جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Bioinformatics
• Proteomics
• Biocuration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sandra Orchard is a Team Leader at EMBL-EBI, specializing in Protein Function Content. Her role involves leading a team responsible for curating the UniProt database and annotating the Gene Ontology. She plays a key role in advancing protein data standards and resources, including the Complex Portal and Enzyme Portal. As a member and Treasurer of the International Society for Biocuration, she actively contributes to biocuration practices and standards. Her research focuses on integrating molecular interaction data, enhancing protein annotation methodologies, and developing tools for exploring protein function. She has co-authored numerous papers on topics such as proteomics, data integration, and the impact of biological data resources. Her work spans collaborations with global initiatives like HUPO and IMEx, emphasizing data sharing and standardization. Sandra's team develops value-added interfaces for protein data exploration and supports training in bioinformatics resources. Her contributions include advancing the Complex Portal for macromolecular complexes and improving the accessibility of molecular interaction data through standardized formats like PSI-MI. She advocates for open science and reproducible research practices.

Nils Eiel Steenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Psychiatry
• Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nils Eiel Steen is a researcher affiliated with institutions involved in psychiatric and neurobiological research, focusing on severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. His work explores the interplay between Inflammatory and immune markers Neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative mechanisms Cardiovascular risk factors Neurotransmitter signaling pathways (Notch, Wnt) Infectious agents and mental health Research areas include neuroimmunology , biological psychiatry , and systems biology of mental disorders. Publications reveal collaborations with leading researchers in Scandinavian institutions, emphasizing biomarker discovery and longitudinal analyses of immune-cognitive subgroups. Key findings from his work: IL-18 links to agitation in severe mental disorders Notch/Wnt signaling disruptions in schizophrenia/bipolar disorder Adiponectin's role in cardiovascular risk independent of antipsychotics Genetic overlaps between cortical brain structure and immune markers Neurodegeneration markers like NSE in SMI

Julia Romanowskaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Bioinformatics
• Epigenetics
• Statistical genetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Julia Romanowska is a senior engineer and bioinformatician at the Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen . She actively contributes to research projects including the DRONE (Drug Repurposing for Neurological Diseases) and START (Study of Assisted Reproductive Technology) initiatives. Romanowska co-founded R-Ladies Bergen to promote gender diversity in computational sciences. PhD in Theoretical Biophysics (University of Warsaw) Former postdoc at Institute of Genetic Medicine, University of Bergen Developed HaplinMethyl software for DNA methylation analysis Her research spans epigenetics , X-chromosome methylation , and drug-disease associations , with recent publications in Human Genomics and bioRxiv . Romanowska specializes in genetic association studies , computational modeling , and high-dimensional data analysis .

Mateu Montserrat Canalsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Biochemistry
• Structural Biology
• Microbiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mateu Montserrat Canals is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oslo , affiliated with the Biological Chemistry Group . His research focuses on structural and molecular biology, particularly in bacterial enzymes and protein engineering. Key projects : Bacterial toxins/adhesins, Chorismate mutase, Vibrio cholerae metalloproteins, and neutron scattering techniques. Recent work examines calcium-binding sites in lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) and their role in Vibrio pathogens, protein expression systems using Vibrio natriegens , and computational modeling of immunity-related proteins. Collaborations : Gabriele Cordara, Ute Krengel, Gustav Vaaje-Kolstad, and others. His expertise spans enzyme function, metal coordination, and biophysical methods, with applications in microbiology and sustainable biotechnology. Contact : m.m.canals@kjemi.uio.no | mmcanals@kjemi.uio.no

• Antimicrobial peptides
• Marine bioprospecting
• Drug resistance mechanisms
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Hymonti Dey is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian Fisheries College, part of UiT The Arctic University of Norway . Her research focuses on marine-derived antimicrobial peptides , novel heterocyclic antibiotic scaffolds , and mechanisms of bacterial resistance and biofilm formation . She has published extensively in biochemical and pharmaceutical journals, with recent work appearing in Journal of Peptide Science and Frontiers in Microbiology . Her research spans: Design and optimization of marine peptide analogues Hydantoin and barbiturate-based antimicrobial development Combination therapies for enhanced antibiotic efficacy Investigating bacterial resistance mechanisms Current trends in her publications emphasize membranolytic properties , structure-activity relationships , and applications against drug-resistant pathogens . Dey collaborates extensively with researchers like Tor Haug and Hans-Matti Blencke on projects related to marine bioprospecting. She is affiliated with the Marine Bioprospecting research group and contributes to advancing antimicrobial solutions through natural product-inspired design.

Elin Moeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Structural Biology
• DNA Repair
• Base Excision Repair
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elin Moe serves as an Associate Professor II in Biomolecular and Structural Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her research and teaching activities are centered around protein production technology and structural biology approaches to understanding DNA repair mechanisms. Dr. Moe's research focuses on the Base Excision Repair (BER) pathway in Deinococcus radiodurans , an extremophile bacterium renowned for its extraordinary resistance to ionizing radiation (tolerating doses up to 5,000 Grays without loss of viability, compared to 50 Grays for most organisms). Her work employs integrated structural biology methodologies to investigate how this organism repairs DNA damage. She has extensively studied various DNA repair enzymes including uracil-DNA glycosylase, endonuclease III, DNA ligase, and other components of the BER pathway in D. radiodurans . Additionally, her research extends to cold-adapted enzymes from marine organisms such as Atlantic cod and various Vibrio species, examining their structural adaptations to extreme environments. Her recent publications reveal a broadening research scope that now includes PARP1-related research with implications for cancer therapy, demonstrating the translational potential of her fundamental research on DNA repair mechanisms. The articles show a consistent pattern of structural and functional characterization of DNA repair proteins, with increasing applications in biomedical contexts. Dr. Moe teaches Kje-3603 Protein production technology and has collaborated extensively with researchers both within UiT and internationally. Her work bridges fundamental molecular biology with potential applications in radiation biology, extremophile adaptation, and cancer therapeutics.

Kevin Sean O'Connellمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Psychiatric Genetics
• Genetic Epidemiology
• Neuropsychiatric Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kevin Sean O'Connell is a Researcher at the University of Oslo , affiliated with the Centre for Precision Psychiatry . His work focuses on genetic epidemiology , psychiatric genetics , and neurogenetics , particularly the genetic overlaps between psychiatric disorders and immune/metabolic traits. Research Themes : Genetic architecture of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder; immune-genetic interactions; polygenic risk scores; neurodevelopmental and metabolic pathways. Publications (2025–2024) reveal trends in psychiatric genetics using genome-wide association studies (GWAS) , polygenic risk scores , and real-world data . Key subtopics include genetic overlap with immune markers (e.g., interleukin-6, C-reactive protein), neurodevelopmental processes , and pharmacogenomics (e.g., clozapine metabolism). He collaborates extensively with teams in neurogenetics , precision psychiatry , and psychiatric molecular genetics , contributing to translational research and neuroinflammatory mechanisms in mental illness.

Anne Spurklandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Autoimmune Diseases
• T Cell Activation
• Molecular Immunology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anne Spurkland is a Professor in Molecular Immunology at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Medicine, specializing in T-cell activation mechanisms and autoimmune diseases. Her research integrates molecular immunology, genetics, and neuroinflammation, with significant implications for understanding immune system dysregulation. Education: Cand. Med. (1986) and Dr. Med. (1993) from University of Oslo Clinical Training: Specialist in Immunology and Transfusion Medicine (2001) Her research focuses on: T cell signaling pathways and adaptor proteins Mechanisms of autoimmune disease development Genetic factors in neuroinflammatory conditions Immunological responses in transplantation medicine Scientific contributions include: 2021: Research Council and UiO Communication Awards 2016: Award for Quality in Medical Studies 2001: Appointment as Associate Professor before becoming a full Professor

Julie Elisabeth Heggelundمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Immunology
• Structural Biology
• Antibiotic Resistance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julie Elisabeth Heggelund is a researcher at the Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine (Oslo University Hospital/University of Oslo). She works on interdisciplinary projects including celiac disease immunology and antibiotic resistance mechanisms , using structural biology techniques like X-ray crystallography and phage display. Her research focuses on: Gluten-antibody interactions in celiac disease Membrane proteins in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (FRIPRO project) Structural analysis of bacterial toxins (cholera, ETEC) Recent publications (2025-2012) span autoimmune diseases , infectious disease mechanisms , and structural enzymology . She received the Brainpower Award 2021 (consolation prize) for science communication. Academic background: PhD in Structural Biology (UiO, 2015) MSc in Molecular Biosciences (UiO, 2011) BSc in Molecular Biology (UiO, 2009) Teaching roles include: Lecturer for Biochemistry 1 (KJM1140, 2019/2022) and group teaching in structural biology, biochemistry, and macromolecular analysis.

Tahira Riazمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Mass spectrometry
• Proteomics
• Bioinformatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tahira Riaz is a Lecturer and Senior Engineer in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine. Her research focuses on antimicrobial resistance, particularly Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) biofilm formation and drug discovery. She leads a postdoctoral project funded by the EU’s Joint Programming Initiative on Antimicrobial Resistance (JPIAMR), investigating novel Mycobacterial Tolerance Inhibitors (MTIs) against multidrug-resistant TB. Riaz’s work combines mass spectrometry, proteomics, and mutant analysis to uncover MTIs’ mechanisms of action and synergy with existing TB drugs. Her teaching roles include supervising Bachelor’s students and leading microbiology laboratory courses for medical students. She has held deputy roles representing temporary academic staff on institutional councils. Key research interests include proteomics, immunology, and bioinformatics, with a focus on understanding bacterial pathogenesis and developing precision medicine strategies. Riaz’s publications span proteomic analyses of Mtb strains, Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, and bacterial DNA repair mechanisms. She collaborates internationally on projects addressing antimicrobial resistance and drug discovery. Her work bridges fundamental research with clinical applications, emphasizing translational outcomes in infectious disease management.

• Microbiology
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Infectious Diseases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Johanna U Ericson is a Professor in Microbiology at the Department of Medical Biology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. She leads the Host-Microbe Interaction (HMI) research group and is vice-director of the National Graduate School in Infection Biology and Antimicrobials (IBA). Her research focuses on determinants of Staphylococcus aureus colonization in healthy human skin, antimicrobial peptide efficacy, and development of new antibiotics via projects like DigiBiotics. Her work spans antimicrobial resistance, bacterial biofilms, and host-bacteria interactions. Notable projects include investigating hormonal influences on S. aureus carriage and developing marine-derived antimicrobial agents. She collaborates across disciplines, including epidemiology and nanomedicine, to address infection challenges. Publications highlight innovations in antimicrobial peptide design, bacterial membrane models, and social network analysis of pathogen transmission. Her research emphasizes translational applications, such as improving prosthetic joint infection diagnostics and combating multi-drug resistant bacteria.

Øystein Sørensenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistics
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Øystein Sørensen is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oslo. His research focuses on statistical and machine learning methodologies applied to psychology and cognitive neuroscience, including multilevel modeling, computational algorithms, and statistical software development. He holds a Master’s in Biological Physics (Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2011) and a PhD in Biostatistics (University of Oslo, 2015). His work emphasizes latent variable models for longitudinal data, with applications to brain aging, neuroimaging, and Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers. Key projects include analyzing structural brain changes, sleep’s impact on cognition, and the development of screening tools for psychotherapy patients. He collaborates with the Centre for Lifespan Changes in Brain and Cognition and the Integreat Centre for Knowledge-driven Machine Learning. Recent articles highlight advancements in brain trajectory modeling, Alzheimer’s genetic correlations, and minimalistic AI approaches for disease classification. His contributions span statistical software (e.g., the R package 'galamm') and interdisciplinary projects linking inflammation, diet, and cognitive function.

Ming Yingمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Medical Genetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ming Ying is a Researcher and Lab Manager (PhD) in the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Bergen. He holds a PhD in Structural & Functional Biology from the same institution (2001). His work focuses on enzyme function, genetic disorders (e.g., phenylketonuria), and molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic and neurological processes. Research interests include: biochemistry of aromatic amino acid hydroxylases, pharmacological chaperones for enzyme stabilization, protein interactions (e.g., 14-3-3 proteins), and structural biology of cellular compartments (e.g., pre-Golgi intermediates). He contributes to drug discovery efforts targeting enzyme deficiencies and has expertise in mouse models of genetic diseases. Key publications span 2000–2021, emphasizing enzyme dysfunction, protein trafficking, and therapeutic interventions. His lab collaborates with groups in Switzerland, Spain, and the U.S., focusing on translational research linking basic biology to clinical applications.

Inari Kursulaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Biology
• Malaria Parasite Motility
• Gliding Motility
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Inari Kursula is a Professor at the Department of Biomedicine, University of Bergen, Norway, with strong affiliations to the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the University of Oulu, Finland. Her research focuses on the structural and molecular mechanisms of malaria parasite motility and host cell invasion, particularly through the study of the glideosome and actin-myosin motor complexes. She earned her PhD in structural biology from the University of Oulu in 2003 and conducted postdoctoral research at EMBL Hamburg and the Karolinska Institute. She established her independent research group in Oulu in 2008 and held various roles including Academy of Finland Research Fellow and a 20% professorship at the University of Bergen prior to her current full-time position. Her work combines structural biology, biochemistry, and biophysics to unravel the unique features of apicomplexan motility. Her research interests include structural biology, malaria parasite motility, actin-myosin dynamics, glideosome function, and drug discovery. She has made significant contributions to understanding the atomic-level mechanisms of parasite actin polymerization, myosin function, and actin-binding proteins. Her group has determined high-resolution structures of key components and is working toward reconstructing the entire glideosome complex. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend in structural and functional characterization of malaria parasite proteins, particularly actin isoforms, myosin motors, and associated regulatory proteins. Her work increasingly integrates hybrid structural methods and biophysical assays to understand the mechanics of gliding motility and identify potential therapeutic targets. She actively supervises several PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, including Maiken Fridal Trones, Jude Santhampillai, Devaki Lasiwa, Henni Piirainen, Isa Pires, and Ezeogo Obaji. Her research is supported by grants from the Research Council of Norway (project references 245828, 245922, 294594). She teaches Methods in Biomedical Research (BMED320) and leads a collaborative international research group. Her laboratory operates across two institutions—University of Bergen and University of Oulu—fostering a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment focused on combating malaria through structural insights.

Andrea Lopez Morenoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Structural Biology
• Molecular Parasitology
• Protein-Lipid Interactions
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrea Lopez Moreno is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway. She conducts structural biology research in Petri Kursula's lab, focusing on protein-lipid interactions and cytoskeletal dynamics in parasitic organisms such as Plasmodium and Toxoplasma gondii . Her research interests include: Structural Biology and Cryo-EM Molecular Parasitology Actin and Actomyosin Filament Dynamics Protein-Lipid Membrane Interactions Membrane Biophysics Drug Discovery in Neurodegenerative and Infectious Diseases Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on high-resolution structural studies of parasite cytoskeletal proteins, particularly actin and its regulators. These works contribute to understanding motility, invasion, and survival mechanisms in malaria and toxoplasmosis. The integration of biophysical and structural methods underscores a multidisciplinary approach to parasitology. Scientific contributions and collaborations include: Key contributor in Cryo-EM studies of Plasmodium actin and actomyosin filaments Collaborative research with institutions including the Francis Crick Institute, University of Oulu, and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Publications in high-impact journals such as PLoS Pathogens , PLoS Biology , and Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology She is involved in the Biometric Proteolipid Multilayers - Structure and Properties (BIOPROM) project, aiming to elucidate structural mechanisms of myelin proteins and their interactions with lipids and cytoskeletal elements. While there is no public information about her advising students or receiving individual awards, her consistent publication record reflects active engagement in cutting-edge biomedical research.