AppliedMicrobiology Organizing Committee

Lia Monica Junie

Professor
University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Romania

Biography: Professor, MD, PhD, Lia Monica Junie, from the Microbiology Department ReadMore...

Research Interest: Infectious Diseases and Microbiology

Terry Hazen

Governor’s Chair for Environmental Biotechnology
University of Tennessee
USA

Biography: Terry Hazen is an environmental biologist specializing in bioremediati ReadMore...

Research Interest: Environmental Microbiology

Maurizio Sanguinetti

Extraordinary Professor and Director
Catholic University of Sacred Heart
Italy

Biography: Prof Sanguinetti is currently the director of Catholic University of S ReadMore...

Research Interest: Mycology, Bacteriology, Virology

Paul M Tulkens

Emeritus and Invited Professor
Universite Catholique de Lovain
Belgium

Biography: Prof. Paul M. Tulkens, MD, PhD serves as Academic Advisor at Achaogen, ReadMore...

Research Interest: Pathophysiology of lysosomes, Antibiotic toxicity, Pharmacod ReadMore...

Nikolai Provorov

Deputy Director
All-Russia Research Institute for Agricultural Microbiology
Russia

Biography: Provorov Nikolai completed his PhD at the age of 26 from All-Russia Re ReadMore...

Research Interest: Agricultural Microbiology

Marco Manfredi

Manager of Pediatric Emergency
Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, Parma
Italy

Biography: Marco Manfredi MD, PhD, pediatrician and gastroenterologist, carried o ReadMore...

Research Interest: Helicobacter pylori infection, coeliac disease, gastrointest ReadMore...

Lynne Garcia

Director
LSG and Associates
USA

Biography: Lynne Garcia is currently serving as the director for LSG and Associat ReadMore...

Research Interest: Clinical Microbiology, Parasitology.

Julia Dias

Professor
Federal University of Sergipe
Brazil

Biography: I am researcher from Federal University of Sergipe/Brazil. I concluded ReadMore...

Research Interest: HPV

Madhusudhan Choudhary

Associate Professor
Sam Houston State University
USA

Biography: Dr. Choudhary received his PhD from McMaster University and later join ReadMore...

Research Interest: Microbial Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics

Hoongmin Qin

Associate Professor
Texas A&M University
USA

Biography: Hoongmin Qin, PhD, carried out her education at Shandong University, C ReadMore...

Research Interest: Chlamydomonas, Cilium biogenesis

Kristen Nielsen

Associate Professor
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
USA

Biography: Dr. Nielsen received her doctorate from North Carolina State Universit ReadMore...

Research Interest: Cryptococcus neoformans and CNS disorders

Shambhu Kumar

Young Scientist, DST
Birbal Sahni Institute of Paleobotany
India

Biography: Shambhu Kumar, a Fungal taxonomist, did his Ph.D. in Botany (Fungal ta ReadMore...

Research Interest: Fungal Taxonomy

Rajinder S. Ranu

Professor
Colorado State University
USA

Biography: Professor Rajinder S. Ranu received his DVM from Panjab University, In ReadMore...

Research Interest: Cell & Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Plant Path ReadMore...

Abd El Aziz Mousa Nour

Emeritus Professor
Alexandria University
Egypt

Biography: Abd El Aziz Nour has completed his PhD in rumen microbiology 1976 fro ReadMore...

Research Interest: Rumen Microbiology

Dilek Heperkan

Professor
Istanbul Technical University
Turkey

Biography: Dilek Heperkan has completed her Ph.D. in 1986 from Egean University, ReadMore...

Research Interest: Food Engineering, Food Microbiology

Massimo Ciccozzi

Professor
Italian National Institute of Health
Italy

Biography: Massimo Ciccozzi is currently associated with Istituto Superiore di Sa ReadMore...

Research Interest: Influenza, Virology, public health, Virus, infectious Diseas ReadMore...

Carlos Alberto Guzman

Head (Vaccinology & Applied Microbiology)
Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research
Germany

Biography: C. A. Guzman graduated in Medicine and become Board Certified in Medic ReadMore...

Research Interest: Vaccinology and Applied Microbiology

Joachim Wink

Group Leader-Microbial Strain Collection
Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Germany

Biography: Joachim Wink studied biology at Frankfurt University and obtained his ReadMore...

Research Interest: microbial strain collection

Kathrin Mohr

Scientist
Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research
Germany

Biography: Dr. Kathrin I. Mohr studied biology at the TU Braunschweig. During her ReadMore...

Research Interest: My main focus is set on the detection and increase in produc ReadMore...

Patrick Fickers

Professor
University of Leige
Belgium

Biography: Patrick Fickers obtained a PhD from University of Liège (Belgium) i ReadMore...

Research Interest: Microbial Processes and Interactions

Sveltana Ermolaeva

Professor
Gamaleya Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology
Russia

Biography: Svetlana Ermolaeva has completed her PhD from Gamaleya Institute of Ep ReadMore...

Research Interest: Epidemology, Microbiology

Maria Isabel Brusca

Scientist
Univerdad de Buenos Aires
Argentina

Biography: Bruca Maria Isabel has completed her PhD from Buenos Aires a Universit ReadMore...

Research Interest: Infection, Diagnosis, Treatment

Ludmila Viksna

Professor
President of the Latvian Association of Infectologists and Hepatologists
Riga Stradins University, Latvia

Biography: Professor Ludmila Viksna is one of the most experienced experts in Inf ReadMore...

Research Interest: Infectious Diseases

Khaled Barakat

Assistant Professor
University of Alberta
Canada

Biography: Barakat is an Assistant Professor at the school of Pharmacy at the Uni ReadMore...

Research Interest: Dr. Barakat’s major focus is on developing and applyi ReadMore...

Patrícia Poeta

Full Professor (Head)
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Portugal

Biography: Patricia Poeta, is Full Professor at UTAD, Portugal. PhD in Veterinary ReadMore...

Research Interest: Medical Microbiology

Gustavo H Goldman

Professor
The University of São Paulo
Brazil

Biography: He is a graduate at Biology from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeir ReadMore...

Research Interest: Molecular Biology, Fungal Genetics, Microbiology

Willy Verstraete

Emeritus Professor
Ghent University
Belgium

Biography: W. VERSTRAETE is born on April 25, 1946 in Beernem (Belgium). He gradu ReadMore...

Research Interest: Microbial Ecology and Technology

Alexander Rapoport

Professor, Head (Biotechnology)
University of Latvia
Latvia

Biography: Alexander Rapoport graduated Faculty of Biology, University of Latvia. ReadMore...

Research Interest: Microbiology and Biotechnology

Sevgi Ciftci

Associate Professor
Istanbul University
Turkey

Biography: Sevgi Ciftci is the Associate Professor at the the Department of Micro ReadMore...

Research Interest: Virology, Microbiology

Ajit Varma

Vice Chairman
Amity Science, Technology & Innovation Foundation
India

Biography: Prof. Dr. Ajit Varma Distinguished Scientist & Professor of Eminence ReadMore...

Research Interest: Soil Biology

Carlos A Guzmán

Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Germany

Biography: Prof. Carlos A. Guzmán (MD, PhD) is head of the department Vaccinol ReadMore...

Research Interest: Vaccinology and Applied Microbiology

Patrick FICKERS

Université de Liège, Belgium

Biography: Patrick Fickers has completed a PhD from Université de LiàReadMore...

Research Interest: Microbial Processes and interactions

Armen Trchounian

Yerevan State University, Armenia

Biography: Armen Trchounian has completed Ph.D at the age of 25 years from Yereva ReadMore...

Research Interest: Microbiology & Plants and Microbes

Rup Lal

University of Delhi, India

Biography: Rup Lal is a Professor of Molecular Biology at the Department of Zoolo ReadMore...

Research Interest: Zoology

Dunja Bruder

Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg
Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Germany

Biography: Dunja Bruder studied biotechnology at the Technical University of Brau ReadMore...

Research Interest: immunology

Rita Kumar

CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, India

Biography: Dr Rita Kumar has completed her PhD in 1984 from Delhi University, Ind ReadMore...

Research Interest: Genomics and Integrative Biology

Patrick Brennan

University Distinguished Professor
Colorado State University
USA

Biography: Dr. Brennan began his life-long involvement in tuberculosis and lepros ReadMore...

Research Interest: Tuberculosis and Leprosy research

Ibrahim M. Banat

Professor
University of Ulster
United Kingdom

Biography: Professor Ibrahim M. Banat, Professor of Microbial Biotechnology at th ReadMore...

Research Interest: Research interests include biosurfactants and bio-actives pr ReadMore...

Junie Lia Monica

Professor
University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Romania

Biography: Head of Microbiology Laboratory& Medicine Residency Coordinator, super ReadMore...

Research Interest: Parasitology, Infection Control, Microbiology

Helena Bujdakova

Head of Department; Vice President of the Czechoslovak Society for Microbiology
Comenius University
Slovak Republic

Biography: Assoc. Prof. Helena Bujdáková, is the head of the Department of ReadMore...

Research Interest: she has worked in various topics dealing with microbial biof ReadMore...

Natalia Tschowri

Group Leader
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
Germany

Biography: Natalia Tschowri studied Biology at the Freie Universität Berlin, w ReadMore...

Research Interest: Role of cyclic di-nucleotides in Streptomyces developmental ReadMore...

Amparo Gamero Lluna

Assistant Professor
University of Valencia
Spain

Biography: Dr. Amparo Gamero Lluna works as Assistant Professor in Nutrition and ReadMore...

Research Interest: study of aroma production by yeasts in food products

Bożena Futoma-Kołoch

Assistant Professor
University of Wrocław
Poland

Biography: Dr. Bożena Futoma-Kołoch graduated from University of Wrocł ReadMore...

Research Interest: bacterial surface antigens as molecular targets of the prote ReadMore...

Giulio Tarro

President
Foundation de Beaumont Bonelli for Cancer Research
Italy

Biography: Giulio Tarro graduated from Medicine School, Naples University (1962). ReadMore...

Research Interest: Viral Oncology, Tumor Liberated Protein (TLP), Emerging Vira ReadMore...

Judith Ascher

Senior Researcher
Universitaet Innsbruck
Austria

Biography: Dr. Judith Ascher-Jenull received her Master degree in Natural Science ReadMore...

Research Interest: Her scientific interest is also focused on the evaluation an ReadMore...

Arnolfo Petruzziello

Head of the Laboratory
Virology and Molecular Biology IRCCS Fond.Pascale
Naples, Italy

Biography: PhD in Microbiology and Virology, with an high specialization in Molec ReadMore...

Research Interest: Virology and Molecular Biology, with particular reference to ReadMore...

Patrick Fickers

Professor
University of Liege
Belgium

Biography: Patrick Fickers has completed a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from University ReadMore...

Research Interest: His researches focus on the development of yeast and bacteri ReadMore...

Svetlana Codreanu

Fellow of Moldovan Society for Microbiology; FEMS Delegate
Academy of Sciences of Moldova
Republic of Moldova

Biography: Svetlana Codreanu has completed her BSc and PhD in Microbiology from M ReadMore...

Research Interest: Algae and Biomass

Nikos E Mavroudis

Programme Leader
Northumbria University
United Kingdom

Biography: Nikos Mavroudis is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Food Scie ReadMore...

Research Interest: Food Security & Food Safety, bacterial flow cytometry and su ReadMore...

Bechan Sharma

Professor
Allahabad University
India

Biography: Dr. Bechan Sharma is presently working as a Professor and Head, Depart ReadMore...

Research Interest: The areas of his research interest include Molecular Biology ReadMore...

Massimo Ciccozzi

Professor
Istituto Superiore di Sanità
Italy

Biography: Massimo Ciccozzi is a Professor at Istituto Superiore di Sanità

Research Interest: Viruses

Giulio Tarro

President
Foundation T. & L. de Beaumont Bonelli for cancer research
Italy

Biography: Giulio Tarro graduated from Medicine School, Naples University (1962). ReadMore...

Research Interest: Vaccines

Ananda M Chakrabarty

Distinguished University Professor
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
USA

Biography: Prof. Chakrabarty genetically engineered a new species of Pseudomonas ReadMore...

Research Interest: Bacteriology

Alex W. Friedrich

Professor
University Medical Center Groningen
Netherlands

Biography: Alexander W. Friedrich is 41 years old and is since 2011 Professor and ReadMore...

Research Interest: Infection control, patient safety,antimicrobial stewardship

Amin Fadl

Professor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
USA

Biography: Dr. Amin Fadl obtained his PhD from University of Connecticut, Storrs, ReadMore...

Research Interest: His research focuses on the molecular pathogenesis, immune a ReadMore...

John G Thomas

Professor Emeritus
West Virginia University
USA

Biography: Professor John G. Thomas is recognized as an “International Educ ReadMore...

Research Interest: John G Thomas research emphasizing biofilms and medical devi ReadMore...

Gianfranco Donelli

Director, Microbial Biofilm Laboratory
IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia
Italy

Biography: Professor Gianfranco Donelli obtained his master degree in Biological ReadMore...

Research Interest: Microbial biofilms in healthcare-associated infections and ReadMore...

Massimo Clementi

Professor
University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan
Italy

Biography: Massimo Clementi is a full Professor of Microbiology and Virology, Uni ReadMore...

Research Interest: He has research interest in microbiology specifically virolo ReadMore...

Giorgio Palù

Professor
University of Padova Medical School
Italy

Biography: Dr. Giorgio Palu is a professor of Microbiology and Virology in depart ReadMore...

Research Interest: Cancer Therapy, Gene Therapy and Molecular Biology.

Patrícia Alexandra Curado Quintas Dinis Poeta

Professor
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Portugal

Biography: Patricia Poeta, is Full Professor at UTAD, Portugal. PhD in Veterinar ReadMore...

Research Interest: Medical Microbiology

M.V.Raghavendra Rao

Professor
Avalon University School of Medicine Curacao
Netherland Antilles

Biography: Dr.Rao is working as Professor & Head Microbiology and Immunology, and ReadMore...

Research Interest: Dr. Rao is having 42 years of experience in the field of imm ReadMore...

Chaoqun Yao

Associate Professor
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine,St. Kitts
West Indies

Biography: Chaoqun Yao completed a MD and PhD from Tongji Medical University and ReadMore...

Research Interest: Mycology, parasitology

B Y Chin

Professor
International Medical University
Malaysia

Biography: B Y Chin received her degree in Physiology and Toxicological Sciences ReadMore...

Research Interest: Toxicology and physiology

K. D. Mwambete

Associate Dean
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Tanzania

Biography: K. D. Mwambete holds a PhD (Experimental & Molecular Pharmacology) fro ReadMore...

Research Interest: Molecular Biology (Screening for molecules of pharmacologica ReadMore...