We will seek investigators that span a range of metabolism expertise, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and collaborative - minded researchers passionate about exploring the basic molecular and mechanistic underpinnings of cellular metabolism and
its dysfunction in human disease.
My laboratory is an interdisciplinary team of scientists driven to understand the biochemical underpinnings of mitochondrial
dysfunction in human diseases.
We are an interdisciplinary team of scientists driven to understand the biochemical underpinnings of mitochondrial
dysfunction in human diseases.
Not exact matches
«The imaging technique could shed light on the immune
dysfunction that underpins a broad range of neuroinflammatory
diseases, such as Alzheimer's
disease, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction,» said Christine Sandiego, PhD, lead author of the study and a researcher from the department of psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine
in New Haven, Conn. «This is the first
human study that accurately measures this immune response
in the brain.
The team at UF's Powell Center for Rare
Disease Research and Therapy conducted the first
in -
human study of gene therapy to treat respiratory
dysfunction in patients with infantile onset Pompe.
In humans, the cerebellum's extensive connectivity with the rest of the brain suggests it does far more than learn motor skills: it has been shown to have a part in both perception and cognition, with recent work linking cerebellar dysfunction to such complex diseases as schizophrenia and autis
In humans, the cerebellum's extensive connectivity with the rest of the brain suggests it does far more than learn motor skills: it has been shown to have a part
in both perception and cognition, with recent work linking cerebellar dysfunction to such complex diseases as schizophrenia and autis
in both perception and cognition, with recent work linking cerebellar
dysfunction to such complex
diseases as schizophrenia and autism.
Human iPS cell - derived hepatocytes differentiated with our robust differentiation protocol and cultured using our novel maintenance medium provide an inexhaustible, consistent supply of functional hepatocytes that can be used to advance the understanding of
diseases related to
dysfunction in liver metabolism, including NAFLD / NASH, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
Human iPS cell - derived hepatocytes differentiated with our robust differentiation protocol and cultured using a novel maintenance medium provide an inexhaustible, consistent supply of functional hepatocytes that can be used to advance the understanding of
diseases related to
dysfunction in liver metabolism, including NAFLD / NASH, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
Moreover, PHENONIM - ICS is involved
in European projects presenting a strong impact on
human health: Interreg CARDIOGENE (Genetic mechanisms of cardiovascular
diseases), GENCODYS (Genetic and epigenetic networks involved
in cognitive
dysfunctions), AgedBrainSYSBIO (Basic studies of brain aging), as well as projects
in partnership with industry: MAGenTA (an Industrial Strategic Innovation project supported by Bpifrance about the treatment of major urogenital
diseases) and CanPathPro (H2020 program), to develop a predictive modeling platform of signaling pathways involved
in cancers.
Susan Amara, USA - «Regulation of transporter function and trafficking by amphetamines, Structure - function relationships
in excitatory amino acid transporters (EAATs), Modulation of dopamine transporters (DAT) by GPCRs, Genetics and functional analyses of
human trace amine receptors» Tom I. Bonner, USA (Past Core Member)- Genomics, G protein coupled receptors Michel Bouvier, Canada - Molecular Pharmacology of G protein - Coupled Receptors; Molecular mechanisms controlling the selectivity and efficacy of GPCR signalling Thomas Burris, USA - Nuclear Receptor Pharmacology and Drug Discovery William A. Catterall, USA (Past Core Member)- The Molecular Basis of Electrical Excitability Steven Charlton, UK - Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Discovery Moses Chao, USA - Mechanisms of Neurotophin Receptor Signaling Mark Coles, UK - Cellular differentiation,
human embryonic stem cells, stromal cells, haematopoietic stem cells, organogenesis, lymphoid microenvironments, develomental immunology Steven L. Colletti, USA Graham L Collingridge, UK Philippe Delerive, France - Metabolic Research (diabetes, obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver, cardio - vascular
diseases, nuclear hormone receptor, GPCRs, kinases) Sir Colin T. Dollery, UK (Founder and Past Core Member) Richard M. Eglen, UK Stephen M. Foord, UK David Gloriam, Denmark - GPCRs, databases, computational drug design, orphan recetpors Gillian Gray, UK Debbie Hay, New Zealand - G protein - coupled receptors, peptide receptors, CGRP, Amylin, Adrenomedullin, Migraine, Diabetes / obesity Allyn C. Howlett, USA Franz Hofmann, Germany - Voltage dependent calcium channels and the positive inotropic effect of beta adrenergic stimulation; cardiovascular function of cGMP protein kinase Yu Huang, Hong Kong - Endothelial and Metabolic
Dysfunction, and Novel Biomarkers
in Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia and Estrogen Deficiency, Endothelium - derived Contracting Factors
in the Regulation of Vascular Tone, Adipose Tissue Regulation of Vascular Function
in Obesity, Diabetes and Hypertension, Pharmacological Characterization of New Anti-diabetic and Anti-hypertensive Drugs, Hypotensive and antioxidant Actions of Biologically Active Components of Traditional Chinese Herbs and Natural Plants including Polypehnols and Ginsenosides Adriaan P. IJzerman, The Netherlands - G protein - coupled receptors; allosteric modulation; binding kinetics Michael F Jarvis, USA - Purines and Purinergic Receptors and Voltage-gated ion channel (sodium and calcium) pharmacology Pain mechanisms Research Reproducibility Bong - Kiun Kaang, Korea - G protein - coupled receptors; Glutamate receptors; Neuropsychiatric disorders Eamonn Kelly, Prof, UK - Molecular Pharmacology of G protein - coupled receptors,
in particular opioid receptors, regulation of GPCRs by kinasis and arrestins Terry Kenakin, USA - Drug receptor pharmacodynamics, receptor theory Janos Kiss, Hungary - Neurodegenerative disorders, Alzheimer's
disease Stefan Knapp, Germany - Rational design of highly selective inhibitors (so call chemical probes) targeting protein kinases as well as protein interaction inhibitors of the bromodomain family Andrew Knight, UK Chris Langmead, Australia - Drug discovery, GPCRs, neuroscience and analytical pharmacology Vincent Laudet, France (Past Core Member)- Evolution of the Nuclear Receptor / Ligand couple Margaret R. MacLean, UK - Serotonin, endothelin, estrogen, microRNAs and pulmonary hyperten Neil Marrion, UK - Calcium - activated potassium channels, neuronal excitability Fiona Marshall, UK - GPCR molecular pharmacology, structure and drug discovery Alistair Mathie, UK - Ion channel structure, function and regulation, pain and the nervous system Ian McGrath, UK - Adrenoceptors; autonomic transmission; vascular pharmacology Graeme Milligan, UK - Structure, function and regulation of G protein - coupled receptors Richard Neubig, USA (Past Core Member)- G protein signaling; academic drug discovery Stefan Offermanns, Germany - G protein - coupled receptors, vascular / metabolic signaling Richard Olsen, USA - Structure and function of GABA - A receptors; mode of action of GABAergic drugs including general anesthetics and ethanol Jean - Philippe Pin, France (Past Core Member)- GPCR - mGLuR - GABAB - structure function relationship - pharmacology - biophysics Helgi Schiöth, Sweden David Searls, USA - Bioinformatics Graeme Semple, USA - GPCR Medicinal Chemistry Patrick M. Sexton, Australia - G protein - coupled receptors Roland Staal, USA - Microglia and neuroinflammation
in neuropathic pain and neurological disorders Bart Staels, France - Nuclear receptor signaling
in metabolic and cardiovascular
diseases Katerina Tiligada, Greece - Immunopharmacology, histamine, histamine receptors, hypersensitivity, drug allergy, inflammation Georg Terstappen, Germany - Drug discovery for neurodegenerative
diseases with a focus on AD Mary Vore, USA - Activity and regulation of expression and function of the ATP - binding cassette (ABC) transporters
Dr. Falk is also PI of an NIH, pharma, and philanthropic funded translational research laboratory group at CHOP that investigates the causes and global metabolic consequences of mitochondrial
disease, as well as targeted therapies,
in C. elegans, zebrafish, mouse, and
human tissue models of genetic - based respiratory chain
dysfunction, and directs multiple clinical treatment trials
in mitochondrial
disease patients.
By reprogramming
human skin cells and other cells from patients with neurologic and psychiatric
diseases into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and induced neurons (
iN), his work seeks to decipher the progression and mechanisms that lead to brain cell
dysfunction.
Exposure to BPA, used
in the manufacture of polycarbonate and other plastics, has been shown to cause reproductive problems and erectile
dysfunction, and has been linked with cardiovascular
disease and diabetes
in humans.
«Problems ranging from autoimmune
disease to clinical depression and simple obesity may
in fact be linked to immune
dysfunction that begins with a «failure to communicate»
in the
human gut, the scientists say.
Feline Dementia, also called feline cognitive
dysfunction, is a condition similar to Alzheimer's
disease in humans.
Canine cognitive
dysfunction syndrome has similarities to Alzheimer's
disease that impacts
humans and can cause confusion, disorientation, memory loss and changes
in personality.
Canine Cognitive
Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) is akin to Alzheimer's
disease in humans.
Canine Cognitive
Dysfunction (CCD), or canine geriatric dementia, acts
in a very similar way as Alzheimer's
disease does
in humans, and can create a heavy burden on
Cognitive processing naturally slows down somewhat
in aging, your older dog may take a few more repetitions before getting a new trick, or spend a little longer figuring out a new puzzle toy, but more serious confusion and disorientation may be related to a disorder known as Canine Cognitive
Dysfunction or CCD, a canine disorder similar to Alzheimer's
disease in human beings.
Similar to Alzheimer's
Disease in humans, cognitive
dysfunction leads to memory loss, confusion, and depression.
In some cases, older dogs start eliminating in the home when suffering from canine cognitive dysfunction, a condition similar to Alzheimer's disease in human
In some cases, older dogs start eliminating
in the home when suffering from canine cognitive dysfunction, a condition similar to Alzheimer's disease in human
in the home when suffering from canine cognitive
dysfunction, a condition similar to Alzheimer's
disease in human
in humans.
By helping to rid the brain of destructive free radicals, selegiline hydrochloride has proven useful
in treating Parkinson's
disease in humans as well as canine cognitive
dysfunction (senility)
in dogs.
Cognitive
dysfunction syndrome is caused by degenerative changes
in the brain, changes very similar to those seen
in humans with Alzheimer's
disease.
Canine cognitive
dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is a gradual neurological degenerative disorder of senior dogs that is often compared to dementia, senility and even Alzheimer's
disease in humans.
In human healthcare, preventive medicine is a very important tool for detecting underlying
disease such as diabetes, heart failure, and liver
dysfunction.
Some versions of
human medications have received approval by the Food and Drug Administration for specific mental - health uses
in pets, including the antidepressant clomipramine (Clomicalm) for separation anxiety
in dogs, the sedative dexmedetomidine (Sileo) for dogs with noise - aversion problems, and selegiline (Anipryl), a drug often used to treat Parkinson's
disease in humans, for canine cognitive
dysfunction.
Canine cognitive
dysfunction (CCD), also called cognitive
dysfunction syndrome, is comparable to Alzheimer's
disease in humans.