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• Cerebrovascular Disease
• Small Vessel Disease
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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David G. Norris is a Full Professor in Clinical Neurophysiology at the TechMed Centre, University of Twente. His research focuses on cerebrovascular diseases, small vessel disease, and advanced MRI techniques. He has contributed extensively to understanding brain aging and neurodegenerative processes through magnetic resonance imaging innovations. Expertise includes basal ganglia dynamics, white matter pathology, and functional neuroimaging. Active in international collaborations, with research impacting epilepsy, Parkinson’s, and vascular cognitive impairment. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals targeting health and well-being. Key contributions include developing MRI protocols for assessing cerebral perfusion and microstructural changes in neurological disorders.

Ilia KaratsoreosView profile

Professor

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Circadian Rhythms
• Stress Physiology
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Prof. Ilia Karatsoreos is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He holds a B.Sc. from the University of Toronto (2001), a Ph.D. from Columbia University (2008), and completed postdoctoral work at The Rockefeller University. His research focuses on circadian rhythms, stress physiology, neuroimmunology, and metabolic dysfunction. Key areas include how circadian disruption affects brain function, immune responses, and metabolic health, with grants from NIH and NSF. Research interests span circadian regulation of metabolism, stress adaptation, and the neurobiological mechanisms underlying resilience. He investigates how daily biological clocks influence mental and physical health, with applications to modern societal challenges like shift work and chronic stress. Recent work explores time-of-day effects on immune function, astrocyte activation, and metabolic pathways in the brain and periphery. Notable grants include an NSF CAREER Award for studying circadian influences on prefrontal cortex function and an NIH R01 for metabolic studies. Collaborations with institutions like Washington University and Barnard College advance understanding of stress hormones and developmental impacts. His lab integrates in vivo biosensors, electrophysiology, and molecular techniques to study brain-body interactions.

Meryem Ayşe YücelView profile

Research Professor

• Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
• Brain Imaging
• Clinical Applications
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Meryem Ayşe Yücel serves as a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Boston University's College of Engineering, where she also holds the position of Technical Director for the Neurophotonics Center. Her work bridges engineering innovation with clinical neuroscience applications, focusing on advancing functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) technology for real-world implementation. Dr. Yücel earned her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Bogazici University in Turkey. Her educational foundation supports her interdisciplinary approach to neuroimaging research. Her research centers on developing and refining fNIRS methodologies for brain imaging, with particular emphasis on clinical translation and accessibility. She investigates cortical activation patterns during naturalistic activities like walking, conversation, and cognitive tasks, applying these insights to conditions including knee osteoarthritis, aphasia, stroke recovery, and pediatric development. Her work consistently addresses critical barriers in neuroimaging such as signal quality across diverse skin and hair types, driving inclusive research practices. Recent publications highlight her leadership in standardization efforts through projects like the fNIRS glossary and NIRS-BIDS data framework. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward mobile, high-density fNIRS systems operating in natural environments. Her research increasingly integrates multimodal approaches (fNIRS-EEG), develops open-source hardware (ninjaNIRS, ninjaCap), and establishes reproducibility standards for the field. Clinical applications dominate her output, particularly in pain assessment, rehabilitation, and cognitive neuroscience. Dr. Yücel's scientific recognition includes: Society of Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Community Award (2022) Light of the Lab Award for Functional Inclusiveness (2022) TUBITAK Fellowships for Visiting Scientists (2022) Facebook Award for Engineering Approaches to Responsible Neural Interface Design (2021) SfNIRS Early Investigator Award Finalist (2016) Britton Chance Symposium Travel Award (2013) TUBITAK Integrated Doctoral Fellowship (2006-2010) As Technical Director of the Neurophotonics Center, she leads a multidisciplinary team developing next-generation optical brain imaging systems. Her leadership extends to community-building initiatives that promote open science and methodological rigor in fNIRS research, while her Facebook-funded project demonstrates successful translation of engineering solutions to neural interface challenges. The Neurophotonics Center under her technical direction pioneers wearable fNIRS technologies for naturalistic neuroscience, with recent innovations including flexible circuit-based imaging systems and 3D-printable headgear that enable high-density measurements during real-world activities. This work directly supports her research on brain function during daily movements and clinical applications.

Dora AngelakiView profile

Professor

• Neural Science
• Computational Neuroscience
• Sensory Integration
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Dora Angelaki is a Professor of Neural Science and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at New York University. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota (1991). Her research focuses on understanding the computational principles underlying brain function, particularly in navigation, multi-sensory integration, and causal inference. She employs engineering approaches like Kalman filters and POMDP frameworks to study neural dynamics in macaques and rodents. Her work bridges neuroscience with artificial intelligence, aiming to explain how the brain optimally processes sensory information and how deficits arise in neuropsychological disorders. Education: Ph.D., 1991, University of Minnesota. Research Interests: Neural implementation of canonical computations, sensory inference, spatial orientation, and computational models of cognition. She investigates how hierarchical causal inference is implemented across brain regions, emphasizing dynamic reconfiguration of neural connectivity and belief propagation. Her lab explores these mechanisms using naturalistic foraging tasks and closed-loop virtual environments. Lab Website: Pending Contact: da93@nyu.edu Advising and Grants: No explicit student advisees or grant details provided in text. Labs/Teams: Her research group focuses on systems, computational, and cognitive neuroscience, with an international collaborative network as noted in her 2017 publication.

Regina M. CarelliView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Addiction Studies
• Neural Circuits
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Regina M. Carelli is the Stephen B. Baxter Distinguished Professor and Chair in the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina. Her research focuses on neural mechanisms underlying reward processing, addiction, and the transition to maladaptive behaviors in substance use disorders. She employs multidisciplinary methods including optogenetics, calcium imaging, and non-invasive brain stimulation (tACS) in rodent models to study reward circuits, negative affect, and cocaine addiction. Her work examines how drug-associated cues induce conditioned aversion and dysphoria, and how these states drive compulsive drug-seeking. Collaborations, such as with Dr. Flavio Frohlich on translational tACS therapies, aim to address treatment gaps in addiction. Key research areas include neural circuits in the prefrontal cortex, nucleus accumbens, and insula, with emphasis on sex differences and translational neuroscience. Research Themes: Reward processing, addiction neurobiology, neural circuits, non-invasive stimulation. Methods: Optogenetics, electrophysiology, FSCV, calcium imaging, rodent behavioral models. Her recent articles highlight advances in understanding cocaine-induced neuroadaptations, the role of prelimbic/infralimbic cortices in addiction, and the therapeutic potential of tACS. Awards include the Stephen B. Baxter Distinguished Professorship. Lab activities emphasize translational approaches, bridging basic neuroscience with clinical applications for substance use disorders.

Flavio FrohlichView profile

Associate Professor

• Network Neuroscience
• Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation
• Psychiatric Disorders Treatment
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Flavio Frohlich, PhD, is a tenured Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, holding dual appointments in Psychiatry and Cell Biology & Physiology. He leads the Frohlich Lab and directs the Carolina Center for Neurostimulation, focusing on network neuroscience and translational neurotherapeutics. His work integrates neurobiological, engineering, and clinical approaches to develop novel treatments for psychiatric disorders. Key areas include non-invasive brain stimulation (e.g., tACS), neural oscillation dynamics, and closed-loop neuromodulation systems. Affiliations: UNC Neuroscience Center, Adjunct roles in Biomedical Engineering (UNC), Neurology (UNC and University of Bern), and Electrical & Computer Engineering (NCSU). Education: PhD in Computational Neurobiology (UC San Diego), postdoctoral training at Yale University. Research interests center on understanding brain network activity to design precision therapies. The lab employs computational modeling, electrophysiology, imaging, and clinical trials. Notable projects include studies on depression treatment via tACS augmentation of behavioral therapy, closed-loop stimulation systems, and investigating neural oscillations in decision-making and attention. Flavio has secured funding from NIH (NIMH, NINDS), the Brain Behavior Foundation, and industry partners. His accolades include the NIMH Innovative New Scientists Award and NARSAD Independent Investigator Award. He authored the textbook Network Neuroscience and co-founded Pulvinar Neuro LLC to advance neurotechnology. Current initiatives include exploring transdiagnostic oscillatory biomarkers for mood disorders and investigating the role of frontostriatal circuits in reward processing. Clinical trials focus on depression and schizophrenia symptom management through personalized neuromodulation.

Andrej KralView profile

Professor

• Brain plasticity and development
• Neuroprosthetic devices
• Cochlear Implants
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Andrej Kral is a Professor of Systems Neurosciences at the Department of Linguistics Hearing Research Centre, Hannover Medical School. He holds dual roles as Chaired Professor of Auditory Neuroscience and serves as a Fellow at CORLAS and the German National Academy of Science (Leopoldina). His primary research focuses on brain plasticity, neuroprosthetic devices, and cochlear implants , with significant contributions to understanding sensory disorders. Key research interests include the development of neural prosthetics, auditory cortex function in deafness, and cognitive impacts of hearing loss. He leads the Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) project (2022-2025) aimed at optimizing cochlear implant outcomes. His work bridges electrophysiological studies in animal models with clinical applications in human patients. Recent publications (2022-2025) emphasize biomarkers for neural degeneration, cochlear implant efficacy in noisy environments, and cognitive effects of hearing impairment. His work has been recognized with the 2024 Pioneer Award in Basic Science for contributions to auditory neuroscience.

Daouia LarabiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuropsychology
• Clinical Neuroimaging
• Neurosciences
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Dr. Daouia Larabi is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen, affiliated with both the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Medical Sciences. She leads the Clinical & Developmental Neuropsychology department and specializes in neuropsychology, clinical neuroimaging, and neurosciences. Her research focuses on brain networks in psychopathology, particularly psychosis, using advanced neuroimaging techniques like fMRI and structural MRI. Her expertise includes multimodal data analysis (resting-state/task-based fMRI, DWI, structural MRI), dynamic connectivity, functional/structural connectomes, and machine learning for brain-behavior predictions. She co-coordinates courses such as Introduction to Clinical Neuropsychology and supervises master thesis students in Clinical Neuropsychology and BCN research programs. She also organizes clinical internship intervision meetings and lectures on fMRI in mental health research. Dr. Larabi's recent publications emphasize the predictive power of individual characteristics over neuroimaging data for behavioral phenotypes, and the optimization of brain state synchronicity for predictive accuracy. She actively participates in academic events, serving on the organizing committees for the Dutch Neuroscience Meeting and the Schizophrenia International Research Society Annual Congress.

April ShuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Psychiatric Genetics
• Epidemiology
• Autism Genetics
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April Shu, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences and the Center for Genetic Epidemiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Her research focuses on psychiatric genetics, epigenetics, and single-cell transcriptomics, leveraging machine learning to study mental and behavioral disorders. She leads the Shu Lab, which investigates autism genetics, substance use epigenetics, and precision medicine approaches in mental health. Education: PhD in Mental Health (Psychiatric Genetics), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health MS in Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins University MS in Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Research Interests: Dr. Shu’s work bridges computational methods with genetic epidemiology, emphasizing: Identification of genetic/epigenetic factors in autism and substance use disorders Machine learning applications in health data analysis Gene-environment interactions in aging and cognitive health Key Contributions: Recent work includes uncovering novel autism risk genes, developing biomarkers for opioid toxicity, and analyzing how urban greenness interacts with genetic factors in cognitive outcomes. Awards: 2020 College on Problems of Drug Dependence Early Career Award 2018 DREAM Challenge Winner (Single-cell Transcriptomics) 2016 Lucy Shum Memorial Scholarship Lab & Team: The Shu Lab collaborates across disciplines to advance computational genetics. Their work is published in top journals like Nature Genetics and Genetics in Medicine .

• Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Transcriptomics
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Stan Driessens is a PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Science , VU Amsterdam, affiliated with the Integrative Neurophysiology group and Amsterdam Neuroscience - Cellular & Molecular Mechanisms . His research focuses on the intersection of neuroscience and molecular mechanisms in cortical signaling. His work explores neurophysiological and transcriptomic aspects of brain function, including GABAergic interneurons , astrocyte signaling , and gene expression patterns in cognitive processes . His publications in high-impact journals like Science and Nature Communications have been widely cited and shared in academic networks. Key themes in his recent research include: Functional specialization of fast-spiking neurons in cortical signaling Role of G protein-coupled receptors in memory formation Comparative analysis of human cortical neuron types via morphoelectric properties Transcriptomic links between cognitive ability genes and neocortical development

Mariët van BuurenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social cognition
• Self-concept
• Adolescent development
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Mariët van Buuren is an Assistant Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, affiliated with the Clinical Developmental Psychology department and research groups IBBA and LEARN!. Her work focuses on social cognition, self-concept, and brain mechanisms in adolescents. She combines neuroimaging (fMRI) with ecological assessments to study mental health and social functioning. Education: While specific degrees aren’t listed, her academic roles imply advanced training in psychology and neuroscience. She holds teaching qualifications (University Teaching Qualification and Senior Teaching Qualification). Research interests include adolescent brain development, social trust, and mental health stigma. Her projects investigate how self-concept and social cognition relate to psychopathology risks. She leads the SocialSelves lab and collaborates on initiatives like the VriJeGeest project on adolescent mental health. Teaching roles include program director of the Research Master Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology and lecturer in neuroimaging courses. She actively supervises master’s and PhD students, with two completed PhD theses under her guidance. Grants: Principal investigator/researcher on the VriJeGeest project (2021–2025). Ancillary activities include advisory roles in healthcare (OBS Herman Gorter).

Sabine SpijkerView profile

Professor

• Molecular Neurobiology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuropsychiatric Disorders
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Prof. Sabine Spijker is a Full Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Science and Amsterdam Neuroscience, focusing on molecular and cellular mechanisms of neuropsychiatric disorders. She holds positions in multiple research groups including Cellular & Molecular Mechanisms, Compulsivity, and Mood/Stress. Her research explores how stress manifests as depression, focusing on synaptic maladaptation and learning/memory deficits in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex. She leads the Animal Models of Psychiatric Disease lab (https://mcn.cncr.nl/research_teams/animal_models_of_psychiatric_disease/). Education: MSc Molecular Neurobiology (1994) and PhD Neuroscience (1999) from VU Amsterdam. Postdoctoral training at IGBMC (Strasbourg) and VU Amsterdam with EMBO and Marie Curie fellowships. Awarded a 2015 NWO Vici grant to study depression's molecular basis. Teaching: Coordinates Human Development courses in the BSc Biomedical Science program, emphasizing embryology and organ development's molecular steps. Active in guest lectures and student mentorship. Research Interests: Synaptic plasticity, extracellular matrix dynamics, contextual memory mechanisms, and psychiatric disease models. Contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to mental health. Awards: Vici Grant (NWO, 2015). Supervised 19 PhD theses. Collaborations span international institutions, with recent work on stress-induced depression and synaptic ECM changes in cognitive impairment.

• Neurophysiology
• Perceptual Decision-Making
• EEG Data Processing
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Mana Biabani is a Research Fellow in Psychology at Monash University's Turner Institute for Brain & Mental Health. Her research focuses on perceptual decision-making, neurophysiological mechanisms underlying ADHD, and advanced EEG/TMS-EEG methodologies. She leads projects like 'Human perceptual decision-making: bridging molecules, systems and behaviour' and co-investigates the 'Transcranial focused ultrasound neuromodulation system' initiative. Her expertise includes EEG data processing (via the RELAX pipeline), cerebellar-cortical connectivity, and brain stimulation techniques. She has received prestigious awards including the ACNS Emerging Researcher Award (2021) and the Monash Bridging Postdoctoral Fellowship (2020). She actively supervises PhD students through Monash's SupervisorConnect program. Awards: 5 major prizes including thesis/poster awards and fellowships Projects: 2 active grants focusing on decision-making and neuromodulation Collaborations: International networks in cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being through advancements in mental health research.

Josh HendrikseView profile

Research Fellow

• Neuroplasticity
• Cognitive Function
• Motor Learning
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Josh Hendrikse is a Research Fellow at Monash University's Turner Institute for Brain & Mental Health. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Monash University (2015–2021), a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Deakin University (2013–2014), and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Melbourne (2009–2011). His research focuses on the effects of physical exercise and non-invasive brain stimulation on neuroplasticity and cognitive function, particularly in aging populations. He employs neuroimaging techniques (MR spectroscopy, fMRI, EEG), transcranial magnetic stimulation, and exercise physiology methods (e.g., indirect calorimetry). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing education and health improvements. He has secured competitive grants, including an Australian Research Council project (2024–2026) as Primary Chief Investigator. Notable achievements include the 2021 Best ECR Oral Presentation award and the 2022 Faculty Bridging Fellowship. His research highlights include studies on exercise-induced neuroplasticity in memory and motor learning, as well as investigations into white matter alterations in chronic cannabis use disorder. Recent projects include exploring synergies between exercise, brain stimulation, and neuroplasticity, and developing transcranial focused ultrasound neuromodulation systems. He has supervised students and authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on aging-related cognitive decline and exercise interventions.

Suresh SundramView profile

Professor

• Schizophrenia
• Molecular Neuroscience
• Psychopharmacology
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Professor Suresh Sundram is Head of the Department of Psychiatry at Monash University's School of Clinical Sciences and Director of Research at Monash Health's Mental Health Program. He holds a PhD in Psychiatry from the University of Melbourne (2001), following earlier degrees in Medicine (MBBS, 1988) and Psychiatry (MMed, 1999). His research focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders, integrating pharmacological, neurochemical, and neuropathological approaches. Notable areas include treatment resistance, suicide neurobiology, and maternal immune activation effects on neurodevelopment. He leads over 19 active research projects, including biomarker identification and clinical trials in autism and psychosis. His work has produced >150 publications and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals on health and well-being. He serves as deputy editor for the Asian Journal of Psychiatry and advises UN agencies. Education: MBBS (1988), MMed (1999), PhD (2001) - University of Melbourne Expertise: Schizophrenia, Molecular Neuroscience, Refugee Health, Psychopharmacology Recent research trends emphasize maternal-child health impacts of viral infections, neurodevelopmental mechanisms in autism, and translational research bridging molecular and clinical psychiatry. His articles analyze epigenetic changes, immune system interactions, and novel therapeutic targets like NMDA receptor subunits. Projects include global collaborations on psychedelic medicine and preterm birth interventions. He advises governmental bodies and international organizations on mental health policy, particularly regarding refugee populations. Current grants include a Phase 2 trial evaluating cannabidiol for autism and biomarker development for early psychosis.