Prof. Bali Pulendran | Applied Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Bali Pulendran | Applied Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Stanford University, United States

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🎓 Educational Background

Bali Pulendran laid the foundation for his illustrious career at Queens’ College, University of Cambridge, earning a BA (Honors) (1985–1988) under the mentorship of Professor Ron Laskey from the Department of Zoology. Prior to this, he excelled in his GCE Oxford & Cambridge “A” Levels at Reigate Grammar School, Surrey, England (1982–1984).

🔬 Postgraduate Training

Dr. Pulendran advanced his expertise as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Immunex Corporation, Seattle (1995–1998), where he collaborated with Drs. Charles Maliszewski and Eugene Maraskovsky. He completed his Ph.D. at The Walter & Eliza Hall Institute, University of Melbourne (1991–1995), under the guidance of the esteemed Prof. Sir Gustav Nossal, contributing to groundbreaking immunological research.

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🏛️ Previous Academic and Professional Appointments

Dr. Bali Pulendran has held numerous esteemed positions throughout his illustrious academic career. From 2008 to 2017, he served as the Director of the Innate Immunity Program and held the prestigious title of Charles Howard Candler Professor in Pathology at Emory University, where he advanced groundbreaking research in immunology and vaccinology. Since 2005, he has been a Professor and Researcher at the Emory Vaccine Center, contributing significantly to the study of immune responses and vaccine development. Prior to this, he served as an Associate Professor from 2002 to 2004 and an Assistant Professor from 1999 to 2001 at the Baylor Institute for Immunology Research in Dallas, Texas. These roles underscore Dr. Pulendran’s profound contributions to the fields of innate immunity, vaccine science, and immunological research, establishing him as a leader in his domain.

🧬 Research Interests

Dr. Pulendran’s research lies at the interface of immunology, vaccinology, virology, and systems biology, focusing on how the innate immune system senses pathogens and modulates the adaptive immune response to achieve protective immunity. His lab has pioneered multi-omics approaches to analyze immune responses to vaccination and infection in humans, uncovering molecular signatures that predict vaccine immunity.

Key discoveries include:

The influence of the microbiome on vaccine efficacy.

Roles of amino acid sensing and cholesterol metabolism in regulating dendritic cells and adaptive immunity.

Identifying pathways and receptors crucial for durable antibody responses and long-lived bone marrow plasma cells.

This knowledge has been instrumental in the design and testing of novel vaccine adjuvants, including vaccines against COVID-19.

Publications Top Noted📚 

“Induction of Tier 2 HIV-Neutralizing IgA Antibodies in Rhesus Macaques Vaccinated with BG505.664 SOSIP”

Authors: Smith, J.C., Arunachalam, P.S., Legere, T.H., Amara, R.R., Kozlowski, P.A.

Journal: Vaccines

Year: 2024

“IgM N-glycosylation correlates with COVID-19 severity and rate of complement deposition”

Authors: Haslund-Gourley, B.S., Woloszczuk, K., Hou, J., Sierra, B., Hughes, T.

Journal: Nature Communications

Year: 2024

“Acute and persistent responses after H5N1 vaccination in humans”

Authors: Apps, R., Biancotto, A., Candia, J., Schwartzberg, P.L., Tsang, J.S.

Journal: Cell Reports

Year: 2024

“Transforming vaccinology”

Authors: Rappuoli, R., Alter, G., Pulendran, B.

Journal: Cell

Year: 2024

“Elucidating allergic reaction mechanisms in response to SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination in adults”

Authors: Shah, M.M., Layhadi, J.A., Hourcade, D.E., Pham, C.T.N., Nadeau, K.C.

Journal: Allergy: European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Year: 2024

Prof Dr. Vladimir Kurćubić, Applied Chemistry, Sustainable Chemistry Pioneer Award

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Prof Dr. Vladimir Kurćubić, Applied Chemistry, Sustainable Chemistry Pioneer Award

Prof Dr. Vladimir Kurćubić, Faculty of Agronomy, University of Kragujevac, Serbia

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Summary🌟

Dedicated Full Professor with extensive experience in Food Technology at the University of Kragujevac. Specializes in teaching and research in meat technology, dairy products, and food preservation. Known for leadership in academic programs and quality assurance initiatives.

Education🎓

  • Ph.D. in Veterinary Science
    • University of Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2001-2004
    • Dissertation: Comparative Immunogenicity Examination of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Vaccines
  • M.Sc. in Veterinary Science
    • University of Belgrade, Veterinary Faculty, 1989-1993
    • Thesis: Serological Examinations of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Infection in Cattle
  • DVM (Bachelor of Veterinary Science)
    • University of Belgrade, Veterinary Faculty, 1983-1989

Professional Experience👨‍🏫 

  • University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Agronomy in Čačak
    • Full Professor (October 2021 – Present)
    • Associate Professor (November 2017 – October 2021)
    • Assistant Professor (May 2011 – November 2017)
    • Assistant (April 2003 – September 2006)
    • Assistant (October 1998 – April 2003)
    • Veterinarian (April 1997 – October 1998)
    • Veterinarian Manager (April 1995 – April 1997)
    • Head of Veterinary Service (April 1989 – April 1995)

Research Interests🔍

  • 🥩 Meat Technology
  • 🥛 Dairy Products
  • 🌿 Food Preservation
  • 🧪 Veterinary Virology
  • 🧬 Immunology

Notable Publication📚

  • Paper Title: Manufacture of Low-Na White Soft Brined Cheese: Effect of NaCl Substitution with a Combination of Na-K Salts on Proximate Composition, Mineral Content, Microstructure, and Sensory Acceptance
    • Authors: Vural Uzun, Zerrin Erginkaya, Turgut Cabaroğlu
    • Journal: Journal of Dairy Science
    • Volume: 104
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 1487-1497
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Kitaibelia vitifolia Extract against Proven Antibiotic-Susceptible and Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) Strains of Bacteria of Clinical Origin
    • Authors: Fatih Mehmet Gökbulut, Ozan Gökbulut
    • Journal: Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Volume: 131
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 752-764
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Techno-Functional Properties of Burgers Fortified by Wild Garlic Extract: A Reconsideration
    • Authors: Željko V. Šušić, Ksenija L. Cerović, Vele V. Tešević, Sunčica D. Kocić-Tanackov, Bojana D. Kocić
    • Journal: Journal of Food Science
    • Volume: 86
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 1916-1925
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Potato thin layer convective dehydration model and energy efficiency estimation
    • Authors: F. Yılmaz-Ersan, N. Alpaslan, Ş. Ersan
    • Journal: Journal of Food Engineering
    • Volume: 295
    • Pages: 110496
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Estimation of metabolic status in high yielding dairy cows during transition period and full lactation
    • Authors: A. Kustos, I. Komlósi, D. Szabó-Fodor, P. Horn
    • Journal: Journal of Dairy Research
    • Volume: 88
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 210-217
    • Year: 2021