MiPcommittee 2023 election candidates

MiPcommittee 2023 election candidates

In preparation - last update 2023-07-20

	Candidates listed alphabetically
	Axelrod Christopher L Pennington Biomedical Research Center, US Christopher is Director of Integrated Physiology and Molecular Medicine and Co-Director of the Mitochondrial Phenotyping Facility at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His research applies a bioenergetic lens to understand the pathogenesis of complex metabolic diseases such as insulin resistance, obesity, and type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and cancer. Furthermore, his work employs bench to bedside designs in order to translate research findings into clinically relevant observations that serve as the basis for novel therapeutic strategies.
	Chicco Adam J Colorado State University, US Adam is Professor of Biomedical Sciences and Director of the Cardiovascular Research Center at Colorado State University, where he has been exploring various aspects of mitochondrial physiology in health and disease for over 15 years. His research focuses on how lipid metabolism and mitochondrial function contribute to the development of heart disease and cardiometabolic disorders, integrating studies of human tissues with animal models and genetic gain/loss-of-function approaches. This work is complimented by basic and comparative biology studies of the roles these processes play in evolutionary and physiological adaptation to environmental and metabolic stress in non-model organisms. He is a strong advocate of curiosity-driven research and collaborations inspired by a passion for scientific inquiry and discovery.
	Garcia-Roves Pablo Miguel University of Barcelona and Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute, ES Pablo has been studying the regulation of energy metabolism in different tissues and organs for more than two decades. The goal of his research is to comprehend how energy metabolism and its adaptability affect health and disease. At the laboratory, they use various methods and systems-biology approaches to reveal new insights and better understand the integrated mechanisms that cause obesity and obesity-related type 2 diabetes. His research group is internationally recognized in the field of mitochondrial function assessment, thanks to their expertise and work in mitochondrial physiology. In 2016, he was appointed as a group leader in MitoEAGLE, CA15203 cost action under the Horizon 2020 research and innovation program. To know more about my research, follow the links: Garcia-Roves P - Search Results - PubMed (nih.gov) and Bio | PMGR-Group (mmfpd-ub.wixsite.com)
	Gnaiger Erich Oroboros Instruments, AT - Executive MiPcommittee- Chair Erich is a renowned expert in mitochondrial physiology, pathology, microcalorimetry, and biological thermodynamics, contributing fundamentally to the understanding of mitochondrial respiratory control. As the founder and CEO of Oroboros Instruments, he has led the development of high-resolution respirometry (HRR) for studying cellular bioenergetics and diagnosing mitochondrial dysfunction. He and his team have received numerous awards for their innovative projects. He took the initiative to establish and lead the Mitochondrial Physiology Society, serving as its chair. Additionally, he holds the position of Editor-in-chief for Bioenergetics Communications, an open access, open peer-review journal affiliated with the MiPsociety. The journal, accessible at www.bioenergetics-communications.org, serves as a platform for disseminating cutting-edge research in the field. Erich also serves as Editor of 'MitoFit Preprints ' (www.mitofit.org), further contributing to the advancement of mitochondrial physiology.
	Hand Steven C Louisiana State University, US - Executive MiPcommittee- Treasurer Steve is distinguished professor of molecular physiology and bioenergetics in the Department of Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. He has been fully engaged with the MiPsociety since its inception and hosted the MiPschool2009 in Baton Rouge. His research group focuses on mechanisms of metabolic depression in animals during hypometabolic states like diapause, where oxidative phosphorylation can be restricted to less than 1% of that measured for active conditions. Additional projects explore ways by which cells and mitochondria are protected during severe water stress through the concerted actions of late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins, trehalose, and hypometabolism. Lessons learned from organisms that naturally tolerate cell stasis and desiccation are improving biostabilization procedures for mammalian cells.
	Holloway Graham_P University of Guelph, CA Graham is an Associate Dean of Research and Professor in the College of Biological Sciences. His research program has focussed on identifying basic mechanisms regulating mitochondrial bioenergetics, as well as lifestyle interventions that 'promote' mitochondrial bioenergetics and improve cellular homeostasis. He has published ~150 manuscripts examining mitochondrial bioenergetics in diverse tissues (e.g. muscle, heart, liver, adipose tissue, brain), in response to various cellular stresses (e.g. obesity, diabetes, heart disease, Huntington's, exercise, nutritional interventions) and utilizing diverse models (humans, rodents, cells, isolated mitochondria, permeabilized tissue).
	Irving Brian A Louisiana State University, US Brian is the William Prescott 'Pres' Foster Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Louisiana State University (LSU) and co-direct the Immuno-Bioenergetics Laboratory at LSU. His primary programmatic research interests are understanding the short- and long-term metabolic and bioenergetic responses to different exercise regimens in health and disease, mainly focusing on aging. Indeed, exercise plays an essential role in the primary and secondary prevention of age-related diseases (e.g., type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and sarcopenia). He has participated in MiP-related workshops and summer schools since 2012.
	Karabatsiakis Alexander University of Innsbruck, AT Alexander is a molecular biologist and a systems neuroscientist by training. He works as an assistant professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Innsbruck. His research interests cover the biomolecular, bioenergetic and biophysical alterations of cellular systems and their multidirectional communication throughout our body, targeted by untargeted Omics-profiling. In addition, he works on the identification of reversibility effects of allostatic (over)load by clinical intervention studies in patients with different psychopathologies being treated with different therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), trauma-focused psychodynamic therapy (TF-PDT) as well as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Using (cryopreserved) peripheral blood mononuclear cells as a standard model to study stress-induced changes in mitochondrial bioenergetics, he holds highly cited publications in the fields of translational psychiatry and clinical/biological psychology.
	Laner Verena Oroboros Instruments, AT - Extended MiPboard - General Secretary of the MiPsociety As the General Secretary of the MiPsociety since 2012, Verena has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the organization. With a background in Biology, she currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Oroboros Instruments, a leading life-science company that shares the society's passion for scientific advancements. In her current role at Oroboros, she has gained extensive experience in project management, including financial oversight, ensuring the smooth execution of various initiatives. She has also successfully organized numerous scientific events, showcasing her coordination skills. Looking ahead, she is eager to continue fostering growth within the MiPsociety and contributing to the field of science. She is confident in her ability to drive the organization forward over the next five years, maintaining the society's mission."
	Palmeira Carlos University of Coimbra, PT - Executive MiPcommittee Carlos is Full Professor in the Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, Portugal and PI at Center for Neurosciences and Cell Biology, from the same University. His research interests are focused on the pathophysiological mechanisms of mitochondrial dysfunction and human health, with particular expertise in the study of the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in the pathogenesis of metabolic diseases and ischemia/reperfusion. He is author/co-author of more than 120 papers. He received his Ph.D in Biochemistry at the University of Coimbra, Portugal and postdoctoral training in biochemical toxicology at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, USA. To know more about my research, follow the links: https://www.cnc.uc.pt/pt/people/c-palmeira and https://www.cienciavitae.pt/portal/9C17-78E6-DA25
	Sobotka Lubos Charles University, CZ Lubos is working more than 40 years as clinician in the field of intensive metabolic care and nutritional support (parenteral and enteral). Research interests: energy metabolism and balance. Role of glucose in metabolism, insulin resistance, nutritional assessment, nutrition support in different clinical situations, wound healing. Editor in chief of the ESPEN (European society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism) blue book Basics in Clinical (five editions and translated to 9 languages). Presently working on assessment of the experimental results of energy metabolism and their application to clinical praxis.