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• Neurophysiology
• Vegetative physiology
• Cardiovascular physiology
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Dr. Hiske van Duinen is a faculty member at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen, specializing in multiple physiological domains. She serves as Course Director for G2020 semesters 1.2 & 2.1 and coordinates University College Groningen courses in Human Integrative Physiology I & II. Her expertise spans Neurophysiology, Vegetative physiology, Cardiovascular physiology, Pulmonary physiology, Gastrointestinal physiology, Metabolism & endocrinology, Renal physiology, Exercise physiology, and Medical physiology. Dr. van Duinen's research integrates clinical medicine with fundamental physiological investigation, particularly examining the relationships between cardiovascular function, exercise capacity, and neurological control mechanisms in both healthy individuals and patients with congenital heart conditions. Analysis of her publication record reveals two major research trajectories: recent work (2022-2023) focuses on cardiovascular physiology in Tetralogy of Fallot patients, while her foundational research (2005-2008) established expertise in neural control of movement using advanced neuroimaging techniques. Her 2007 fMRI study on motor fatigue has been particularly influential with over 116 citations. Dr. van Duinen actively engages in public education through media contributions including expert commentary on children learning about human physiology (February 2023) and physiological effects of cold on urinary function (February 2022), demonstrating her commitment to translating scientific knowledge for broader audiences. She maintains extensive collaborations within University Medical Center Groningen across cardiology, neuroscience, and rehabilitation medicine, with publications showing significant academic impact through citations and downloads. Her technical expertise includes developing specialized instrumentation for physiological research, such as MR-compatible force transducers, reflecting her ability to bridge engineering solutions with physiological research questions.

• Motor Development
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Developmental Coordination Disorder
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Dr. Pam Barhoun is a Lecturer and Cognitive Neuroscientist at Deakin University's School of Psychology within the Faculty of Health. She is affiliated with the SEED - Lifespan strategic research center and maintains her primary office at Melbourne Burwood Campus. Her academic credentials include a PhD, Graduate Diploma of Psychology, and Bachelor of Health Sciences with distinction, all from Deakin University. Her research focuses on the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying motor development, particularly in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Using multimodal neuroscientific approaches including EEG, brain stimulation (TMS), and white matter imaging, she investigates motor imagery, procedural learning, and neural connectivity patterns. Current projects examine how motor interventions impact brain activity and quality of life in neurodevelopmental conditions. Dr. Barhoun's publication record demonstrates strong expertise in developmental neuroscience, with recent work analyzing resting-state EEG oscillations in DCD, white matter microstructure in motor imagery, and international studies on visual imagery abilities. Her research has evolved from foundational studies on motor inhibition in DCD toward complex multimodal investigations of neural mechanisms in childhood disorders. Waterloo Foundation Grant (2024-2026): Exploring White Matter and Brain Network Connectivity in ADHD children ($125,000) Waterloo Foundation Grant (2023-2025): EEG prediction of treatment outcomes for motor/attentional deficits ($126,336) She currently supervises four doctoral students investigating motor imagery in DCD, white matter microstructure, co-occurring ADHD/motor problems, and neurobiological bases of motor imagery. As lead instructor for Introductory Research Methods (statistics), she contributes significantly to psychology curriculum development while maintaining active clinical neuroscience research.

Dmitriy AronovView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroscience
• Memory
• Learning
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Dmitriy Aronov is an Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and a Principal Investigator at Columbia's Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute. He is also affiliated with the Doctoral Program in Neurobiology and Behavior as Training Faculty. His research focuses on understanding how memory influences behavior through studying neural circuits involved in cognitive functions. Dr. Aronov's research primarily investigates the relationship between memory and action, exploring how past experiences shape current behavior. His laboratory uses innovative approaches including virtual reality environments for rats and specialized technologies for monitoring neural activity in birds, particularly the black-capped chickadee, which has remarkable food-caching abilities. His work centers on the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex, brain regions crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation. Dr. Aronov's publications reveal a progression from early work on songbird vocal learning to current research on memory systems across species. His recent studies demonstrate how different animals have evolved specialized neural mechanisms for memory and navigation, with particular focus on how food-caching birds process spatial information. His research bridges comparative neuroscience with potential clinical applications for memory disorders. New York Stem Cell Foundation Robertson Neuroscience Investigator (2018) HHMI Investigator (2024) Dr. Aronov leads a research laboratory at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute where his team develops cutting-edge methodologies to study neural activity during complex cognitive tasks. His work bridges basic neuroscience with potential clinical applications, particularly in understanding memory disorders. His laboratory has received significant recognition including the NYSCF Robertson Investigator award and more recently being named an HHMI Investigator in July 2024. Dr. Aronov's laboratory utilizes advanced technologies including virtual reality systems for rodents and specialized monitoring equipment for birds. His team focuses on recording neural activity in the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex while animals perform memory-based tasks, allowing them to observe how the brain processes and utilizes information from past experiences. Recent news highlights his work on "barcode-like neural activity" found in chickadees and how a specific brain region draws maps for food-caching birds.

Carl PetersenView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Sensorimotor Processing
• Neuronal Circuits
• +4 more

Carl Petersen is a Full Professor and Head of the Laboratory of Sensory Processing (LSens) at the Brain Mind Institute (BMI) within the Faculty of Life Sciences (SV) at EPFL. His research focuses on understanding sensory perception and associative learning at the neuronal circuit level in mice. He has held leadership roles, including Director of the BMI (2019–2022). Education: PhD in Physiology (1996, University of Cambridge) under Sir Michael Berridge; postdoctoral training at UCSF and Max-Planck-Institute for Medical Research. Research: Investigates cortical circuits using electrophysiology, imaging, and optogenetics. Key areas include whisker-based sensory processing, cortical plasticity during reward-based learning, and the interplay between sensory input and motor output. Grants & Labs: Leads the LSens lab, collaborating on projects like the Cell-class-specific motor maps (2025) and dopamine dynamics (2024). Awards: Not explicitly listed in provided data, but he is a member of prominent committees including the Neuroscience PhD program (EDNE-GE).

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuropsychology
• Memory Research
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Petar Raykov holds the position of Honorary Research Fellow in the School of Psychology at the University of Sussex. His research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, particularly exploring how the brain integrates prior knowledge with ongoing sensory input, processes event structures, and represents social and semantic information. He employs neuroimaging techniques like fMRI to investigate neural mechanisms underlying memory, perception, and goal-directed behavior. Raykov earned his PhD in Psychology from the University of Sussex in 2020, with a thesis titled Neurobiology of specific and general prior knowledge . His work bridges experimental psychology and computational neuroscience, addressing topics such as episodic memory, predictive coding, and the neural correlates of social cognition. His recent publications analyze brain activity during movie watching, event perception, and the role of semantic networks in dialogue comprehension. He also contributes to longitudinal studies like the Cam-CAN project, examining aging-related cognitive changes. Despite his prolific output, no scientific awards have been explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Raykov collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving cognitive genetics (e.g., APOE genotype studies) and neuroimaging protocols for white matter analysis. His research further extends to Tourette syndrome neurobiology and functional connectivity in older adults. He maintains an active presence in Sussex’s psychology research community without listed academic advising responsibilities.

• Neuroscience
• Sensory Systems
• Neural Dynamics
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Jagruti Pattadkal is a Research Fellow at the Center for Perceptual Systems within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on understanding neural mechanisms underlying sensory processing, particularly in visual systems and oculomotor behaviors. She employs advanced neurophysiological techniques and comparative approaches in rodents and primates to investigate neural circuit dynamics. Her work bridges basic neuroscience with applied neurotechnology, emphasizing long-term neural recording methods and functional characterization of neuronal subtypes. Current projects include studying interactions between eye movement control systems in marmosets and exploring how sensory amplification mechanisms operate in primate neocortex. Past work has examined visual system development in mice and functional organization of motion-sensitive neurons using 2-photon imaging. Key research themes include: neural synchrony dynamics, primate oculomotor behavior, sensory plasticity, and cross-species comparisons of visual processing. This multidisciplinary approach integrates experimental neuroscience with computational modeling to uncover fundamental principles of brain function. Pattadkal's publications since 2015 reflect her sustained focus on sensory systems, with recent emphasis on neural recording technology advancements and understanding how cortical circuits process complex visual information. She collaborates across disciplines to advance our understanding of perceptual systems in both health and disease contexts.

• Neuroscience
• Visual Perception
• Neurophysiology
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Jason Samonds is a Research Fellow at the Center for Perceptual Systems, part of the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. His work focuses on understanding neural mechanisms underlying visual perception, particularly binocular depth perception, disparity processing in the visual cortex, and the interplay between neural activity and behavioral outcomes. His research integrates experimental neurophysiology, computational modeling, and behavioral analysis to explore how sensory information is encoded and processed in the brain. Key research themes include the role of cooperative neural interactions in stereopsis, the impact of internal states on neural-behavioral covariations, and species-specific adaptations in visual processing. Samonds has contributed significantly to understanding how visual cortical circuits (e.g., V1) integrate binocular cues to construct 3D representations of the environment. His studies often involve rodent and macaque models to investigate fundamental principles of visual neuroscience. His publications from 2025–2012 reveal a sustained focus on topics such as disparity tuning deficits, neural coverage of visual scenes, and functional connectivity in V1 circuits. While no formal awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects a deep engagement with cutting-edge questions in visual systems neuroscience. Samonds collaborates widely, employing methods like spike train analysis, computational modeling (e.g., Boltzmann machines), and behavioral assays to dissect neural coding mechanisms. His work bridges gaps between cellular-level responses and higher-order perceptual phenomena, contributing to both basic science and potential applications in neuroprosthetics or computational vision systems.

Daniel JaniniView profile

Research Fellow

• Visual Cognition
• Neuroimaging
• Computational Modeling
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Dr. Daniel Janini is a Humboldt Research Fellow at Freie Universität Berlin's Department of Neurocognitive and Experimental Psychology. He holds a PhD in Psychology from Harvard University (with Dr. Talia Konkle) and a BS/BA in Biology/Cognitive Science from Case Western Reserve University. His research focuses on the neural dynamics of visual cognition, exploring how the brain processes visual information through domain-general vs. specialized mechanisms. Education: PhD in Psychology, Harvard University (Advisor: Dr. Talia Konkle) BS Biology & BA Cognitive Science, Case Western Reserve University (Advisor: Dr. Ela Plow) Research Interests: He investigates visual perception algorithms using behavioral experiments, fMRI, and computational models. Key areas include category selectivity emergence in the visual system, fMRI study design optimization for reliability, and domain-general learning algorithms. His work challenges traditional views of neurofunctional specialization by demonstrating how general-purpose models can explain human visual tasks like letter categorization and numerical estimation. Grants & Awards: Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2024–2025) ERC Consolidator Grant (TRANSFORM project, 2025–present) Supervision & Collaboration: Currently recruiting a Master’s student/research assistant for fMRI methodological research. Seeks candidates with Python/Matlab skills in neuroimaging. Labs & Teams: Member of the Neurocognitive and Experimental Psychology lab, leading projects on visual system modeling and large-scale fMRI dataset design optimization.

Lauri ParkkonenView profile

Professor

• Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
• Optically Pumped Magnetometers
• Social Neuroscience
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Lauri Parkkonen is Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering at Aalto University. His research advances non-invasive neuroimaging through innovations in MEG instrumentation, real-time analysis, and hyperscanning techniques to study social interaction, conscious perception, and brain plasticity. Key contributions include: Development of optically-pumped magnetometer arrays for next-generation MEG Pioneering hyperscanning methods for dual-brain social neuroscience Real-time neurofeedback paradigms for plasticity and clinical applications Normative modeling approaches for traumatic brain injury detection Open-source tools for MEG/EEG analysis (MNE-Python) His group studies neural mechanisms of empathy, attention, and cross-species emotion recognition using multivariate decoding. Current projects optimize cortical parcellation for MEG connectivity analysis and develop MRI-free source imaging techniques. Honors include an ERC Starting Grant (2015) and coordination of Finland's functional brain-imaging biobank consortium.

James H. MarshelView profile

Assistant Professor

• Systems Neuroscience
• Optogenetics
• Neural Circuit Dynamics
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James H. Marshel is an **Assistant Professor of Neuroscience** at **Weill Cornell Medicine** and **Lab Director** of the **Laboratory for Systems Neuroscience of Vision** at **Burke Neurological Institute**. His research focuses on understanding neural circuit mechanisms underlying visual perception and sensory learning. He holds a Ph.D. in Neurosciences from the University of California, San Diego, and completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University under Karl Deisseroth, pioneering optogenetic and neural circuit mapping techniques. Education: B.A., Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley B.A., Psychology, University of California, Berkeley Ph.D., Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego Postdoctoral Fellowship, Bioengineering, Stanford University Research Interests: Neural circuit dynamics in visual systems Optogenetic manipulation of neural ensembles Large-scale in vivo imaging and stimulation techniques Causal links between neural activity and perception/behavior Lab Focus: The Marshel Lab develops tools like multiphoton holography and advanced optogenetics to map and perturb neural circuits with single-cell precision. They study how neural connectivity and activity patterns drive visual perception and learning. Grants & Mentoring: Dr. Marshel mentors postdoctoral fellows, technicians, and students. Current openings include roles in systems neuroscience, engineering, and lab management. His work is supported by federal and private grants. Labs/Teams: Associated with the **Marshel Lab**, part of the **Burke Neurological Institute**, and affiliated with **Weill Cornell Medicine**. Collaborates widely in neuroscience and engineering communities.

Kai J. MillerView profile

Clinical Professor

• Neurosurgery
• Epilepsy
• Brain Tumors
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Kai J. Miller, M.D., Ph.D., is a Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Neurosurgery. He specializes in pediatric and adult neurosurgery, focusing on brain tumors, epilepsy, and deep-brain stimulation. His research integrates clinical practice with advanced neurotechnology, including brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and neural circuit dynamics. Dr. Miller leads the Mayo Clinic’s Brain Tumor Program and Pediatric Neurosurgery specialty groups, with affiliations to the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Children’s Pediatrics Surgery Specialty Groups. Education includes dual Ph.D.s in Neurobiology & Behavior (2014, University of Washington) and Physics (2008, University of Washington), an M.D. (2011, University of Washington), and a B.S. in Physics and Biology (2000, UC San Diego). He completed neurosurgical residencies at Stanford University and fellowships in Pediatric Neurosurgery (Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, Utrecht) and Neurological Stereotaxy (Stanford/UC Davis). Research interests span cybernetics, neurosurgical stereotaxy, large-scale brain dynamics, and motor circuit analysis. He has pioneered studies on electrical brain stimulation effects and ECoG-based BCI systems. His work bridges clinical neurosurgery with computational neuroscience, emphasizing translational applications in epilepsy, tumor resection, and neuromodulation. Key contributions include developing novel stereotactic techniques, optimizing deep-brain stimulation (DBS) protocols, and advancing real-time neural signal decoding. Awards include the Rosegay Award (2018), Van Wagenen Fellowship (2018), and recognition from the National Center for Adaptive Neurotechnologies (2014). Dr. Miller mentors neurosurgical residents and graduate students, teaching advanced neurosurgical techniques and research methodologies. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at Mayo Clinic and global institutions, driving innovations in neurotechnology and personalized patient care.

Woei-Nan BairView profile

Assistant Professor

• Geriatric Physical Therapy
• Gait and Balance Dysfunction
• Fall Prevention
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Dr. Woei-Nan Bair is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Physical Therapy at Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She joined the institution in September 2024. Her expertise spans geriatric physical therapy, gait and balance dysfunction in older adults, and evidence-based fall prevention strategies. Prior to her academic role, she practiced in Taiwan's university-affiliated hospitals for over a decade, specializing in lifespan balance and gait interventions. Education: PhD in Movement Science, University of Maryland, College Park MS in Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen’s University, Canada BS in Physical Therapy, National Taiwan University Research Focus: Dr. Bair’s work involves transdisciplinary collaboration to study fall mechanisms using controlled environments and virtual reality. She is establishing a lab to explore balance recovery strategies and gait impairments in aging populations. Key areas include reactive balance training, sensorimotor integration, and fall risk assessment. Teaching & Clinical Interests: She teaches geriatric physical therapy and biomechanics, emphasizing evidence-based practice. Clinically, she focuses on balance/gait impairments across all ages and geriatric rehabilitation. Labs/Teams: In progress: A dedicated lab investigating falls and balance through interdisciplinary approaches.

J. David DickmanView profile

Professor

• Vestibular System
• Spatial Orientation
• Animal Navigation
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J. David Dickman is a Professor and Vivian L. Smith Endowed Chair in Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine's Department of Neuroscience. His research focuses on vestibular system mechanisms, spatial orientation, animal navigation, and magnetoreception. He holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma (1979) and a PhD in Psychology-Neuroscience from the University of Wyoming (1985). Education: B.A. Psychology, University of Oklahoma, 1979 Ph.D. Psychology-Neuroscience, University of Wyoming, 1985 His research explores how animals perceive spatial orientation and navigate using vestibular, gravitational, and magnetic cues. Notable contributions include discoveries about magnetoreception mechanisms in birds and neural processing of vestibular information. His work bridges neurophysiology, behavior, and computational modeling. Publications span neuroscience topics like vestibular lesion effects, sensory integration, and avian navigation. Recent work emphasizes neural correlates of magnetic sense and vestibular system dynamics. Professional Memberships: Society for Neuroscience Association for Research in Otolaryngology Royal Institute of Navigation

Adeen FlinkerView profile

Associate Professor

• Speech
• Language
• Electrocorticography
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Adeen Flinker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Their research focuses on speech, language, and auditory processing, using techniques like electrocorticography and signal processing to understand neural mechanisms underlying communication. They lead the Flinker Lab and collaborate on clinical studies involving patients with implanted intracranial electrodes. Education: PhD from University of California, Berkeley; Postdoctoral Training at New York University under David Poeppel. Research interests include speech production, auditory feedback, and neural networks governing language. Recent work explores speech errors induced by cortical stimulation and the role of alpha oscillations in visual cortex function. Over 50 publications highlight contributions to brain mapping and speech neuroscience. Clinical trials focus on speech and motor dysfunction in Parkinson’s patients undergoing deep brain stimulation. The lab participates in studies assessing dysarthria severity and auditory feedback mechanisms. No awards listed but maintains an active research portfolio with NYU Langone affiliations.

Koen Gerard Alois VervaekeView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Neural Circuits
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Koen Gerard Alois Vervaeke is a Professor at the University of Oslo in the Faculty of Medicine , leading the Vervaeke Lab . His research focuses on understanding how brain circuits transform complex sensory inputs into coherent perceptions, with emphasis on dendritic integration and cortical network dynamics. 2011-2014: Janelia Farm Research Campus – Junior Fellow (Mentors: Karel Svoboda, Jeff Magee) 2007-2011: University College London – Postdoctoral Researcher (Angus Silver Lab) 2002-2007: University of Oslo – PhD in Physiology (Johan Storm Lab) Research Themes Neocortical processing of sensory information Dendritic integration of internal and external inputs Computational modeling of neural circuits Optogenetic manipulation in perceptual tasks In vivo two-photon imaging and electrophysiology Article Trends (2007-2025): Focus on hippocampal spatial coding (VIP interneurons, place cells), neocortical sensory integration, gamma oscillations, and astrocytic Ca 2+ signaling. Methodologies include in vivo imaging, dynamic clamp, and computational modeling. Scientific Awards ERC Starting Grant (2015) FRIPRO Young Research Talents Grant (2014) The lab combines experimental (mice behavioral studies, two-photon imaging) and computational approaches to model neural circuit operations. Their work aims to establish frameworks for understanding brain dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders.