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John Perryمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Population Genetics
• Reproductive Health
• Cardio-metabolic Disease
• +۲ مورد دیگر

John Perry is a Professor of Molecular Endocrinology at the University of Cambridge and an MRC Investigator at the MRC Epidemiology Unit. He co-leads the Early Life Aetiology and Mechanisms of Diabetes and Related Metabolic Disorders programme with Professor Ken Ong, focusing on human genetics approaches to understand links between early life growth, reproductive ageing, and later cardio-metabolic health. His work involves large-scale population studies and collaborations with researchers using animal and cellular models. Research Interests His research integrates genetic and epidemiological methods to explore: Genetic mechanisms of reproductive traits (puberty timing, menarche, menopause) Relationships between reproductive ageing and cardio-metabolic disease Role of hormonal pathways in metabolic health Translational applications of genetic findings for disease prevention Recent Article Trends Recent publications highlight genetic determinants of aging, obesity, cancer susceptibility, and neurodevelopmental processes. Key areas include proteomic aging, DNA repair pathways, cross-species obesity genetics, and functional genomics of reproductive traits using CRISPR and saturation editing techniques. Affiliations MRC Epidemiology Unit School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge Cambridge Reproduction interdisciplinary network Cambridge Metabolic Network

Russell Finleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Regulatory networks
• Cell cycle regulation
• Drosophila development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Russell Finley is a Professor at Wayne State University, with joint appointments in the Departments of Molecular Medicine and Genetics and Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology. He serves as Division Director for Education and Graduate Officer in CMMG and is a member of the Karmanos Cancer Institute. His research focuses on regulatory networks controlling cell proliferation, using high-throughput technologies like yeast two-hybrid systems and RNAi screens. PhD in Molecular Biology from SUNY Upstate Medical University (1990) Postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital (1990-1995) Research keywords include protein interaction networks, Drosophila development, cancer biology, and systems biology. His 2024-2010 publications highlight work on cell cycle regulators, pathogen interactions, and bioinformatics methodologies. He teaches advanced courses in cancer biology, molecular genetics, and systems biology.

Jonathan D. Marmurمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hemostasis and Thrombosis
• Cardiovascular Biomarkers
• Genomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jonathan D. Marmur is a Professor of Medicine and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. A leading expert in Interventional Cardiology and Hemostasis, he has held key leadership roles and contributed extensively to cardiovascular research and education. His educational background includes an MD from Laval University (1982), followed by residency in Internal Medicine at McGill University, and Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Toronto and Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Marmur's research spans Hemostasis and Thrombosis, Cardiovascular Biomarkers, Genomics, and Interventional Cardiology. He pioneered gene therapy applications for arterial disease and currently directs the Downstate Cath Lab GeneBank initiative, which integrates genomic, proteomic, and clinical data to predict cardiovascular events. Analysis of his recent publications (2009-2013) reveals a strong focus on biomarker discovery for risk stratification in coronary artery disease, particularly in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Key themes include the prognostic value of hematologic indices (RDW, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio), metabolic markers (ADMA, PLTP), and genetic factors in diverse patient populations including diabetics and African Americans. His scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) As an educator, Dr. Marmur has trained hundreds of physicians in Interventional Cardiology. His research program is supported by numerous grants including current funding from Pfizer ($600,000 as PI), NIH (as collaborator), and the American Heart Association. Past grants totaling over $1.2 million include awards from the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation, Medical Research Council of Canada, and NIH. He leads the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and the Downstate Cath Lab GeneBank team, fostering translational research that bridges genomic discoveries with clinical cardiology practice.

• Gene regulation
• Bioinformatics
• RNA Biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Albin Gustav Sandelin is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in bioinformatics and RNA biology. With a PhD in Functional Genomics from Karolinska Institute (2004) and an MSc in Molecular Biology from Stockholm University (2000), his career spans roles at institutions including RIKEN Yokohama Institute and Tokyo Medical and Dental University. His research focuses on Gene regulation mechanisms Transcription start site dynamics RNA sequencing methodologies Promoter architecture analysis Cancer microenvironment interactions . Recent publications highlight his work in pancreatic cancer adaptation to acidic environments (2024-2025), TLDR-seq for RNA analysis, and JASPAR database development. He supervises PhD students including Eivind Valen and Eric Man-Hung, with a history of teaching bioinformatics courses at Karolinska Institute and Copenhagen University. Key collaborations involve institutions in Japan, Canada, and Sweden, with ongoing contributions to open-access genomic resources like JASPAR.

Marissa Wechslerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomaterials
• Tissue Engineering
• Stem Cell Engineering
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Dr. Marissa Wechsler, a first-generation Hispanic biomedical engineer, returned to her alma mater The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in 2021 as an Assistant Professor in the Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design. As UTSA's first biomedical engineering undergraduate student (class of 2015), she now leads a 12-member research team in her biomaterials and cell engineering lab while teaching advanced courses like BME 4443: Stem Cell Engineering. Academic Journey: UTSA BME program pioneer (2015) → NSF Graduate Research Fellowship → Ph.D. from UT Austin Leadership Roles: Founding faculty member of UTSA Sigma Xi chapter (2023), SWE faculty advisor, ESTEEMED mentor Research Focus: Specializes in biomaterials engineering with emphasis on: Stimuli-responsive hydrogels for drug delivery and tissue regeneration Stem cell engineering through controlled microenvironments Biosensing platforms using nanoparticle-hydrogel hybrids Regenerative medicine applications for vascular diseases Recent publications demonstrate expertise in RNA-based vaccine delivery systems , nanoparticle engineering , and mitochondrial dysfunction analysis in peripheral artery disease. Her work combines material science innovation with clinical translation potential. Award Highlights: 2023: Sigma Xi Grant-in-Aid of Research 2021: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (during studies) Mentorship Impact: As a former participant in federal research programs (RISE, MARC), she now mentors through: Leading 12-member research team (undergraduate to postdoctoral) Sigma Xi leadership (President-elect) Faculty advisor for Society of Women Engineers ESTEEMED program mentor

Nadine H. Abdallahمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geriatric Oncology
• Multiple Myeloma
• Hematology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nadine H. Abdallah, M.D., serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Oncology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, holding a primary appointment as Senior Associate Consultant in the Division of Hematology within the Department of Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Her clinical and research focus centers on improving care for older patients with multiple myeloma and related plasma cell disorders. Dr. Abdallah's research program investigates the critical intersection of geriatric assessment and hematologic malignancies, with particular emphasis on how frailty, body composition, and social determinants of health impact treatment outcomes in elderly patients with multiple myeloma. Her work aims to personalize treatment strategies through comprehensive geriatric assessments while evaluating methods to reduce treatment-related toxicity and enhance quality of life for older cancer patients. Key focus areas include comprehensive geriatric assessment implementation in hematology practice using digital health technologies, body composition analysis in multiple myeloma, and risk stratification incorporating cytogenetic abnormalities. Analysis of Dr. Abdallah's recent publication record reveals a strong emphasis on geriatric oncology within hematology, particularly focusing on frailty assessment, treatment personalization for elderly patients, and the impact of body composition on outcomes in multiple myeloma. Her work bridges clinical hematology with geriatric medicine, creating novel approaches to risk assessment that incorporate both biological and functional parameters. Kern Health Care Delivery Scholar, Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic (2023-2026) Outstanding Hematology and Oncology Fellow, Mayo Clinic in Rochester (2023) Student Award of the Naji Sahyoun Endowed Memorial Fund, American University of Beirut (2015) Dr. Abdallah maintains active professional engagement with multiple organizations including the Cancer and Aging Research Group, International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG), European Society for Medical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, and American Society of Clinical Oncology. Her research program continues to advance the integration of geriatric principles into standard hematology practice, with particular focus on improving care delivery for older adults with plasma cell disorders.

Michael Inouyeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Systems Genomics
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Population Health
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Professor Michael Inouye is a leading systems genomics and population health researcher at the University of Cambridge (Department of Public Health and Primary Care) and Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute (Melbourne). His work bridges statistical genetics, computational biology, and clinical translation, with a focus on cardiovascular/respiratory diseases and sustainable research practices. Director of Research (Research Professor) since 2021 Honorary Professorial Fellow at University of Melbourne since 2021 Co-leader of Cambridge Baker Systems Genomics Initiative since 2017 Research Interests include: Polygenic risk score development and clinical implementation Multi-omic integration (genomics, proteomics, microbiomics) Host-microbiome interactions in disease Sustainable computational methodologies Cardiometabolic disease prevention Scientific Contributions show leadership in: Developing the Polygenic Score Catalog infrastructure Creating environmentally sustainable algorithmic frameworks Elucidating microbiome contributions to chronic diseases Advancing multi-modal risk prediction models Integrating genetic and metabolic pathway analysis Recent Publications demonstrate expertise across: Polygenic score optimization for blood traits and diabetes Microbiome-disease interaction networks Computational sustainability in biomedical research Cardiovascular risk stratification Multi-omic data harmonization Genetic determinants of molecular phenotypes

• Neuroscience
• Stem Cell Biology
• Biophysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alicia González Díaz is a College Research Associate at the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, where she works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (mapped to "Research Fellow" academic rank). Her research bridges neuroscience, stem cell biology, and biophysics to advance translational models for neurodegenerative diseases. Education: Ph.D. in Neuroscience, University of Cambridge (2024). Her work focuses on engineering stem cell systems to model sporadic Alzheimer’s and ALS, leveraging AI-guided multiplexed functional genomics and patient-derived transcriptomic fingerprints. She develops scalable platforms for creating preclinical models that capture molecular diversity, with applications in drug discovery and therapeutic target prediction. Recent publications highlight her expertise in biomolecular condensates, Aβ peptide aggregation, TDP-43 inhibition, and lipid-protein interactions. These studies employ iPSC-derived neurons and multiomic approaches to unravel neurodegenerative disease mechanisms and identify novel interventions. Scientific Awards: La Caixa Postdoctoral Fellowship Alfonso Martín Escudero Fellowship She has collaborated with Wavebreak Therapeutics on drug discovery programs and continues to integrate interdisciplinary methodologies to address Alzheimer’s and ALS pathologies. Her research emphasizes scalable platforms and patient-specific molecular profiling to enhance preclinical model accuracy.

Siva Vanapalliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microfluidics
• Cancer
• Aging
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Dr. Siva Vanapalli is a Professor at Texas Tech University's Department of Chemical Engineering, holding the Bryan Pearce Bagley Regents Chair in Engineering. His research integrates microfluidics, biophysics, and healthspan studies in the C. elegans model organism, with applications in cancer diagnostics and space biology. Education : PhD (University of Michigan, 2006), MSc (Penn State, 2001), BTech (IIT Kharagpur, 1998) Key Research Areas : Microfluidic device development, tumor cell mechanics, aging research, and C. elegans phenotyping Commercialization : Holds patents in cancer cell detection and aging assays Recent publications demonstrate his leadership in microfluidic cancer diagnostics, aging pathways, and spaceflight biomedical research. His lab has produced 18+ peer-reviewed works since 2018, including 4 in 2023 alone. Notable awards include the 2020 Regents Chair distinction and multiple President's Awards for research excellence and commercialization. Dr. Vanapalli's group has mentored 8 graduate students to completion, with recent graduates like Leila Alizadeh (2020 PhD) and Shamim Ahmed (2020 PhD) making significant contributions to cancer cell mechanics and C. elegans aging studies. The lab maintains active collaborations with NASA for space biology experiments and the Benian Lab for muscle research.

Martin Dichgansمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Stroke
• Cerebrovascular Disease
• Neurogenetics
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Professor Martin Dichgans serves as the Founding Director of the Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD) and Chair of the Department of Translational Stroke and Dementia Research at Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich's Medical Center. He has held these positions since 2010 and has been a Professor of Neurology at LMU since 2006. Additionally, he serves as President of the European Stroke Organisation (since 2020) and President of the German Stroke Society (since 2016). Dr. Dichgans' research focuses on the molecular, cellular, and physiological mechanisms of stroke and cerebrovascular disease, with particular emphasis on cerebral small vessel disease and large artery atherosclerotic stroke. His laboratory employs genetic approaches to identify novel risk genes and explores their functional roles using genome-editing, proteomics, and imaging technology. His team has established genetic mouse models for cerebral small vessel disease derived from genetic discoveries (e.g., HtrA1, Col4A1, Foxf2) to identify key molecular pathways relevant to disease pathogenesis. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on genetic determinants of stroke and vascular disease, with increasing attention to inflammatory pathways in atherosclerosis and cerebrovascular disease. His work spans basic molecular mechanisms, translational research, and large-scale genetic studies across diverse populations. Recent publications demonstrate growing interest in the intersection of vascular disease and neurodegeneration, particularly in vascular cognitive impairment and dementia. Professor Dichgans leads a substantial research team including postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and technical staff, and has successfully secured numerous competitive grants including the Fondation Leducq Trans-Atlantic Network of Excellence on Brain Endothelium and the Horizon-EIC-2022-Pathfinder Challenges project. His laboratory is part of the Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology (SyNergy), reflecting its integration into a broader neuroscience research ecosystem.

Mathias V. Schmidtمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Stress-associated diseases
• Depression
• Anxiety
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PD Dr. Mathias V. Schmidt, PhD, is a Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry and a Lecturer at Ludwig Maximilians University. His work focuses on the neurobiology of stress resilience, investigating how genetic and environmental factors influence vulnerability to stress-related disorders. Education: University of Bayreuth, University of Delaware, University of Leiden. Dr. Schmidt's research combines behavioral neuroscience , molecular neurobiology , and glucocorticoid signaling to explore stress-induced conditions like depression, anxiety, obesity, and diabetes. His group employs transgenic models, pharmacology, and optogenetics to identify interventions for enhancing resilience. Recent publications highlight his work on sex-specific stress responses , FKBP51 antagonists for metabolic disorders, and machine learning applications in behavioral phenotyping. The group’s studies often bridge neurobiology , genetics , and metabolism . Scientific Awards: OptiMD consortium grant, BioM award, Kids2Health, GUTMOM, SinoDFG, VIP+, FKBP5 project grant. Dr. Schmidt’s lab also contributes to translational projects, including collaborations with the Technical University Darmstadt and clinical trials for diabetes treatments targeting stress proteins.

Sami Ghnimiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Food Process Engineering
• Biodegradable Polymers
• Microencapsulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sami Ghnimi is a Lecturer and Researcher in Food Process Engineering at ISARA (Engineering school in agronomy, food, environment) and an associated researcher at the Laboratory of Automation, Process Engineering and Pharmaceutical Engineering (LAGEPP UMR 5007) at Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University and CNRS. His research spans food engineering, sustainable packaging, and environmental impact assessment of food systems. Dr. Ghnimi's research interests focus on biodegradable or recyclable active polymers, micro/nanoencapsulation technologies, life cycle analysis, and food process engineering. His work bridges materials science and food technology to develop sustainable solutions for food preservation and packaging. He has particular expertise in creating antimicrobial packaging systems using natural compounds and nanoemulsions, as well as analyzing the environmental footprint of alternative protein sources and food systems. His publication record shows a strong trend toward sustainable food systems research, with recent articles focusing on biodegradable active packaging materials, life cycle assessment methodologies, alternative protein technologies, and consumer acceptance of novel food products. The research demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach combining food science, materials engineering, environmental science, and consumer behavior analysis to address sustainability challenges in the food sector. Dr. Ghnimi coordinates the European Master's program in Sustainable Food Systems and serves as coordinator for the 'Sustainable Developments in Food Industries' specialization track in the engineering curriculum. His teaching includes Life Cycle Analysis, Sustainable Transformations and Packaging, Food Packaging Technology, and Food Process Engineering. His current research projects include A-Block (2024-2027) on nano-enabled antimicrobial food packaging incorporating natural bioactives, FABIONANOCAP (2021-2024) developing biodegradable films for food biopreservation, and NEMOS (2022-2024) creating a new educational model for sustainability skills through service learning. These projects involve collaborations with institutions across Europe and the Mediterranean region. Dr. Ghnimi has been with ISARA since 2018, following previous academic positions at Ghent University Global Campus in South Korea (2017-2018), UAE University (2013-2017), and Université de Strasbourg (2009-2013), demonstrating an international career trajectory in food engineering research and education.

Daniel Adolfo Llanoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Auditory Neuroscience
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Neuroimaging
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniel Adolfo Llano is a Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with multiple appointments: Professor in the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Neuroscience Program, and Biomedical and Translational Sciences. He serves as Director of the MD/PhD Medical Scholars Program at Carle Illinois College of Medicine and Theme Lead at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. His office phone is (217) 244-0740. Dr. Llano leads a laboratory investigating auditory processing mechanisms, particularly how complex sounds like speech are decoded by the brain. His research focuses on: Descending cortical projections in auditory processing Neural basis of generative sensory models Aging-related auditory network dysfunction Neurodegenerative disease mechanisms (especially Alzheimer's) Using electrophysiological, optical, and anatomical approaches, his team studies cortical-subcortical interactions in the auditory pathway. His recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate strong focus on: Advanced neuroimaging techniques (super-resolution ultrasound, two-photon microscopy) Alzheimer's biomarkers (pTau proteins, amyloid detection) Auditory system organization (cortical layers, inferior colliculus) Neurovascular relationships in neurodegeneration Environmental impacts on auditory processing Major Scientific Honors: Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE, 2019) Helen Corley Petit Scholar (2017) Benjamin Goldberg Professorial Scholar (2017) Advances in Medicine Award, Carle Hospital (2016) Golden Apple Teaching Award (2015) Excellence in Teaching Recognition (2012-2019, 2021) Dr. Llano leads a research team at the Beckman Institute focusing on auditory neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases. The laboratory employs cutting-edge techniques including in vivo two-photon imaging, ultrasound localization microscopy, and electrophysiology to study auditory processing and neurovascular changes in aging and disease models.

• Machine Learning
• Probabilistic Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tim G. J. Rudner is a Faculty Fellow at New York University , an AI Fellow at the Georgetown Center for Security & Emerging Technology (CSET) , and an incoming Junior Research Fellow at Trinity College, University of Cambridge . He holds a PhD in computer science from the University of Oxford (advised by Yee Whye Teh and Yarin Gal), a master’s in statistics from Oxford, and a bachelor’s in mathematics and economics from Yale University . Rudner’s research focuses on robust and transparent machine learning models for safety-critical and high-stakes applications. His work spans probabilistic machine learning , uncertainty quantification , generative LLMs , Bayesian neural networks , AI safety , and biomedical discovery . He has developed methods like group-aware priors for subpopulation robustness, function-space regularization techniques, and uncertainty-aware fine-tuning approaches. His recent publications include work on 2025 papers about AI governance frameworks, 2024 studies on robust generative models and uncertainty quantification, and influential studies on vision-language control and diabetic retinopathy detection . His research has been recognized with awards such as the AISTATS Notable Paper Award and the GenAI4DM Outstanding Paper Award . Scientific Awards: 2024 Rising Star in Generative AI Qualcomm Innovation Fellow Rhodes Scholar AISTATS Notable Paper Award (2024) GenAI4DM Outstanding Paper Award (2024) Grants: $30,000 Apple Seed Grant (2024) $700,000 Foundational Research Grant to improve LLM trustworthiness (2024) Rudner actively mentors first-generation low-income students and collaborates with institutions like University of Oxford , Yale University , and New York University . His work bridges theoretical advancements with real-world deployment challenges, emphasizing reliable uncertainty estimation and robust generalization in high-stakes domains.

Yaroslava G. Yinglingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Computational Biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yaroslava G. Yingling is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University. She holds adjunct appointments in Physics and Biomedical Engineering, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise. Her research spans biomimetic materials, nanotechnology, and AI-driven materials discovery. Key Affiliations: NCSU College of Engineering, Joint Biomedical Engineering Department (NCSU-UNC), Triangle Materials Research Science and Engineering Center Research Focus: Combines materials simulations , data science , and biomolecular engineering to develop nanomaterials for environmental remediation, DNA/RNA-based nanostructures, and sustainable technologies. Specializes in molecular dynamics and machine learning for materials design. Scientific Contributions: Pioneered AI methods for materials informatics , DNA self-assembly , and biomimetic nanoparticle design . Her work on phosphorus sustainability and reflectin-inspired materials has received significant attention. Awards: DOE Ten at Ten Scientific Idea Award NSF CAREER Award University Faculty Scholar Leadership Roles: Served as Associate Department Head for Scholarship and Education, Director of Graduate Certificate in Materials Informatics, and Director of Undergraduate Program. Active in editorial boards of Journal of Materials Science and ACS Biomaterials Science .