Grants: Experience in big-data management and international collaborations. Labs/Teams: NIEL Team at Telethon Kids Institute, SYMBA Study group.

Sukrit Ranjanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Astrobiology
• Exoplanets
• Planetary Atmospheres
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sukrit Ranjan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Planetary Sciences/Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona. He holds a PhD in Astronomy & Astrophysics from Harvard University (2017) and a BS in Physics from MIT (2010). His research focuses on astrobiology, exoplanets, and planetary photochemistry, particularly the origins of life on Earth and the search for life elsewhere in the cosmos. He is an Affiliate Research Scientist at the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science (BMSIS) and has held postdoctoral fellowships at MIT and Northwestern University. Ranjan's work bridges theoretical modeling and observational astronomy, addressing questions such as the environmental conditions conducive to abiogenesis and the development of observational techniques to detect biosignatures on exoplanets. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications, including studies on exoplanet atmospheres, prebiotic chemistry, and stellar activity. His research is supported by grants from NASA, NSF, and other organizations. Key awards include the SciAlog Fellowship (2023), CIERA Postdoctoral Fellowship (2020), and the Harvard Certificate of Distinction in Teaching (2012). He actively mentors students and participates in public science outreach through initiatives like Astrobites and ComSciCon. Ranjan leads projects such as the 'Construction of Venusian Atmospheric Models' and 'GLOW: Constraining Atmospheric Signatures of Volcanism on Exoplanets.' His work often involves collaborations with experimentalists to refine photochemical models, ensuring they align with empirical data.

• Clinical epidemiology
• Human microbiome
• Probiotics and Prebiotics
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Luis Vitetta is an Adjunct Professor at the Sydney School of Pharmacy , Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney. His research focuses on clinical epidemiology , human microbiome , and probiotics/prebiotics in relation to mood disorders and cellular redox systems . Research Highlights: Lead trials on probiotic interventions for depression and metabolic disorders Pioneering cannabinoid delivery systems for cancer pain via NanoCelle™ technology Key work on gut-brain/lung/liver axes in non-communicable diseases Developed synbiotic formulations for bone loss and gastrointestinal health Publication Trends reveal consistent output in microbiome , psychobiotics , cannabinoid pharmacokinetics , and epigenetic modulation across 2025-2014. His 15 most recent papers emphasize gut-brain axis , nano-drug delivery , and microbial metabolite impacts on chronic diseases . Honors & Editorial Roles: Multiple journal editorial board memberships (2008-present) Scientific Advisory Board appointments Regular conference participation in nanotechnology and microbiome research Academic Contributions include mentoring RHD students like Talia Palacios Campana, leading clinical trials on probiotics for diabetes , and publishing extensively in Frontiers , Microorganisms , and Pharmaceuticals .

RAJARAMAN Eriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Sciences
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Public Health and Health Services
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor RAJARAMAN Eri is the Head of Department and Associate Dean (Biology) at RMIT University's School of Science. His research focuses on clinical sciences, nutrition, public health, and medical physiology with particular emphasis on gut health, dietary fiber applications, inflammatory bowel disease mechanisms, and translational therapies. He leads projects on probiotics, food additives' health impacts, and innovative drug delivery systems. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address metabolic disorders, chronic colitis, and neurogastroenterological conditions. Research interests include: Functional food development and dietary interventions Role of microbiota in gastrointestinal diseases Stem cell therapies for enteric neuropathies Pharmacological modulation of PTSD memory Recent publications emphasize sustainable food solutions, anti-inflammatory therapies, and policy frameworks for food safety in Southeast Asia. Professor Eri actively supervises PhD/Masters students in topics ranging from seaweed-based bio-stimulants to prebiotic interventions for aging populations. He serves on the NHMRC Grant Review Panel (2024–2025) and collaborates globally on translational research projects. His lab explores innovative solutions at the intersection of nutrition, microbiology, and regenerative medicine.

• Food Sciences
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Biotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Charles Brennan serves as the Chief Scientific Director of the Food & Nutrition Innovation Hub at RMIT University's STEM College in Australia. His research focuses on Food Sciences with emphasis on functional foods, starch digestion, and bioactive compounds. Recent research outputs include 15 publications spanning topics like space nutrition , antimicrobial packaging , and bioactive mushroom compounds . His work explores applications of starch-phenolic complexation for glycemic control, fermented vegetable products with Australian ingredients, and elderly formula foods . He supervises research projects in protein hydrolysates , resistant starch sources , and nutritional interventions . Contact: charles.brennan@rmit.edu.au

Gayathri Balasuriyaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Neuroscience
• Gastroenterology
• Neuroimmunology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gayathri Balasuriya is a Research Fellow in the Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences at RMIT University. Her research focuses on neuroimmunological mechanisms underlying gastrointestinal dysfunction in neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, leveraging animal models to investigate gut-brain axis interactions. She explores roles of intestinal macrophages, enteric nervous system dysfunction, and therapeutic interventions like hydrogel-based treatments for neonatal stroke. Dr. Balasuriya is actively supervising PhD/Masters projects on topics like prebiotic interventions for gut health and neuroprotection in perinatal brain injury. Her work bridges neuroscience, immunology, and biomedical engineering, with a focus on translational research. She can be contacted via email and has an ORCID profile (0000-0003-3411-4543). Research Themes: Neurosciences, Neuroimmunology, Gastroenterology, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Biomedical Engineering. Key Projects: Investigating caecal dysfunction in autism mouse models, developing hydrogel therapies for neonatal stroke, analyzing macrophage-neuron crosstalk in colonic motility regulation.

• Food Science
• Microbiome Ecology
• Human Milk Composition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David A. Sela is an Associate Professor of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, affiliated with the College of Food and Agricultural Sciences. His research focuses on microbial ecology, particularly the role of commensal microorganisms in human health and nutrition. He holds an Ph.D. (2010), M.S. (2006), and B.S. (2003) from the University of California, Davis and SUNY New Paltz, respectively. His work integrates genomic and metabolic approaches to study host-microbial interactions, emphasizing human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and probiotic bacteria like Bifidobacterium infantis. Key research areas include nitrogen recycling in infant guts, food fermentation microbiology, and the development of encapsulation technologies for probiotic delivery. He has collaborated on projects addressing food safety (e.g., E. coli in sauerkraut), cannabinoid bioavailability, and the immunomodulatory effects of dietary phytochemicals. Recent studies highlight his exploration of microbiome-driven health strategies, including dietary interventions and prebiotic design. He has contributed to national workshops on bioactive ingredients and breast milk ecology. His lab’s work bridges basic science and translational applications, with a focus on leveraging microbial systems for human nutritional and clinical benefits. Awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed in the provided materials. His research has been supported by grants addressing topics like probiotic viability, cranberry’s anti-inflammatory effects, and the microbiome’s role in cancer risk assessment.

Alan Cartmellمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Microbial Biochemistry
• Glycobiology
• Carbohydrate Active Enzymes (CAZymes)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alan Cartmell is a Senior Lecturer in Microbial Biochemistry at the University of York's Department of Biology, affiliated with the York Structural Biology Laboratory (YSBL) and York Biomedical Research Institute (YBRI). He completed his PhD at Newcastle University, followed by postdoctoral research at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology and the University of Melbourne. His work focuses on carbohydrate active enzymes (CAZymes), particularly bacterial carbohydrate sulfatases involved in gut microbiota metabolism of sulfated host glycans, with implications for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer. He holds a Wellcome Career Development Award (2023) for research on mucin metabolism and inhibitor development. Education: PhD in Microbial Biochemistry, Newcastle University Research Interests: Structure-function relationships of CAZymes Host-microbiota interactions in gut health/disease Development of small molecule inhibitors targeting sulfatases Multidisciplinary approaches combining enzymology, structural biology, and high-throughput screening Articles Overview: Recent work explores sulfatase specificity, mucin degradation mechanisms, and inhibitor design Highlights include discovery of critical bacterial enzymes for colonic colonization and IBD links Awards: Wellcome Career Development Award (2023) JDRF Postdoctoral Fellowship Teaching & Labs: Research-led teaching on glycobiology applications in biotechnology and medicine Laboratory projects focus on ongoing research in CAZymes and microbiome interactions

Sarkis Mazmanianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbiology
• Neuroscience
• Translational Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sarkis Mazmanian is the Luis B. and Nelly Soux Professor of Microbiology and an Investigator at the Heritage Medical Research Institute at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He holds a B.S. from UCLA (1995) and a Ph.D. from Caltech (2002). His research focuses on understanding how gut microbiota influence immune and nervous system development, with a particular emphasis on neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Parkinson's disease, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). His lab has identified key molecules like Bacteroides fragilis' Polysaccharide A (PSA) that modulate anti-inflammatory responses and revealed microbiome-driven pathways in disease pathogenesis. Research contributions include demonstrating that gut microbes can ameliorate IBD, modulate ASD-related behaviors through probiotic treatments, and influence Parkinson's motor deficits via microbial metabolites. His work bridges microbiology, immunology, and neuroscience, with applications in translational medicine. Publications highlight interdisciplinary studies on microbiome-metabolome interactions, gut-brain axis mechanisms, and therapeutic interventions targeting microbial communities. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his research is supported by institutions like the Heritage Medical Research Institute. The Mazmanian Lab collaborates broadly, advancing understanding of microbiome roles in health and disease.

Christopher Whelanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Evolutionary Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Ecosystem Services
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christopher Whelan is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, specializing in evolutionary ecology and cancer biology. His research bridges ecological concepts with oncology, particularly viewing cancer through an evolutionary framework. He investigates birds' ecological roles in ecosystems and applies insights from avian physiology to understand cancer cachexia and tumor biology. Whelan's work spans plant-animal interactions, urban ecosystem services, and the interplay between foraging strategies and physiological adaptations. He has contributed to understanding pest control services provided by birds in agricultural systems and the ecological impact of invasive species like knotweed. Recent research focuses on cancer as an evolutionary ecosystem, exploring tumor resource competition, acidosis management in pancreatic cancer, and immunotherapy enhancement. His interdisciplinary approach integrates ecological modeling with clinical oncology, emphasizing transdisciplinary collaboration. Key contributions include editing the seminal work Why Birds Matter: Avian Ecological Function and Ecosystem Services and pioneering eco-evolutionary perspectives on skin carcinogenesis. His lab explores clonal dynamics in UV-induced cancers and develops novel biomarkers for cachexia using real-world clinical data. Whelan has collaborated extensively with institutions worldwide, advancing both conservation biology and oncological research. His work underscores the importance of evolutionary principles in addressing modern ecological and medical challenges.

• Gut Microbiota
• Mucosal Barrier Function
• Dietary Impact on Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Björn Schröder is a Research Fellow at the Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS) and the Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University. His research focuses on the interplay between diet, gut microbiota, and mucosal barrier function, particularly in relation to inflammatory bowel disease and metabolic disorders. Investigates how Western-style diets compromise intestinal defenses Studies probiotic/prebiotic interventions for barrier protection Examines antimicrobial peptide functionality under dietary stress Explores diet-microbiota interactions using mouse models Key findings from his work include the discovery that fiber deprivation alters microbiota composition, leading to mucus barrier defects, while Bifidobacterium and inulin provide protective effects. Current projects aim to dissect the functional relationships between dietary components, specific bacterial taxa, and host defense mechanisms. His lab's research ( Schröder lab ) combines dietary manipulations with microbiome analysis and molecular characterization of mucosal defenses, emphasizing the role of oxidoreductases and redox regulation in antimicrobial peptide activation.

• Microbiome Research
• Circadian Rhythm Disorders
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ankur Naqib is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Rush Medical College, Rush University. His research focuses on the interplay between the microbiome, circadian rhythms, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. He investigates how gut dysbiosis and circadian disruption contribute to disease pathogenesis, with a particular emphasis on translational approaches involving prebiotics and microbiota modulation. Dr. Naqib collaborates extensively with co-authors like Ali Keshavarzian and Stefan Green, exploring topics such as the gut-brain axis, microbial metabolites, and inflammatory pathways. His work highlights the role of intestinal barrier function, circadian misalignment, and alcohol-related effects on gut health. He has published widely in journals like Nature Communications , Neurobiology of Disease , and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases . His studies often bridge basic science with clinical applications, aiming to develop novel therapies targeting microbiota and circadian health. Dr. Naqib's research has been recognized by multiple news outlets and platforms, underscoring its relevance to public health. He actively explores interdisciplinary approaches, integrating immunology, neurology, and gastroenterology to address complex health challenges.