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Dong Anمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Paramyxovirus
• Viral membrane fusion
• VLP study
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dong An is an Assistant Research Scientist in the Department of Infectious Diseases at the College of Veterinary Medicine. His research focuses on vaccine development using paramyxovirus-based viral vectors, virus assembly, paramyxovirus VLP studies, and viral membrane fusion mechanisms. Research Interests : Paramyxovirus biology, viral membrane fusion, VLP-based vaccines, virus assembly, and plant stress genomics. Recent publications highlight his work on single-cell transcriptomics, epigenetic regulation of plant stress responses, and computational methods for transposon classification. His projects include genome-wide association studies for abiotic stress tolerance and the development of multi-omics databases for energy grasses. The analysis of Dong An’s publications reveals a focus on plant stress responses (maize, pearl millet, soybean), viral vector engineering, and epigenetic mechanisms in both plants and trypanosomes. Key methodologies include RNA sequencing, haplotype assembly, and machine learning for gene network identification.

• Mitochondrial Genetics
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Parkinson's Disease
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Gavin Hudson is a leading researcher at Newcastle University specializing in mitochondrial genetics and its implications for neurodegenerative diseases. His work bridges fundamental mitochondrial biology with clinical applications in Parkinson's disease, genetic diagnostics, and reproductive medicine. His primary research domains include: Mitochondrial DNA heteroplasmy and mutation dynamics Neurodegenerative mechanisms in Parkinson's disease Advanced genetic diagnostics for mitochondrial disorders Reproductive interventions including mitochondrial replacement therapy Interactions between nuclear and mitochondrial genomes Cell-type-specific mitochondrial function in neural tissues Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a dominant focus on Parkinson's disease pathogenesis, mitochondrial DNA analysis techniques, and clinical translation. His work consistently employs cutting-edge methodologies like nanobiopsy, single-cell genomics, and longitudinal cohort studies, with strong emphasis on developing diagnostic frameworks and understanding disease mechanisms at subcellular resolution. Collaborations frequently involve specialists in neurology, reproductive medicine, and bioinformatics. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Similarly, no information regarding student supervision, grant funding, laboratory infrastructure, or research teams was available in the source text.

• Human developmental genetics
• Ocular genetics
• Neurodevelopmental disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Moira Crosier is a developmental geneticist based at Newcastle University whose research programme integrates human embryology, ocular genetics, neurodevelopmental biology and mitochondrial genetics to unravel the molecular basis of congenital disease. Research Interests Human embryonic and fetal development, focusing on organogenesis of the eye, heart and brain Ocular genetics and neuro-ophthalmology, particularly nystagmus and retinal development Mitochondrial DNA segregation during early human development Genomic mechanisms underlying intellectual disability and neurodevelopmental disorders Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics of developing human tissues Publication Trends Across >25 peer-reviewed papers (1999-2024) Crosier’s work demonstrates a sustained focus on gene discovery and developmental mechanisms, progressing from early chromosomal mapping studies to cutting-edge single-cell and spatial transcriptomic analyses. Her recent outputs (2021-2024) emphasise multi-omics integration in human embryonic tissues, uncovering novel regulators of ocular, cardiac and neural development. Collaborations & Teams Crosier consistently collaborates with Newcastle colleagues including Professor Bob Anderson, Dr Simon Bamforth, Dr Gavin Clowry, Dr Janet Kerwin and Emerita Professor Susan Lindsay, suggesting an active role within the university’s developmental biology and genetics research community.

Lindsay M. LaFaveمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• lung cancer
• lung stem cells
• cancer predisposition
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Lindsay M. LaFave, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell Biology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, holding the Rubenstein Family Early Career Professorship in Environmental Determinants and Disease. Her research focuses on understanding non-genetic mechanisms driving lung cancer progression, particularly through chromatin biology and epigenomic dynamics. She employs genetically engineered mouse models, organoid platforms, and cutting-edge technologies like single-cell ATAC-seq and spatial genomics to study lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) evolution. Her work investigates how chromatin state transitions disrupt cellular identity and contribute to metastasis, intratumoral heterogeneity, and pre-metastatic programs. Key methodologies include mouse modeling, alveolar organoids, and multi-omic analyses to dissect gene regulatory networks and tumor microenvironment interactions. Notable contributions include defining chromatin plasticity in LUAD and identifying epigenomic signatures predictive of cancer progression. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed in the provided text. Advising & Grants: While no student names are listed, her research is supported by grants focused on epigenetic mechanisms in cancer. She collaborates across disciplines, integrating computational and experimental approaches to advance precision oncology. Labs/Teams: Active in the Department of Cell Biology, leveraging collaborations within the Einstein cancer research community to develop novel tools for studying early and late-stage lung cancer progression.

Annika Hausmannمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Mucosal Immunology
• Microbiology
• Intestinal Epithelial Cells
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Annika Hausmann is a Lecturer at the Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich. Her research focuses on mucosal immunology, host-microbe interactions, and intestinal epithelial cell biology, with particular emphasis on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Salmonella infections, and organoid models. Intestinal epithelial cell responses in ulcerative colitis Role of macrophages and neutrophils in gut immunity Organoid transplantation and in vivo modeling NF-κB signaling in inflammation Recent work highlights the transcriptional restoration of inflamed intestinal cells in vitro, LPS-induced microbiota shifts, and immune-epithelial crosstalk mechanisms. She leads projects on Salmonella pathogenesis and serves as a mentor for early career researchers through organizations like Young EFIS and the Swiss Young Immunologists Society. ECCO Grant for intestinal repair research (2024) Key publications on hyalocyte origins and immune signaling Advances in deep visual proteomics and single-cell analysis Dr. Hausmann employs KappaBle reporter mice for in vivo NF-κB detection and contributes to understanding bacterial sensing and cell fate dynamics in infection models.

Pia Nyengمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Developmental Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Endocrinology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Pia Nyeng is an Associate Professor at Roskilde University's Department of Science and Environment. Her research focuses on developmental biology, particularly the formation of endocrine organs like the pancreas and thyroid during embryonic development. She employs advanced bioimaging techniques and machine learning to analyze live tissue dynamics, emphasizing neuro-organ crosstalk and cell differentiation mechanisms. Trained at the University of Copenhagen (PhD, 2008), she has held visiting research roles there (2019–2022). Her work integrates transgenic mouse models with 3D cell culture systems, addressing how cellular behavior shapes organ morphology and function. Key projects include DECONET (2025–2028), investigating biological network coordination, and PAC (2022–2024), exploring pancreatic innervation and beta-cell formation. Research interests span endocrinology, tubulogenesis, and stem cell biology, with applications to diabetes and neurological disorders. Her lab develops novel imaging tools and collaborates internationally. Recent work links glucagon receptor signaling to cognitive decline, demonstrating interdisciplinary impacts across neuroendocrinology. Publications highlight innovations in live imaging analysis, including real-time tracking of apical polarity proteins and topology-aware machine learning for tubular network quantification. She actively disseminates findings through talks and media, emphasizing translational potential in healthcare and education.

• Biophysics
• Nanobiophysics
• Cell Mechanics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Robert Ros is a Professor of Physics and Associate Dean of Facilities at Arizona State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He leads the Center for Biological Physics and has held roles such as Director of the Biophysics Undergraduate Program. His research focuses on experimental nanobiophysics, including single-molecule force spectroscopy, cell mechanics, and biomaterial interactions. Ros completed his education in Germany, including a Habilitation in experimental physics, and has extensive international experience across institutions like the Paul Scherrer Institute and Bielefeld University. He advises students on topics ranging from cancer cell mechanics to nanoscale biophysics and collaborates on grants exploring tumor microenvironments and biomaterials. His work integrates cutting-edge techniques like atomic force microscopy and fluorescence microscopy to study biological systems. Education: Diplom (Heidelberg/Freiburg), PhD (University of Basel), Habilitation (Bielefeld University) Research: Specializes in cell adhesion, molecular recognition, and nanoscale biophysics. Develops platforms for 3D tumor modeling and protein analysis. Grants: NSF-funded projects on cancer cell mechanics and NIH grants exploring fibrinogen matrices. Labs/Teams: Directs the Center for Biological Physics and collaborates on microfluidic-MALDI systems for protein quantification.

• Pathology
• Hepatology
• Liver Transplantation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shefali Chopra is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology at the University of Southern California. Her research focuses on liver diseases, immunopathology, and molecular diagnostics of tumors. She specializes in areas such as metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), liver transplantation, and the immunological mechanisms underlying tumor progression. Her work integrates advanced techniques like spatial transcriptomics, single-cell analysis, and molecular diagnostics to study complex pathologies. Key research themes include: Immunological drivers of liver disease progression Diagnostic challenges in pancreatic and biliary tumors Molecular characterization of mesenchymal tumors Impact of cytokines and immune exhaustion in transplant rejection Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding MASH pathogenesis, spatially resolved immune profiling in liver transplant rejection, and novel fusion genes in sarcomas. Her work bridges clinical pathology with cutting-edge genomic and immunological methods. Her articles consistently address translational challenges in diagnosing and treating liver diseases, sarcomas, and immunologically complex conditions.

• Transplant Immunology
• Computational Biology
• Pediatric Liver Transplantation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Juliet Emamaullee, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery at the University of Southern California (Keck School of Medicine) , with a dual appointment in Immunology . She serves as an attending liver and kidney transplant surgeon at Keck Hospital of USC and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles , while also acting as Associate Chief, Division of Clinical Research, Department of Surgery . Her academic journey includes a PhD in Immunology (2005) and MD (2010) from the University of Alberta , followed by General Surgery Residency at Emory University (2015) and Transplant/Hepatobiliary Fellowship at Alberta. Research Focus : Transplant immunology, living donor liver transplantation, computational biology applications in transplantation, Fontan-associated liver disease, and tolerance strategies. Leadership : Chair of the North American Living Liver Donation Innovation Group , active roles in the American College of Surgeons , American Society of Transplant Surgeons , American Society of Transplantation , and Association for Academic Surgery . Funding : Over $2 million in extramural funding , including a National Cancer Institute K08 Award , with NIH-supported translational immunobiology lab . Awards : Jacobson Promising Investigator Award (ACS, 2023) Rising Stars in Transplant Surgery (ASTS, 2023) Basic Science Investigator Award (ILTS, 2023) Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Visiting Professorship (AAS, 2022) Clinical Science Career Development Award (AST, 2021) Award for Young Leaders in Medicine (CMA, 2009) Patricia Numann Medical Student Award (AWS, 2009) Publications (15 most recent) demonstrate a strong emphasis on transplant immunology , single-cell technologies , living donor optimization , and health equity , with recent works on immune checkpoint inhibitors , CHALF scoring systems , and spatial proteomics in rejection prediction. Education : PhD (Immunology, Alberta, 2005), MD (Alberta, 2010), General Surgery Residency (Emory, 2015), Transplant Fellowship (Alberta). Labs & Teams : Leads the USC Transplant Research Lab , focusing on immunological phenotypes in liver transplant recipients, with affiliations to NIH , CTSI , and multiple transplant consortia.

Khaing Hmonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Transcriptomics
• Oncology
• Plant Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Khaing Hmon is a Researcher affiliated with the UWA Medical School and the UWA Centre for Medical Research (affiliated with the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research), The University of Western Australia. She holds a PhD from Tsukuba University, Japan, focusing on plant genetics and Sorghum inflorescence genes. Her current work involves single-cell profiling of tumor samples for the Western Australian Cancer Single Cell Genomics Consortium, emphasizing transcriptomics and tumor microenvironment analysis. Her research spans oncology, plant genetics, and genomics, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals through medical and agricultural advancements. Dr. Hmon’s expertise includes spatial transcriptomics of ovarian cancer subclones, heat stress tolerance in Brassica rapa, and photoperiodic flowering response in Amaranthus. She collaborates internationally and has published in high-impact journals like Nature Communications and Genes . Her work bridges plant genetics with medical oncology, exploring genetic mechanisms across biological systems. Research highlights include identifying tumor-autocrine loops in ovarian cancer and discovering QTLs for stress tolerance in crops. She is part of the Systems Biology and Genomics Lab, leading innovative studies in single-cell genomics and cancer biology.

Peng Qiuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Peng Qiu is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Computational Science and Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, with a joint appointment in Biomedical Engineering. He holds the Wallace H. Coulter Distinguished Faculty Fellow title and leads the Peng Qiu Lab. His research focuses on bioinformatics, computational biology, and machine learning applications in single-cell data science, gene regulatory networks, and spatial transcriptomics. Key research areas include: Single-cell RNA-sequencing analysis and clustering Crohn’s disease pathogenesis and immunology Development of synthetic biosensors for cancer detection Multi-omics data integration and trajectory inference Recent projects include a $2.8M Helmsley Charitable Trust grant for Crohn’s disease studies and leadership in the InQuBATE training program integrating modeling with bioscience education. His work spans biomarker discovery, regenerative immunotherapy, and precision medicine applications. Notable achievements include induction into the 2023 AIMBE College of Fellows and development of the SPADE clustering algorithm. His lab collaborates on projects like nanoparticle-based diagnostic tools and lipid-mediated tissue regeneration strategies.

• Dermatology
• Molecular Genetics
• Cutaneous Inflammation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Raymond Cho is a Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. He specializes in molecular genetics of skin diseases and co-directs the RashX initiative, focusing on precision transcriptomic biomarkers for skin inflammation. His research spans cutaneous cancer genetics, including NOTCH receptor mutations in squamous cell carcinomas and APOBEC-driven carcinogenesis in epidermolysis bullosa. He holds grants from NIH, Janssen, and industry partners, and has received awards such as the American Academy of Dermatology Young Investigator Award and LEO Foundation Grant. Education: MD and PhD in Genetics from Stanford University School of Medicine (2005/2003). Co-founded Ingenuity Systems, now part of Qiagen. Research interests include single-cell transcriptomics, cancer genomics, and inflammatory skin disorders. Key achievements include discovering SUFU loss-of-function in basal cell carcinoma and distinct cell origins in sebaceous carcinoma. Over 150 peer-reviewed publications, with contributions to understanding APOBEC mutagenesis and IL-23 inhibition therapies. Awards: Listed above. Active in international lectures and collaborations, including work with Dr. Andrew South on APOBEC-driven cancers. His lab integrates spatial omics and computational methods for skin disease diagnostics.

Daan Vorselenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Immunology
• Biophysics
• Cellular Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daan Vorselen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Immunology at Wageningen University & Research. He holds an interdisciplinary background in biology (Leiden University) and biophysics (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), with postdoctoral training at Stanford University and the University of Washington. His research focuses on the role of physical forces in immune cell dynamics, particularly in phagocytosis and efferocytosis. Key methodologies include deformable microspheres for force sensing and advanced microscopy techniques. Current projects explore mechanobiology approaches, phagocytic cup shaping, and molecular regulation of cellular cleanup processes in diseases like cancer and neurodegeneration. Education: Bachelor/Master in Biology, Leiden University PhD in Biophysics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Postdoctoral Research: Stanford University and University of Washington with Julie Theriot Research Interests: His work combines biophysical techniques with molecular biology to study how mechanical forces influence immune cell behavior. Central themes include: Mechanical regulation of phagocytosis and efferocytosis Role of physical forces in immune response evasion by cancer cells Development of tools like hydrogel microspheres for force measurement Genome-wide screens to identify phagocytosis regulators Scientific Contributions: Recipient of CRI Irvington Fellowship (postdoc) Recent grants: NWO-M1 and VLAG awards for immune-mechanical studies Collaborations with institutions like the Morgan Huse lab and Michael Bassik lab Lab Activities: The Vorselen Lab actively mentors MSc students and PhD candidates, focusing on interdisciplinary training. Current opportunities include funded PhD positions in immune mechanobiology and phagocytosis dynamics. The lab also engages in international conferences and hosts visiting researchers.

Yingwei Maoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Psychiatric Disorders
• Neurogenesis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yingwei Mao is a Professor of Biology at Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the Department of Biology and the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences. His research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly schizophrenia and other psychiatric illnesses, with an emphasis on neural stem cell proliferation and differentiation. He holds a B.S. from Nankai University (1996), an M.S. from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (2002), and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (2005). Postdoctoral training was conducted at Harvard Medical School and MIT. Dr. Mao’s research interests include the role of neural progenitor subtypes in cortical development, genetic models of psychiatric disorders, Wnt signaling pathways, and the development of therapeutic inhibitors targeting GSK3. His lab utilizes interdisciplinary techniques, including animal models, stem cell research, and transcriptomics, to explore these areas. Key findings link neural progenitor abnormalities to psychiatric disorders and identify potential drug targets. His awards include the Scientist Development Award (AHA, 2013) and Young Investigator Awards (NARSAD, 2013 and 2007). The Mao Lab’s long-term goal is to develop novel therapies for mental illnesses through insights gained from neurogenesis research. Recent work emphasizes the role of RBM8A in neurodevelopment and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as the application of AI in glioma diagnosis.

Mark Adamsمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• Oncology and Carcinogenesis
• Genomics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mark Adams is a Senior Research Fellow at the Faculty of Health, School of Biomedical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). With a PhD in Genomics from QUT and postdoctoral experience at the Translational Research Institute (TRI), his research focuses on exploiting cellular programs regulating genome instability, cell cycle, and growth to develop novel therapeutic strategies for lung cancers. Education: PhD (QUT), Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) in Life Science (QUT), Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology (QUT) His work published in journals like Nature Communications and Nucleic Acids Research explores: DNA repair mechanisms in cancer cells Therapeutic targeting of cell cycle regulators Spatial profiling of tumor microenvironments Computational approaches to drug discovery Scientific contributions include: Patent filings for cancer therapies Funding from NHMRC and Cancer Australia Over 10 major awards including the Young Tall Poppy Award Articles demonstrate expertise in: Lung cancer immunotherapy response prediction Novel protein interactions in DNA repair Metabolic regulation of DNA damage pathways Spatial heterogeneity in tumor biology Translational models for precision medicine