جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Shana Kelleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomolecular Sensors
• Phenotypic Screening
• Molecular Delivery Vectors
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Shana Kelley is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University's Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, with joint appointments in Biomedical Engineering and Biochemistry. As President of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago, she leads multidisciplinary research developing tools for disease diagnosis and therapy, including biomolecular sensors, phenotypic screening platforms, and molecular delivery vectors. Her group utilizes CRISPR, nanoscale cytometry, and electrochemical techniques. Research focuses include reagent-free biomolecular analysis, tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte recovery, and aptamer selection for programmable binding affinities. Prof. Kelley directs three active companies and mentors trainees who hold positions at top universities globally. Her honors include the 2023 National Academy of Inventors election and the 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship. Recent publications highlight innovations in continuous inflammation monitoring, mitochondrial probes, and microfluidic immunomagnetic sorting for cancer therapeutics.

Sergei Maslovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbial Ecology
• Epidemiology Modeling
• Systems Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sergei Maslov is a Full Professor and Bliss Faculty Scholar in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), affiliated with the Grainger College of Engineering. He also holds a non-active appointment in the Department of Physics (0%). His research integrates theoretical physics, computational biology, and microbiology to study microbial ecosystems, epidemic dynamics, and systems-level biological processes. Education: Ph.D. in Theoretical Statistical Physics from Stony Brook University (1996). Academic leadership includes founding roles in UIUC's and Illinois Governor's COVID-19 modeling teams, advising on mitigation strategies during the pandemic. He leads interdisciplinary initiatives, such as the 2024 Strategic Research Initiative on spatial transcriptomics funded by Grainger College of Engineering. Research Interests: Microbial community dynamics, computational epidemiology, origins of life, and systems biology. Key projects include modeling gut microbiome behavior, predicting epidemic waves, and developing tools like FUN-PROSE and DR-BERT for biological data analysis. Awards: 2021 University of Illinois Presidential Medallion, AIMBE Fellowship (2021), APS Fellow (2020), and PECASE (2002). His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, such as SHIELD testing protocols and community-level ecological modeling. Grants and Service: Principal Investigator (PI) on multi-million-dollar projects, including SRI grants. Served on campus committees like the Math Bio Faculty Search Committee (2022). Lab collaborations span departments, with co-PI roles in electrical engineering, computer science, and statistics. Labs/Teams: Maslov Lab focuses on computational and systems biology. Recent work includes a Nature Communications paper on microbial resource preferences and eLife publications on pandemic modeling. The lab actively engages in international conferences and hosts visiting scholars, such as Griffin Chure from Stanford.

William Kathمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantitative Biology
• Computational Neuroscience
• Optics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

William Kath is a Professor of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics and holds a courtesy appointment in Neurobiology at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering. He is the Margaret B. Fuller Boos Professor and Deputy Director of the National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology. His research focuses on quantitative biological modeling, computational neuroscience, and optics, with notable contributions to circadian rhythms and neuronal circuit analysis. Education Ph.D. Applied Mathematics, California Institute of Technology S.B. Mathematics, MIT Research Interests Dr. Kath’s work spans quantitative biology, computational neuroscience, and applied mathematics. He develops models for circadian rhythms, neuronal circuits in Drosophila, and optical systems. His EMBEDR algorithm distinguishes signal from noise in single-cell omics data. He also studies stochastic dynamics, nonlinear optics, and parametric amplification in fiber communications. Awards and Recognition Fellow of the Optical Society of America (Optica) ASEE Mathematics Division Distinguished Educator and Service Award Mccormick School Teaching Award Advising and Grants He has advised numerous graduate students and collaborates with labs such as Gallio and Dombeck. His grants include funding for interdisciplinary training in quantitative biological modeling. Labs and Affiliations Affiliated with the Northwestern Institute on Complex Systems, he serves as Editor of Wave Motion and Deputy Director of the National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology.

Lucas Schirmerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroinflammation
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neuroimmunology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lucas Schirmer is the Heisenberg Professor of Translational Neurobiology and Division Chief of Neuroimmunology at the Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University. His research focuses on neuroinflammatory diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis (MS) and myositis, with expertise in single-cell genomics, multi-omics approaches, and translational neuroscience. The Schirmer Lab integrates experimental models and human tissue analysis to understand cellular and molecular mechanisms in neuroinflammation. Key research themes include glial cell diversity, neuro-glial interactions, and developing precision therapies. He leads major grants such as the DFG-funded NeuroFlame project (2024–2028) and the EU ERC Starting Grant DecOmPress (2021–2025). His work spans projects on iron homeostasis in neuroinflammation, liquor signatures in long-COVID, and gut microbiota-CNS interactions in MS. Collaborations include institutions like the Mannheim Institute for Innate Immunoscience (MI3) and teams across immunology and neurology. Research highlights include identifying neuron vulnerability in MS, mapping cell-type specific responses in lesions, and discovering astrocyte reactivity induced by microglia. The lab advocates translational approaches to support repair pathways and maintain cellular resilience in inflamed tissues.

Menglu Liangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Biostatistics
• Epidemiology
• Cardiovascular Disease Detection
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Menglu (Maggie) Liang is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Maryland. She holds a PhD in Biostatistics from Penn State University, a Master’s in Biostatistics from the University of Minnesota, and a Master’s in Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on biostatistical methods applied to cardiovascular disease early detection, dynamic survival analysis, and Bayesian network meta-analysis. Education: PhD in Biostatistics, Penn State University (2023) MS in Biostatistics, University of Minnesota (2019) ScM in Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University (2016) Research Interests: Dr. Liang’s work integrates biostatistical techniques with epidemiological studies to address public health challenges. Key areas include cardiovascular disease biomarkers, environmental health impacts (e.g., extreme heat, wildfires), and methodological advancements in meta-analysis and survival modeling. Recent Research Trends: Her publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining clinical data with statistical rigor to assess lifestyle interventions, environmental exposure risks, and molecular-level health mechanisms. Recent studies explore step-count metrics in metabolic syndrome populations, heat-related occupational illnesses, and genomic correlates of brain aging. Advising & Grants: While specific grant details are not listed, her academic role suggests involvement in collaborative research projects. No lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.

Kun Liangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Large-scale inference
• Statistical genetics
• High-dimensional statistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kun Liang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo, part of the Faculty of Mathematics. His research focuses on large-scale inference, statistical genetics, high-dimensional statistics, and machine learning with applications in bioinformatics and genomics. Education: Ph.D. in Statistics, Iowa State University M.S. in Statistics, Iowa State University M.S. in Automation, Tsinghua University B.E. in Automation, Tsinghua University Research Interests: His work emphasizes statistical methodologies for genomic data analysis, including false discovery rate control, ChIP-seq analysis, and integration of auxiliary information in RNA sequencing. He develops computational tools for gene ontology analysis and biomarker discovery in autoimmune diseases like psoriatic arthritis. Publications: Recent work includes advancements in directional hypothesis testing, grouped false discovery rate control, and proteomic profiling of inflammatory arthritis. His research bridges statistical theory and biomedical applications, with contributions to malaria studies and epigenetic regulation analysis. Awards: No awards explicitly listed in the provided texts. Advising & Grants: Advising details not specified here; his grants likely focus on statistical genomics and bioinformatics, though explicit mentions are absent. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations at the University of Waterloo, particularly in bioinformatics and statistical genetics.

Susan Motch Perrineمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Craniofacial Development
• Developmental Biology
• Genetic Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan Motch Perrine is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University, located in the College of the Liberal Arts. Her work focuses on craniofacial development, genetic disorders, and the application of advanced imaging techniques to study embryonic morphology. Her research investigates the developmental mechanisms underlying craniofacial syndromes such as achondroplasia and Crouzon syndrome, utilizing mouse models to study genetic mutations like FGFR2 and FGFR3. She employs cutting-edge methodologies including 3D micro-CT imaging, transcriptomic analysis, and machine learning (e.g., UniCoN networks) to analyze cartilage segmentation and cranial morphogenesis. Recent studies have explored the effects of drugs like infigratinib on bone fusion in craniosynostosis, the role of KLF16 in osteogenesis, and interactions between brain development and skull formation. Her work bridges evolutionary anthropology with biomedical research, contributing to both basic science and translational medicine. Labs and collaborations involve advanced imaging facilities and computational biology resources. She has published extensively on topics ranging from Meckel’s cartilage dysfunction to cortex-specific gene overexpression impacts on cranial growth.

• Plant Biology
• Systems Biology
• Genomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shahid M. Mukhtar is a tenured Full Professor in the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry at Clemson University's College of Science. Previously, he held faculty positions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), advancing from Assistant to Full Professor. He earned his Ph.D. in Genetics from the Max Planck Institute (Germany) and conducted postdoctoral research at UNC Chapel Hill, focusing on Arabidopsis-pathogen interactions. His research integrates systems biology, genomics, and spatial transcriptomics to study non-canonical genetic elements like extrachromosomal DNA and microproteins. He leads efforts to establish Stereo-seq technology for high-resolution spatial profiling in plant and animal systems. Dr. Mukhtar is Director of the Multinational Arabidopsis Steering Committee (MASC) and has organized conferences for the American Society of Plant Biologists and Plant & Animal Genome meetings. He has received awards including the Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award (2023) and President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2021). His lab actively seeks students interested in computational biology, multi-omics analysis, and plant-microbe interactions. Mentorship highlights include students winning NSF fellowships, Samuel Barker Awards, and other accolades.

Sorin Draghiciمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Biology
• Data Integration
• Disease Subtyping
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Sorin Draghici is a Professor of Computer Science at Wayne State University's James and Patricia Anderson College of Engineering. His research specializes in computational biology, integrating multi-omics data to discover disease subtypes and repurpose drugs. He develops bioinformatics tools like ROntoTools and CPA for pathway analysis and single-cell data interpretation. Research Focus: Machine learning applications in oncology and infectious diseases, including COVID-19 proteomics and ovarian cancer recurrence prediction. Recent innovations include AI-driven data interrogation (LmRaC) and upstream regulator prediction (PURE). Publications emphasize scalable algorithms for big data challenges.

• Survey Methodology
• Statistics
• Survey Cognition

Melissa A. Cidade is an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University, affiliated with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Her academic focus includes Survey Methodology , Statistics , and Survey Cognition , with an emphasis on cognition in survey instruments and measurement error within the Total Survey Error Framework. She has over 15 years of applied experience in government, non-profit, academic, and for-profit sectors, specializing in multimodal data collection and establishment survey design. Education: Ph.D., Department of Sociology and Anthropology (2017), George Mason University M.A., Department of Sociology (2005), The Catholic University of America B.A., Department of Sociology (2003), Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Her recent research explores establishment survey response processes, including justice-related data collection and secondary analysis of field contact. She has presented at the Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology (FCSM) Research and Policy Conference , American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) , and American Statistical Association (ASA) Joint Statistical Meeting . Publications cover topics in environmental health, reproductive health, and epidemiological methodologies, reflecting her dual expertise in survey design and public health research. Scientific Contributions: Developed frameworks for addressing historically undercounted populations in establishment surveys. Investigated participatory economic survey research through stakeholder engagement. Advanced respondent-centered design principles in survey instruments. Integrated public libraries data with other sources for comprehensive analysis. She teaches SOCI 313: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences , and is accessible via mcidade@gmu.edu . Office hours are held on Sundays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Eastern time or by appointment.

Adam G. Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Genomics
• Sexual Selection
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Adam G. Jones is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Idaho, part of the College of Science. His research focuses on evolutionary biology, sexual selection, and the genomics of male pregnancy in syngnathid fishes like pipefish and seahorses. He earned his B.A. in Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1992 and his Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of Georgia in 1998. His lab has pioneered work on genome assembly of syngnathid species and investigates topics such as microbiome dynamics, mating systems, and the evolutionary genetics of brood pouch development. He has secured NSF grants for projects like 'The Genomics of Sexual Selection in Pipefishes and Seahorses' and co-leads the Evo-Devo of male pregnancy microbiome studies. Notable students include Sarah Flanagan (now at University of Canterbury) and Emily Rose (University of Tampa). His lab moved from Texas A&M to the University of Idaho in 2013 to pursue new research opportunities in the Palouse region. Research interests span evolutionary innovations, sexual selection mechanisms, and the impact of environmental factors like synthetic estrogens on reproductive biology. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, including foundational work on male pregnancy genetics and the role of Bateman's principles in mating system analysis. His lab actively collaborates with institutions like the University of Oregon (Cresko Lab) and employs cutting-edge genomic techniques, including PacBio and Hi-C sequencing. Recent efforts emphasize assembling complete genomes for syngnathid lineages to understand evolutionary adaptations. Grants and funding support projects on microbiome evolution, sexual selection dynamics, and genomic approaches to studying mating systems. The Jones Lab also develops computational tools for parentage analysis, such as GERUD and BATEMANATER software. Future work includes expanding genomic resources for syngnathids and exploring the implications of climate change on sexual selection intensity in cold-water pipefishes.

Kenneth Frostمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Plant Pathology
• Agricultural Microbiology
• Epidemiology of Plant Diseases
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kenneth Frost is an Associate Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist at Oregon State University, affiliated with the Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center (HAREC). His primary role involves investigating disease ecology, epidemiology, and management strategies for high-value irrigated crops, particularly potatoes and vegetables. Frost’s research focuses on microbial community dynamics, soil health, and disease diagnostics, with a goal to develop economically and environmentally sustainable practices. Affiliations: Hermiston Exp Sta, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, HAREC. Education: Ph.D. (2012), M.S. (2004), and B.A. (2000) in Plant Pathology and Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Research Interests: Includes soilborne pathogens, vector-borne diseases (e.g., aster yellows phytoplasma), molecular diagnostics, and the impact of crop rotations on disease suppression. His work integrates microbiome analysis, pesticide efficacy studies, and biocontrol strategies to enhance crop resilience. Publications: Over 70 peer-reviewed articles and reports, emphasizing microbial community responses to fumigation, ergot disease management in grass seed crops, and pathogen diversity in potato production systems. Recent trends highlight advancements in DNA metabarcoding and soil health correlations with disease outcomes. Grants: Funded by USDA, state partnerships, and industry consortia. Collaborations include Washington State University, USDA-ARS, and regional farming organizations. Awards: Recognized for contributions to IPM training, potato industry innovation, and disease management research. Outreach: Leads the HAREC Plant Pathology Diagnostic Lab, offering real-time pathogen identification and management guidance. Engages growers through extension publications and the 'Ergot Alert' initiative.

Mark Margresمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ecology & Evolution
• Conservation Biology
• Evolutionary Genomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mark Margres is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of South Florida, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds roles in the USF Genomics and Precision Medicine Programs. His research focuses on evolutionary genomics, coevolutionary dynamics between Tasmanian devils and their transmissible cancer, and venom evolution in snakes. Margres earned his Ph.D. from Florida State University and has held postdoctoral positions at institutions including Harvard University and Washington State University. Education : Ph.D., Biology (Florida State University, 2016); B.A., Biology (Bethany College, 2011). Research Interests : Evolutionary and ecological genomics of adaptation Coevolution between hosts and pathogens (e.g., Tasmanian devils and DFTD) Venom evolution in snakes and predator-prey interactions Genomic mechanisms underlying tumor regression and cancer dynamics Recent Article Trends : Recent work explores genomic signatures of coevolution in Tasmanian devils, venom complexity in rattlesnakes, and microbiome impacts on conservation. Margres integrates '-omics' approaches with ecological and morphological data to study genotype-phenotype-fitness linkages. Awards : Sarah and Daniel Hrdy Visiting Fellowship in Conservation Biology (2019–2020) Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Grant (2019) J. Larry Landers Student Research Award (2013) Advising & Grants : Supervises graduate and undergraduate researchers, including Ph.D. students Ella Guedouar and Dylan Gallinson. Secured grants from NSF, National Geographic, and internal initiatives, totaling over $2 million in funding. Active in lab-based and collaborative projects on cancer genomics and venom biology. Labs & Teams : Directs the Margres Lab at USF, focusing on evolutionary genomics, transmissible cancers, and venom research. Collaborates with institutions like Harvard University and the University of Tasmania.

Jennifer Klingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Breeding
• Quantitative Genetics
• Experimental Design
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Kling is a Professor in the Crop and Soil Science Department at Oregon State University , where she has worked since 2001. Her research focuses on plant breeding, quantitative genetics, and experimental design. She teaches courses such as CROP 590 Experimental Design in Agriculture (online, 2017-2020) and PBG 650 Advanced Plant Breeding and Quantitative Genetics (2005-2015, 2019). Education : PhD in Genetics with minor in Statistics (1988, North Carolina State University), MSc in Agronomy with emphasis in Plant Breeding (1983, University of Nebraska), BSc in Crop Science (1980, Oregon State University) Her research spans tropical maize improvement under low-nitrogen conditions, Striga resistance breeding, meadowfoam genetics for oil quality, and Douglas-fir genomics for climate adaptation. Recent publications include work on nurse crops for sainfoin persistence (2020), SNP genotyping arrays for Douglas-fir (2020), and meadowfoam glucosinolate analysis (2011). She has contributed to genomic resources like the Barley Coordinated Agricultural Project (2012). Scientific Awards : Ten-year service award from the West and Central Africa Maize Research Network (1997) Three awards from IITA's Training Program (1997) Jennifer Kling has advised graduate students and collaborated on interdisciplinary projects involving crop physiology, genetic mapping, and sustainable agricultural systems. Her work extends to extension publications on meadowfoam pollination (2015) and technical reports on variety releases (2013). She continues to bridge academic research with practical applications in specialty crop development.

Dezene Huberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Entomology
• Arthropod Ecology
• Chemical Ecology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dezene Huber is a Professor and ESM Undergraduate Coordinator at the University of Northern British Columbia's Faculty of Environment. He holds a PhD from Simon Fraser University and BSc from University of Calgary. His research focuses on arthropod ecology across forest, aquatic, agricultural, and urban systems. Current projects include spruce beetle genomics, pollination ecology, agroecosystem pest dynamics, and insect biodiversity assessments. Publications span chemical ecology, genomics, and taxonomy, with recent emphasis on bark beetle symbioses, orchid pollination gaps, and biodiversity informatics. Research often integrates molecular tools and community ecology. No awards were mentioned. He directs an insect ecology lab investigating local arthropods and maintains active fieldwork.