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Jill A. Olin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Technological University, affiliated with the College of Sciences and Arts. She holds a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Windsor, an MS in Marine Biology from Hofstra University, and a BS in Marine & Freshwater Biology from the University of New Hampshire. Her research focuses on community ecology, trophic interactions, and marine ecosystems, with an emphasis on conservation through biomarker and modeling approaches. Key interests include ecosystem stability, anthropogenic impacts, and food web dynamics. She teaches Ecology and Evolution, Marine Ecology, and Ecogeochemical Tracer Techniques. Her work integrates stable isotope analysis, DNA metabarcoding, and ecological modeling to address questions about species distribution, trophic niche partitioning, and resilience to environmental stressors. Notable projects include studies on Lake Superior fish ecotypes, Gulf of Mexico oil spill impacts, and salt marsh restoration. Dr. Olin collaborates with NOAA on restoration research and has published extensively on trophic ecology, resource partitioning, and ecosystem responses to human activities. While no formal grants or awards are listed, her contributions highlight interdisciplinary approaches to ecological challenges.

• Community Ecology
• Trophic Interactions
• Marine Ecology
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Dr. Martin Brazeau is an Associate Professor of Vertebrate Evolution at Imperial College London's Department of Life Sciences (Silwood Park), part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences. He leads the Brazeau Lab, which focuses on the deep evolutionary history of vertebrates through fossil records and computational methods. His research explores the origins of vertebrate anatomical features like skulls, jaws, and hard tissues, using Paleozoic-era fossils and phylogenetic tools. Education: PhD in Evolutionary Biology from Uppsala University (2004–2009), BSc (First-class Honours) in Zoology from McGill University (2001–2004). He is affiliated with the Georgina Mace Centre for the Living Planet and the Silwood Park Campus. His work combines field expeditions, collections-based paleontology, and software development (e.g., Morphy for phylogenetic analysis). Research Interests: Evolutionary biology, vertebrate morphology, paleontology, and phylogenetics. His studies address how new traits emerge and their impacts on biodiversity. Key areas include placoderms, chondrichthyans, and early gnathostome evolution. Publications highlight advancements in understanding vertebrate jaw evolution, endoskeletal structures, and computational methods for analyzing fossil data. His lab's projects emphasize functional morphology and the integration of modern imaging techniques like X-ray computed tomography. Advising and Grants: No explicit details provided. Lab activities focus on collaborative projects and mentorship through PhD opportunities, such as the current opening on vertebrate reproductive modes. Labs/Teams: Brazeau Lab at Imperial College London, specializing in vertebrate evolution and morphological phylogenetics.

• Vertebrate Evolution
• Paleontology
• Evolutionary Biology
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Dr. Rosalee Hellberg is an Associate Professor at Chapman University's Schmid College of Science and Technology, specializing in Food Science. Her work combines molecular biology and analytical chemistry to combat food fraud and ensure safety. Lewis & Clark College (BA) | Oregon State University (MS, PhD in Food Science & Technology) Research focuses on: DNA barcoding applications for species identification Food fraud detection in seafood and botanical products Pathogen detection using molecular techniques Labeling compliance in processed foods Development of rapid authentication methods Recent publications address seafood mislabeling patterns, ginseng supplement authenticity, and pathogen control through advanced spectroscopy. Awards include multiple recognitions for research and mentorship excellence. Her work bridges regulatory compliance, consumer protection, and food supply chain integrity through innovative molecular approaches. Key Scientific Awards: Wang-Fradkin Assistant Professorship Award (2015-2017) Institute of Food Technologists Emerging Leaders Network Award (2017) Mentorship of Undergraduate Research Award (2018-2019)

• Food Safety
• Food Microbiology
• Food Fraud and Mislabeling
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Daniel Baum is a Research Professor and Head of the Visual Data Analysis research group at the Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB), which is affiliated with Freie Universität Berlin. His work spans across scientific visualization, computational biology, and image analysis, with a particular focus on developing methods for analyzing complex biological structures and neural circuits. He is actively involved in multiple interdisciplinary research projects including HFSP Chitons, Geometric Learning for Single-Cell RNA Velocity Modeling, and RobustCircuit. Dr. Baum's research interests center on visual and data-centric computing approaches to solve complex problems in biology and medicine. His work bridges the gap between computational methods and biological applications, with significant contributions to cryo-electron tomography analysis, neural circuit mapping, and geometric morphometrics. He develops innovative algorithms for 3D reconstruction, image segmentation, and visualization of biological structures, from molecular to organismal scales. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to visualization techniques applied to biological problems, with recent work focusing on neural circuit analysis in zebrafish and Drosophila, biomechanical studies of animal structures, and advanced methods for analyzing ancient artifacts. The research shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated multimodal data integration and machine learning approaches. Dr. Baum leads a productive research group with several key collaborators who frequently appear as co-authors on his publications, indicating a strong mentoring relationship. His projects involve substantial funding from various sources supporting interdisciplinary collaborations across biology, computer science, and engineering. His laboratory at ZIB focuses on visual data analysis for complex biological systems, with particular strength in developing computational methods for neuroscience applications and biomaterial analysis. The group maintains strong collaborations with multiple institutions working on cutting-edge imaging technologies and biological model systems.

• Scientific Visualization
• Computational Biology
• Image Analysis
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Tyler Bold, MD, PhD serves as Associate Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and International Medicine within the Department of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He concurrently holds faculty appointments in the Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology (MICaB) Ph.D. Graduate Program and the Department of Medicine, establishing a multidisciplinary research presence spanning infectious disease pathogenesis, immunology, and host-pathogen interactions. His research program integrates clinical infectious disease expertise with fundamental immunological investigation, focusing on tuberculosis host-directed immunotherapy, SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis mechanisms, and macrophage biology in atherosclerosis. Key interests include T cell costimulation in granulomatous diseases, viral-microbiome interactions during respiratory infections, and diagnostic innovations for resource-limited settings. His work bridges basic science discovery with translational clinical applications, particularly in immunocompromised populations and complex infectious syndromes. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant research trajectories in tuberculosis immunology (40% of articles), SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis and therapeutics (35%), and atherosclerosis immunometabolism (15%), with emerging work on fungal infections in hematologic malignancies. The publications demonstrate consistent use of advanced techniques including single-cell resolution analysis, structural biology, and randomized clinical trials, reflecting both mechanistic depth and clinical relevance across infectious disease subspecialties.

• Infectious Diseases
• Immunology
• Microbiology
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Gunter Fischer is the Senior Vice President of Science & Conservation at the Missouri Botanical Garden , a leading institution in botanical research and biodiversity conservation. He holds a Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Vienna and has additional studies in Information Technology and Botany/Chemistry from the University of Salzburg. His research focuses on bridging science and conservation practices, with expertise in forest restoration, plant taxonomy, and molecular ecology. Education: Ph.D. in Botany, University of Vienna (2007): Study on orchid speciation in Madagascar and the Mascarenes. M.Sc. in Botany with focus on Chemistry and Genetics, University of Salzburg (2001). Additional studies in Information Technology at the University of Salzburg (2002–2005). Research Interests: His work spans conservation strategies, forest dynamics, and plant systematics. Key areas include: Botanic garden and nature reserve management. GIS applications in ecological research. Evolutionary botany and molecular ecology of orchids. Wildlife forensics and biodiversity informatics. His articles highlight contributions to global conservation networks, such as the ForestGEO initiative, and address threats to endangered species like Aquilaria sinensis and coastal sharks. His work on CAM evolution in orchids and forest fragmentation underscores interdisciplinary approaches to biodiversity challenges. Advising & Contributions: No students or grants are explicitly listed. His leadership at the Missouri Botanical Garden involves coordinating large-scale conservation projects and global collaborations through platforms like ForestGEO. Labs/Teams: He leads the Center for Conservation & Sustainable Development , fostering projects on forest dynamics, herbarium curation, and wildlife trade monitoring.

• Botanic garden management
• Nature reserve management
• Conservation science
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Professor Craig Radford at the University of Auckland's Faculty of Science specializes in Marine Science with a focus on sensory systems and underwater soundscapes. Holding a PhD from Auckland , MSc from Canterbury , and BSc from Waikato , his research examines sensory physiology in fish and crustaceans, vocal communication mechanisms, and anthropogenic sound impacts. Current teaching includes Marine 702 Techniques in Marine Science and BioSci 334 - The Biology of Marine Organisms Postgraduate supervision topics span lateral line function, multisensory processing, ontogenetic hearing changes, and ecoacoustic indices His work on passive acoustic monitoring (149+ outputs) reveals trends in marine bioacoustics, particularly in shark hearing physiology , crustacean sound detection , and anthropogenic noise mitigation . Key collaborations exist with marine technologists and statisticians for developing machine learning boat classification systems and ecoacoustic biodiversity metrics. Research extends to auditory evoked potential thresholds across elasmobranchs, shark sleep electrophysiology , and global soundscape synthesis projects. Current projects include analyzing recreational boat noise impacts in Hauraki Gulf and investigating directional hearing mechanisms in sharks using advanced bioimaging techniques.

• Sensory Physiology
• Marine Ecology
• Underwater Acoustics
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Kerry Whittaker serves as Associate Professor of Coastal and Marine Environmental Science within the Ocean Studies Department at Maine Maritime Academy's Corning School of Ocean Studies. Since joining MMA in 2020, she has developed the new Coastal and Marine Environmental Science (CMES) program, teaching courses including Introduction to Oceanography, Coastal Resource Management, and Land Margin Ecosystems. Prior to MMA, she held positions as Assistant Professor of Oceanography at Sea Education Association (sailing as Chief Scientist on tall ships in Pacific/Atlantic Oceans) and Faculty Chair of Coastal Studies for Girls. Her educational credentials include a B.A. in English and Environmental Science from Colby College (2008) and a Ph.D. in Oceanography from the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography (2014). Dr. Whittaker's research centers on ecological, physical, and evolutionary processes generating oceanic diversity, with emphasis on marine microbes. She employs molecular ecology and population genetics across taxa and ecosystems—from diatoms to dragonfish, polar regions to mesopelagic zones—with phytoplankton (especially diatoms) as her primary focus. Her work bridges field-based oceanography with molecular techniques to address conservation challenges, including endangered species policy under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Her recent publications reveal interdisciplinary trends spanning microbial colonization of volcanic islands, Sargasso Sea bacterioplankton dynamics, phytoplankton microbiome structures, and genetic divergence in pelagic Sargassum, demonstrating consistent integration of molecular biology, oceanography, and conservation policy across marine ecosystems. Her scientific recognition includes the Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship (2014), during which she advanced endangered species listings at NOAA Fisheries' Office of Protected Resources. As an educator, Dr. Whittaker passionately merges oceanographic research with undergraduate experiential learning. She has extensive at-sea teaching experience aboard research vessels worldwide and advocates for scientific inquiry through sea-going field work, believing it provides profound perspective on human impacts on marine environments. Her media appearances include NASA Earth Expeditions, WCAI Living Lab Radio, and Maine Public Radio.

• Marine Microbiology
• Oceanography
• Marine Ecology
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Alex McCoy-West is a Senior Lecturer in Geochemistry at James Cook University, specializing in radiogenic and stable isotope systems (Sr-Nd-Hf-Pb-Os, Fe, Zn, Mo) to investigate planetary formation, continental evolution, and ore deposit genesis. His groundbreaking work includes using Mo isotopes to reveal rapid early Earth crustal growth and pioneering double-spike Nd stable isotope techniques. PhD in Geochemistry (Australian National University, 2014) MSc in Geology (Victoria University of Wellington, 2009) Research Interests : Focuses on continental emergence , mantle heterogeneity , and non-traditional stable isotopes to study planetary differentiation, hydrothermal systems, and mineralization. Projects include isotopic analysis of Banded Iron Formations to track early ocean chemistry and sustainable REE extraction technologies. Scientific Awards : Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (2021) Postdoctoral Paper Medal (2018) Faculty of Science Award for Research Excellence (Finalist, 2020) Current Projects : • Linking continental emergence to climatic evolution • Sustainable REE extraction from Australian ores • Advanced geophysical ore body modeling for critical minerals • Development of in situ Sr isotope analysis in shark vertebrae

• Geochemistry
• Isotope Geochemistry
• Planetary Formation
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Associate Professor Olivier Alard is a Geochemistry faculty member at the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) at ANU. He holds concurrent roles as Honorary Associate Professor at Macquarie University (2023–2028) and Research Director (DR2) at CNRS-Géosciences Montpellier. His research focuses on mantle processes, geochemical tracers, and planetary materials. Key areas include peridotite petrology, isotope systematics, and trace element geochemistry. He leads projects such as the ANU Futures 2022 initiative and the AusGeoChem data platform. Education: PhD from Macquarie University (Australia) and HDR from Université de Montpellier (France). Research interests span mantle dynamics, fluid-rock interactions, and extraterrestrial materials. Notable work includes studies of kimberlite xenoliths, subduction zone geochemistry, and meteorite composition. He supervises HDR students and collaborates internationally on projects like the Wet but Dry Mantle hypothesis and metallogenic processes in oceanic lithosphere. Recent publications address metasomatic controls in clinopyroxene xenocrysts, nitrogen recycling in subduction zones, and Rb-Sr geochronology advancements. His work integrates experimental petrology, isotope analysis, and novel analytical techniques to unravel Earth's deep processes and planetary formation histories.

• Geochemistry
• Mantle Dynamics
• Isotope Geochemistry
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Hendrik-Jan Megens is an Assistant Professor in Animal Breeding and Genetics at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Netherlands, affiliated with the Wageningen Institute for Advanced Studies (WIAS). His dr.ir. title reflects a Dutch engineering doctorate, and he maintains an active research profile with over 200 publications and 51 datasets. His work integrates genomic analysis with conservation and aquaculture applications across vertebrate species. Research interests focus on: Genomic consequences of inbreeding in fragmented populations Environmental adaptation mechanisms in aquaculture species Structural variants in chromosome evolution Functional annotation of deleterious mutations Epigenetic regulation in reproductive transitions Genotype-environment interactions in growth traits Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal dual expertise in wildlife conservation (European wild boar, sharks) and aquaculture genomics (tilapia, seabream, oysters). Key trends include application of long-read sequencing (Pore-C) for structural variant detection, pCADD-based prioritization of causal mutations, and investigation of polyploidy effects in teleost fish. His work bridges fundamental evolutionary questions with practical breeding challenges. Megens has co-supervised 12 research projects including five PhD candidates: S. Ousley: Super corals project (reef restoration genomics) G. Kuguru: Black tipped reef shark diversity (Maldives) A. Blasweiler: AquaFAANG (fish health immunology) X. Yu: Nile tilapia adaptation architecture H. van Kruistum: Livebearing fish reproductive genomics He leads projects on genomic tools development (pCADD) and contributes to international consortia like the European Reference Genome Atlas. His team collaborates across WUR's Animal Breeding and Genetics group, focusing on translating genomic findings into conservation strategies and sustainable aquaculture practices through field studies and computational pipelines.

• Genomics
• Genetics
• Animal Breeding
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Associate Professor Phil Clausen is a computational biomechanics and wind energy expert at the School of Engineering, University of Newcastle . His career spans two major research themes: small wind turbine dynamics and fatigue testing and computational biomechanics of biological structures using finite element analysis (FEA). He has led the development of accelerated fatigue test programs for turbine blades and reverse-engineered iconic fossils like Smilodon fatalis and the Tasmanian Tiger to understand biomechanical evolution. Education: PhD and BEng (Hons) from University of Newcastle Research Expertise focuses on: Small wind turbine blade design, fatigue life prediction, and performance optimization Computational biomechanics of crocodiles, komodo dragons, and extinct species Publications (65+ journal articles) cover wind energy systems (2000–2020) and biomechanics (2005–2021), with high-impact work featured in Nature , PLoS ONE , and Royal Society B . Notable findings include debunking assumptions about sabre-toothed cat bite force and quantifying dingo vs. thylacine predatory mechanics. Grants ($1.06M+ total) include ARC Discovery Projects, industry partnerships with Aerogenesis Australia and TUNRA , and commercialization of diffuser-augmented turbine technology. He has supervised numerous research students and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams across engineering, biology, and paleontology.

• Small Wind Turbine Dynamics
• Computational Biomechanics
• Finite Element Analysis
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Dr. Breanna N. Harris is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Texas Tech University, where she leads an integrative research program focused on stress physiology and its impacts on behavior, reproduction, and health. She holds a Ph.D. in Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology from the University of California, Riverside (2007-2012) and a B.S. in Marine Biology from Ohio University (2001-2005). Her work bridges comparative biology, behavioral endocrinology, and human health applications, with notable contributions to understanding the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis across species. Education: Ph.D., Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, University of California, Riverside (2007-2012) B.S., Marine Biology, Ohio University (2001-2005) Research Interests: Dr. Harris's research centers on how stressors influence organismal function and life-history trade-offs. She employs a comparative approach, studying species ranging from crabs and sharks to mice and humans, to investigate the behavioral and physiological consequences of stress-response plasticity. Key themes include the role of the HPA axis in health and disease, the impact of sensory perception and genotype on stress responses, and the translation of stress into functional outcomes like cognition and reproduction. Scientific Awards: Inducted into the TTU Teaching Academy (2019) Outreach and Education: Dr. Harris is deeply committed to science communication and education. She co-curated the NSF-funded museum exhibit Why Frogs Don’t Get Fat: Predators, Fear, and Feeding in the Wild at the Museum of Texas Tech and developed educational resources tied to the film To Dust . Her lab actively involves undergraduate students in research, fostering the next generation of scientists. Teaching: Biology 4301-D79: Human Reproduction and Sexual Behavior (online) Biology 4301-079: Peer Mentoring in Human Physiology Zoology 2404: Anatomy and Physiology II Biology 4301-079: Brain, Behavior and Hormones

• Stress Physiology
• Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis
• Behavioral Endocrinology
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Christine Böhmer is a full professor at the Zoological Institute of Kiel University , leading the Böhmer Group since 2021. Her research focuses on the Zoology and Functional Morphology of Vertebrates , integrating evolutionary history to understand body plan structure and function with applications in human and veterinary medicine. Research Highlights : Vertebrate evolution, dental microwear analysis, domestication effects on morphology, and marine biology. Students : Supervises numerous BSc and MSc students, including topics on cranial morphometry, masticatory apparatus covariation, and skeletal adaptation in seals and rodents. Teaching : Offers courses in vertebrate anatomy, evolutionary biology, and functional morphology. The Böhmer Group collaborates internationally and emphasizes 2D/3D data acquisition, collection management, and evolutionary adaptation studies, with recent work on sauropods, seals, and domesticated species.

• Vertebrate Evolution
• Functional Morphology
• Dental Microwear Analysis
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Dr. Rory Cooper is an Independent Research Fellow in the School of Biosciences at the University of Sheffield. His work bridges evolutionary developmental biology and biophysics , focusing on skin appendage morphogenesis across diverse vertebrates including sharks, chickens, and crocodiles. Formerly a 5-year postdoc in the LANE lab at University of Geneva, he earned his PhD at Sheffield under Dr. Gareth Fraser and Dr. Nicola Nadeau. Current position: Research Fellow (Sheffield) Alumni: Geneva postdoc (2020-2025), Sheffield PhD Expertise: EvoDevo, mechanochemical patterning, volumetric imaging His research investigates how molecular signals and mechanical forces interact to shape complex patterns in embryonic development. Key findings include: Discovery of compressive forces in crocodile scale sculpting Experimental induction of mechanical skin folding in chickens Identification of dual chemical/mechanical patterning in tortoise headscales Recent publications highlight mechanical forces as fundamental to pattern robustness across species. His 2024 Nature paper demonstrated physical sculpting of crocodile cranial scales, followed by 2025 Open Biology and Cell Reports iScience studies on avian/tortoise systems. Scientific recognitions include: Independent Research Fellowship Three major journal cover features (Nature, Open Biology, PLOS Biology) As a PhD advisor for Alex Liu at UC San Diego, he continues fostering next-generation EvoDevo researchers. Current work explores cross-species mechanosensitive development using advanced imaging and multiscale modeling.

• Evolutionary Developmental Biology
• Biological Pattern Formation
• Developmental Biology
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