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Elena Santiagoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary and population genetics
• Molecular epidemiology and phylogenomics
• Genomics
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Elena Santiago is a Professor at the Institute of Integrative Systems Biology (I2SysBio) under the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) since 2018. She also holds external professor status at the Santa Fe Institute (USA) and has previously served as an Adjunct Professor at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS). Her research focuses on RNA virus evolution, virus-host interactions, and mathematical modeling of viral population dynamics. Biochemistry Degree PhD in Evolutionary Molecular Genetics of RNA viruses from the University of Valencia Postdoctoral fellowship in microbial experimental evolution at Michigan State University Her work integrates experimental evolution, molecular biology, omics approaches, and computational modeling to study how RNA viruses adapt to hosts and manipulate cellular resources. Recent studies highlight viral transitions from parasitism to mutualism under environmental stress, transcriptomic/epigenomic reprogramming in plant defenses, and the role of transmission modes in viral population structure. Santiago's research has led to over 270 publications with 18,907 citations (H=69) and >300 conference contributions. She has secured 30 grants from prestigious institutions like EMBO, NSF, and EU FP7, and her work includes >80 invited seminars globally. Elected EMBO Young Investigator (2005) Young Virologist Award (2006) Elected EMBO Member (2011) Elected member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2020) She has supervised 23 PhD theses and 20 postdocs, and her lab collaborates internationally. Research contracts with industry total over €16 million, reflecting the translational impact of her work in systems virology.

Wilhelm T. S. Huckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical organic chemistry
• Out-of-equilibrium complex systems
• Physical biology of the cell
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Wilhelm T. S. Huck is Professor of Physical Organic Chemistry at Radboud University in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. He leads research at the Institute for Molecules and Materials, focusing on fundamental questions about life's chemical origins and cellular processes. Previously, he held professorships at the University of Cambridge (2007-2012) and directed the Melville Laboratory for Polymer Synthesis (2004-2010). Education includes a PhD from the University of Twente (1997, supervised by Prof. David Reinhoudt) and postdoctoral research with Prof. George Whitesides at Harvard University. His research explores out-of-equilibrium reaction networks in cellular environments, physical organic chemistry of living systems, and bottom-up construction of synthetic cells. The work integrates chemical biology, biophysics, and materials science to understand how molecular interactions create life-like behaviors in complex systems. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on interdisciplinary topics: 33% concern cellular mimicry and synthetic biology, 25% examine stem cell mechanobiology, 20% develop analytical methods for biological systems, 15% advance polymer nanotechnology, and 7% explore prebiotic chemistry. Recent work emphasizes quantitative approaches to protocell development and reaction dynamics. Major scientific awards include: Spinoza Prize (NWO, 2016) Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences membership (2012) NWO-Vici award (2011) ERC Advanced Grant (2010) Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award (2009) DuPont Young Professor Award (2004) He leads a research group supported by multiple prestigious grants including ERC Advanced and NWO-Vici funding. As co-founder of Sphere Fluidics and Cytofind Diagnostics, he bridges academic research with biotechnology applications. His laboratory develops experimental platforms for studying complex biochemical networks and synthetic cell construction.

• Cancer Research
• Oncology
• Molecular Pathology
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Eckhard Klieser is a Lecturer and Medical Assistant at the Institute of Pathology. His research focuses on molecular pathology, oncology, and gastrointestinal cancers, with particular emphasis on biomarker development and therapeutic response analysis. He has consistently contributed to peer-reviewed publications since 2011, with a notable increase in output from 2020 onwards. Key research areas include clonal evolution in colorectal cancer, chemoradiotherapy response mechanisms, and biomarker profiling for gastrointestinal malignancies. His work integrates molecular diagnostics, imaging techniques, and clinical outcomes to improve cancer patient care. Recent publications (2023-2024) highlight advancements in rectal cancer subtyping, esophageal adenocarcinoma biomarkers, and perioperative management strategies for hepatic and gastrointestinal surgeries. Collaborations with international teams enhance translational research impact. No specific scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, though his extensive publication record indicates active research participation. He contributes to multidisciplinary teams addressing cancer biology, surgical outcomes, and therapeutic innovation.

Emmanuelle Charpentierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• CRISPR-Cas
• Microbiology
• Regulatory Proteins
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Emmanuelle Charpentier is a renowned French microbiologist, geneticist, and biochemist currently serving as Scientific and Managing Director of the Max Planck Unit for the Science of Pathogens (MPUSP) in Berlin, Germany. She is celebrated for her groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology, which revolutionized life sciences, biotechnology, and medicine. Education: Ph.D. in microbiology from Pasteur Institute, University Pierre & Marie Curie (now Sorbonne University), Paris, France Career highlights: Founded MPUSP in 2018, Scientific Member of the Max Planck Society (2015), Humboldt Professor (2013) Her research focuses on CRISPR-Cas systems , microbial pathogenesis , and regulatory mechanisms in Gram-positive bacteria including Listeria , staphylococci, and Streptococcus pyogenes . Recent publications demonstrate expertise in RNA-seq methodologies, ribonuclease characterization, and CRISPR-Cas9 optimization. Key article trends: 3'-to-5' exoribonuclease interactions (2018-2023), Cas9 protein engineering (2020), transcriptional interference mechanisms (2019), and synthetic regulatory toolkits (2023) Scientific honors include: 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020 Wolf Prize in Medicine 2016 Leibniz Prize 2015 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences 2023 US National Inventors Hall of Fame induction She co-founded CRISPR Therapeutics and ERS Genomics with Rodger Novak and Shaun Foy. Her work continues to shape modern molecular biology through both fundamental discoveries and translational applications.

Joachim Lingnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Telomeres
• Telomerase
• Long noncoding RNA
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Joachim Lingner is a Full Professor at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) since 2009. He previously held positions as Associate Professor (2005–2008), Senior group leader (2002), and Junior group leader (1997–2001) at EPFL and ISREC, Switzerland. He completed his PhD at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel (1989–1992) and postdoctoral work at HHMI, University of Colorado at Boulder (1993–1997). Research Focus: Telomeres, telomerase, genome stability, DNA repair, oxidative stress, RNA biology, and aging. Key Discoveries: Discovery of the catalytic subunit of telomerase (1993–1997), identification of TERRA (telomeric long noncoding RNA), and mechanisms of telomerase regulation. Technologies Developed: Telomeric chromatin analysis protocols to study telomere protein composition and dynamics. Scientific Awards & Honors: ERC Advanced Investigator Grant (2008) EMBO Member (2005) Friedrich Miescher Prize (2002) START-fellowship (1997) Postdoctoral Fellowship SNF (1995) EMBO Long-Term Postdoctoral Fellowship (1993)

• Genetic Medicine
• Respiratory Genetics
• Asthma Pathogenesis
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Miriam Fleur Moffatt is a Professor of Respiratory Genetics at the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI), Imperial College London. She has held leadership roles including Deputy Director of the National Centre for Mesothelioma Research and Co-Director of the Asmarley Centre for Genomic Medicine. With over 180 publications (h-index 57), her research focuses on genetics and genomics of respiratory diseases like asthma, mesothelioma, and COPD. Key contributions include identifying asthma-associated genes (ORMDL3), pioneering GWAS studies, and microbiome analysis in lung diseases. Education: BSc (Hons) Microbiology from University of Reading, followed by doctoral research at University of Oxford under Professors Cookson and Hopkin. Career highlights include the first GWAS for asthma (2007), leading the GABRIEL consortium (2010), and discovering ORMDL3's role in HRV-induced asthma exacerbations (2018). Awards include the Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator Award (2011) and Imperial College's President's Medal (2014). Research interests span asthma genetics, epigenetic regulation of IgE, microbiome-disease interactions, and translational genomic medicine. Collaborations include leading international consortia like GABRIEL and TAC. Current initiatives focus on microbial communities in severe asthma and fibrotic lung diseases. Leadership roles include Institute Lead for Postdoctoral Scientists at Imperial College and Senior Visiting Research Fellowships at Green College, Oxford. Her work bridges basic science and clinical application, with direct impacts on biologic therapies targeting IL5/IL5RA pathways.

• Inflammation
• Rheumatology
• Clinical and molecular immunology
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Dimitrios Boumpas is a renowned Professor of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens , where he chaired the Fourth Department of Medicine (2012–2016). He also served as an Affiliated Investigator at the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens and previously led the Divisions of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, and Clinical Immunology at the University of Crete (1999–2012), directing its Graduate Program on Molecular Basis of Human Diseases. His research spans rheumatology, clinical immunology, and genomic medicine, focusing on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and inflammatory arthritis. Medical School, University of Ioannina (1983) Fellowship in Molecular Immunology, NIH Internal Medicine training, Georgetown University Rheumatology-Clinical Immunology training, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), NIH Dr. Boumpas has pioneered research in immunosuppressive therapy for autoimmune rheumatic diseases and transcriptomic analysis in systemic autoimmunity. His work on lupus nephritis has set international standards, and he has published over 300 peer-reviewed papers with 13,641+ citations (h-index=61). His selected publications highlight advancements in cytokine regulation, SLE biomarkers, immune checkpoints, and miRNA mechanisms in autoimmune T cell dysfunction. Scientific honors include: Chairman, ERC Advanced Grants LS-7 Panel Vice Chairman, ERC Synergy Panels Recipient, ERC Advanced Grant (Lupuscare) His research has been funded by national (e.g., ΕΠΕΑΕΚ II, Πυθαγόρας I/II) and EU programs (FP-6, IMI, Horizon 2020). He served as Associate Editor for the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases (IF=12.8), past Chair of the European League Against Rheumatism Training and Education Committee, and Chair of the European Task Force on SLE guidelines.

Ulf Petterssonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Virology
• Cancer Biology
• Proteomics
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Prof. Ulf Pettersson is a renowned Professor in Tumor Biology at the Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University. His career spans over four decades, including roles as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine (1996-2002) and Vice-Rector for Medicine and Pharmacy (1999-2002). He holds memberships in prestigious institutions such as the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and EMBO. Research focuses on virology, cancer biology, and host-pathogen interactions. Key projects include adenovirus-host gene expression dynamics, bladder cancer mechanisms, and proteomic analysis of tyrosine phosphorylation. Over 300 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index of 86 reflect his prolific output. Award highlights include the Rudbeck Gold Medal (2008) and EMBO membership (1989). His work bridges basic science with clinical applications, particularly in oncology and infectious diseases. Extensive administrative contributions include leadership roles at the Swedish Cancer Society and national academic governance.

Plaseska-Karanfilska Dijanaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Biology
• Cancer Genetics
• Reproductive Genetics
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Prof. Dijana Plaseska-Karanfilska is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University St. Cyril and Methodius, and holds an identical rank at the Research Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (RCGEB) within the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MASA). She also serves as Head of the Laboratories for Molecular Diagnostics and Genomics at RCGEB-MASA and is an honorary professor at University St. Cyril and Methodius. MD from Medical Faculty, Skopje PhD from Medical Faculty, Maastricht, Netherlands Her research focuses on molecular diagnostics of inherited, malignant, and infectious diseases, with a particular emphasis on breast cancer and rare diseases. She has contributed to molecular characterization of monogenic disorders in North Macedonia and the translation of genetic tests into clinical practice. Her work spans genomics, proteomics, and molecular medicine. Recent publications highlight her expertise in genetic risk factors for breast cancer, microRNA profiling in male infertility, and Y-chromosome loss in cancer. She has published over 140 peer-reviewed papers and presented at 160+ scientific events. Member, Academia Europaea (2021) Editor, Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics Deputy Editor, Macedonian Medical Reviews President, Macedonian Society of Medical Genetics She has mentored six Ph.D. and ten MSc students and coordinated international projects like EU FP7 REGPOT, enhancing national research capacities in genomics and proteomics.

Erin Schumanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Synaptic transmission and plasticity
• Protein synthesis and degradation
• Local transcriptomes and proteomes
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Erin Schuman is a distinguished neuroscientist holding multiple prominent academic positions: Professor of Synaptic Functions and Plasticity at Radboud Universiteit (2021-present), Professor for Neuronal Synaptic Dynamics at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University (2015-present), and Director of the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research in Frankfurt (2009-present). Previously, she spent 16 years at California Institute of Technology, rising from Assistant Professor (1993) to full Professor (2004-2010), while simultaneously serving as an HHMI Investigator (1997-2009). Her educational background includes a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Southern California (1985), a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Princeton University (1990), and postdoctoral training in Molecular and Cellular Physiology at Stanford University. Schuman's research program has remained remarkably focused on the molecular mechanisms of synaptic function throughout her career. Her work centers on local protein synthesis at synapses , investigating how neurons regulate mRNA translation, proteome dynamics, and protein degradation within dendritic compartments. This research has established fundamental principles of how synapses maintain their function through local control mechanisms, bridging molecular biology with systems neuroscience. Her laboratory pioneered techniques for visualizing local protein synthesis in neurons and demonstrated its critical role in synaptic plasticity. Analysis of her publication history reveals a consistent trajectory exploring synaptic mechanisms, with recent work (2012-2017) focusing on advanced imaging of local transcriptomes and proteomes, while maintaining the core theme established in her seminal 1995-1996 papers on neurotrophin-induced plasticity requiring local protein synthesis. Her publications span top journals including Science, Nature, Neuron, and Cell, with approximately 150 papers and an h-index of 62. Major Awards: Körber European Science Prize (2024) Foreign Member of the Royal Society (2024) The Brain Prize (2023) EMBO Women in Science Award (2022) Rosenstiel Award (2022) Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine (2020) Salpeter Lifetime Achievement Award (2018) Schuman has received sustained funding throughout her career including ERC Advanced Investigator Awards (2012-2016, 2017-2021), HHMI support (1997-2009), and earlier career awards including the Beckman Young Investigator Award and Pew Biomedical Scholar. At the Max Planck Institute, she founded and leads the Department of Synaptic Plasticity, directing a research team investigating the cell biological control of synapses through local transcriptomes and proteomes.

• Developmental Genomics
• Computational Biology
• Bioinformatics
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Kristian Vlahoviček is a tenured Professor and Bioinformatics Group Leader at the Faculty of Science , University of Zagreb, Croatia, with a 18-year track record of leading an internationally competitive research group. He has held international appointments at the ICGEB Trieste (Italy) and the University of Oslo (Norway), and co-founded Exaltum Ltd. in 2013. Education: PhD in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Research Focus: His group combines machine learning with bioinformatics to address key questions in developmental genomics and metagenomics , including protein interaction prediction, histone modification analysis, and retrotransposon dynamics in embryogenesis. Publications: His work appears in top-tier journals like Nature , Cell , and PNAS , with citations exceeding 4,000 (Google Scholar), reflecting significant impact in computational biology, genetics, and epigenetics. Scientific Awards: 2011 Annual National Science Award (Croatia) 2009 Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts Award EMBO Young Investigator Installation Grant (2006-2011) ICGEB Fellowship (1996-2000) University of Zagreb Rector’s Award (1995) Service: He has served as a reviewer for major international funding programs including the European Science Foundation, EC FP7/H2020, ZonMw Vidi Programme, and Croatian structural funds. His research group develops computational tools and machine learning frameworks for genomic and metagenomic analysis.

Lopez-Garcia Purificacionمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Microbial diversity
• Geobiology
• Extreme environments
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Purificación López-García is a Researcher at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), leading the DEEM group (Diversity, Ecology, Evolution Microbiennes) since 2019. Her career spans 25+ years, including roles as Research Director (Classe Exceptionnelle DRCE), Assistant Professor at Universidad de Alicante, and postdoctoral fellowships at Université Paris-Sud and Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Current affiliation: CNRS, France Research focus: Microbial evolution, geobiology, origin of life Research Interests : López-García investigates microbial diversity in extreme environments, geobiological processes, and evolutionary transitions underlying eukaryotic and microbial origins. Her work integrates metagenomics, phylogenomics, and field studies across global extreme ecosystems like the Danakil Depression and Lake Baikal. Scientific Awards : Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology (2020) EMBO Member (2019) CNRS Silver Medal (2017) ERC Advanced Grant ProtistWorld (2013-2019) Grants and Leadership : She has led major grants including the French ANR Microbialites project (2019-2023) and the Marie Curie SINGEK ITN (2015-2019). Her team has hosted 6 current PhD students and organized 15+ international symposia.

Tomas Marques-Bonetمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative genomics
• Conservation genomics
• Evolutionary genomics
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Tomas Marques-Bonet is a Full Professor in the Department of Genetics at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), specializing in comparative, conservation, and evolutionary genomics. He has held prestigious roles including directing the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (2016-2020) and serving on scientific councils for LABEX CeMEB (Montpellier) and CENIEH (Center for Human Evolution). Currently, he advises Flomics (Spain) and Colossal Genomics (USA), while participating as a panelist for the European Research Council and the External Scientific Panel for developmental gTEX (NIH). Research Focus: His work explores genome diversity in primates and other species, human-specific genomic features, and the evolution of epigenetics and gene regulation. This includes pioneering contributions to primate genomics, ancient DNA analysis, and transcriptome innovations using long-read sequencing technologies. Scientific Awards: City of Barcelona Award in Sciences (2023) ERC Consolidator Grant (2019) AAAS Breakthrough of the Year (2019) Howard Hughes International Early Career Award (2017) EMBO Young Investigator Award (2013) ERC Starting Grant (2010) Grants & Patents: Recipient of HHMI Early International Career Award, two ERC grants (2010, 2019), two NIH R01 grants (2016, 2019), and Revive&Restore funding (2023). Holds a European patent (EP22382590, 2022). Founded Cryozoo (2019), a cell line banking infrastructure partnered with UPF, Barcelona Museum of Natural Science, and EMBL. Mentorship: Mentored 10 PhD students and 5 postdocs, many of whom now hold successful academic careers. Organized symposia including the 2015 EMBO Young Investigator meeting in Barcelona. Recent Publications: Coordinated a 2023 Science special issue on primate genomics with 5 manuscripts (3 corresponding authorships). Published 40 high-impact papers in journals like Nature , Science , and Genome Research , including 1 first-author and 7 senior-author publications.

• Bioinformatics
• Transcriptomics
• Gene Expression Analysis
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David Philip Kreil is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology within the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) . He holds a joint appointment as Chair of Bioinformatics at the University of Warwick (2012-2014) and has held research positions at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) and the University of Cambridge . His work bridges computational biology, transcriptomics, and plant-nematode interactions. 2012-2014: Chair of Bioinformatics, University of Warwick 2005: WWTF Vienna Science Chair at BOKU 2001-2004: MRC Research Fellow, University of Cambridge 1997-2001: EMBL PhD Programme, EBI Kreil's research focuses on transcriptomic analysis of plant-pathogen interactions (e.g., Fusarium resistance in wheat, nematode-induced syncytia) and computational methods for microarray calibration, data normalization, and statistical modeling. He has applied machine learning to weather forecasting and biomedical data. Scientific Awards : Research Fellow, Darwin College, University of Cambridge (2002-2005) His 15 most recent articles emphasize bioinformatics tools, plant immunity, and interdisciplinary applications of machine learning in biology and climate science. He has supervised theses on wheat transcriptomics and nematode-induced gene expression.

• Immunology
• Neuroscience
• Entomology
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Rodolphe Poupardin is a Research Fellow at Paracelsus Medical University 's University Institute for Experimental and Clinical Cell Therapy. His research spans immunology, neuroscience, entomology, and biomedical applications of extracellular vesicles (EVs). Research Areas : Immunology, Neuroscience, Entomology, Cell Therapy, Biomedical Research Poupardin's work focuses on: EV standardization and functional analysis for regenerative medicine Mechanisms of neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases Insecticide resistance in Anopheles gambiae and Aedes aegypti Role of T-cell repertoires and cytokine imbalances in multiple sclerosis Botanical synergists for vector control Recent publications (2025) examine EV documentation tools (EV-Checklist) T-cell dynamics in neurological disorders Anatomical variations linked to carpal tunnel syndrome Alzheimer's serum effects on microglia Activities include speaking engagements on EV research standards (2021-2022). No formal student advisement or awards documented in available records.