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Jonathan Bonesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Analytical Chemistry
• Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Mass Spectrometry
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Dr. Jonathan Bones is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering at University College Dublin (UCD) and Principal Investigator of the Characterisation and Comparability Group at NIBRT. His research focuses on analytical methods for biopharmaceuticals, including liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) for protein characterization, glycomics, and process optimization. He holds a BSc and PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Dublin City University. His work has been recognized through inclusion in the Medicine Maker Power List. He leads a team of 18 researchers, supported by SFI, EI, and industry partnerships. Education: BSc in Analytical Science (Chemistry), Dublin City University PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Dublin City University Research Interests: Development of advanced LC-MS platforms for glycomics, proteomics, and bioprocess analysis. Key areas include: Quantitative proteomics/metabolomics for bioprocess monitoring Liquid phase separations for complex bioanalysis Process analytical technology (PAT) His group collaborates with ThermoFisher Scientific on analytical workflows for biopharmaceutical characterization. Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes analytical methods for AAV vector characterization, biosimilar comparability via MAM/iMAM, and process clearance of excipients. Over 126 publications highlight his contributions to biopharmaceutical quality control and process understanding. Awards: Medicine Maker Power List (2023): Top 100 influential scientists in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and analysis Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students in bioprocessing and analytical chemistry Funding from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Enterprise Ireland (EI), and EU FP7 Industry collaborations with ThermoFisher Scientific and Bristol Myers Squibb Labs & Teams: Leads the Characterisation and Comparability Lab at NIBRT, focused on cutting-edge analytical tools for bioprocess development and product quality assurance.

• Food Science
• Marine Biotechnology
• Protein Chemistry
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Ida-Johanne Jensen is Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her work integrates food science, marine biotechnology and sustainability to valorise marine resources, improve food quality and develop novel functional products. Education & Doctoral Training Dr Jensen obtained her PhD from UiT The Arctic University of Norway (UiT Norges arktiske universitet) in 2014 with the dissertation "Health benefits of seafood consumption – with special focus on household preparations and bioactivity in animal models" , laying the foundation for her expertise in seafood bioactivity and nutrition. Research Interests Her research agenda centres on: Protein chemistry and functionality of marine raw materials and side-streams (brewer’s spent grain, sea cucumber, fish proteins). Development of functional foods and nutraceuticals with antihypertensive, antioxidative and cardioprotective properties. Sensory and technological quality optimisation of foods for extreme environments (military rations, Arctic field meals). Smart packaging and intelligent freshness indicators using natural colorants (anthocyanin-based hydrogel beads). Life-cycle assessment and environmental sustainability of aquaculture and fisheries. Publication Trends Jensen has an extensive publication record (>60 papers since 2009). Recent work (2023–2025) demonstrates a clear pivot towards valorisation of underutilised marine resources (sea cucumbers, brewer’s spent grain) and application-oriented food engineering (freeze-drying, microencapsulation, jerky processing). Reviews on military rations and marine antihypertensive peptides highlight her translational focus on human health and performance. Scientific Awards & Recognition No specific awards are listed in the provided material; however, sustained high-output publication in top-tier journals ( Food Chemistry , npj Science of Food , Marine Drugs ) attests to strong peer recognition. Student Supervision & Grants She has supervised numerous master’s students at NTNU on topics ranging from Arctic field-ration development to protein extraction from brewer’s spent grain, indicating robust external funding and industry collaboration. Laboratories & Collaborations Research is conducted within NTNU’s Department of Biotechnology and Food Science laboratories, with active collaborations across Europe and the Indian Ocean region for marine resource assessments.

• Viral Genomics
• Virology
• Transcriptomics
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Dr. Ana Da Silva Filipe is a molecular virologist and Head of CVR Viral Genomics at the University of Glasgow's Centre for Virus Research. She has been with the university since 2008, accumulating extensive experience leading research in viral genomics and transcriptomics. Currently, she leads the CVR Genomics team, which provides expertise in high-throughput sequencing to contribute to the understanding of viruses and their impact on human health. Dr. Da Silva Filipe's research focuses on viral hepatitis and respiratory viruses, with particular emphasis on developing sequencing solutions for viral emergence and discovery. Her work bridges fundamental virology with clinical applications, applying genomic approaches to address critical questions in viral infections. Her research has significant public health implications, particularly in understanding viral evolution, transmission dynamics, and pathogenesis across diverse settings. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on viral genomics applied to emerging and re-emerging viral threats, including SARS-CoV-2, influenza viruses, hepatitis viruses, and various zoonotic pathogens. Her work often involves international collaborations across Africa, Europe, and South America, leveraging advanced sequencing technologies to understand viral evolution, transmission patterns, and host-pathogen interactions. National Institutes of Health: Beyond discovery: bat behavior and virus shedding as drivers of spillover risk (2024-2025) Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council: MonkeyPox - Rapid Response (2022-2023) UK Research and Innovation: Identification of viruses causing undiagnosed febrile illness in returning travellers to the UK (2022-2023) Medical Research Council: Interim support for ISARIC4C Clinical Characterisation Protocol (2022-2023) Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council: SARS-CoV-2 infections in cats (2021-2022) UK Research and Innovation: Genotype to Phenotype Consortium (2021-2022) Dr. Da Silva Filipe leads the CVR Genomics team at the Centre for Virus Research, which serves as a hub for viral genomic analysis supporting both internal research and external collaborations. Her team's work has contributed significantly to understanding viral evolution, transmission dynamics, and pathogenesis across multiple viral families and hosts, with particular relevance to public health responses during outbreaks and pandemics.

Fiona Brittonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ion-channel physiology
• Cardiovascular electrophysiology
• Smooth-muscle excitability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Fiona Britton is Chair and Professor of Biomedical Sciences in the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Holding a B.Sc. and Ph.D. from Ulster University, Northern Ireland, she has built an internationally recognized research program focused on ion-channel physiology, smooth-muscle excitability, and cardiovascular regulation. Education Ph.D., Ulster University, Northern Ireland B.Sc., Ulster University, Northern Ireland Research Focus Professor Britton’s work centers on the molecular and functional characterisation of calcium-activated chloride channels (CaCCs), bestrophins, anoctamins/TMEM16, TRPV channels, and voltage-gated calcium channels. Using patch-clamp electrophysiology, molecular biology, and transgenic models, her group investigates how these channels control arterial tone, cardiac pacemaking, gastrointestinal motility, and uterine blood flow. A recurring theme is the integration of ion-channel activity with intracellular Ca²⁺ handling, offering insights into hypertension, heart failure, and pregnancy-related vascular adaptation. Across more than 40 peer-reviewed publications spanning 1997-2021, her studies trace an arc from cloning and expression of cardiac chloride channels (ClC-2, ClC-3, bestrophins) to demonstrating their physiological impact in smooth-muscle organs. Recent work has illuminated β-adrenoceptor subtype pharmacology in cremaster arterioles and TRPV3-mediated vasodilation in uterine vasculature, underscoring translational relevance to reproductive and cardiovascular medicine. Contact Email: fiona.britton@unlv.edu Phone: 702-774-8680 Mail Code: 7412, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

• Near Eastern Archaeology
• Prehistoric Archaeology
• Lithic Technology
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Tobias Richter is an Associate Professor at the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, University of Copenhagen, specializing in Near Eastern Archaeology and the transition from Epipalaeolithic to Neolithic in Southwest Asia. His work focuses on Jordan and Iran, with projects like the Shubayqa Archaeological Project, AEGIS, and Tracking Cultural-Environmental Change. University of Wales Lampeter: BA (2002), MPhil (2005) University College London: PhD (2009) Department of Science Education: Adjunktpædagogikum (2014) His research spans Prehistoric Archaeology , Lithic Technology , Landscape Archaeology , Human-Environmental Interactions , and Archaeology-Politics . Recent articles examine Neolithic feasting, pottery-house-building connections, Zagros paleoclimate, faunal deposits, and hunter-gatherer adaptations. Scientific Awards : EliteForsk Prize (2020) Sapere Aude Forskningsleder (2014) Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond Project (2018) He teaches Themes and Topics in Near Eastern Archaeology and contributes to courses on practical archaeology, theory, and methods. Current PhD students include Emily Johns, Asta Salicath Halvorsen, and Alice Cao.

• Vaccine Development
• Translational Medicine
• Nano Lipid Formulations
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Dr. Sharareh Eskandari is a Research Fellow at Griffith University's Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics since 2016. She holds a PhD in Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences from the University of Queensland and has industrial experience as an R&D pharmacist. Her research focuses on translational vaccine development, lipid nanoparticle formulations, and adjuvant efficacy studies. Key projects include gonorrhoea vaccine trials and subunit peptide-protein vaccines for SARS-CoV-2. She contributed to a commercial streptococcal vaccine project with Olymvax Biopharmaceuticals (2016–2020) and participated in Phase III trials for the Sanofi Covid-19 vaccine. Awards include the 2021 Glycomics Early Career Research Excellence Award and a FAPESP travel fellowship (2018). Research Interests: Translational drug/vaccine development, nano lipid formulations (liposomes, SLN, NLCs), adjuvant characterisation, and immune response correlations. Peer-reviewed journals include Chemistry - A European Journal , Nanomedicine , and Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews . Professional Activities: Peer reviewer for journals like Journal of Materials Chemistry B and Biomaterials Advances . Member of the Australian Society for Microbiology and the Society for Mucosal Immunology.

Melissa Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbiology
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Bacterial Efflux Pumps
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Professor Melissa Brown is a leading academic in Molecular Microbiology at Flinders University, Australia, affiliated with the College of Science and Engineering and the Biological Sciences Department. She holds a PhD and B.Sc. (Hons) from Adelaide University, with postdoctoral training at the University of British Columbia and the University of Sydney before joining Flinders in 2007. Education: Ph.D. (1992): Molecular characterisation of the rfb region of Vibrio cholerae O1 (Ogawa) B.Sc. (Hons) (1984): Molecular characterisation of the haemolysin determinant from V. cholerae B.Sc. (1983): Microbiology and Immunology, University of Adelaide Research Interests: Her work focuses on bacterial mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, particularly multidrug efflux pumps and pathogen adaptation in healthcare environments. Key areas include Acinetobacter baumannii pathogenesis, hospital water system contamination, and biofilm dynamics. Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and clean water. Professional Engagement: Senior Editor of Journal of Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology Reviewer for journals like Frontiers in Microbiology and granting agencies (ARC, NHMRC) Committee roles in the South Australian Branch of the Australian Society for Microbiology and the Adelaide Protein Group Awards: Fellow of the American Society of Microbiology (FAA) Fellow of the Australian Society of Microbiology (FASM) Bellberry Research Award (2009) Teaching and Grants: Coordinates and lectures courses in Microbiology, including BIOL3761 Foundations in Microbiology and BIOL3782 Advanced Microbiology. Her grants include ARC and NHMRC funding for studies on antimicrobial resistance and hospital water systems.

Tim Daffornمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biophysical Spectroscopy
• Synthetic Biology
• Nanotechnology
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Professor Tim Dafforn is a Professor of Biotechnology at the University of Birmingham's School of Biosciences, serving as Knowledge Exchange Lead and contributing to national science policy. His expertise spans biophysical spectroscopy and synthetic biology, with a focus on developing novel biomolecular technologies like SMALPs and RTF-EXPAR diagnostics. He holds roles including Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, Chair of the Institute of Engineering Technology's Innovation Panel, and membership in UK Engineering Biology Leadership Council and Ministry of Defence committees. Education: BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (Cardiff University) and PhD in Protein Engineering (Bristol University). Research emphasizes nanotechnology-enhanced biomolecule exploitation, including membrane protein purification and diagnostics commercialization. He has founded two companies and contributed to policy frameworks for science exploitation and entrepreneurship education. Teaching focuses on applied courses enhancing student ability to translate science into practical applications. Key labs include the Birmingham Biophysical Characterisation Facility. His research streams involve bacterial cell division mechanics, nanoencapsulation methods, and detection systems, yielding seven patents. Personal interests include motorsports and long-distance car rallying.

Catherine Tookeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Antibiotic Resistance
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
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Catherine Tooke is a Dr Prize Fellow in the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Bath, where she conducts independent research on β-lactam antibiotic action and resistance in Gram-negative pathogens. She is accepting doctoral students and leads an MRC-funded research project. She also holds an honorary position as Research Fellow at the University of Bristol (2023–2025). Her research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of Penicillin Binding Proteins (PBPs) and β-lactamases (BLAs), enzymes central to bacterial resistance against β-lactam antibiotics. She employs interdisciplinary approaches combining microbiology, biochemistry, structural biology, and biomolecular simulation to investigate enzyme function, inhibition, and resistance evolution. Recent publications reveal a strong trend in characterizing β-lactamase activity, particularly in enzymes like KPC-2 and CTX-M-15, exploring mechanisms such as tautomer-specific deacylation, serine-lysine cross-linking, and allosteric regulation through loop dynamics. Her work bridges chemical and biological insights to combat antimicrobial resistance. Scientific Contributions: Principal Investigator on MRC-funded project: 'Understanding ß-lactam antibiotic action and resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae through penicillin binding protein characterisation' (2025–2030). Advising and Grants: Dr. Tooke is accepting doctoral students and leads an independent research project funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC), demonstrating her role as a mentor and principal investigator in antimicrobial resistance research. Labs and Research Teams: She conducts research within the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Bath, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in biochemistry and microbiology. Her network includes researchers from institutions such as the University of Bristol, and she works with experts in structural biology and computational enzymology.

• Environmental Nanoscience
• Environmental Health Sciences
• Global Biogeochemistry
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Professor Eugenia (Éva) Valsami-Jones is the Chair in Environmental Nanoscience and Director of FENAC at the University of Birmingham , affiliated with the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences . Her research focuses on nanoscale reactivity, interactions of nanoparticles with pollutants and biota, and biomineralisation processes, with pioneering work on nanomaterial labelling and biogenic apatite stability. Education: PhD (1990), University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne BSc in Geology (1986), University of Athens, Greece Research Areas: Environmental Nanoscience Nanotoxicology Biomineralisation Pollutant Mobility and Modelling Safety-by-Design in Nanotechnology Global Biogeochemistry Teaching: Course Director, MRes Biological and Environmental Nanoscience Lectures on pollutant mobility and nanotechnology safety Labs and Teams: Director of FENAC (Functional Nanomaterials and Advanced Characterisation) Member of the Birmingham Plastics Network (interdisciplinary team addressing global plastics challenges)

Lorenzo Pastranaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Nanotechnology
• Biotechnology
• Food Packaging
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Professor Lorenzo Pastrana serves as Chair of the Research Office (Scientific Directorate) and Group Leader of the Food Processing Group at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL). He holds a Professorship in Food Science at the University of Vigo and maintains visiting positions at Italian and Brazilian institutions. His career spans leadership roles including Director of the Centre of Research Transference and Innovation at University of Vigo and founder of the Galician Agri-Food Technology Platform. His research integrates biotechnology and nanotechnology to revolutionize food systems through market-oriented applications. Key focus areas include food micro and nanostructures for personalized nutrition, active and intelligent packaging solutions using biomaterials, and miniaturized in vitro digestion models. The Pastrana Research Group pioneers TRL 2-7 innovations addressing global food challenges with scientific excellence and commercial viability. Recent publications reveal strong trends in nanostructured delivery systems (oleogels, emulsions), 3D bioprinting for food personalization, and advanced packaging materials. Core themes emphasize sustainability, health enhancement through bioactive compounds, and cellular agriculture integration. The group's work bridges fundamental nanotechnology with practical food industry applications. Professor Pastrana actively supervises over 30 PhD students across current and alumni cohorts. His team operates the enhanced Soft Material Characterisation Lab featuring unique permeability testing equipment. The group participates in major European initiatives including FEASTS, IDfoods, and TrustEat, driving innovation from fundamental research to market implementation for healthier, sustainable food systems.

Owen Duncanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Proteomics
• Biochemistry
• Plant Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Owen Duncan is a Senior Research Fellow in Proteomics at the University of Western Australia (UWA), affiliated with the School of Molecular Sciences and the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation & Analysis. He leads the UWA node of the Western Australian Proteomics Facility, established in 2019, which has secured over $6M in funding. His work focuses on protein homeostasis, proteomics, and plant biology, leveraging mass spectrometry and bioinformatics. Owen completed his undergraduate studies at UWA in 2006 with First Class Honours in Genetics, followed by a PhD in mitochondrial membrane proteomics in 2012. His doctoral research involved characterizing mitochondrial outer membrane proteins in Arabidopsis thaliana . His research interests span proteomics, protein turnover, and plant molecular biology, with a focus on mass spectrometry-based proteomics, bioinformatics analysis, and stable isotope labeling to study protein dynamics. Key areas include plant responses to environmental stresses, such as salt stress and high light conditions, and the interplay between transcript and protein abundances in metabolic pathways. Recent publications highlight his contributions to plant proteostasis, including studies on wheat leaf responses to salt stress and the role of isotope labeling in tracking protein synthesis rates. His work bridges proteomics with plant biology, addressing systems biology and translational control mechanisms. Dr. Duncan has co-supervised five PhD students and one honors student, contributing to their academic success. The WA Proteomics Facility, under his leadership, provides cutting-edge proteomics services to researchers, supporting interdisciplinary studies across plant science, medical research, and agriculture. He actively participates in collaborations through WA Omics and the Australasian Core Facilities Meetings.

• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Drug Delivery
• Transdermal Drug Delivery
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Dr. Radeyah Ali serves as a Teaching Fellow at Aston University within the College of Health and Life Sciences, specifically affiliated with the Aston School of Pharmacy in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Her academic role focuses on pharmaceutical education and research in advanced drug delivery systems, particularly microneedle-based transdermal technologies. Her research portfolio centers on Microneedle Technology and Transdermal Drug Delivery , with significant contributions to Polymeric Materials engineering, Quality by Design methodologies, and Scanning Electron Microscopy characterization. She specializes in developing polymeric and metal microneedles for enhanced drug release profiles, vaccine delivery (including BCG applications), and peptide/protein therapeutics. Her work bridges pharmaceutical sciences with materials engineering to solve transdermal delivery challenges. Analysis of her five publications (2019-2021) reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on microneedle innovation. Key trends include materials science optimization for metal/polymeric microneedles, quality-by-design implementation in fabrication processes, and applications for vaccines, antihistamines, and solid oral dosage forms. Her highly cited review article demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies, while experimental studies showcase methodological rigor in drug release characterization and electron microscopy analysis. No scientific awards, fellowships, or medals are documented in available records. Academic advising activities, grant funding details, and laboratory/team compositions remain undisclosed in the provided information.

• Mass Spectrometry
• Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS)
• Gas Cluster Ion Beams (GCIB)
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Sadia Sheraz is a Technical Specialist in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Manchester , specializing in Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) and Gas Cluster Ion Beam (GCIB) technologies. She contributes to cutting-edge research in materials engineering , biomedical imaging , and nutritional biochemistry . Active in analytical chemistry and surface science since 2010 Collaborates with Dr. Nicholas Lockyer and Dr. Martin Lagator on SIMS innovation Her work focuses on enhancing ionization efficiency for biological samples and drug analysis , with recent studies on cholesterol localization in brain tissue and trace element mapping in biofortified sorghum . Publications span analytical chemistry and agricultural science domains. As part of the Surface Characterisation Platform , she supports advanced materials analysis using techniques like X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy and Glovebox Integration for sensitive samples.

• Microbiology
• Genomics
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Affiliations and Roles Liam Elbourne is a Research Fellow at the School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University. He is actively involved in research projects such as 'Circuit Breaker: Investigating the regulatory circuits controlling expression of drug efflux pumps in Acinetobacter baumannii' and 'Characterisation of the Proteobacterial Antimicrobial Compound Efflux (PACE) family of multidrug resistance proteins'. His work is supported by initiatives under the Biomolecular Discovery and Design Research Centre. Research Interests Elbourne's research focuses on bacterial genomics, antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, microbial community dynamics in unique environments, and the development of computational tools for genomic analysis. His work bridges fundamental science and applied biotechnology, particularly in understanding pathogen evolution and environmental microbiology. Grants and Collaborations Project: Circuit Breaker (2017–Present) Project: PACE Family Research (2015–2016) He collaborates with researchers such as Paulsen, Hassan, and Tetu on topics ranging from efflux pump dynamics to synthetic biology applications.