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• Regenerative Medicine
• Stem Cell Biology
• Biomaterials
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Dr. Jerran Santos is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and holds an Honorary Professorship in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering at the University of Toulouse. He leads the Advanced Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Biology Group at UTS and is an active consultant for the TGA. His research focuses on regenerative and precision medicine, utilizing stem cells and biomaterials to develop translational clinical applications. Key projects address neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's, Parkinson's), musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., Osteoarthritis), and advanced biomaterials for 3D bioprinting. Dr. Santos has secured over $5 million in research funding and maintains international collaborations. His expertise spans stem cell biology, systems biology, and bioengineering. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to book chapters, emphasizing molecular mechanisms in cell differentiation, biomaterial design, and immunotherapy applications. Education: PhD (Macquarie University, 2013), Bachelor of Biotechnology (UTS, 2007) Positions: Biotechnology Course Coordinator (UTS), Stem Cell Futures Fellow (UTS), Visiting Scholar (Cedars-Sinai) Research Themes: Stem cell differentiation, 3D bioprinting, proteomics, and immunomodulatory therapies Scientific achievements include developing patient-specific cell models for degenerative diseases and identifying key molecular pathways in disease progression. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Health), 9 (Infrastructure), and 17 (Partnerships).

Bing YeView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Neurodevelopment
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Bing Ye is the Burton L. Baker Collegiate Professor of the Life Sciences at the University of Michigan. He holds academic roles across multiple institutions: Research Associate Dean at the U-M Life Sciences Institute (LSI), Research Professor at LSI, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology at the U-M Medical School, and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). His research focuses on neuronal development and its impact on nervous system assembly, with a particular emphasis on understanding how defects in this process lead to brain disorders like Down syndrome. He employs a multidisciplinary approach integrating genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, advanced imaging, electrophysiology, computational methods (including machine learning), and behavioral studies. Notably, his lab developed LabGym, an AI-based tool for analyzing animal behavior across species. Bing Ye has a robust educational background: B.S. in Physiology (Nanjing University), M.S. in Neurobiology (Chinese Academy of Sciences), Ph.D. in Neuroscience (Johns Hopkins), and postdoctoral training at UCSF. He is committed to mentoring, training future scientists, and promoting inclusivity in science. His awards include Pew Scholar (2010), Kavli Fellow (2012), and AAAS Fellow (2021). He serves on editorial boards for journals like PLOS Biology and is affiliated with multiple institutes, including the Michigan Neuroscience Institute and the Kresge Hearing Research Institute. His lab actively seeks postdoctoral researchers to advance AI-driven behavior analysis and mouse models of neural disorders.

Andrew MiriView profile

Assistant Professor

• Motor system function
• Behavior quantification
• Systems Neuroscience
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Andrew Miri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at Northwestern University's Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University. His research focuses on understanding how the nervous system generates movement, particularly the interplay between spinal cord neurons and brain regions in the motor system. His lab employs advanced genetic, physiological, and data science tools to study motor system dynamics and functional units. Key research interests include motor system function, behavior quantification, systems neuroscience, and brain-behavior relationships. He investigates how motor cortical outputs engage spinal circuits and the elemental functional units underlying motor operation. Recent work explores skilled movement generation in real-time, cortical orchestration of movement, and corticospinal control mechanisms. Selected honors include the NIH Director's New Innovator Award (2020), Sloan Research Fellowship (2020), and Searle Scholar Award (2019). His lab includes students like Akiko Saiki (Ph.D.), Zhengyu Ma, and Sarah Hsu, alongside research technicians and undergraduates. Collaborative projects involve genetic tools, optogenetic inactivation, and EMG recordings to dissect neural mechanisms. Publications highlight studies on motor cortical influence, neural dynamics in gaze control, and motor neuron identity. His work bridges basic neuroscience with translational insights into movement disorders.

Nikhil UrsView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuroscience
• Dopamine Neurotransmission
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Nikhil Urs is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida, focusing on dopamine neurotransmission and its role in neurological and psychiatric disorders. His research explores signaling pathways, neuronal circuits, and behavioral outcomes in models of Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, and ADHD. The Urs Lab integrates molecular, cellular, and behavioral approaches to develop novel therapies targeting dopamine-related disorders. Key areas include β-arrestin signaling in dopamine receptors, gut-brain axis interactions, and drug discovery for addiction and psychostimulant effects. Urs has published extensively on topics like dopamine dynamics, metabolic regulation, and GPCR pharmacology, with notable contributions in Cell Metab , Biol Psychiatry , and PNAS . His work highlights translational research bridging basic neuroscience and clinical applications. Labs/Teams: Urs Lab at the University of Florida, collaborating on projects studying dopamine pathways and therapeutic development.

Nathalie BerubeView profile

Professor

• Epigenetics
• Neurodevelopment
• Chromatin Remodeling
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Dr. Nathalie Berube is a Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Western University, specializing as a Basic Scientist in Pediatrics. Her research focuses on epigenetic regulation of brain development, particularly through the study of chromatin remodeling complexes like ATRX. Her work employs mouse models to explore neuronal survival, differentiation, and the molecular basis of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and intellectual disability. Education: Dr. Berube holds a Ph.D., though specific details of her academic training are not provided in the text. Her professional affiliations include the Medical Sciences Building and the London, Ontario campus of Western University. She contributes to both basic science and translational research in pediatric neurobiology. Research Interests: Her studies emphasize the role of ATRX protein in chromatin structure, gene transcription, and DNA methylation. Key areas include neurodevelopmental deficits, glial cell biology, and the interplay between epigenetic regulation and cognitive disorders. Her work bridges molecular mechanisms with clinical implications, such as autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability syndromes. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles span topics from chromatin accessibility to microglial function. Notable contributions include mouse model studies of ATRX deficiency and insights into epigenetic signatures of genetic disorders. Full publication lists are accessible via Google Scholar and PubMed. Grants and Advising: While specific grants or student advisees are not detailed, her research program likely involves collaborative grants given the complexity of her experimental systems. No awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Labs/Teams: Active in the Anatomy and Cell Biology department, her lab focuses on epigenetic mechanisms in neurodevelopment. Collaborations with pediatric and genetic research groups are implied through her work on syndromes like ATRX-related intellectual disability.

Dominique PritchettView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroscience
• Learning and Memory
• Cerebellum
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Dominique Pritchett is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Howard University, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on neural mechanisms underlying associative learning, particularly in the cerebellum, exploring synaptic plasticity and functional connections with the neocortex and basal ganglia. He employs optogenetics and electrophysiological techniques in his studies. Education: B.S. from Virginia State University (2004), Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2012). Research Interests: Cerebellar circuitry and learning Synaptic plasticity and oscillations Neurobiological basis of cognitive functions Publications highlight advancements in understanding gamma-band oscillations, NMDA receptor roles, and cerebellar-basal ganglia interactions. Recent work emphasizes hippocampal network dynamics and auditory cortex connectivity in bats. No scientific awards explicitly noted. No advising/grant details provided in texts. Research lab focuses on cerebellar learning mechanisms and neural oscillation studies.

• Medical Statistics
• Health Informatics
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Mizanur Khondoker is an Associate Professor in Medical Statistics at Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, with affiliations in Population Health and Norwich Epidemiology Centre. His research program focuses on developing advanced statistical methodologies for healthcare applications including dementia risk prediction, electronic health records analysis, and clinical trial design. He holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Edinburgh, an MSc in Biostatistics from University of Dhaka, and postgraduate teaching qualifications from King's College London. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he maintains active roles in academic leadership including editorial positions for Statistical Methods in Medical Research. Khondoker's methodological research spans machine learning applications in genomics, longitudinal data modeling for cognitive decline trajectories, and dynamic prediction models. His clinical collaborations address pressing issues in mental health, neuroepidemiology, and post-pandemic health outcomes. Recent interdisciplinary work examines social prescribing interventions for dementia care and inflammation-related comorbidities. His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on psychiatric epidemiology and medical statistics, with emerging interests in the neurological sequelae of viral infections and health disparities. Methodological innovations appear in analysis of complex biobank datasets and causal inference techniques for observational studies. As principal investigator on multiple NIHR-funded projects, he leads research on anxiety assessment in stroke patients, motor neuron disease caregiver support, and inflammation-related comorbidities. His team maintains active industry partnerships to translate methodological advances into clinical practice.

Marvin BentleyView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuroscience
• Cell Biology
• Membrane Trafficking
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Marvin Bentley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, affiliated with the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS). He investigates molecular mechanisms of intracellular vesicle transport in neurons, focusing on kinesin motor proteins and their regulation. Ph.D. in Cell Biology (University of Montana, 2010) Postdoctoral Research in Neuroscience (Oregon Health & Science University, 2010-2016) His research addresses selective vesicle transport in neurons, where kinesins drive cargo delivery to axons/dendrites. This work has implications for understanding neurodegenerative diseases caused by transport defects. Techniques include live-cell imaging, molecular biology, and biochemical assays. Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary work in biomaterials development (2025), neuroprotective films (2025), and kinesin regulatory mechanisms (2024). Earlier work explores myosin motor interactions (2020) and vesicle adaptor proteins (2022). Graduate students in his lab include Cameron Plowinske and Sarah Tedesco . He teaches advanced courses in Cytoskeletal Biology and Cellular Neuroscience , emphasizing critical analysis of primary literature.

Brenda AndersonView profile

Professor

• Exercise and Neuroscience
• Stress Physiology
• Anatomical Plasticity
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Dr. Brenda Anderson is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University, specializing in Integrative Neuroscience. Her research explores how environmental factors, particularly stress and exercise, shape behavior and brain structure. She leads the Anderson Lab, focusing on mechanisms underlying hypervigilance similar to PTSD using rat models exposed to repeated psychological stressors. Key methods include behavioral assessments, cytochrome oxidase histochemistry, and stereological analysis. Research Interests: Exercise-induced neural plasticity and cognitive benefits Stress physiology and its impact on learning and defense behaviors Anatomical plasticity in response to environmental stimuli Quantitative neuroanatomical techniques for studying brain changes Research Trends: Her work bridges environmental stress exposure and neurobiological outcomes, emphasizing translational models for PTSD and stress-related disorders. Recent studies highlight how uncertainty-driven threats alter metabolic pathways in brain regions governing defensive responses. Lab and Teaching: The Anderson Lab innovates in living environment designs for stress studies. She maintains an active teaching blog addressing educational technology, such as light board usage and interactive video quizzes. No formal awards are noted, though her contributions to behavioral neuroscience are widely cited.

Ryan ParsonsView profile

Associate Professor

• Fear Learning
• Memory Consolidation
• Neurobiology
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Dr. Ryan Parsons is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Neuroscience at Stony Brook University, where he leads the Parsons Lab. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2008) and specializes in the neurobiological mechanisms of fear learning and memory consolidation using rodent models. His research focuses on understanding how prior experiences influence subsequent learning, particularly in contexts of fear conditioning, anxiety disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Techniques employed include pharmacological interventions, chemogenetics, immunohistochemistry, and molecular biology to study neural plasticity in brain circuits involved in fear acquisition, extinction, and reconsolidation. Key research interests include fear learning modulation, memory maintenance, and individual variability in fear extinction recall. His work bridges basic neuroscience with translational implications for anxiety-related psychopathologies. Dr. Parsons actively mentors graduate students and reviews applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Parsons Lab is located in Psychology A-341 at Stony Brook University, Long Island, NY.

Gorica PetrovichView profile

Professor

• Neurobiology of motivation
• Feeding behavior
• Neural circuitry
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Gorica Petrovich is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Boston College, with joint affiliation in Neuroscience. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and directs the Neurobiology of Feeding Behavior Laboratory. Her research examines cognitive and hedonic control of food motivation using multidisciplinary approaches. Research Focus: Dr. Petrovich investigates neural mechanisms underlying feeding behavior, including: Modulation of hunger/satiety by learning and stress Sex and age differences in motivational systems Neural plasticity in cognitive control circuits Forebrain-hypothalamic connectivity Her work combines behavioral neuroscience, systems neuroanatomy, and learning theory. Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate consistent focus on sex-specific neural circuitry in feeding behavior, with emerging emphasis on thalamic regulation and cross-species validation of motivational mechanisms. Laboratory: Leads the Neurobiology of Feeding Behavior Laboratory, utilizing electrophysiological, pharmacological, and behavioral techniques to study adaptive control of feeding.

• Organic Chemistry
• Synthetic Methodology
• Green Chemistry
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James Mcnulty is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology at McMaster University, Canada. He holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Geneva and the Cancer Research Institute at Arizona State University. His research focuses on synthetic organic chemistry, green chemistry, organocatalysis, and the development of methodologies for natural product synthesis, particularly anticancer and antiviral agents. Dr. Mcnulty's work emphasizes the total synthesis of complex natural products, including alkaloids, and their applications in drug discovery. His group has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles, with recent studies addressing antiviral mechanisms, cannabinoid synthesis, and plant metabolomics. He teaches courses such as Natural Products Chemistry and Organic Structure/Synthesis at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Key research areas include: (1) Design of asymmetric organocatalytic methods, (2) Green chemistry approaches to reduce environmental impact, (3) Discovery of antiviral and anticancer pharmacophores from natural products, and (4) Structural elucidation of bioactive compounds.

• Functional Genomics
• CRISPR Technology
• Stem Cell Research
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Dr. Cesar L. Moreno is a Postdoctoral Research Associate and Dr. John and Anne Chong Genome Editing and Stem Cell Research Fellow at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University of Sydney, with an adjunct appointment as Associate Lecturer at the Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales. His work focuses on developing functional genomic tools for disease modeling using stem cells and mouse models. Education: PhD in Neuroscience from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2015) Postdoctoral training at Gandy Lab and New York Stem Cell Foundation (2015-2017) Research at UQ-StemCARE Centre, University of Queensland (until 2020) Dr. Moreno's research centers on CRISPR-based genetic screens in stem cells to investigate diseases like COVID-19 and biological processes including neural development and ageing. He integrates functional genomic and epigenomic approaches to uncover molecular pathways in neurodegenerative disorders, metabolic diseases, and viral pathologies, with emphasis on translating findings into therapeutic strategies. His 15 most recent publications reveal a strong trajectory in genome editing technologies, stem cell disease modeling, and virology, particularly SARS-CoV-2 research. Key themes include CRISPR screening innovations, Alzheimer's disease mechanisms using iPSC models, metabolic regulation, and neuroinflammation, demonstrating consistent interdisciplinary collaboration. Scientific Awards: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Predoctoral Fellows F31 (2011-2015) Travel Scholarship for Aging and Diseases of Aging Keystone Symposium, Tokyo, Japan (2012) Dr. Moreno currently supervises two research students on dementia-related projects and secured a 2022 NHMRC Ideas Grant for the "UNIVERSAL NEUROPHOTONIC INTERFACE" project. He serves as a member of the Charles Perkins Centre and leads four major research initiatives spanning CRISPR barcoding, SARS-CoV-2 pathology, circadian rhythms in brain development, and neurophotonic stem cell models.

Maria EricssonView profile

Researcher

• Electron Microscopy
• Cell Biology
• Structural Biology
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Maria Ericsson, B.S., is the Director of the Harvard Medical School (HMS) Electron Microscopy Core within the Cell Biology Department. She joined HMS in 1995 to establish the Electron Microscopy Facility, following her B.Sc. in Chemistry from Uppsala University (Sweden) and specialization in electron microscopy at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany. Her work focuses on advancing ultrastructural studies, providing expertise in sample preparation (TEM/SEM), high-pressure freezing, immunogold labeling, and imaging support for researchers. Ericsson collaborates extensively on projects involving Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and viral pathogenesis (e.g., SARS-CoV-2). Her publications highlight contributions to neurodegenerative mechanisms, mitochondrial function, and microscopy techniques. Ongoing research emphasizes the role of electron microscopy in understanding cellular processes, protein aggregation, and immune responses. As Core Director, she supports over 89 publications, including studies on α-synuclein in Parkinson’s, amyloid-β in Alzheimer’s, and SARS-CoV-2 lung pathology. Her facility bridges technical expertise with cutting-edge research, aiding advancements in structural biology and disease modeling.

Britton SauerbreiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Motor Control
• Neural Circuits
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Britton Sauerbrei is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosciences at Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine. Their research focuses on understanding the neural circuits governing skilled motor control, particularly how distributed neural networks enable adaptive movement and how these dynamics are disrupted in neurodegenerative diseases. They employ high-density electrophysiological recordings, optogenetic manipulation, and computational modeling to study neural ensemble activity during natural behaviors. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, University of Chicago (2009) PhD in Computation and Neural Systems, California Institute of Technology (2015) Research Interests: The lab investigates principles underlying neural activity flow in motor control circuits, with emphasis on cerebellar-cortical interactions and disease-related alterations. Techniques include Neuropixels recording probes, optogenetics, and computational methods like adaptive functional PCA. Key Findings: Recent work demonstrates the cerebellum's role in discontinuous movement control and reveals input-driven cortical dynamics during dexterous tasks. Innovations include the development of high-density neural probes ( Neuropixels 2.0 ) and novel motor unit recording devices. Lab & Collaborations: The Sauerbrei Lab actively explores neurodegenerative disease models and sensorimotor integration mechanisms. Collaborative projects focus on translating findings to understand movement disorders and developing computational tools for neural data analysis.