جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Heather Caldwellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroendocrinology
• Social Behavior
• Oxytocin
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Heather Caldwell is Professor and Chair of Biological Sciences at Kent State University, directing the Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology and Behavior. Her research investigates how neuropeptides like oxytocin and vasopressin regulate social behaviors and neuropsychiatric conditions. She holds affiliations with the Brain Health Research Institute and Healthy Communities Research Institute. Education includes a Ph.D. in Biology from Georgia State University (2004), postdoctoral training at NIH/NIMH, M.S. from UNC Greensboro (1998), and B.A. from UNC Greensboro (1995). Research examines neurohormonal mechanisms underlying social cognition, aggression, maternal behavior, and psychiatric disorders using rodent models. Recent publications explore oxytocin receptor functions, sex differences in social behavior, and transgenerational effects of substance exposure. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on neuropeptide systems across development and adulthood, with advanced methodologies including receptor mapping, knockout models, and behavioral pharmacology. No specific awards or grants are detailed in the source material. The Caldwell Laboratory maintains strong commitments to diversity and inclusion in neuroscience research.

Madhusudan Deyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Protein synthesis regulation
• Endoplasmic reticulum stress
• Unfolded protein response (UPR)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Madhusudan Dey is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), within the College of Letters & Science. He holds dual faculty membership in the Microbiology program. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms regulating protein synthesis and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress responses. Key interests include translation initiation control via eIF2α kinases (PKR/PERK), UPR signaling through HAC1/XBP1 mRNA regulation, and the emerging role of Kin1/Kin2 kinases in yeast stress adaptation. Education: PhD in Life Sciences from Jawaharlal Nehru University (2000), MSc in Biotechnology from Madurai Kamaraj University (1994). Research highlights include discovering novel roles for Kin kinases in ER stress pathways, elucidating HAC1 mRNA translational repression mechanisms, and characterizing PKR activation dynamics. His work bridges basic molecular mechanisms with translational applications in cancer biology and stress response therapies. Selected grants and collaborations involve studies on UPR signaling networks, RNA-protein interactions, and kinase signaling pathways. The Dey lab utilizes yeast as a primary model system to explore conserved stress response mechanisms.

William E. Cullinanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurobiology of Stress
• Neuroendocrinology
• Mental Health Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. William E. Cullinan is a Professor and Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Marquette University, leading the Department of Biomedical Sciences and directing the Integrative Neuroscience Research Center. He holds a B.S. in Physical Therapy from Marquette (1981), a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Virginia (1991), and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Michigan (1991-1995). His research focuses on stress neurobiology, particularly the HPA axis and its link to mental illnesses like depression. He teaches anatomy and neuroscience courses, developed a renowned summer neuroanatomical dissection seminar, and received the 2002 Teaching Excellence Award. Education: B.S., Marquette University (1981) Ph.D., University of Virginia (1991) Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Michigan (1991-1995) Research Interests: Dr. Cullinan investigates stress responses and psychiatric disorders through studies on the HPA axis, corticosteroid regulation, and brain pathways involved in chronic stress. His lab uses neuroanatomical, biochemical, and behavioral techniques to explore stress-related mechanisms, including traumatic brain injury effects and deep brain stimulation models for depression. Awards: University’s Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence (2002) Advising & Leadership: Dr. Cullinan oversees academic programs like pre-medical/dental/PA studies, the Undergraduate Summer Research Program, and the Integrative Neuroscience Research Center. He also manages the Sterilizer Monitoring Service (SMS) for laboratory safety. Labs/Teams: The Cullinan Lab and the Integrative Neuroscience Research Center collaborate on cutting-edge studies of stress neurobiology, combining anatomical, molecular, and behavioral approaches to advance mental health research.

Hong Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Cell Cycle Regulation
• Protein Ubiquitination
• Female Gametogenesis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hong Wang is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine. His research focuses on plant cell cycle regulation, protein ubiquitination mechanisms, female gametogenesis, seed aging, and abiotic stress responses. He holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Biology at the University of Saskatchewan, an M.Sc. in Plant Sciences from the University of British Columbia, and a B.Sc. in Agronomy from Huazhong Agricultural University. His work explores how ubiquitin systems regulate plant development and stress tolerance, with recent studies addressing UBC enzyme functions, seed mRNA stability during aging, and stress signaling pathways. Key projects include genomic analyses of halophytes for salt tolerance and experiments on CDK inhibitor roles in female gametophyte development. Collaborative efforts involve plant-pathogen interactions and molecular mechanisms underlying plant immunity. Publications span plant molecular biology, genetics, and stress biology, with a focus on Arabidopsis and crop species. His lab contributes to understanding fundamental processes in plant biology with implications for agricultural resilience.

Qiaobing Xuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomaterials
• Drug Delivery
• Micro/Nanofabrication
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Qiaobing Xu is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical and Biological Engineering at Tufts University, with a joint appointment as Assistant Professor of Medicine. His research focuses on biomaterials, drug delivery systems, and nanotechnology applications in tissue engineering and gene editing. Xu holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University (2007), M.S. and B.S. from Jilin University (2002 and 1999). His research interests span lipid nanoparticle (LNP) design for mRNA and CRISPR-based therapies, nanomedicine for cancer and cardiovascular disease, and biomimetic tissue regeneration. Key projects include developing LNPs for liver- and extrahepatic organ-specific delivery, base editing of genes like Angptl3, and bioskived extracellular matrix scaffolds. Xu’s work bridges material science and biomedical applications, with over 60 peer-reviewed articles and patents. His lab explores protein delivery via nanocomplexes, immunomodulatory therapies, and targeted drug delivery systems. He is a member of the Tufts Neuroscience and Genetics Programs.

Omer Gokcumenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Evolution
• Primate Genomics
• Anthropological Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Omer Gokcumen is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University at Buffalo, within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds the academic rank of Professor and has received notable awards, including the Meyerson Award for Undergraduate Mentoring (2025) and the Distinguished Postdoc Mentor Award (2019). His research focuses on evolutionary anthropology, particularly human and primate evolution, ancient human populations (e.g., Neanderthals and Denisovans), and the role of genomic structural variations in disease and adaptation. Education: PhD from the University of Pennsylvania followed by postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School. Research Interests: Human evolution, genomic structural variations, anthropological genomics, and the evolutionary processes underlying genetic diseases. His lab investigates salivary proteins, ancient DNA, and the evolutionary history of genetic variants in modern and ancient populations. Key Research Themes: Analysis of genomic deletions/duplications in human disease Evolutionary mechanisms of salivary gland specialization Archaic hominin introgression in modern human genomes Genetic adaptation to dietary and environmental pressures Lab & Collaborations: Director of the Gokcumen Lab, focusing on evolutionary genomics and functional studies of genetic variants. Collaborates with institutions like the Harvard Medical School and international research networks.

Michael C. Yuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Protein Methylation
• RNA Processing
• Molecular Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael C. Yu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University at Buffalo (College of Arts and Sciences). His research focuses on the biological functions of protein arginine methylation, particularly its roles in pre-mRNA splicing, RNA Pol III transcription, and GPCR signaling. Yu holds a PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School. Education: PhD in Biological Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles Postdoctoral Research, Harvard Medical School Research Interests: Protein methylation’s impact on cellular processes, including splicing regulation, tRNA biogenesis, and GPCR signaling. His lab employs cell biology, biochemistry, proteomics, and genomics approaches to study these mechanisms in yeast and mammalian systems. Key Findings: Established methylation’s role in spliceosome assembly, revealed PRMT1’s regulation of tRNA transcription, and identified arginine methylation’s influence on dopamine receptor function. Recent work explores metabolic reprogramming in leukemia and phosphorylation-dependent mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases. Grants & Awards: No awards explicitly listed in the provided texts, though his work has been highlighted in Faculty of 1000 and Nature Structural & Molecular Biology . Teaching: Teaches BIO 319, BIO 332, and BIO 404/504 courses. Office hours include dedicated student consultation slots. Labs & Collaborations: Collaborates with Denise Ferkey and Stewart Clark on GPCR projects, and uses model systems like C. elegans and budding yeast. His lab investigates methylation’s role in disease contexts such as cancer and Huntington’s disease.

• Gene expression regulation
• RNA modification
• Cellular compartmentalization
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Igor Morozov is an Associate Professor (Research) at Coventry University's Centre for Health and Life Sciences, with over 20 years' experience in gene expression systems. His research examines coordinated regulation of translation, mRNA modification, and RNA decay pathways. Research themes include: RNA quality control mechanisms Microbiome-endocrine interactions Antimicrobial resistance development Fungal gene regulation models His recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate a shift toward clinical applications, focusing on colorectal cancer microbiomes, pathogen resistance, and gut-endocrine signaling. Earlier work established in vitro protein production systems that generated six patents. Awards include: European Academia Prize in Medicine and Biology (1995) Austrian Research Council Fellowship (2006) Honorary NHS Research Appointment (2016) Dr. Morozov mentors PhD candidates and contributes to university initiatives on antimicrobial resistance.

Liang Huangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Linguistics
• RNA Folding Algorithms
• Structured Machine Learning
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Liang Huang is a Professor of Computer Science at Oregon State University with joint appointments in computational linguistics and biology. His lab develops efficient algorithms for RNA structure prediction and NLP tasks. Research breakthroughs include LinearDesign for mRNA vaccine optimization and LinearFold for rapid RNA analysis. Awards include ACL honors and Google/Yahoo research awards. Contributes to SARS-CoV-2 genomic tools. ACL Best Paper Honorable Mention Google Faculty Awards

Teng Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Statistics
• Machine Learning
• Signal Processing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Teng Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the College of Sciences, University of Central Florida. His research focuses on statistics, machine learning, and signal processing, with a strong emphasis on robust covariance estimation, matrix analysis, and phase retrieval. Robust statistical methods Machine learning algorithms Signal processing for complex systems Optimization in non-convex models Applications in cybersecurity and bioinformatics Recent publications highlight his work on low-rank matrix models, adversarial robustness in deep learning, and secure distributed estimation for cyber-physical systems. His research spans theoretical guarantees and practical implementations, with applications in computer vision, network security, and biomedical data analysis.

• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Cellular Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dimitrios Papadopoulos serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Crete, where he maintains his office in room Γ124γ and laboratory in room Ε128 of the Biology building. His research program bridges molecular biology, biochemistry, and developmental biology with a focus on transcription factor dynamics. Dr. Papadopoulos earned his PhD in 2010 from the University of Basel. His educational background has positioned him at the intersection of rigorous biochemical methodology and developmental systems biology. His research laboratory investigates how transcription factors regulate developmental processes from a dynamic molecular perspective, specifically examining their absolute concentrations, molecular diffusion, participation in kinetic interactions with chromatin, and cell-to-cell concentration variabilities. To address these questions, his team employs rigorous genetics tools, biochemistry, advanced microscopy, and biophysical methodologies with single-molecule sensitivity, particularly Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy. The overarching goal of his research is to translate molecular numbers and movement into macroscopic developmental processes and disease abnormalities. His work spans multiple model systems with particular emphasis on developmental patterning, transcriptional regulation, and the molecular basis of morphogenesis. Analysis of Dr. Papadopoulos' publication record reveals a consistent focus on quantitative approaches to developmental biology, with particular emphasis on transcription factor dynamics, molecular imaging techniques, and the relationship between molecular-scale events and tissue-level morphogenesis. His research bridges fundamental molecular mechanisms with developmental outcomes across multiple biological systems. Dr. Papadopoulos serves as principal investigator of a research laboratory that integrates molecular, cellular, and developmental approaches. His laboratory maintains strong collaborations with international research groups and utilizes advanced microscopy techniques to investigate molecular dynamics in living systems. The lab's work represents a sophisticated integration of quantitative biophysics with developmental biology questions.

• Structural Biology
• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biophysics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robert Harkness is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on structural dynamics of biomolecules, particularly proteases and nucleases, in cellular homeostasis and gene expression regulation. Department: Molecular and Cellular Biology Techniques: NMR spectroscopy, ITC, fluorescence, hydrodynamics, computational modeling Research interests include: Protease molecular machines in protein recycling Nuclease regulation of mRNA decay via deadenylation Non-canonical nucleic acid structures (e.g., G-quadruplexes) Impact of epigenetic modifications on nucleic acid dynamics The lab's biophysical approach integrates experimental measurements with quantitative modeling to elucidate molecular mechanisms in health and disease contexts. Recent publications examine: DegP protease cage dynamics in protein quality control Deadenylase structural regulation of mRNA homeostasis Energy landscapes of guanine quadruplex folding Trainees gain multidisciplinary skills applicable to academic, industrial, and government careers.

Timothy Ericksonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sensory Neurobiology
• Zebrafish Behavior
• Mechanosensory Hair Cells
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Timothy Erickson is Associate Professor of Neurobiology in the Biology Department at the University of New Brunswick. His lab studies sensory hair cells in zebrafish to understand connections between sensory perception, neural processing, and behavior. Research focuses on mechanosensory hair cells in the lateral line system, examining molecular mechanisms of mechanotransduction, hair cell regeneration after damage, and the role of sensory input in behaviors like swim bladder inflation and social interactions. Current projects investigate neural correlates of social behavior and screen for compounds affecting social cognition. Teaching responsibilities include BIOL3323: Introduction to Neurobiology.

• Virology
• Molecular Biology
• Cell Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brunella Taddeo is a Senior Lecturer at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science of Stevens Institute of Technology in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology . She holds a PhD in Microbiology & Epidemiology (1994) and a BS in Biological Sciences (1987) from "La Sapienza" University in Rome, Italy. Postdoctoral work at Dana Farber Cancer Institute on HIV-1 integrase Research on HIV-1/HHV-8 interactions at Loyola University Medical Center Key contributions to understanding Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1) mechanisms Member of American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Her research focuses on viral replication strategies , particularly HSV-1's manipulation of host cellular machinery, mRNA degradation, and immune evasion. She has authored over 36 peer-reviewed publications. At Stevens, she teaches advanced biology courses including BIO281 Biology & Biotechnology , BIO381 Cell Biology , BIO392 Microbiology , and BIO484 Molecular Genetics . She has served on multiple institutional committees such as the Undergraduate Education Committee and Tenure Stream Faculty Search Committee.

• Biochemistry
• Biophysics
• RNA Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Duran is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in the College of Arts and Sciences. She joined UAB in August 2023 after completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. Her research focuses on understanding RNA helicases involved in cancer-related RNA processing functions using advanced biophysical techniques. Dr. Duran earned her educational degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, including a Ph.D. in Chemistry (2018), M.S. in Chemistry (2015), and previously completed her B.A. in Chemistry at Florida International University (2010). Her research program investigates the biochemical characterization and mechanistic understanding of human RNA helicases involved in tumorigenesis-linked RNA processing functions such as alternative splice site selection and genomic maintenance. She employs single molecule fluorescence microscopy and ensemble biophysical techniques Her lab studies kinetic and thermodynamic mechanisms of RNA helicase functions Research focuses on both wild type and disease variants of these proteins Analysis of Dr. Duran's publications reveals a consistent focus on molecular mechanisms of protein machinery involved in RNA processing and protein disaggregation. Her work spans from fundamental biophysics of protein-nucleic acid interactions to applications in understanding disease mechanisms. The research demonstrates increasing sophistication in single-molecule techniques and a progression toward studying human disease-relevant systems. Dr. Duran has secured extramural funding for her research, including a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences/NIH/DHHS titled 'Protein-driven Dynamics of Pre-mRNA splicing Catalysis through Single Molecule Microscopy' (2023). She actively participates in graduate education, serving on multiple dissertation committees and teaching courses including Physical Chemistry II, Intro to Graduate Research, and Fundamentals of Biochemistry. Her laboratory represents an interdisciplinary approach that bridges biochemistry, biophysics, and cancer biology, with a particular emphasis on developing and applying advanced single-molecule techniques to understand fundamental biological processes at the molecular level.