جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Global Health
• Infectious Diseases
• Tropical Medicine
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Dr. Joseph Vinetz is Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases), Anthropology, and Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases) at Yale University, with additional affiliations as Research Professor at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia and Senior Investigator at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute of Tropical Medicine. His work bridges clinical practice, laboratory research, and field epidemiology, focusing on malaria and leptospirosis in the Peruvian Amazon, Brazilian Amazon, and Sri Lanka. He leads a research program continuously funded by NIH since 2001, alongside support from WHO, Gates Foundation, and HHMI. Research Highlights: Malaria resilience mechanisms in Amazonian populations Molecular ecology of Plasmodium-Anopheles interactions Leptospirosis diagnostics and vaccine development Genomic studies of malaria vectors and parasites Climate change impacts on tropical disease transmission Scientific Recognition: Elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation Fellow of American College of Physicians Bailey K. Ashford Medal recipient Doctor Honoris Causa from PGIMER, India Academic Leadership: Dr. Vinetz mentors multidisciplinary research teams and contributes to Yale's global health initiatives. His lab develops novel interventions for neglected tropical diseases while translating bench discoveries to clinical and public health applications.

• Global Respiratory Health
• Paediatric Environmental Health
• Behavioural Health Interventions
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gioia Mosler is a researcher at the Centre for Genomics and Child Health , part of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London . Holding a PhD in Environmental Epidemiology from Imperial College London, she leads the Global Research Group for Child Health and drives its community engagement initiatives. Her work focuses on respiratory and environmental health challenges in the UK and Africa, with projects including the MAIS (My Asthma In School) study, ACACIA (Achieving Control of Asthma in Children In Africa), CAPPA (Children’s Air Pollution Profiles in Africa), and the Children’s Environmental Health Clinic . Email: g.mosler@qmul.ac.uk Website: LinkedIn Profile Research Interests: Global respiratory health, particularly asthma in diverse populations Paediatric environmental health, focusing on air pollution exposure Behavioural health interventions using theatre, film, and games Research Trends: Her recent publications (2019-2024) emphasize asthma management in adolescents, exposure assessment to particulate matter in urban settings, and innovative community engagement methods like drama-based education. Studies span sub-Saharan Africa and the UK, addressing diagnostic gaps, pollution sources, and school-based interventions. Supervision: She supervises Andres Aharhel Mercado Velazquez and others in child health research.

Sabrina Burmeisterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroethology
• Social Behavior
• Evolutionary Neuroscience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sabrina Burmeister is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is affiliated with the Neurobiology Curriculum and conducts research on the neural and evolutionary mechanisms underlying social behavior in amphibians. Her laboratory is located in 316 Wilson Hall, and her work integrates molecular biology, neuroethology, and ecological studies. Research interests include: Mate choice in túngara frogs Neurobiology of parental care in dart frogs Genetic basis of spatial memory in poison frogs Condition-dependent behavioral evolution Neuroendocrine mechanisms of social preferences Technical approaches involve molecular cloning, genome sequencing, RNA sequencing, immunocytochemistry, and behavioral analysis. Contact details: sburmeister@unc.edu

• Bioinformatics
• Biostatistics
• Genomics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

H. Robert Frost is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Data Science and Molecular and Systems Biology at the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College. He serves as Associate Director of the Quantitative Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program, contributing to academic leadership and graduate education. Education: PhD from Dartmouth College (2014), MS (1995) and BS (1993) from Stanford University Dr. Frost's research focuses on developing bioinformatics and biostatistics methods for high-dimensional genomic data. Key areas include dimensionality reduction (e.g., PCA), hypothesis aggregation (e.g., gene set testing), penalized estimation (e.g., LASSO regression), cell signaling analysis, tissue-specific gene activity, tumor immunology, and computational approaches to cancer prognosis prediction. Recent work emphasizes spatial transcriptomics data analysis, single-cell RNA sequencing methods, and chromatin accessibility integration. His research is supported by NIH grants R35GM146586 and R21CA253408, with publications spanning cancer transcriptomics, pathogen immunology, and spatial data algorithms. The 2025 publications highlight methodological innovations in gene set optimization and spatial transcriptomics analysis, while 2024 work includes pathogen-host interactions and multi-omics tool development. Key Collaborations: Involvement in tumor immunology, germinal center dynamics, and pathogen-specific immunity research

• Applied Statistics
• Computational Statistics
• Numerical Computation and Mathematical Software
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Butler is a Principal Research Fellow at the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics, University of Wollongong, Australia. His work bridges applied statistics, computational modeling, and agricultural science, focusing on statistical methodologies for plant breeding and experimental design. PhD in Applied Statistics (Experimental Design) from the University of Queensland. His research interests include applied statistics , computational statistics , numerical computation , and their applications in plant breeding and agricultural science . Recent publications emphasize statistical models for genetic relatedness, QTL mapping, and software tools like dwreml and odw to enhance agricultural data analysis. David has contributed to understanding climate variability impacts on wheat supply and developed methods for multi-phase agricultural trials. He was part of a team funded by an external grant for the Australian Grains Industry (2010–2014), aiming to improve crop yields through statistical innovations.

Casey Philbinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Ecometabolomics
• Plant-herbivore interactions
• Phytochemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Casey Philbin is an Assistant Research Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry and the Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology. His work focuses on phytochemical ecometabolomics, plant-herbivore interactions, and integrating traditional ecological knowledge with metabolomic data. He uses advanced mass spectrometry tools like the Agilent 6560 IM-QTOF to study natural products and ecological chemistry. Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry (UNR, 2019), M.S. in Food Science and Nutrition (OSU, 2006), B.S. in Chemistry (UC Berkeley, 2000). Research interests include ecometabolomics, pharmacognosy, and the ecological roles of plant secondary metabolites. His work spans from molecular mechanisms in plant defense to community-level ecological impacts. Recent studies explore how phytochemical profiles influence herbivore communities and human-ecological interactions. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches in chemical ecology, including studies on cyanobacterial metabolites, plant-insect interactions, and genomic responses to environmental stress. His research bridges ecological, chemical, and anthropological perspectives to address biodiversity and sustainability challenges.

Kathrin Buschمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biological Oceanography
• Deep-Sea Ecology
• Microbial Communities
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kathrin Busch is a biological oceanographer conducting systems-oriented and interdisciplinary environmental research focused on cold and deep marine environments. Her work integrates ecological perspectives with advanced methodological approaches to study microbial communities within "deep-sea forests" formed by sponges and coral reefs. Research Interests: Ecosystem dynamics across spatial-temporal scales Matter fluxes and nutrient cycling Biodiversity assessments of marine microbiomes Abiotic-biotic interactions in extreme environments Biological networks and feedback mechanisms Connectivity in deep-sea ecosystems Methodological Expertise: In situ observational and experimental approaches Molecular ecology techniques Big data management and bioinformatics pipelines Integrative modeling frameworks Advanced data visualization "Digital ocean" technologies

• Animal Behavior
• Ecology
• Wildlife Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zea Walton is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, affiliated with the Department for the Ecology of Animal Societies. Her work focuses on understanding animal behavior, ecology, and movement patterns across diverse species and environments. She specializes in studying red foxes (Vulpes vulpes), exploring topics such as spatial ecology, genetic structure, and disease impacts. Her research employs advanced tracking technologies like GPS and genomic analysis to uncover patterns in animal movement and population dynamics. Key research interests include: animal cognition, spatial navigation, disease ecology, and the interplay between human activities and wildlife behavior. Her studies often bridge theoretical ecology with applied conservation challenges. Recent publications highlight trends in movement ecology, genetic analysis of dispersal patterns, and impacts of environmental factors on wildlife populations. Notable studies investigate fox population declines due to sarcoptic mange outbreaks and the role of GPS tracking in revealing birth timing in denning species. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. While no advising roles or grants are listed, her involvement in interdisciplinary projects suggests active collaboration in ecological research networks. She is based at the Max Planck Institute's facility in Radolfzell, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Ryan Zurakowskiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mathematical Modeling
• HIV Dynamics
• Biomedical Engineering
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Ryan Zurakowski is an Associate Professor and Interim Department Chair in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Delaware. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research focuses on developing mathematical models to understand viral disease dynamics, particularly HIV, with applications in biomedical engineering and control systems. Dr. Zurakowski’s work combines advanced modeling techniques with Bayesian inference to study cryptic HIV replication, drug efficacy, and reservoir persistence. His lab has demonstrated HIV’s ability to replicate in hidden body regions despite antiretroviral treatment, validated by collaborators at institutions like IRSI-Caixa and UCSF. He has also pioneered system identification methods for censored data, including the Tobit Kalman Filter, with applications in tracking and surveillance for the Army Research Laboratories. Research interests include information-optimal experiment design, censored-data estimation, and applying engineering principles to biomedical challenges. He collaborates with global institutions and prioritizes translating mathematical insights into actionable clinical strategies. For joining his lab, interested students and postdocs should contact him directly via ryanz@udel.edu with a CV and research interests.

• Palaeobotany
• Evolutionary Biology
• Plant Systematics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Conran is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Adelaide's Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. His research integrates molecular and morphological approaches to study the evolution, palaeobotany, and biogeography of Australasian plants, particularly monocots, conifers, carnivorous plants, and weeds. He investigates how climate change has influenced diversification in ancient plant groups, especially in nutrient-poor environments. His work emphasizes character evolution in response to historical climate shifts, with major projects including collaborations with the University of Otago on Miocene fossil floras in New Zealand and with China's Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanic Gardens on tropical plant families. Research interests span palaeobotany, evolutionary biology, and ecology.

Matti Gralkaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microbial ecology
• Systems biology
• Biogeochemical cycles
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Matti Gralka is an Assistant Professor at the Department of A-LIFE within the Faculty of Science at VU Amsterdam. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of California Berkeley and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at MIT as a Simons Fellow in Marine Microbial Ecology. His research focuses on microbial community dynamics, combining lab experiments with ecological theory to understand how microbes interact and drive biogeochemical cycles. Education: PhD in Physics, University of California Berkeley (2013–2018) Master's in Physics, University of Leipzig (2007–2013) Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship in Marine Microbial Ecology, MIT (2018–2022) Research Interests: Dr. Gralka explores microbial ecology across scales, including microbial interactions, community assembly, and the application of ecological theory to cellular systems. His work addresses how spatial structure, metabolic preferences, and environmental heterogeneity influence microbial dynamics and biogeochemical processes. Key themes include marine microbiology, carbon cycling, and evolutionary dynamics in microbial populations. Recent Work Trends: His articles (2020–2024) emphasize microbial community assembly, metabolic adaptations in marine heterotrophs, and the interplay between ecological principles and microbial evolution. Notable contributions include genome-based predictions of carbon utilization and studies on dimethylsulfide cycling in oceanic systems. Teaching: He teaches courses on systems biology, cooperation-conflict dynamics in nature, and microbial community ecology. Current courses include 'Basics of Systems Biology' and 'Cooperation & Conflict in Nature.' Labs/Teams: Active in systems and synthetic biology research groups at VU Amsterdam, focusing on integrating experimental and computational approaches to microbial ecology.

• Dermatology
• Psoriasis Research
• Inflammation and Immune Mechanisms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mona Ståhle is a Professor at Karolinska Institutet, affiliated with the Department of Medicine, Solna. She leads the research group led by Kilian Eyerich and specializes in dermatology, particularly psoriasis and its comorbidities. Her work integrates epidemiology, genetics, and immunology to understand disease mechanisms and improve clinical outcomes. Key research themes include psoriasis-associated cardiovascular risks, biomarker discovery, and the evaluation of biologic therapies. Dr. Ståhle holds a Docent title from Karolinska Institutet (1994) and has contributed to over 200 peer-reviewed publications. Her research emphasizes translational science, bridging basic biology with clinical applications. Education: Docent, Karolinska Institutet (1994). Research Interests: Psoriasis pathogenesis and comorbidities Inflammatory skin diseases Biomarker development Genetic and epigenetic drivers of skin disorders Advising & Grants: While specific student names aren’t listed, her research group collaborates internationally on projects funded by grants focused on dermatology and inflammation. Recent studies involve register-based analyses of psoriasis outcomes and novel treatment approaches. Labs/Teams: Member of the Kilian Eyerich research group, focusing on skin immunology and precision medicine.

• Ecosystem Ecology
• Biogeography
• Microbial Diversity
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Camille Delavaux is a researcher affiliated with ETH Zurich's Department of Global Ecosystem Ecology, part of the Professorship for Global Ecosystem Ecology. Her work focuses on plant-microbe interactions, ecosystem ecology, and biogeographic patterns. Key research interests include island biogeography, microbial diversity, invasion biology, and the application of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques. She has conducted fieldwork in diverse locations like the Galapagos Islands, Panama, and semi-arid prairie ecosystems. Her research explores how mutualistic relationships (e.g., mycorrhizal fungi) influence plant diversity and community dynamics, with studies addressing topics such as latitudinal diversity gradients, invasive species impacts, and soil microbial feedback mechanisms. She has contributed to developing molecular tools for identifying arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and advocated for integrative approaches in ecological research, including the use of large language models in science. Delavaux collaborates on projects spanning tropical forests, post-agricultural grasslands, and island ecosystems, emphasizing the role of microbes in planetary health and the Sustainable Development Goals. Her work bridges field ecology, molecular biology, and computational methods to address global ecological challenges.

Francesca Fiegnaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Microbial Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Bacterial Social Behavior
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Dr. Francesca Fiegna is part of the Professorship for Evolutionary Biology at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science, within the Institute of Integrative Biology. Her research focuses on microbial ecology, particularly bacterial social behavior, predation dynamics, and density-dependent traits under environmental stress. She investigates how ecological contexts like temperature and pH influence predator-prey relationships and microbial community structures. Key research interests include: microbial predation reversal mechanisms, evolutionary responses to novel environments, and the role of kin discrimination in microbial social systems. Her work integrates experimental evolution, genetic analysis, and ecological modeling to understand cooperative behaviors and evolutionary hotspots in soil microbes. Recent studies highlight her exploration of Myxococcus xanthus as a model organism, examining outer membrane exchange, kin recognition, and population-level adaptations. She also explores applications of predatory bacteria as biocontrol agents against fungal pathogens like Zymoseptoria tritici. Collaborations include funding from Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) grants, focusing on motile bacterial adaptation and predation mechanisms.

Davorka Gulisijaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Comparative Biology
• Computational Biology & Genomics
• Conservation Biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Davorka Gulisija is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of New Mexico. She holds a Ph.D. in Integrative Biology from the University of Wisconsin (2013). Her research focuses on evolutionary theory of rapid molecular adaptation, complex trait genomics, population genetics of microorganisms, and the integration of mathematical modeling with machine learning approaches. Her work addresses fundamental questions in evolutionary biology, including how organisms adapt to rapid environmental changes and how social structures influence pathogen evolution. Dr. Gulisija's research interests span comparative biology, computational genomics, and theoretical biology. She explores topics such as phenotypic plasticity in patchy habitats, genomic responses during environmental transitions, and the interplay between recombination and gene clustering in periodic environments. Her lab is located in CAST 119, and she maintains an active research program involving statistical genetics and systems biology approaches. Her recent work (2020–2025) has emphasized evolutionary rescue mechanisms in changing environments, the evolutionary costs of social stratification in pathogens, and computational methods for uncovering genetic signatures of adaptation. While no specific grants or awards are noted here, her publications reflect sustained contributions to evolutionary genomics and theoretical population biology.