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• Neurophysiology
• Neuronal Oscillations
• Cortical Networks
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Dr. Mick Craig is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow. He holds a DPhil in Neuroscience from the University of Oxford and has held postdoctoral positions at the NIH (USA) and the University of Exeter. His research focuses on neurophysiological mechanisms underlying neuronal network activity and long-range brain communication, particularly in the context of psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. Key interests include interneuron function, inhibitory control of oscillations, and hippocampal-cortical circuits. Education: BSc Neuroscience, University of Glasgow (2006) Wellcome Trust DPhil in Neuroscience, University of Oxford (2011) Research Trends: His recent work emphasizes gamma oscillation plasticity and its implications for Alzheimer's biomarkers, sleep-related neural activity disruptions, and circuit disruption in neurodegenerative disorders. Collaborative studies with groups like the NIH and Alzheimer's Research UK highlight translational applications of his findings. Awards: Preprint Award (ASAPBio, 2023) Vandervell Foundation Fellowship (2016–2019) Grants & Advising: Leading projects on thalamic place cells (BBSRC, 2025–2027) Supervised 6 postgraduate students and a research assistant Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary collaborations within the University of Glasgow's neuroscience community, focusing on electrophysiology and optogenetic methods.

Jay GottfriedView profile

Professor

• Human Olfactory Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
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Jay Gottfried is the Arthur H. Rubenstein University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. His research focuses on human olfactory neuroscience, investigating how odor perception is processed in limbic circuits related to emotion, learning, and memory. He employs advanced techniques like functional MRI (fMRI) and intracranial EEG to study olfactory systems, with recent work exploring olfactory navigation using grid-like neural representations and interactions between sensory cortices. Education: A.B. in Molecular Biology from Princeton University; M.D. and Ph.D. in Physiology and Neuroscience from NYU School of Medicine. Postdoctoral training in olfactory neuroscience at University College London. Research Interests include odor coding, oscillations in the piriform cortex, and translational studies linking olfactory dysfunction to neurodegenerative diseases. Notable projects involve odor categorization, fear learning, and sleep-dependent memory consolidation. His lab bridges human and rodent studies to elucidate olfactory mechanisms. Key findings include temporal segregation of nostril odor signals, grid-cell-like representations in olfactory navigation, and the role of piriform cortex in integrating sensory information. He collaborates on developing high-resolution imaging and EEG techniques to map olfactory circuits.

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Spatial Cognition
• Memory
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Paul Dudchenko is a Professor in the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Stirling, specializing in behavioral neuroscience and spatial cognition. He co-leads the Memory and Space Laboratory at the Centre for Cognitive and Neural Systems, University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on neural mechanisms underlying memory and spatial navigation, including head direction cells and place cells. Dudchenko holds the 2020 D.G. Marquis Behavioral Neuroscience Award for his paper on head direction cell system lesions. He has organized interdisciplinary workshops, such as the Dementia Design and Neuroscience Workshop, bridging basic neuroscience with applied research for dementia support. Notable roles include inviting Nobel laureate John O'Keefe to the University of Stirling and delivering keynote addresses on spatial navigation challenges. His educational background includes a PhD from The Ohio State University and postdoctoral work at Dartmouth College and Boston University. Research Interests: Neural basis of spatial cognition Memory systems and hippocampal function Head direction and place cell networks Applications of spatial neuroscience to dementia research Awards and Recognition: 2020 D.G. Marquis Behavioral Neuroscience Award Invited speaker at International Navigation Symposium and Royal Institute of Navigation Conference Labs & Collaborations: Co-leads Memory and Space Lab at Edinburgh Participates in interdisciplinary initiatives like the Ageing and Dementia Research Programme

• MRI
• Brain Imaging (EEG, MRI)
• Neuroscience
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Franceschiello Benedetta is an Associate Professor at HES-SO Valais-Wallis School of Engineering, specializing in Technical and IT disciplines. She holds a PhD in Mathematical Neuroscience from Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris). Her work bridges applied mathematics, computational neuroscience, and neuroimaging, with a focus on visual perception modeling, MRI techniques, and neural dynamics. Teaching: Linear Algebra courses across multiple engineering bachelor programs Expertise: Combines mathematical modeling with neuroscientific applications to study optical illusions, brain connectivity, and ophthalmic diagnostics Key Affiliations: ISMRM, Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Research Interests: Computational modeling of visual cortex mechanisms underlying geometric optical illusions Development of MRI-based methods for eye structure segmentation and axial length estimation Analysis of brain network reliability through standardized MRI protocols Optimization techniques for medical imaging reconstruction (e.g., weighted LASSO problems) Recent Work Trends: Focus on integrating psychophysical experiments with computational models to elucidate perceptual mechanisms, emphasizing synergistic interactions between physical stimulus parameters. Active in advancing MRI applications for both clinical diagnostics and fundamental neuroscience research.

John KubieView profile

Associate Professor

• Hippocampal function
• Spatial cognition
• Navigation behavior
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John Kubie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cell Biology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center's School of Medicine. His research career spans several decades, with publications dating from the 1980s to the present day. Dr. Kubie has maintained a consistent focus on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying spatial cognition and navigation. Dr. Kubie's primary research interest centers on hippocampal place cells and their role in spatial navigation and cognitive mapping. His work combines experimental neuroscience with computational modeling to understand how populations of neurons represent space and contribute to navigation behavior. He has extensively studied how place cells—pyramidal neurons that fire only when an animal is in specific locations—form the basis of cognitive maps that help rats navigate their environment. His research has explored how place cells adapt to novel environments, how they're affected by hippocampal lesions, and how their firing patterns relate to spatial memory. His publication record shows a consistent trajectory from early foundational work on place cell properties in the 1990s to more recent investigations into hippocampal remapping, neural network dynamics, and computational models of spatial cognition. Recent publications indicate continued active research in computational neuroscience, including studies on theta-resonant pyramidal neurons and the relationship between grid cells and hippocampal function. Dr. Kubie has maintained a long-standing collaboration with Dr. Robert U. Muller, as evidenced by numerous co-authored publications spanning decades. After Dr. Muller's passing, Dr. Kubie co-authored a memorial piece honoring his colleague's contributions to neuroscience. His laboratory has developed sophisticated techniques for recording from multiple neurons simultaneously and has created behavioral tasks to assess spatial capabilities in rats. The work bridges experimental neuroscience with computational approaches, seeking to develop computer models that can solve navigational problems similar to those solved by the biological hippocampus.

Marianne FyhnView profile

Professor

• Neurobiology
• Neuroscience
• Physiology
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Marianne Fyhn is a Professor at the University of Oslo's Section of Physiology and Cell Biology within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. She leads the Centre for Integrative Neuroplasticity (CINPLA), a strategic research initiative integrating experimental biology with computational physics/mathematics to study brain information processing and plasticity. PhD in Neuroscience (NTNU, 2000-2005) MSc in Physiology (University of Tromsø, 1997-1999) Bachelor in Arctic Biology (University Courses in Svalbard, 1995-1996) BSc in Biology (University of Bergen/Oslo, 1992-1995) Her research focuses on neural plasticity mechanisms in cortical structures, using large-scale neuronal recordings and transcranial two-photon microscopy to study synaptic and population code changes during sensory learning. Key findings include discovering grid cells in mice and demonstrating how experience modifies cortical circuits for long-term memory. Recent publications analyze perineuronal nets' role in memory stabilization, grid cell conformal mapping, and topological population coding in visual cortex. These works reveal intersections between neural circuit dynamics , computational modeling , and neurodegenerative processes . 2008: European Brain and Behaviour Society Award 2007: Eppendorf-Science Prize in Neurobiology 2006: Donald B. Lindsley Prize & I.K. Lykke Award Fyhn serves as course manager for advanced courses including MBV1020 - Physiology and MBV4340 - Advanced Neurobiology . Her lab develops educational tools like Neuronify for neural circuit simulation and open-source platforms for electrophysiological data analysis.

Karin SchonView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Brain Plasticity
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Karin Schon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, with secondary appointments in Psychological and Brain Sciences and Neuroscience at Boston University College of Arts and Sciences. She directs the Brain Plasticity and Neuroimaging Laboratory and serves as Assistant Dean for Diversity & Inclusion. PhD in Psychology (2005) from Boston University Joint BA/MA in Psychology (1998) from University of Hamburg Her research examines how aerobic exercise, aging, and psychosocial stress modulate brain health, particularly in hippocampal and amygdala systems. She pioneered anti-racist neuroscience studies on racial discrimination's impact on neurocognitive aging in Black/African American populations. Methodological approaches include high-resolution fMRI, structural MRI, and biomarker assays for neurotrophins like BDNF. Recent publications focus on 2024 studies of perceived discrimination's neuroanatomical effects, 2024 cortical thickness analysis in spatial cognition, and 2022-2020 investigations into hippocampal connectivity and exercise-induced neuroplasticity. Awards include NIH Pathway to Independence (2010), CCAD Junior Investigator (2013), and multiple NIH/NIA/NIMH grants. Scientific Leadership : Organized DEIA events, co-directed BU PREP pipeline program, and contributed to university-wide policy changes including the removal of Myles Standish name from campus housing in 2024 Service : Chair of BU Faculty Council Equity and Inclusion Committee (until 2024), active in GMS Diversity Steering Committee, and advocate for universal design in STEM education

Barbara KnowltonView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Memory Systems
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Barbara Knowlton is a Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), with affiliations to the Behavioral Neuroscience Division and the Brain Research Institute. She earned a B.A. in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Stanford University, followed by postdoctoral work in Psychiatry at UC San Diego. Her research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, memory systems, learning mechanisms, and their implications in schizophrenia and aging. Recent publications highlight her work on value-directed remembering, procedural learning, age-related memory differences, and neural correlates of decision-making. She employs advanced neuroimaging techniques (e.g., high-resolution fMRI, DTI) and neurostimulation (tDCS) to investigate memory encoding, reward processing, and brain connectivity. Key themes include the interaction between cognitive and emotional systems, habit formation, and interventions to enhance memory retention through targeted stimulation of prefrontal and medial temporal regions. Selected Research Grants: 2022: NIH grant for "Causal Role of Prefrontal Cortex in Value-Directed Memory Encoding" Techniques: High-resolution 7T fMRI Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) Collaborations: Prof. Susan Bookheimer (UCLA) Prof. Itzhak Fried (UCLA Neurosurgery) Dr. Adam Ekstrom (UCLA)

James AntonyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Memory Research
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James Antony is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at California Polytechnic State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Northwestern University and a B.A. in Biochemistry & Music from Lawrence University. Prior to his current role, he was an Assistant Project Scientist at the University of California, Davis and a C.V. Starr Postdoctoral Fellow at Princeton University. His research explores how memories persist over time, focusing on mechanisms like sleep-mediated consolidation, reactivation during wakefulness, and the influence of factors like surprise and semantic relatedness. He employs methodologies such as behavioral experiments, neuroimaging, and computational modeling. Antony has received notable awards including the 2019 Cermak/Corkin Post-Doc Award and recognition as a 2022 Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science. His work spans topics including targeted memory reactivation, spatial gist extraction, and the neural signatures of surprise during naturalistic viewing. Recent studies highlight the role of sleep spindles in memory processing and the application of closed-loop stimulation techniques. His research has been published in journals like Neuron , Current Biology , and Science . Antony advises students on projects involving memory reactivation and learning strategies, reflecting his commitment to integrating undergraduate research into cognitive neuroscience inquiries.

Helene SchmidtView profile

Researcher

• Neuroscience
• Neuronal Circuitry
• Spatial Navigation
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Dr. Helene Schmidt is the Group Leader of the Schmidt Lab at the Ernst Strüngmann Institute (ESI) Frankfurt. Her research focuses on understanding the neural circuits underlying spatial navigation, particularly the interaction between hippocampal place cells and entorhinal grid cells. She employs advanced 3D electron microscopy for high-resolution mapping of neuronal connections at the synaptic level. Research Interests: Neuronal circuitry, spatial cognition, synaptic organization, and neuroanatomy. Key Technologies: 3D electron microscopy, single-cell resolution neuroimaging. Her lab includes researchers such as Maria Corteze and Eleonora Grasso, with alumni like Anjali Gour. Recent work has explored hippocampal CA3 module functionality and axonal synapse sorting in the entorhinal cortex. Lab Members: Researchers (Maria Corteze, Eleonora Grasso), Lab Management (Aleyna Elmasli).

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Developmental Biology
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Juan Arellano is a Research Scientist in the Department of Neuroscience at Yale School of Medicine. His research focuses on cortical development, hippocampal neurogenesis, and neurodegenerative mechanisms in primates. Education: PhD in Neuroscience (Complutense University of Madrid) Current Research: Cortical Development, Tau Protein Pathology, Calcium Signaling in Aging Research Themes: Structural and functional organization of the cerebral cortex Mechanisms of tau hyperphosphorylation in aging primates Role of calcium signaling in cognitive decline Comparative neurobiology of hippocampal neurogenesis Genomic regulation of cortical development Neurodegenerative disease modeling Recent Collaborations include work with the Arnsten Lab and Rakic Lab, focusing on primate neuroanatomy and molecular mechanisms of cognition.

Clyde HodgeView profile

Professor

• Neural Circuits
• Molecular Mechanisms of Addiction
• Alcohol and Neurodegenerative Disorders
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Clyde Hodge is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine . As a member of the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies , his research focuses on uncovering the neural circuits and molecular mechanisms underlying alcohol and drug addiction, with a particular emphasis on the role of the limbic system, amygdala, and glutamatergic signaling. University: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School: UNC School of Medicine Department: Psychiatry Affiliation: Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies Research Interests span multiple critical areas in addiction neuroscience: Neural mechanisms of alcohol reinforcement Glutamate AMPA receptor (AMPAR) and TARP γ-8 interactions Impact of alcohol on Alzheimer's disease pathology Protein kinase C-ε (PKC-ε) regulation of GABA-A receptors Adolescent alcohol exposure and long-term vulnerability Brain region-specific pharmacotherapies for addiction Publication Trends reveal a focus on preclinical models linking alcohol use to: Calcium signaling in reward pathways Tau propagation in neurodegeneration AMPA receptor modulation Neuroplasticity in the amygdala Translational pharmacology targets Sex-specific neural adaptations Lab Mission addresses two primary goals: Identify novel neural targets for alcohol addiction Investigate alcohol's role in neurodegenerative disorders His team employs a "discovery-to-mechanistic" approach combining: Proteomics and transcriptomics Pharmacological and genetic manipulations Behavioral assays in mouse models CRISPR/Cas9 and fiber photometry

Katherine L. PerkinsView profile

Associate Professor

• Neurophysiology
• Epileptogenesis
• GABAergic Signaling
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Katherine L. Perkins, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, focusing on neurophysiology and epilepsy research . Her work investigates GABAergic signaling , interneuron networks , and extracellular space dynamics in seizure mechanisms. Research Themes: Depolarizing GABA responses in hippocampal neurons Interneuron network activation patterns Role of extracellular matrix in epilepsy Pharmacological modulation of seizure activity Key Techniques: Cell-attached and whole-cell patch-clamp recording, rodent brain slice models, synaptic current analysis. Her publications span Journal of Neurophysiology , Epilepsy Research , and Journal of Neuroscience , with a focus on synaptic transmission and neuronal excitability in epilepsy models. Collaborations: Sabina Hrabetova's lab (extracellular space studies)

Preston P. ThakralView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Episodic Memory
• Memory Distortion
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Preston P. Thakral is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Smith College, where he teaches courses in memory, cognitive neuroscience, and research methods. He serves as the Principal Investigator of the Neuroscience of Memory and Flexible Cognition Laboratory, conducting cutting-edge research on the neural mechanisms underlying episodic memory and its relationship to other cognitive processes. Dr. Thakral earned his Ph.D. in psychology and neuroscience from Boston College, where he also completed his M.A. and B.A. His academic journey included postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard University (working with Dr. Daniel Schacter) and the University of Texas at Dallas (working with Dr. Michael Rugg), followed by a position as Director of the Human Neuroscience Laboratory at Boston College before joining Smith College. His research program takes an adaptive perspective on episodic memory, investigating how the constructive nature of memory that makes it prone to error also serves beneficial roles in flexible cognition. His work demonstrates that memory processes involved in remembering past events are also engaged in helpful ways during imagination, creative thinking, and problem solving. This perspective challenges traditional views of memory errors as purely maladaptive, instead framing them as byproducts of a flexible system that supports broader cognitive functions. Dr. Thakral's publications reveal a consistent research trajectory examining the links between memory distortion and creative cognition, with recent work focusing on neural mechanisms using fMRI meta-analyses and examining how memory processes contribute to everyday problem solving. His research employs a multi-method approach including functional neuroimaging, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and event-related potentials to build comprehensive models of memory function. As a mentor and educator, Dr. Thakral guides undergraduate research in his laboratory while teaching foundational courses in psychology. His research has been supported by National Institutes of Health funding, including grants from the National Institute of Mental Health and National Institute on Aging. The Neuroscience of Memory and Flexible Cognition Laboratory employs three primary cognitive neuroscience techniques: fMRI for spatial resolution, ERPs for temporal resolution, and TMS for causal manipulation. This multi-method approach allows the lab to create comprehensive models of episodic memory function that account for insights from both correlational and manipulative methods, providing convergent evidence for theories of memory function.

Charan RanganathView profile

Professor

• Human Memory
• Executive Control
• Neuroimaging
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Charan Ranganath is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, and director of the Dynamic Memory Lab. He is affiliated with the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience and the Center for Mind and Brain, focusing on human memory and executive control using neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and behavioral methods. His research explores the neural basis of memory, including roles of the prefrontal cortex, medial temporal lobes, and hippocampus in working and long-term memory. Education: Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Northwestern University M.S., Clinical Psychology, Northwestern University B.A., Psychology, University of California, Berkeley Ranganath’s research spans hippocampal-cortical interactions, curiosity-driven memory enhancement, schizophrenia-related memory deficits, and computational models of memory systems. His work reveals overlapping prefrontal and medial temporal lobe activity in memory tasks and investigates how stress, aging, and neuromodulation affect memory dynamics. His research trends emphasize episodic memory , relational memory , neural oscillations , cortico-hippocampal networks , curiosity-driven learning , and clinical applications in mental illness. Scientific Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship Leverhulme Trust Visiting Professorship Laird Cermak Award Samuel Sutton Award Chancellor’s Fellow award Young Investigator Award (Cognitive Neuroscience Society) National Security Science and Engineering Faculty Fellowship (2015) He has secured grants from the Department of Defense, National Institute of Mental Health, and private foundations. His lab collaborates with Andy Yonelinas on recognition memory and with others on field potentials in hippocampal studies. He teaches Human Learning, Cognitive Neuroimaging, and Current Research in Psychology.