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• Neuroscience
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Neurosurgery
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Neil G Harris is a Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine . His research focuses on traumatic brain injury (TBI) , neuroimaging , and rehabilitation strategies , with particular emphasis on biomarker development , functional connectivity , and metabolic interventions . Current NIH-funded projects: R01NS116383 (Co-PI), UH3NS106945 (PI), UH3NS106945 (PI) Key collaborations: Richard Staba (UCLA), Fernando Gomez-Pinilla (UCLA), Paul Vesna (UCLA) Research interests span neurotrauma , neuroplasticity , and advanced neuroimaging techniques . His work integrates multicenter preclinical studies through consortia like TOP-NT and EpiBioS4Rx . Recent publications highlight MRI harmonization , BDNF mimetics , and epileptogenesis biomarkers . Grants include continuous NIH support since 2007, with leadership roles in U01NS082320 and R01NS055910 . He contributes to neurotrauma common data elements and preclinical standardization .

Isabelle RogowskiView profile

Lecturer

• Sports Biomechanics
• Biomechanics
• Sports Physiology
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Isabelle Rogowski is a Lecturer at Claude Bernard University (Lyon 1) , specializing in Sports Biomechanics and Physiology. She leads the joint iCAP (Innovation, Design and Support for Pedagogy) service since 2016 and has held leadership roles such as head of the Sports Training department (2008-2013) and member of UCBL's Board of Directors (2016-2020). Her research focuses on athlete performance optimization and injury prevention through biomechanical and physiological analysis. PhD in Sports Sciences (1999), focusing on "Man - Equipment - Environment" systems in board sports Habilitation to Direct Research (2019) Her research is structured around three axes: (1) Understanding sports performance through upper limb adaptation mechanisms, (2) Assessing injury risks via biomechanical maladaptations, and (3) Developing evidence-based training and prevention programs. Key contributions include functional tests for post-surgery recovery and motor imagery integration in physical preparation. Research collaborations span academic institutions, sports organizations, and health stakeholders. Funded by prestigious bodies like the National Research Agency and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region , her work bridges sports science with practical applications in tennis, judo, rugby, and swimming. Notable publications include studies on scapular kinematics in tennis serves, myofascial release effects, and motor imagery applications. Her research emphasizes shoulder mechanics , injury prevention , and training efficiency .

Divita MathurView profile

Assistant Professor

• Biochemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Structural DNA Nanotechnology
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Divita Mathur is the Frank Hovorka Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Case Western Reserve University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on leveraging DNA nanotechnology to address biochemical challenges in gene delivery, optoelectronic materials, and molecular cognition. Education: PhD, Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, Iowa State University (2016) Postdoctoral Research, US Naval Research Lab & George Mason University BEng, Biotechnology, Delhi College of Engineering (2010) Mathur's work integrates DNA scaffolds with organic/inorganic molecules to enhance photophysical properties and develop therapeutic platforms. She leads the Mathur Nano Lab, which explores four key areas: optoelectronic tailoring, gene origami, cytosolic stability, and molecular cognition through VR-enabled education tools. Research trends indicate a focus on DNA-templated optical systems, quantum dot integration, and stability analysis in biological environments. Collaborations with Crespo and Parker groups highlight interdisciplinary approaches to dye-DNA constructs, while partnerships with Iowa State University colleagues address STEM education in DNA nanotechnology.

Peter GröpelView profile

Professor

• Sport Psychology
• Performance Under Pressure
• Self-Regulation
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Peter Gröpel is a Professor at the University of Vienna with affiliations in the Center for Sports Science and University Sports and the Institute of Sport and Exercise Science . His work bridges sport psychology, performance optimization under pressure, and health-related behavioral interventions. Education: Habilitation (Technical University of Munich, 2018), PhD (University of Trnava, 2007), Dr. rer. nat. (University of Osnabrück, 2005) Dr. Gröpel's research focuses on self-regulation mechanisms in high-stress environments, motivation dynamics , and well-being optimization across sports, medical emergencies, and workplace settings. His publications demonstrate expertise in eye-tracking analysis and performance metrics for critical interventions. Recent publications cluster around stress mitigation in medical simulations, cognitive interventions for musicians and athletes, and exercise-based cognitive enhancement in youth populations. Collaborative work with Yale and Medical University of Vienna highlights cross-institutional research efforts. Scientific Awards: 2019 – Dual Research Prizes (Pediatrics) from Society for Neonatology and Society for Simulation in Healthcare 2012 – Poster Award (European Conference on Personality) Dr. Gröpel has secured multiple grants including Erasmus Sport funding (2025-2026) and Austrian Research Promotion Agency support (2021-2022). His professional activities include postgraduate program lecturing and leadership roles in sports psychology community initiatives.

• Structural Biology
• Computational Biology
• Super-Resolution Microscopy
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Jonas Ries is a Professor at the University of Vienna, affiliated with the Department of Structural Biology and Computational Biology. His research focuses on super-resolution microscopy, cryo-electron microscopy, and structural analysis of cellular components. Department: Structural Biology and Computational Biology Specialization: Nuclear pore complex architecture, MINFLUX nanoscopy, fluorescent labeling. His recent work includes 2025 projects on mitochondrial fission during apoptosis via SMLM and MINFLUX, and developing a cost-effective MINFLUX microscope. He collaborates internationally, with a focus on nuclear pore complexes and artificial intelligence applications in microscopy. 2024 contributions highlight advancements in 3D MINFLUX excitation, dynamic structural biology, and synaptonemal complex analysis in C. elegans. His projects often involve computational modeling and high-throughput imaging. Research Trends Recent publications emphasize super-resolution techniques (MINFLUX, SMLM), PSF inverse modeling for microscope calibration, and nuclear pore complex dynamics. Subfields include apoptosis mechanisms, clathrin coat bending, and AI-driven image analysis. Academic Engagement He participated in the Dies Academicus event at the University of Vienna in 2024, indicating active involvement in academic community activities.

• Clinical Neurophysiology
• Neonatal EEG Monitoring
• Epilepsy Surgery
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Päivi Nevalainen serves as Supervisor in the Doctoral Programme Brain & Mind at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Medicine. She holds a docentship in Physiology, Genetics and Preanalytics at Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) and conducts research at the BioMag Laboratory within the Department of Neurosciences, specializing in clinical neurophysiological applications for neonatal and pediatric populations. Her research centers on advanced neurophysiological monitoring techniques, particularly EEG and magnetoencephalography (MEG), for neonatal brain assessment. Key focus areas include developing automated EEG analysis tools (e.g., Brain State of the Newborn, Sleep State Trend) to predict outcomes in perinatal asphyxia and neonatal encephalopathy, investigating epilepsy biomarkers through high-frequency oscillation analysis, and optimizing epilepsy surgery using stereo-EEG. Her work integrates transcranial magnetic stimulation to study motor cortex function in children and adolescents, with strong emphasis on translating neurophysiological markers into clinical decision support systems. Analysis of her 60+ publications (2023-2025) reveals a consistent trajectory toward multimodal neurophysiological monitoring for precision neonatal care. Her recent work demonstrates increasing multicenter collaboration in epilepsy surgery research, with significant contributions to seizure onset zone localization methods and quantitative EEG-based outcome prediction in hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. The publications show methodological evolution from basic neurophysiological characterization toward clinically implementable algorithms. Dr. Nevalainen actively supervises doctoral candidates through the Brain & Mind programme and contributes to clinical neurophysiology standardization at BioMag Laboratory. Her research program involves close collaboration with Helsinki University Hospital's neonatal intensive care and epilepsy surgery units, though specific grant details are not publicly documented. She maintains leadership in developing biomagnetic measurement protocols for neonatal applications within the BioMag team.

• Exercise Physiology
• Physical Activity in Aging
• Sports Performance Optimization
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Vittoria Ferrando is a Researcher at the Department of Experimental Medicine (DIMES) of the University of Genoa. Her academic role is focused on the MEDF-01/A - Metodi e didattiche delle attività motorie discipline. Her research interests include: Exercise physiology and performance optimization Physical activity interventions for aging populations Strength and resistance training applications Running economy and biomechanical efficiency Psychological factors in physical performance Rehabilitation through motor activities Recent publications show a focus on: Intensity variation effects in rowing training Stretching protocols for functional improvements Resistance training combined with behavioral strategies Warm-up optimization for recreational athletes Placebo mechanisms in training outcomes Contact: vittoria.ferrando@unige.it

Scott PlutaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroscience
• Sensory Perception
• Sensorimotor Integration
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Scott Pluta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Purdue University, affiliated with the College of Science. His research focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying sensory perception, sensory-guided behavior, and sensorimotor loops. He employs advanced techniques such as optogenetics, viral tracing, and behavioral analysis to study neural circuits in rodents, particularly focusing on the midbrain superior colliculus (SC) and cortical networks. Education and Experience: Pluta earned his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia in 2009. He completed postdoctoral research at the University of California, Berkeley (2012–2017) and Wake Forest Medical Center (2009–2012). His lab, the Laboratory for Sensorimotor Integration, investigates how descending cortical inputs influence the SC's activity and behavior, aiming to reveal principles of neural circuit function with implications for neurological disorders like ADHD and Parkinson's disease. Research Interests: Central to his work is the study of how the SC integrates sensory, motor, and motivational signals to form a 'priority map' for spatial attention. Projects include dissecting cortico-collicular circuits using genetic labeling and optogenetic manipulation, and analyzing ascending SC-thalamic-cortical pathways to understand sensorimotor loop dynamics. His lab uses rodent whisker systems as a model for active touch and spatial navigation. Lab and Collaborations: The lab combines optogenetics, neurophysiology, and behavioral tracking to study dynamic interactions between cortical and midbrain networks. Research outcomes aim to provide foundational insights for developing treatments for neurological conditions.

• Computational Neuroscience
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
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Dr. Conor Houghton is an Associate Professor in Computer Science at the University of Bristol, affiliated with the School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology. His work bridges computational neuroscience, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. He explores neural mechanisms in cognition, language evolution, and network dynamics through interdisciplinary methods. Research interests include neural coding, evolutionary models, and applications of deep learning to cognitive processes. Key research themes involve modeling neural systems (e.g., cerebellar circuits, auditory processing), analyzing spike train data, and developing algorithms for information processing. His publications span topics like Bayesian inference in neural systems, cooperative evolutionary dynamics, and sparse autoencoder architectures. Collaborations with colleagues in neuroscience and computer science highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Publications demonstrate expertise in computational neuroscience (e.g., cerebellar state estimation, synaptic plasticity) and machine learning (e.g., reservoir computing, language models). His work often combines theoretical models with empirical data analysis, addressing questions in both biological and artificial systems.

• Perception
• Attention
• Motor Control
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Richard Abrams is Professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in perception, attention, and motor control mechanisms. His research examines both overt movements (eyes and limbs) and covert visual attention processes. Current projects investigate perceptual objects in attention/action and visual stimuli that capture attention. Research interests focus on: Perceptual object roles in attention allocation Visual attention capture mechanisms Motor control neuroscience Eye movement dynamics Attentional modulation through movement Recent publications (2018-2023) demonstrate consistent focus on attention modulation, with key trends including value-driven attentional capture, distractor suppression, and perceptual-motor interactions. Studies employ psychophysical and behavioral methods to explore attention in unpredictable environments. No awards mentioned. Lab website available for research dissemination.

Daniel FerrisView profile

Professor

• Biomechanics
• Neural Control
• Locomotion
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Dr. Daniel Ferris is a Robert W. Adenbaum Professor of Engineering Innovation in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida , within the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. His research focuses on biomechanics, neural control of locomotion, and human-machine interactions through robotics and prosthetics. Education: Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley (1998) M.S., University of Miami (1994) B.S., University of Central Florida (1992) Research Interests: Dr. Ferris pioneers mobile brain imaging (EEG) during movement, develops robotic exoskeletons/prosthetics to enhance walking efficiency, and investigates how humans adapt to mechanical and neural perturbations. His lab has created robotic ankle/knee/hip exoskeletons and bionic prostheses under myoelectric control. Recent work includes studying gait adaptations in older adults and analyzing cortical dynamics during locomotion. Awards: 2024 UF BME Faculty Research Excellence Award 2024 AAAS Fellow 2023 ASB Fellow 2018 Founders’ Award (ASB) Lab: Human Neuromechanics Laboratory focuses on translating neurotechnology into clinical applications. Key projects include artifact-free mobile EEG during walking and optimizing prosthetic control systems.

• CAD/CAM Techniques
• Laser-Based Material Processing
• Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
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O.R. Tutunea-Fatan is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Western University, Canada. His academic roles include serving as Associate Chair for Graduate Research Programs (2025-2027) and Acting Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies (2023-2024). He holds a Ph.D. from Western University and degrees from Transilvania University, Romania. Tutunea-Fatan’s research focuses on precision manufacturing, CAD/CAM integration, laser-based surface engineering, and biomedical applications such as computer-aided orthopaedic surgery. He has supervised over 40 graduate students and holds multiple teaching awards including the Edward G. Pleva Award (2023), Western’s highest teaching honor. Key Research: Laser polishing, ultraprecise cutting, composite materials, functional surface design Industry Collaborations: General Motors, DuPont, Dieffenbacher, Scisense Inc. His work bridges advanced manufacturing with biomedical innovation, emphasizing real-world applications in aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors. Recent projects include drag-reduction riblet surfaces and AI-driven process monitoring.

John SimeralView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neural Prosthetics
• Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI)
• Neuroengineering
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John Simeral is an Assistant Professor of Engineering (Research) at Brown University's School of Engineering, affiliated with the VA Rehabilitation R&D Service and the VA Center for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology. His research focuses on neural prosthetics and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to restore communication and mobility for individuals with paralysis. He leads development of the BrainGate system, a clinical neural interface enabling control of computers, prosthetics, and assistive devices via intracortical signals. Education : PhD in Neuroscience from Wake Forest University (2003), MS in Electrical Engineering from University of Texas (1989), BS from Stanford University (1985). Postdoctoral training at Brown University under John Donoghue (2003-2006). Research Interests : Integrating neuroscience and engineering to create neural prosthetics. Specializes in real-time neural signal processing, embedded systems for BCI, and clinical translation of assistive technologies. His work addresses challenges in signal stability, decoder longevity, and home-use BCI systems. Grants & Awards : VA Merit Review Award (2018-2022) for mobile BCI deployment NIH-NIDCD grants for communication prostheses (2020-2025) Sean M. Healey Prize (2024) for ALS innovation BCI Society Award (2018) for neurally-controlled robotics Teaching : Courses include ENGN 0020 (Transforming Society through Technology), Neuroengineering, and Neuroanatomy for medical students. Previously taught microelectronics and ECE design. Labs & Collaborations : Leads the Restoring Communication and Mobility focus area at the VA Center. Collaborates with BrainGate team (Hochberg, Donoghue, Nurmikko). Active in VA and NIH-funded clinical trials.

Elissa Held BradfordView profile

Associate Professor

• Neurorehabilitation
• Health promotion in neurodegenerative diseases
• Clinical Reasoning
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Elissa Held Bradford is an Associate Professor and Assistant Program Director in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at the Doisy College of Health Sciences , Saint Louis University. She holds a Ph.D. in Health Promotion and Wellness from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, along with Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Physical Therapy and Exercise Science from Saint Louis University. Her research interests focus on health promotion in neurodegenerative diseases, neurorehabilitation strategies, clinical reasoning, and movement analysis. She actively explores interventions for conditions like Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis (MS), emphasizing telehealth innovations and data-sharing frameworks to advance patient care. Professionally, she contributes to organizations such as the International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Therapists and the American Physical Therapy Association . Her work bridges education and practice, developing curricula that integrate competency-based learning and situated clinical experiences to prepare future physical therapists. Her publications reflect a commitment to improving outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration, population health strategies, and optimizing service delivery models in neurological rehabilitation. She advocates for integrating health promotion into clinical education and advancing adaptive learning methodologies.

• Sports Science
• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Performance
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Eliseo Iglesias Soler is an Associate Professor at the University of A Coruña, affiliated with the Department of Physical and Sports Education within the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education Sciences. He leads the 'Performance and Health Group' research team and holds roles such as Director of the Cátedra S.X.D. Galicia Activa and member of multiple academic committees. His teaching focuses on master’s and undergraduate programs in physical activity, sports science, and health, including courses like 'Experimental Methodology in Physical Activity' and 'Research Process in Sports Sciences'. His research emphasizes sports performance optimization, resistance training methodologies, judo tactics, and public health applications of physical activity. Notable projects include studies on microcycle load management in soccer and the impact of training configurations on cardiovascular responses. He has directed over 20 theses since 2013, exploring topics like judo scoring strategies and dropout prediction in fitness centers. Eliseo has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles, addressing areas like force-velocity profiling, pandemic-related fitness changes in children, and the efficacy of gamification in physical education. His work often integrates biomechanical analysis with practical training applications, aiming to enhance athletic performance and public health outcomes.