جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Bacterial pathogenesis
• Clinical microbiology
• Antibiotic resistance
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gayatri Vedantam is a Professor in the School of Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences at the University of Arizona and holds a Research Career Scientist appointment with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Her research program is federally funded and spans both institutions, focusing on bacterial pathogenesis, clinical microbiology, and healthcare-associated infections. She has led significant work on Clostridioides difficile , particularly in understanding virulence mechanisms and developing non-antibiotic interventions. Dr. Vedantam earned her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she studied chromosomally mediated sulfonamide resistance in Escherichia coli . Since then, she has held continuous research and academic appointments, including at Loyola University Medical Center, Hines VA Hospital, and the University of Arizona, where she has been since 2009. Her research interests include bacterial pathogenesis, antibiotic resistance, microbial virulence factors, host-pathogen interactions, and the development of synthetic biologics for infection prevention. She has made significant contributions to understanding C. difficile surface proteins, toxin regulation, sporulation, and colonization mechanisms. Her work has led to the development of engineered lactic acid bacteria that block pathogen adherence, currently undergoing pre-clinical evaluation. Her 15 most recent publications reflect a strong focus on C. difficile biology, including virulence regulation, surface glycopolymers, diagnostic challenges, and therapeutic strategies. They also extend to related pathogens like enteropathogenic E. coli and the role of microbiota in inflammatory diseases, demonstrating a broad yet cohesive research trajectory in microbial pathogenesis and host defense. Dr. Vedantam has received numerous honors, including: Research Career Scientist, US Department of Veterans Affairs (2017) CALS Research Faculty of the Year (2018) Vernon and Virginia Furrow Award for Basic Medical Sciences Teaching (2023) Women of Impact Award, University of Arizona (2023) American Society for Microbiology Woman-in-Science Award President, American Society for Microbiology Southwestern Regional Chapter (2013) She is deeply committed to mentoring, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses such as Molecular Microbiology and Dissertation Research, and advising numerous students at the graduate level. She also serves on editorial boards of international journals and contributes to discussions on academic ethics and governance. Dr. Vedantam leads active laboratories at both the University of Arizona and the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System, where her teams investigate microbial pathogenesis and develop novel anti-infective strategies. Her work bridges basic science and translational applications, aiming to reduce the burden of healthcare-associated infections through innovative, non-antibiotic solutions.

Ethel Wuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Global Health Equity
• Quality Improvement
• Physician-to-Physician Communication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ethel Wu, MD is a Clinical Professor in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) , where she contributes to clinical education and research in medicine. She is affiliated with the Institute for Global Health Sciences , reflecting her deep engagement in global health initiatives. Education: Completed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training at UCSF (2017). Her research interests center on Global Health Equity , Quality Improvement , Physician-to-Physician Communication , and Medical Education , with a focus on non-communicable diseases and healthcare delivery in underserved settings. Her work bridges clinical practice and systems-level interventions to improve patient outcomes. The trends in her publications reflect a strong trajectory in global health and health systems improvement , particularly in low-resource contexts. She has investigated telemedicine, hypertension care in rural India, Ebola response coordination, and discharge communication—highlighting her focus on communication, equity, and scalable healthcare solutions. Her earlier work in virology and biochemistry demonstrates a broad scientific foundation. While no formal scientific awards are listed, her research has been referenced in patents and widely discussed in academic and social media networks. Dr. Wu has collaborated extensively with UCSF colleagues in hospital medicine and global health, including Leslie Sheu, James Harrison, Sujatha Sankaran, Sumant Ranji, and Sriram Shamasunder. These collaborations suggest active mentorship and team-based research, though no grants are explicitly detailed. Her role likely involves advising trainees and leading quality improvement or global health projects. She is associated with the Institute for Global Health Sciences at UCSF, a hub for interdisciplinary research aimed at reducing health disparities worldwide. This affiliation underscores her commitment to collaborative, impactful global health research and education.

Youssef Z. Wadghiriمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• MRI
• molecular and cellular imaging
• contrast agents
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Youssef Z. Wadghiri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Director of the Preclinical Imaging (PCI) Laboratory. He holds a PhD from the University of Lyon-Claude Bernard. His research focuses on advancing molecular and cellular imaging techniques, contrast agent development, and preclinical MRI applications in animal models of human diseases. Key areas include drug delivery systems, nanomedicine, and translational imaging solutions for cancer and liver disorders. Wadghiri's work bridges biomedical engineering, radiology, and physiology to address challenges in disease modeling and diagnostics. His research interests emphasize MRI innovation, collagen-targeted imaging, and engineered protein systems for therapeutic delivery. Collaborations span protein engineering, biomaterials, and developmental biology. Recent work includes oxytocin's role in embryonic diapause and corticothalamic connectivity mapping in mouse models. He directs the PCI Lab, which specializes in preclinical imaging technologies and multidisciplinary approaches to biomedical research. Wadghiri's contributions include over 100 publications, focusing on imaging modalities, drug delivery, and translational research.

• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Biofuels
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Constance A Schall is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Toledo, College of Engineering . She specializes in lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment, protein crystallography, and enzymatic hydrolysis optimization. Research focuses on biochemical conversion of biomass to biofuels and structural characterization of protein crystals. Her work leverages ionic liquid pretreatment to improve biomass digestibility and cryogenic techniques to enhance crystallographic data quality. Publication Trends Over 15 years, her research spans two major areas: biochemical processing of lignocellulosic materials (2007–2016) and protein crystallization physics (2001–2009). Topics include cellulose structure modification , enzymatic saccharification , and radiation damage mitigation in crystals. Labs & Collaborations Her projects integrate Los Alamos National Laboratory collaborations and focus on green chemistry approaches for sustainable energy and structural biology advancements.

Lucas Sales Queirozمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Food Science
• Food Engineering
• Sustainable Food Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lucas Sales Queiroz serves as an Assistant Professor at the National Food Institute (DTU Food), Technical University of Denmark, focusing on sustainable food production engineering and contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals for responsible consumption and production. His position involves active research leadership in emerging food technologies. His research spans critical areas in food science: Protein functionality and extraction from waste streams Ohmic heating and ultrasonication applications Brewers' spent grain and shrimp by-product valorization Food microstructure analysis (SEM, FTIR, DSC) Clean label food processing Green extraction technology development Recent publications (2025) demonstrate a cohesive trend: leveraging combined non-thermal technologies to enhance protein properties from underutilized sources while minimizing environmental impact. This aligns with his projects targeting circular economy solutions in dairy, plant, and seafood processing. Queiroz actively supervises PhD student R. K. Mikkelsen in the GRAINPEP project (2022-2025) and participates in major grants including SUSTAIN-A-BITE (2025-2028) and REMESS (2021-2024), all funded for sustainable food innovation and by-product utilization. He operates within DTU Food's Research Group for Food Production Engineering, driving collaborative work on minimal-processing technologies for nutrient-dense food products across international networks.

• Computational Biology
• Molecular Dynamics
• Structural Biology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nataliia Atamas is a researcher at the Institute for Molecular Modeling and Simulation at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). Her work focuses on computational approaches to molecular systems. Current research involves dynamics and structure of solution-ligand-protein systems , supported by EU funding. While no publications or student supervision details are listed here, her affiliation with BOKU's molecular modeling group indicates expertise in computational biophysics and structural biology.

• Molecular Dynamics
• Soil Science
• Clay Mineral Interactions
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Edgar Galicia Andres is a researcher at the Institute for Molecular Modeling and Simulation within the Department of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) . His work focuses on computational investigations of molecular-scale interactions across soil and biological systems. Research Interests : Mechanistic modeling of soil organic matter stabilization Clay-water interface polarization effects KRAS protein conformational dynamics Organo-mineral microaggregate simulations Adsorption energy landscapes Scientific Contributions span molecular dynamics analyses of soil systems, predictive modeling of affinity/selectivity in mineral-organic interactions, and computational biophysics of membrane proteins. His recent work addresses artifacts in free energy calculations for drug discovery applications. Professional Activities include presentations at international symposia on topics ranging from Alpine biointerfaces to synthetic bioarchitectures. He collaborates with research teams in Austria, Mexico, and the UK.

Charlotte BOUQUIAUXمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Theoretical Chemistry
• Nonlinear Optics
• Biophysics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Charlotte BOUQUIAUX is an active researcher specializing in theoretical chemistry and biophysics, with expertise in nonlinear optical properties of lipid membranes and chromophores. She recently completed her Doctor of Sciences degree in October 2023 under the supervision of B. Champagne, having previously earned a Master in Chemistry Research in 2019. Her research focuses on the intersection of theoretical chemistry, biophysics, and computational science, particularly investigating how molecular structures affect optical properties in complex biological environments. She employs multiscale theoretical approaches combining quantum mechanics and molecular dynamics to study lipid membranes, chromophores, and their nonlinear optical responses. Bouquiaux's publication record shows consistent productivity with six peer-reviewed articles between 2020-2024, demonstrating evolving sophistication from foundational studies to increasingly complex membrane systems. Her work bridges chemistry, physics, and biology, with applications in membrane biophysics and optical probe development. She has been actively engaged in the academic community through conference presentations, including invited talks at the NISM Annual Meeting 2022 and other specialized symposia. Notably, she co-organized the 'Women and Girls in Science' event in April 2022, demonstrating commitment to diversity in STEM fields. Bouquiaux served as Principal Investigator for the research project 'Development and application of a multiscale theoretical chemistry method for investigating the second harmonic generation of lipid membranes' from October 2019 to December 2021, indicating early recognition of her research capabilities while still completing her doctoral studies.

• Biomechanics
• Mechanobiology
• Molecular Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Peter Torzilli is a distinguished Professor of Applied Biomechanics in Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and serves as Senior Scientist and Director of the Laboratory for Soft Tissue Research at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). He also holds appointments as Associate Professor in the Physiology, Biophysics, and System Biology Program at Weill Cornell Medical College and as Grant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at City College School of Engineering, where he serves as Co-Director of the Center for Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Torzilli's research spans multiple disciplines within biomechanics and tissue engineering. His primary focus areas include mechanobiology of articular cartilage in health and disease, enzyme mechanokinetics of collagen catalysis, engineering of biocompatible materials for tissue repair, and molecular-level approaches to enhance soft tissue function. His work examines how cells respond to injury and disease, how these responses affect matrix components, and how resulting changes influence tissue biomechanical properties. His research spans molecular, cellular, tissue, and whole joint levels, with particular emphasis on tissue engineering approaches through both biological and synthetic pathways. Analysis of Dr. Torzilli's publication record reveals a consistent focus on cartilage mechanics, joint biomechanics, and tissue engineering solutions for musculoskeletal disorders. His work has evolved from foundational studies on joint mechanics to more recent investigations into molecular mechanisms of tissue degradation and repair. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between biomechanics, molecular biology, and clinical orthopedics, with applications spanning osteoarthritis treatment, cartilage repair strategies, and understanding fundamental mechanisms of tissue response to mechanical loading. Dr. Torzilli maintains active research collaborations through his leadership of the Laboratory for Soft Tissue Research at HSS. His work has significant translational potential, particularly in developing novel approaches for tissue repair and replacement. The laboratory environment he has cultivated supports investigation across multiple scales, from molecular interactions to whole joint function, creating a comprehensive research ecosystem for advancing understanding of musculoskeletal soft tissues.

Mary Hatcher-Skeersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• NMR Spectroscopy
• DNA Methylation
• Protein-DNA Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mary Hatcher-Skeers is a Professor in the Chemistry department at the Keck Science Department of Claremont Colleges, where she holds the Sidney J. Weinberg, Jr. Chair in Natural Sciences. Her research focuses on NMR spectroscopy and DNA dynamics. Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University of California at San Diego Master of Science in Chemistry, San Francisco State University Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry, University of Washington Her research explores protein-DNA interactions, DNA methylation effects, and solid-state/solution NMR methodologies. Key studies include investigating oxygen diffusion in skin layers and chromophore dynamics in bacteriorhodopsin. She integrates service learning into chemistry education, as seen in her 2002 publication on student-driven demonstration projects. Recipient of the Sidney J. Weinberg, Jr. Chair in Natural Sciences Contributed to Grolier's New Book of Popular Science as an expert consultant Hatcher-Skeers has mentored numerous students in laboratory settings and collaborated on multidisciplinary research, including projects on internuclear distance measurements in DNA and molecular dynamics simulations. Her teaching portfolio includes fundamental and advanced courses such as Physical Chemistry II, Advanced Laboratory, and NMR Spectroscopy.

Aaron Engelhartمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• RNA Imaging
• Noncanonical RNA Structures
• Origins of Life
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Aaron Engelhart is an Associate Professor in the University of Minnesota's Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development at the College of Biological Sciences. His lab focuses on RNA imaging, noncanonical RNA structures, and synthetic biology with applications in disease research and astrobiology. He collaborates extensively with the Adamala Lab and contributes to educational technology innovation. 2016–present: Faculty at University of Minnesota 2024: Stanley L. Miller Early Career Award recipient Research themes: RNA trafficking, fluorescent sensor development, ribozyme engineering Research Interests: Engelhart's work spans three core areas: (1) engineering advanced RNA imaging tools for mammalian systems; (2) studying noncanonical RNA structures like G-quadruplexes in disease contexts; and (3) synthetic cell models to explore origins of life. His lab, part of the NASA Center for the Origin of Life, integrates biophysics, organic chemistry, and cell biology. Article Trends: Engelhart's 2023–2024 publications emphasize synthetic biology solutions for RNA imaging ( Spinach aptamer optimization), isothermal diagnostics for global health, and synthetic cell models to study primitive life. His work bridges in vivo RNA dynamics with prebiotic chemical evolution. Scientific Recognition: 2024: Nature Communications study on RNA synthesis Stanley L. Miller Early Career Award Collaborations with leading synthetic biology labs Lab Activities: The Engelhart Lab conducts interdisciplinary research using techniques from biophysics to microscopy. Their 2024 projects include Mars survival models, while 2023 work covered programmable synthetic cells and RNA-based disease mechanisms.

Joanna Cieślaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biotechnology
• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joanna Cieśla is an Associate Professor at the Chair of Drug and Cosmetics Biotechnology , Faculty of Chemistry , Warsaw University of Technology . She has held this position since 2010 and previously served as Assistant Professor at the Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology (1983–2013). Her research focuses on enzyme regulation in cancer metabolism , thymidylate synthase mechanisms , and biotechnological applications in drug design. PhD in Biochemistry (Nencki Institute, 2006) Master’s in Biochemistry (Nencki Institute, 1991) Doctorate in Molecular Biology (University of Warsaw, 1983) Her work bridges biochemistry , molecular biology , and biotechnology , with a focus on protein phosphorylation , enzyme inhibition , and structure-based drug design . She has published extensively on thymidylate synthase and CK2 kinase interactions in cancer cells, as well as plant-derived anticancer agents and coffee waste valorization . Over 15 recent articles highlight her expertise in enzyme inhibition (2025–2013), protein phosphorylation mechanisms, and biochemical applications in oncology and microbial fermentation. Her scientific collaborations span institutions in Poland, the USA, and China, with key contributions to thymidylate cycle regulation and biological waste processing .

• Photon Science
• Structural Biology
• Cryogenic Electron Tomography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Peter Dahlberg is an Assistant Professor in the Photon Science Directorate and the Department of Structural Biology at Stanford University. He also serves as a Principal Investigator at the Stanford PULSE Institute and is a Member of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, positioning him at the intersection of advanced photon science and biological discovery. Education: B.S. in Physics from McGill University (2011) Ph.D. in Biophysics from the University of Chicago (2016) Research Focus: Dr. Dahlberg's research centers on developing and applying cutting-edge cryogenic correlative light and electron microscopy (cryo-CLEM) techniques. His work enables unprecedented visualization of cellular structures at near-native states with molecular resolution, bridging the gap between single-molecule fluorescence specificity and electron microscopy detail. He specializes in creating methods to study cellular machinery, microbial communities, and protein organization in their native contexts, with particular emphasis on time-resolved capabilities and environmental biosensing. Publication Trends: Dr. Dahlberg's recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a clear progression from foundational methodology development toward increasingly complex biological applications. His work increasingly integrates time-resolved capabilities, environmental biosensing, and improved fluorescent protein characterization for cryogenic applications. A significant thread connects his research on microbial communities, cellular responses to environmental stimuli, and parasite invasion mechanisms, all studied at unprecedented resolution through advanced correlative microscopy approaches. Scientific Recognition: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2012) SLAC Panofsky Fellowship (2021) Mentorship and Collaboration: Dr. Dahlberg maintains an active mentorship role with doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers. He serves as Doctoral Dissertation Reader for Will Dwyer, Doctoral Dissertation Advisor for Gabriel Mintzer and Magda Zaoralova, and Postdoctoral Faculty Sponsor for Arundhati Deshmukh and Kevin Rose. His collaborative work spans multiple departments and institutions, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his research. Research Infrastructure: Dr. Dahlberg leads a research group focused on developing correlative microscopy methods with strong connections to SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. His team works at the intersection of photon science, structural biology, and biophysics, developing innovative approaches for visualizing cellular structures and processes at the nanoscale with applications spanning microbiology, plant biology, and cellular dynamics.

Eyal Maoriمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• RNA Biology
• Social Immunity
• Epigenetic Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eyal Maori (University of Cambridge) is a Sir Henry Dale Fellow at the Department of Biochemistry, focusing on RNA communication between organisms. His research explores RNA interconnections in infection, immunity, and genome dynamics, particularly studying RNA transfer between honeybees and its implications for social immunity and epigenetic communication. Key research areas include Establishing methods to study natural RNA transmission in honeybees Characterizing transmissible RNA in recipient honeybees Investigating RNA-primed social immunity across generations Assessing transmissible RNA effects on honeybee physiology and behavior His group employs RNA biochemistry techniques, imaging, and high-throughput sequencing to define RNA transfer mechanisms between cells and organisms. This work aims to develop tools for studying RNA transmission biology across systems, with applications in sustainability, health, and disease control. Publications and patents reveal trends in Plant RNA specificity modification for gene silencing dsRNA applications for pest control CRISPR/Cas9 HIV-1 studies Coffee bean and banana shelf-life enhancements Honeybee-Varroa mite interactions via RNA pathways

Dario Anselmettiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biophysics
• Nanomechanics
• Single-molecule methods
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Dario Anselmetti is a Professor of Physics at the University of Bielefeld, Germany, holding multiple leadership roles including Vice Rector for Studies and Teaching. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Physics, where he leads the Biophysics and Applied Nanosciences Group and serves as Speaker of SFB 613. Anselmetti is also involved with the Center for Uncertainty Studies (CeUS), the Bielefeld School of Education (BiSEd), and the Specialized Language Center. His research focuses on single-molecule and single-cell biophysics , with particular emphasis on molecular binding mechanisms in cardiac biology. Anselmetti's work spans from fundamental nanomechanical studies to potential medical applications in cardiology, oncology, and infectious disease medicine. His laboratory employs advanced techniques including scanning probe microscopy, optical and magnetic tweezers, and micro/nanofluidics to investigate phenomena such as molecular self-assembly, biological recognition, and transport through nanopores. Anselmetti's recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on cardiac desmosomes and molecular binding kinetics , particularly related to arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathies. His team has made significant contributions to understanding how different bond types (slip, catch, and ideal bonds) function in cardiac cell adhesion. The research also extends to nanomembrane technologies and their applications in filtration and sensing. Jungbunzlauer scholarship (2023) As an educator, Anselmetti founded and directs teutolabPHYSIK , an experimental laboratory for students and prospective teachers. He serves on multiple university committees related to teaching and student affairs, including as Chairman of the Commission for Studies and Teaching and the BiSEd Board. His educational leadership extends to developing digital laboratory concepts for teacher training. His research group actively collaborates on projects including the German Research Foundation-funded study on 'Molecular mechanisms of the development of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathies' and the Innovation Campus for Sustainable Solutions project. Anselmetti has also edited significant works including 'Single Cell Analysis: Technologies and Applications' (Wiley-VCH, 2009) and co-edited 'Forces in Scanning Probe Methods' (Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1995).