جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Sports Antidoping Analysis
• Mass Spectrometry
• Laboratory Quality Assurance
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Konstantinos Georgakopoulos is an Associate Professor in the Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Faculty of Pharmacy. His role includes research supervision, teaching, and laboratory management within the Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analysis. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from NTUA (1992) and has over 20 years of expertise in sports antidoping analysis. Research focuses on mass spectrometry-based detection of prohibited substances in biological fluids, laboratory quality assurance, and data processing innovations. He has pioneered methods for designer steroids analysis using LC-TOF-MS and GC-HRMS. Key contributions include developing stabilization protocols for urine samples and optimizing detection of erythropoietin (EPO) and corticosteroids. During the 2004 Athens Olympics, he co-ordinated the Doping Control Laboratory, implementing advanced analytical systems still referenced in modern anti-doping practices. His work extends to blood doping detection via extracellular vesicle analysis and metabolomics approaches. Recent studies explore genetic links between athletic performance and steroid metabolism through GWAS. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with current research emphasizing untargeted metabolomics, RNA biomarkers, and transcriptomic profiling for anti-doping. His lab collaborates internationally on World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) initiatives, contributing to Olympic Games testing protocols since 2004.

Emre Aksoyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Plant Biotechnology
• Stress Tolerance in Crops
• Molecular Breeding
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Emre Aksoy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences (Biology/Molecular Biology and Genetics) at Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey. Previously, he held an Assistant Professor position at the Department of Agricultural Genetic Engineering at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University from 2015 to 2021. His research focuses on plant biotechnology, particularly stress tolerance mechanisms, biofortification, and genetic engineering in crops such as soybean, potato, wheat, and Arabidopsis. Education: PhD in Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences from Texas A&M University (2009–2014), M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from METU (2002–2009). Research Interests: Molecular mechanisms of nutrient uptake and signaling, stress tolerance in crops via genetic engineering, GATA transcription factors, and RNA polymerase regulation under stress conditions. His lab collaborates nationally and internationally to develop resilient crop varieties using advanced genetic tools. Key Publications (2024): Genome-wide studies on safflower and potato, GATA transcription factor characterization, and CRISPR-based genome editing guidelines. Notable earlier work includes studies on Arabidopsis stress responses and potato stress tolerance. Laboratory Activities: Focuses on biofortification, abiotic stress biology, and molecular breeding. Current projects include genome-wide association studies and CRISPR applications in crop improvement.

• Plant Genomics
• Crop Improvement
• Genome-Wide Association Studies
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Dr Vanika Garg is Lecturer at Murdoch University's Centre for Crop and Food Innovation within the Food Futures Institute. Her research employs genomic approaches for crop improvement, with focus areas including plant genomics, genome-wide association studies, and horticultural breeding techniques. Recent publications demonstrate advancements in spatial omics applications, super-pangenome development for chickpea, and climate adaptation studies in bamboo. Research integrates computational biology with practical agricultural solutions for food security challenges.

• Genetic Epidemiology
• Statistical Genomics
• Cancer Genetics
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Nicola J. Camp, PhD is a Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine with primary appointments in Internal Medicine (Division of Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies) and Human Genetics, plus adjunct roles in Biomedical Informatics and Family & Preventive Medicine. She directs the Utah Population Database and serves as a Huntsman Cancer Institute investigator. Education : PhD in Statistical Genetics from University of Sheffield; Postdoctoral training in Molecular & Genetic Medicine at University of Sheffield Medical School As a genetic epidemiologist and statistical genomicist , her work focuses on identifying heritable cancer risk variants, developing novel genomic methods, and analyzing tumor-normal tissue differences. She specializes in breast cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and multiple myeloma , leveraging Utah's unique genealogical records for high-risk pedigree studies. Recent research trends include polygenic score distributions, BRCA variant classification, and transcriptomic modeling of omics data. Key consortia collaborations span ABCTB , kConFab , and NBCS . Scientific Awards : Reed Gardner Faculty Excellence Award, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society recognition, Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers Her lab has mentored over 40 students across Molecular Biology, Biomedical Informatics, and MSTAT programs. More at Camp Lab .

Antonio Marcoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Genetics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Molecular Biology
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Dr. Antonio Marco is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Essex, where he has held this position since 2020. Previously, he was a Lecturer at Essex (2013–2020) and held research roles at the University of Manchester and Arizona State University. His expertise spans genetics, evolutionary biology, and molecular biology, with a focus on microRNA regulation, cancer biology, and computational approaches to genetic analysis. Dr. Marco holds a Ph.D. in Genetics (University of Valencia, 2007), a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences (University of Valencia, 2002), and a Graduate Diploma in Mathematics (LSE University of London, 2017). His research explores the evolutionary mechanisms of gene regulation, particularly in cancer and developmental processes, leveraging advanced computational methods. His research interests include the functional roles of microRNAs in sex-biased gene expression, the evolution of cancer-related genes, and the application of bioinformatics to study population genetics. He currently advises Mohab Helmy (PhD student) and collaborates with a PostDoc researcher, Andrea Hatlen. Dr. Marco’s publications reflect a strong focus on cancer biology, microRNA dynamics, and evolutionary genetics. Recent work investigates somatic evolution in cancer genes, steroid receptor cross-talk in breast cancer, and computational tools for RNA cleavage analysis. His research bridges experimental and computational approaches, addressing fundamental questions in molecular biology and evolution. He maintains an active presence in academic communities, including a blog on evolutionary biology and genetics (eblogution.wordpress.com), a Google Scholar profile (h-index: not specified), and an ORCID identifier. His work contributes to both basic science and applied fields such as biotechnology and medical research.

• Plant Biology
• Ecology
• Molecular Biology
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Martin Schäfer is a Postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolution (iomE), Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz. His research focuses on plant interactions with biotic and abiotic environments, utilizing molecular biology, biochemistry, and field ecology. He holds a Dr. rer. nat. in Molecular Biology and a Diplom in Biology from Friedrich Schiller University Jena. His work explores phytohormones, primary/secondary metabolites, and defense mechanisms in plants. He is affiliated with the Xu Lab (Evolutionary Plant Sciences) and Huber Lab (Plant Evolutionary Ecology). Recent studies include genome-wide association studies in duckweeds, transgenerational plasticity in plant defense, and herbivory impacts on plant fitness. His research bridges ecological and molecular approaches, addressing questions in plant adaptation and stress responses. Labs/Teams: Xu Lab (Evolutionary Plant Sciences), Huber Lab (Plant Evolutionary Ecology). No awards listed. No advisees/students explicitly mentioned.

• Cancer Genomics
• Proteomics
• Bioinformatics
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Dr. Rehan Akbani is a Professor at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. He leads bioinformatics analysis and quality control efforts for large-scale cancer genomics projects like The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Center for Cancer Genomics (CCG), with a focus on proteomic analysis via Reverse-Phase Protein Arrays (RPPA) and mitigating batch effects in molecular datasets. He is Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple NCI and DoD grants, including gastric cancer biomarker research and TCGA-driven pan-cancer studies of the TGF-beta pathway. Education: PhD in Bioinformatics from University of Texas at San Antonio (2009). Research focuses on integrating genomic, proteomic, and clinical data to uncover cancer mechanisms, with expertise in data quality assurance and pathway analysis. Leads projects comparing gastric cancer to other gastrointestinal malignancies and studying molecular aberrations in gynecologic cancers. Key contributions include foundational work in TCGA's proteomic data pipelines and pioneering quality control frameworks for large-scale cancer datasets. His lab trains students in advanced bioinformatics, genomic data analysis, and translational research methodologies.

Ashish Ranjanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Plant Pathology
• Molecular Biology
• Agricultural Science
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Ashish Ranjan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Minnesota, part of the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. His research focuses on understanding plant-microbe interactions, particularly soil-borne fungal pathogens like Sclerotinia sclerotiorum , to develop sustainable strategies for crop protection. He holds a PhD from the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, India. His work emphasizes omics, genetics, and molecular biology approaches to study pathogen virulence and host resistance mechanisms. He leads multiple grants, including projects funded by the MN Department of Agriculture and PepsiCo, focusing on potato disease management and crop improvement. Ranjan accepts PhD students and has collaborated widely on topics such as Verticillium wilt resistance and bioactive compound screening. Key projects include developing a potato biotic threat intelligence system and evaluating new potato varieties for disease resistance. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable agriculture and food security.

Farzana Ferdousمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Immunology
• Parasitology
• Animal Health
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Farzana Ferdous, PhD, is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her teaching focuses on Principles of Biology, Parasitology, and Animal Health. Her research explores host-pathogen interactions, immunological roles of thrombocytes, and immunomodulatory nanoparticles. She investigates thrombocyte biology in avian species, including immune responses to pathogens and signaling pathways like ERK/p38 MAPK. Her work spans developmental biology (e.g., pig mammary gland development), gene expression in beef carcass traits, and comparative immunity between thrombocytes and platelets. Dr. Ferdous has published widely on thrombocyte transcriptomes, LPS-induced inflammation, and viral/bacterial pathogen recognition mechanisms.

Andreas Madlungمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Molecular Biology
• Plant Physiology
• Genomics
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Andreas Madlung is a Professor of Biology at the University of Puget Sound, specializing in plant molecular biology and evolutionary genomics. His research focuses on phytochrome signaling in plants, particularly how light receptors influence development, and the evolutionary implications of polyploidy. He has received the 2024 Lynwood W. Swanson Scientific Research Award for his contributions to scientific discovery and mentoring. Education: Staatsexamen in Biology (University of Hamburg, 1995), PhD in Botany (Oregon State University, 2000). Teaches courses including Molecular Biology, Plant Physiology, and Biostatistics. His lab has been funded by the National Science Foundation for studies on phytochrome functions and polyploid genome evolution. Research Interests: Functional genomics of phytochromes, evolutionary consequences of polyploidy, and plant responses to environmental signals. Current projects explore light-regulated transcriptional networks and the role of phytochromes in auxin and photosynthetic pathways. Grants/Awards: NSF grants (2011–2026), Swanson Award ($20,000 grant supporting student research). Lab members include undergraduates and graduate students involved in phytochrome mutant analysis and genome-wide studies. Lab Activities: The Madlung Lab collaborates on functional genomic approaches, combining RNA-seq, proteomics, and classical physiological methods. Projects include synthetic allopolyploid analysis and the role of phytochrome variants in tomato development.

Mark Bellgroveمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Psychiatric Genetics
• Attention
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Professor Mark Bellgrove is Deputy Head of School (Research) and a Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience at Monash University's School of Psychological Sciences. He co-chairs Monash Neuroscience, a university-wide initiative involving over 600 researchers. His work focuses on the biological basis of attention and cognitive control, combining cognitive neuroscience and molecular genomics. He leads projects funded by NHMRC, MRFF, and ARC grants, including an NHMRC L2 Investigator Grant. Notable achievements include developing Australia's first NHMRC-approved ADHD clinical guideline and founding the Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA). His research interests span ADHD endophenotypes, genetic risk markers, and neurochemical mechanisms of attention. He has published in high-impact journals like Molecular Psychiatry and Nature Neuroscience. Awards include the NARSAD Young Investigator Award, Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia (FASSA), and Monash’s Supervisor of the Year (2021). Collaborations include adjunct roles at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Queensland. His lab integrates advanced neuroimaging, genetics, and behavioral studies to address clinical heterogeneity in psychiatric disorders. Key projects investigate dopamine pathways, brain structural abnormalities, and neurodevelopmental trajectories in ADHD and related conditions. Supervised over 20 research projects, including studies on iPSC modeling of ADHD and brain asymmetry. Authored 226+ peer-reviewed outputs and 28 funded projects. Recipient of 8 major awards recognizing research impact and mentorship.

Boris Hejblumمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Longitudinal Analysis
• High-dimensional Biomedical Data
• Bayesian Nonparametrics
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Boris Hejblum is a Researcher at the Inserm Bordeaux Population Health Research Center (U1219), co-directing the SISTM team affiliated with INRIA and INSERM. He holds a Research Faculty position, focusing on longitudinal analysis of high-dimensional biomedical data. Previously, he was a tenured Associate Professor (2015–2021) at the Bordeaux School of Public Health, University of Bordeaux, and completed his Ph.D. in Biostatistics at ISPED (Bordeaux) in 2015 under Professors François Caron and Rodolphe Thiébaut. He earned his Master's from ENSAI (France’s National School of Statistics) in 2011. His research spans Bayesian nonparametric methods, optimal transport, single-cell data analysis, and vaccine surrogate markers. Notable contributions include tcgsaseq (RNA-seq differential analysis), CytOpT (flow cytometry analysis), and epidemiological modeling tools like EpidemiOptim. He collaborates widely, with projects in genomics, immunology, and public health. Education: Accreditation to Supervize Research (HDR), 2024, Université de Bordeaux PhD in Biostatistics, 2015, Université de Bordeaux Engineer in Statistics, 2011, ENSAI (Rennes) MSc Statistics, 2011, Université de Rennes Research Interests: Longitudinal data analysis High-dimensional biomedical data integration Optimal transport applications in cytometry Vaccine efficacy and surrogate markers Electronic health record analytics Grants & Teams: Leads the SISTM team (INRIA/INSERM), involved in projects like AI4scMed and SMATCH. Collaborates with institutions globally on HIV vaccine trials and pandemic modeling. Labs/Teams: Co-directs SISTM team at INRIA/INSERM, affiliated with Bordeaux Population Health Center.

Renata A. Batista-Britoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cortical development
• Inhibitory circuits
• Visual processing
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Renata A. Batista-Brito is an Associate Professor in three departments at Albert Einstein College of Medicine: the Dominick P. Purpura Department of Neuroscience, Department of Genetics, and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Her research focuses on cortical development, inhibitory circuits, visual processing, and neurodevelopmental disorders. She leads a lab investigating how postnatal developmental processes in inhibitory neurons shape sensory networks and contribute to disorders like autism and schizophrenia. Her work combines cell-type specific manipulations, in vivo electrophysiology, 2-photon imaging, and behavioral analysis. Recent findings highlight disruptions in inhibitory neuron activity as key mechanisms in neuropsychiatric conditions. She has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Neuron , Nature , and Cerebral Cortex . Her research program addresses two core hypotheses: 1) Postnatal interneuron activity instructs mature sensory processing, and 2) Dysfunction in inhibitory circuits underlies neurodevelopmental disorders. This work bridges fundamental neuroscience with translational goals, aiming to identify biomarkers for psychiatric diseases. Notable contributions include studies on VIP interneurons' role in cortical dysfunction (Neuron 2017), developmental interneuron diversity (Nature 2018), and arousal state effects on visual encoding (Neuron 2015). Her lab collaborates widely, using cutting-edge techniques to dissect neural circuit mechanisms.

Robert H. Singerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• RNA Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Cell Biology
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Robert H. Singer is a Professor and Co-Chair of Anatomy & Structural Biology, Professor of Cell Biology and Neuroscience at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He holds the Harold and Muriel Block Chair in Anatomy & Structural Biology and co-directs the Gruss Lipper Biophotonics Center and the Integrated Imaging Program. His research focuses on RNA dynamics, including single-molecule imaging of mRNA from transcription to degradation, and developing advanced microscopy techniques. He leads a lab renowned for innovations in fluorescent RNA labeling and real-time tracking of mRNA trafficking in living cells. Research Interests: Dr. Singer’s work centers on understanding RNA expression, localization, and translational regulation. His lab pioneered methods to visualize RNA in living cells using fluorescent probes and super-resolution microscopy, enabling the study of mRNA behavior in neurons, fibroblasts, and yeast. Key topics include RNA localization mechanisms, stress granule formation, and the impact of mRNA dynamics on health and disease. Patents: He has authored numerous patents, including technologies for RNA visualization (e.g., US Patent #6,586,240), multi-fluor FISH assays, and in-situ hybridization methods. These innovations underpin his lab’s contributions to biotechnology and diagnostics. Lab & Collaborations: The Singer Lab collaborates widely, advancing tools for studying HIV latency, coronavirus replication, and RNA-protein interactions. His team includes over 50 current and former trainees, reflecting a commitment to mentoring the next generation of scientists. Publications: Recent work spans topics like mRNA stability in yeast, intercellular RNA transfer, and imaging techniques for neurodegenerative diseases. Over 200+ publications highlight his lab’s interdisciplinary impact in cell biology, neuroscience, and biophysics.

Nicole Soranzoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Genomics
• Human Genetics
• Metabolic Diseases
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nicole Soranzo is a Professor of Human Genetics at the University of Cambridge School of Medicine (since 2015) and Senior Group Leader at the Wellcome Sanger Institute (since 2017). She currently heads the Genomics Research Center's Population & Medical Genomics Programme at Human Technopole, where her group focuses on understanding genetic influences on complex human traits and diseases. Her research integrates genomic, epigenomic, and transcriptomic data to uncover molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic, cardiometabolic, and immune-related disorders. Education: BSc in Biology, University of Milan (1994) PhD in Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Dundee, UK (1999) Research interests include: Genetic basis of metabolic/cardiovascular diseases Functional genomics of immune cell regulation Multi-omics approaches for drug target prioritization Role of rare genetic variants in disease causality Her work has led to discoveries in immune cell epigenetics (e.g., CD14+ monocytes and T cells), blood cell formation mechanisms, and therapeutic target identification through rare variant analysis. Current projects use single-cell RNA sequencing and CRISPR-based functional screens to advance precision medicine approaches. Key achievements include: Recipient of Italy's 'Most Influential Researchers & Scientists' award (ONDA, 2016) Leading international genomic consortia (e.g., UK10K, EU Blueprint) Co-developer of OpenTargets platform for drug discovery Her lab actively trains PhD students in genomic analysis and hosts postdocs specializing in bioinformatics and experimental genetics. The group maintains collaborations across academia and industry to translate genomic insights into clinical applications.