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Yuankai Taoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Imaging Technologies
• Optical Imaging Systems
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Yuankai (Kenny) Tao is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering and an SPIE Faculty Fellow. He directs the Graduate Studies program in Biomedical Engineering and leads research in optical imaging systems for clinical diagnostics and therapeutic monitoring in ophthalmology, gastroenterology, and oncology. His lab develops technologies like intraoperative OCT and SECTR, focusing on noninvasive subcellular visualization and biomarker monitoring. Collaborations span engineering, basic sciences, and medicine to translate innovations into clinical tools. Education: Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Duke University M.S., Biomedical Engineering, Duke University B.S.E., Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, Duke University Research Interests: Biomedical optics, optical coherence tomography (OCT), image-guided surgery, therapeutic monitoring, big data analytics, and high-throughput imaging for drug discovery. His work bridges engineering and medicine, emphasizing real-time feedback systems and interdisciplinary innovation. Grants & Labs: Director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering (VISE)-affiliated lab, focusing on surgical imaging and translational research. Projects include automated instrument tracking, SECTR systems, and AI-driven imaging analysis. Collaborations involve clinicians and researchers across disciplines.

Markus Schwarzländerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Mitochondrial Physiology
• Redox Biology
• Biosensor Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Markus Schwarzländer leads the Arbeitsgruppe for Plant Energy Biology at the Institute for Plant Biology and Biotechnology (WWU Münster) . His research focuses on mitochondrial physiology, redox signaling, and biosensor development in Arabidopsis thaliana and other plant species, integrating molecular biology with systems-level analyses to understand energy regulation. Key Research Areas: Mitochondrial-NAD(P)H dynamics Redox-regulated signaling networks Organelle communication Stress-adaptive metabolism Recent work highlights Golgi-localized mitochondrial uncoupling proteins , chloroplast-mitochondria redox coupling , and mitochondrial calcium uniporter function . His group employs cutting-edge fluorescent biosensors and proteomic approaches to dissect energy physiology. Students benefit from hands-on training in bioimaging , metabolic modeling , and organelle biology through iMoPLANT and Life Sciences programs. Scientific Awards: DAAD Fellowship (2019) As an active member of the Faculty of Biology , he collaborates with international institutions including University of São Paulo , CEA France , and Siberian Institute of Plant Physiology , while maintaining a robust publication record in top journals like Plant Cell and Nature . His teaching emphasizes integrative plant sciences and advanced biosensing techniques for B.Sc. and M.Sc. students.

Jens S. Andersenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Proteomics
• Quantitative Mass Spectrometry
• Cell Biology
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Jens S. Andersen is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Southern Denmark, where he leads research in Biomedical Mass Spectrometry and Systems Biology. His work is centered on the development and application of quantitative mass spectrometry and microscopy-based proteomics to study human cell biology, particularly the structure and function of organelles such as centrosomes, cilia, autophagosomes, and mitochondria. His research focuses on determining the protein composition and dynamic properties of cellular organelles, the roles of specific protein groups, and their contributions to biological processes and diseases. He investigates cell signaling mediated by post-translational modifications, especially within the DNA damage response, autophagy, and immune systems. His lab, the Jens S. Andersen Lab, is part of the Research Section of Biomedical Mass Spectrometry. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary trend combining proteomics, structural biology, and cell signaling. His work spans cilia biology, RNA metabolism, DNA repair, and cancer mechanisms, with frequent use of advanced techniques like mass spectrometry, CRISPR, and live-cell imaging. The integration of systems biology approaches is evident across his research outputs. Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Southern Denmark Head of Research, Biomedical Mass Spectrometry and Systems Biology Principal Investigator, Jens S. Andersen Lab ORCID: 0000-0002-6091-140X While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the provided texts, his extensive publication record in high-impact journals such as Science , Nature Communications , Molecular Cell , and EMBO Journal reflects significant scholarly contributions. He has supervised research projects and collaborated widely across Europe, though specific names of students are not listed. His research is supported by multiple ongoing projects, reflecting sustained funding and academic leadership. The Jens S. Andersen Lab operates at the intersection of proteomics and cell biology, contributing to fundamental understanding of organelle dynamics and disease mechanisms. The lab's work is highly collaborative, involving partnerships with groups in structural biology, RNA research, and cancer biology.

• Virology
• Molecular Pathology
• Host-Pathogen Interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Richard Y. Zhao is a tenured Professor in the Department of Pathology and Microbiology-Immunology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. His research combines molecular biology, fission yeast genetics, mammalian biology, and virology to study virus-host interactions, particularly for HIV and Zika virus. He previously held academic positions at Northwestern University and Columbia University and has contributed to over 120 peer-reviewed articles. B.S., China Oceanography University (1981) M.S., Oregon State University (1995) Ph.D., Oregon State University (1991) Postdoctoral Training, Columbia University (1991-1992) Dr. Zhao's research focuses on: Virus-host interactions and pathogenicity High-throughput drug screening for antivirals Role of viral proteins in neuroinflammation and cancer Translational genomics in precision medicine His recent publications highlight SARS-CoV-2 ORF3a, Zika envelope proteins, and HIV protease inhibitors, emphasizing host-pathogen mechanisms across species. He has served on NIH panels and editorial boards for journals like Cell Research and Retrovirology . Scientific awards include: Fellow, American Academy of Microbiology (2019) Bernard L Mirkin Endowed Chair (2001-2004) Honorary Director, Shandong Gallo Institute (2009) Distinguished Service from SCBA (2015) Outstanding Service from CBA-USA (2016) Dr. Zhao also contributes to clinical diagnostics and personalized medicine through molecular testing and pharmacogenetics programs.

• Biomedical Imaging
• X-ray Computed Tomography
• Phase-Contrast Imaging
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Julia Herzen holds the Associate Professorship of Physics in Biomedical Imaging at the Department of Physics , TUM School of Natural Sciences , Technical University of Munich . Her research focuses on advancing X-ray imaging techniques using synchrotron radiation and laboratory sources, with applications in medical diagnostics and tissue analysis. Position: Associate Professor Department: Physics School: TUM School of Natural Sciences University: Technical University of Munich Contact: julia.herzen@tum.de Her core research interests include: Quantitative multi-modal X-ray imaging (spectral & phase-contrast) 3D virtual histology of human tissue Breast cancer detection improvement Lung disease imaging (emphysema, pneumonia) X-ray phase-contrast tomography Dark-field imaging material decomposition Recent publications demonstrate expertise in dark-field imaging for lung pathology , phase-contrast CT for organoid visualization , and spectral X-ray applications in multi-material differentiation . Her team explores clinical translation of X-ray techniques for non-invasive diagnostics . She supervises PhD students and teaches Biomedical Engineering courses, including: Quantitative X-Ray Imaging (3 VI) Image Processing in Physics (2 VO) Biostatistics (2 VO) Advanced Lab Courses in X-ray Micro-CT

Susan Brooksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cancer Biology
• Glycobiology
• Cell Signaling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Susan Brooks is a faculty member at Oxford Brookes University in the School of Biological and Medical Sciences . Her research focuses on glycobiology , cancer progression , and the role of extracellular vesicles in metastasis. Professor of Cell Biology Director of Researcher Development Focus on breast and ovarian cancer Specialized in glycosylation mechanisms Research Interests : Dr. Brooks' work explores how aberrant glycosylation of proteins and glycans influences cancer cell behavior, including metastasis and drug resistance . Her recent studies examine extracellular vesicles as diagnostic tools and therapeutic targets. Article Trends : Over 25 years, Dr. Brooks has published 15+ articles on glycosylation patterns in breast and ovarian cancer. Key areas include lectin binding , miRNA regulation , and radiation-induced metastatic changes . Her work bridges cell biology and clinical applications .

Jochen Guckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biophysics
• Cell Biology
• Medical Diagnostics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Jochen Guck is a Director at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light and holds the Chair of Biological Optomechanics at Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. His research focuses on the physical properties of cells and tissues, combining photonics and biophysical tools to bridge gaps between cellular mechanics and medical applications. Education: PhD in Physics from the University of Texas at Austin (2001), followed by roles at Leipzig University, Cambridge University, and TU Dresden before his current positions. He leads the Biological Optomechanics Division, developing techniques like Deformability Cytometry (DC), Optical Diffraction Tomography (ODT), and Brillouin Microscopy to study cell mechanics and density distributions. Research emphasizes translating physical measurements into clinical diagnostics (e.g., cancer, spinal cord regeneration) and has produced over 145 publications and 6 patents. Awards include the Cozzarelli Award (2008), Paterson Medal (2011), and Humboldt Professorship (2012). Collaborations span medical and engineering fields, with projects like the Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin. His lab investigates cell density heterogeneity, spinal cord regeneration in zebrafish, and biomechanical markers for diseases like Covid-19 and depression. Key methods include ODT for 3D mass density mapping and RT-DC for high-throughput cell analysis.

Jim Haseloffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Synthetic Biology
• Plant Engineering
• Genetic Circuits
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Jim Haseloff is a faculty member at the University of Cambridge, serving as Head of the Synthetic Biology for Engineering Plant Growth Group within the Department of Plant Sciences, School of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on applying engineering principles to construct new genetic systems in plants, with particular emphasis on using Marchantia polymorpha as a model system for understanding and engineering plant growth and development. Professor Haseloff's research interests span synthetic biology, genetic circuit design, plant transformation technologies, and the development of low-cost tools for biological research. His laboratory develops novel DNA tools and imaging techniques for visualizing, manipulating, and modeling genetic interactions and morphogenesis in plants. His work bridges the gap between fundamental plant biology and applied engineering approaches to reprogram plant development and physiology. The lab has established Marchantia polymorpha as a simplified model system with a streamlined genome, haploid genetics, and an open form of development ideal for quantitative analysis. Analysis of Professor Haseloff's recent publications reveals a strong focus on advancing the Marchantia model system for synthetic biology applications. His work spans genetic tool development, chloroplast engineering, plant sensing technologies, and fundamental developmental processes. Notably, his research increasingly integrates low-cost sensing technologies with traditional plant biology, reflecting his commitment to making synthetic biology more accessible worldwide. Professor Haseloff is actively involved in several major initiatives including OpenPlant (promoting open technologies for plant synthetic biology), Biomaker (funding construction of low-cost devices for biology), and the Engineering Biology IRC. He has taught undergraduate courses on Plant and Microbial Sciences (NST PMS 1B), Plant Development (NST CDB 1B), and Synthetic Biology (NST PS 2), with extensive teaching materials publicly available online. His laboratory has pioneered techniques for cell-free expression systems that are 200-400 times cheaper than commercial versions, low-cost microreactors using 3D-printed components, and innovative in vivo plant sensing devices. The group has developed extensive resources for the plant synthetic biology community, including standardized DNA parts, microscopy techniques, and educational materials for no-code programming in biology.

• Bioorganic Chemistry
• Chemical Biology
• Organic Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Norbert Sewald, Chair of Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry at Bielefeld University, is a leading figure in Bioorganic Chemistry , Chemical Biology , and Enzymatic Halogenation . As head of the Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry Group at the Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec), he drives research on natural products and drug conjugates. Full Professor, Bielefeld University (since 1999) Founding Coordinator, International Graduate School of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2001-2003) Chairman, Institute of Biochemistry and Bioengineering at CeBiTec (2006-2008) Dean, Department of Chemistry (2008-2011) Chairman, Max-Bergmann-Kreis e.V. (since 2010) Coordinator, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Training Networks (MAGICBULLET, 2015-2018; Magicbullet::reloaded, 2020-2023) His research focuses on halogenases for mild peptide bromination, cryptophycin-based tumor targeting , and bioactive natural products from African flora. Collaborative projects span antiplasmodial agents , antibacterial compounds , and neurodegenerative disease inhibitors . Recent work highlights include: Enzymatic halogenation cascades Click-to-release drug conjugates Fluorescent probes for amyloid detection Key affiliations: Faculty of Chemistry Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec) European Peptide Society (Scientific Affairs Officer, 2016-) Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (Scientific Advisory Board, 2010-2017)

• Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• Visual Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vincent Bonin is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biology at KU Leuven's Faculty of Sciences. He is affiliated with the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Neuro Electronics Research Flanders (NERF) and the KU Leuven Brain Institute (LBI). His research focuses on neural circuits and visual neuroscience, with an emphasis on cortical and subcortical mechanisms of perception and plasticity. Research Interests: Vincent investigates visual coding, cortical connectivity, and brain circuit dynamics. His work spans topics like: Role of non-hierarchical visual pathways in perception Dendritic processing in the superior colliculus Cell type-specific connectivity in layer 2/3 visual cortex Astrocyte-mediated cortical plasticity Development of high-resolution intracortical visual prosthetics Recent Projects: • The contributions of non-hierarchical visual pathways to visual coding and perceptual behavior (2025-2028) • An investigation into cell type-specific connectivity rules in visual cortex (2024-2027) • Short- and long-term circuit mechanisms of motor rehabilitation after spinal cord injury (2024-2027)

Jonathan Weissmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Protein Folding
• Systems Biology
• Genomics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Weissman is a Professor of Biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Member of the Whitehead Institute. He is also an Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Landon T. Clay Professor of Biology. His research spans protein folding mechanisms, ribosome profiling, CRISPR-based tools (CRISPRi/a), and genetic interaction mapping. Whitehead Institute Member MIT Professor HHMI Investigator Co-founder, Maze Therapeutics & KSQ Therapeutics Research Interests focus on: Protein folding in cellular contexts Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) function and stress responses Genome-wide CRISPR screening for gene regulation High-density genetic interaction maps in mammals Mitochondrial protein targeting and quality control Epigenomic engineering with synthetic tools Scientific Awards include: Protein Society Irving Sigal Young Investigator Award (2004) Raymond & Beverly Sackler Prize (2008) National Academy of Sciences election (2009) NAS Award for Scientific Discovery (2015) Genetics Society of America Ira Herskowitz Award (2020) Labs & Collaborations : Leads the Weissman Lab at MIT/Whitehead Institute, co-leads the Laboratory for Genomic Research with GlaxoSmithKline, and chairs the Stowers Institute Scientific Advisory Board.

Lu Weiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Optical Spectroscopy
• Biophysics
• Bio-imaging
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lu Wei is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the California Institute of Technology and an Investigator at the Heritage Medical Research Institute. She holds a B.S. from Nanjing University (2010) and a Ph.D. from Columbia University (2015), joining Caltech in 2018. Research Areas: Optical spectroscopy, Biophysics, Bio-imaging, Chemical probe development Education: B.S. Nanjing University (2010), Ph.D. Columbia (2015) Research Interests include next-generation optical imaging techniques based on nonlinear vibrational spectroscopy for live-cell dynamics. Her work spans super-resolution label-free imaging , quantitative polyQ aggregate analysis in Huntington’s disease, Raman-guided pharmacometabolomics for melanoma, and environmental sensing in subcellular systems. Recent Publications highlight trends in vibrational thermometry (2025), high-speed bond-selective imaging (2025), and photochromic Raman microscopy (2023), with applications from single-molecule to cellular biology . 2024 Margaret Oakley Dayhoff Award 2023 NSF CAREER Award 2022 Sloan Research Fellowship 2021 Scialog Fellow Students : 5 Ph.D. graduates (Dr. Jiajun Du, Dr. Kun Miao, Dr. Xiaotian Bi, Dr. Li-En Lin, Dr. Dongkwan Lee) and current advisees including Adrian, RJ, Phil, Yulu, Berea, and Kwan. The lab has received grants from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, NSF, Curci Foundation, and Eli Lilly. Labs & Collaborations : The Wei Lab at Caltech collaborates with Karthikeyan (metabolic imaging) and Mazmanian Labs (microbiome studies). They host interdisciplinary teams in physical chemistry and chemical biology.

Keriann M. Backusمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Analytical Biochemistry
• Biophysics
• Chemical Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Keriann M. Backus is an Associate Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine , University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), with a joint appointment in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry . Her research focuses on chemical proteomics, cysteine and lysine profiling, and immunomodulatory agents for cancer, infectious, and autoimmune diseases. Education: B.S. in Chemistry and B.A. in Latin American Studies from Brown University (2007), Ph.D. from Oxford University and NIH (2012) Research Interests: She develops chemical tools to study immune system modulation, targeting proteins via small molecules and antibodies. Her work integrates chemical proteomics, activity-based protein profiling (ABPP), and redox biology to explore cell-surface proteomes and inflammation-responsive mitochondrial redoxomes. Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize cysteine chemoproteomics, SP3-FAIMS technology for high-throughput profiling, covalent drug discovery for proteoform-selective inhibitors, proximity labeling for lipid interactomes, and data integration via CysDB. These reflect her expertise in redox-sensitive cysteine mapping and covalent fragment-based screening. Scientific Awards: W.M. Keck Foundation Grant (2024) Ono Breakthrough Science Initiative Award (2023) NIH Director’s New Innovator Award (2021) Packard Fellowship (2020) DARPA Young Faculty Award (2019) Beckman Young Investigator (2019) Rhodes Scholar (2007) NIH Oxford Cambridge Scholar (2007) Advising & Grants: Dr. Backus has secured major grants including the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award and Packard Fellowship. She co-corresponded studies on multi-omic data integration and mentored students in covalent drug discovery and chemoproteomic method development.

Jian Huمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Biology
• Biochemistry
• Metal Homeostasis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jian Hu is a Professor at Michigan State University (MSU) in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, with joint appointments in the Department of Chemistry and the BioMolecular Science Gateway. His research integrates structural biology, biochemistry, and biophysics to investigate macromolecular mechanisms in biology and biomedicine, focusing on bio-metal utilization and homeostasis. Ph.D., Peking University, 2004 B.S., Beijing Medical University, 1999 Associate Research Scientist, Yale University (2008–2013) Postdoctoral Research Associate, Florida State University (2005–2007) The Hu lab targets three major projects: (1) ZIP metal transporters, exploring alternating access mechanisms and substrate specificity; (2) Lar proteins, analyzing Ni-pincer cofactor biosynthesis and catalytic mechanisms; and (3) PIPK lipid kinases, studying membrane sensing and inhibitor development. Collaborations with Dr. Robert P. Hausinger and Dr. Xuefei Huang advance drug discovery and structural elucidation. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work, blending plant biology (phenylalanine metabolism, peroxisome dynamics) with computational methods (watermarking algorithms, signal processing). His collaborations extend to engineering and medicine, emphasizing functional characterization of proteins and drug target validation. Scientific Awards: Invited State-of-the-Art Review, FEBS Journal 2021 Current courses include BMB 829: Special Problems in Macromolecular Analysis & Synthesis and CEM 999: Doctoral Dissertation Research . The lab employs X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM, NMR, and biochemistry to resolve atomic-level structures and functions of critical macromolecules, including ZIP4 and PIP5Kγ.

Karin Schumacherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cell Biology
• Plant Developmental Biology
• Plant Cell Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Karin Schumacher is a Professor of Plant Developmental Biology at Heidelberg University and currently serves as Vice-Rector for Quality Development and Sustainability. Her research focuses on plant cell biology, particularly vacuole dynamics, ion homeostasis, and membrane trafficking in Arabidopsis. She leads the Cell Biology Research Group at the Centre for Organismal Studies (COS) and has held leadership roles such as Dean of the Faculty of Biosciences. Her work integrates computational modeling with experimental approaches to study plant growth and stress responses. Dr. Schumacher's academic career includes a Doctorate from the University of Cologne and a Habilitation from the University of Tübingen. She has held professorial positions since 2007 and contributed to advancements in understanding plant membrane systems, including V-ATPase function and calcium signaling. Her research publications emphasize vacuolar ion transport, autophagy mechanisms, and plant stress physiology. Her administrative roles include enhancing early career researcher support and promoting sustainability in university operations. She is an active member of scientific societies like the German Botanical Society and serves on editorial boards such as Plant Cell . Her interdisciplinary work bridges cell biology, molecular genetics, and systems-level plant physiology.