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Gagan WigView profile

Associate Professor

• Brain Network Connectivity
• Cognitive Aging
• Alzheimer's Disease
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Gagan Wig is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, with adjunct appointments in Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He directs the Wig Neuroimaging Lab, focusing on brain network connectivity across lifespan, healthy/pathological aging, and brain health disparities. His research employs structural/functional MRI, DTI, and TMS to study large-scale brain networks and their relationship to memory and attention. Professional preparation includes: Post-doctoral Associate in Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine (2012) Post-doctoral Associate in Psychology, Harvard University (2009) Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience, Dartmouth College (2006) B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience, University of British Columbia (2001) Research explores how brain networks change during aging and how socioeconomic status moderates these changes. His work reveals that education protects against brain network decline and that participant diversity is crucial for advancing brain aging research. Publications focus on neuroimaging of lifespan changes, Alzheimer's biomarkers, socioeconomic impacts on brain health, and methodological innovations in network analysis. Recent work demonstrates how functional network organization supports cognition despite Alzheimer's pathology and how data quantity affects network segregation measures. Awards include the Understanding Human Cognition Scholar Award from James S. McDonnell Foundation (2006). He has received significant funding including a $2.9M NIH grant studying socioeconomic links to Alzheimer's susceptibility and DARPA support for novel data sonification approaches.

• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• Schizophrenia
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Michal Assaf, MD, is a faculty member at the Yale School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying social-emotional regulation and cognitive deficits in psychiatric disorders, particularly schizophrenia. Utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques such as functional MRI, Dr. Assaf investigates brain-wide connectivity patterns during naturalistic tasks and electrophysiological markers like frontal alpha asymmetry. His recent work highlights changes in brain connectivity during emotional processing and their relationship to social functioning in schizophrenia. These studies contribute to a deeper understanding of the neurobiological basis of psychiatric conditions and may inform future therapeutic interventions. Dr. Assaf has published original research in high-impact journals such as Cerebral Cortex and Journal of Psychiatric Research in 2025, demonstrating an active research trajectory in clinical and cognitive neuroscience. His work often involves collaborative, multidisciplinary teams across institutions. Research Interests: Functional brain connectivity Neuroimaging in psychiatry Social cognition in schizophrenia fMRI and EEG biomarkers Clinical neuroscience Emotional regulation While no formal mentorship or grant activities are detailed in the available text, his publication record suggests active involvement in funded research and academic collaboration. There is no indication of part-time status, retirement, or former affiliation.

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Child Psychiatry
• Developmental Disabilities
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Katarzyna Chawarska is the Emily Fraser Beede Professor of Child Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, with primary affiliation in the Child Study Center and secondary appointments in Pediatrics and Statistics. She is a leading expert in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), directing the NIH Autism Center of Excellence, the Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism Program, and the Yale Toddler Developmental Disabilities Clinic. Education: PhD in Psychology, Yale University (2000) Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Yale University School of Medicine (2000) MS in Psychology, Yale University MPhil in Psychology, Yale University MA, Jagiellonian University (1986) Her research focuses on identifying early diagnostic markers and novel treatment targets in ASD, particularly in infants at risk due to familial, genetic, or perinatal factors. Her work integrates clinical assessment, neuroimaging, eye-tracking, and longitudinal design to understand the neurodevelopmental trajectories of autism. Her recent publications explore disrupted functional connectivity, atypical visual attention, social anhedonia, and familial recurrence in autism. She employs advanced methodologies including fMRI, eye movement dynamics, and machine learning to identify biomarkers. Her research spans developmental neuroscience, clinical psychology, genetics, and pediatric psychiatry, with strong emphasis on early detection and intervention. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in the provided text. Dr. Chawarska is the Principal Investigator on active clinical trials, including studies on emotional development in infants at risk for ASD and regulation of visual attention and emotion in autism. She mentors research through her lab and collaborates extensively with experts such as Fred Volkmar, James McPartland, and Frederick Shic. She leads the Chawarska Lab, which is part of the Center for Brain & Mind Health and the Wu Tsai Institute at Yale.

Annemieke Apergis-SchouteView profile

Lecturer

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Preoccupied Thinking
• Procrastination
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Dr. Annemieke Apergis-Schoute is a Lecturer in Psychology (Teaching and Research) at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences and the Centre for Brain and Behaviour. Her research focuses on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), cognitive flexibility, prefrontal mechanisms, and student mental health. She holds a PhD from New York University, where her early work explored threat learning in rats and humans using fMRI. Subsequent roles at the University of Cambridge and UCL expanded her expertise into clinical OCD studies, including deep brain stimulation trials. Her research investigates how prefrontal control deficits and inflexible learning contribute to OCD and related disorders, with a focus on adolescents and young adults. Collaborations include pioneering DBS studies targeting basal ganglia regions to reduce compulsive behaviors. She also explores connections between brain function, interoception, and mental health in daily decision-making contexts. Key publications analyze reversal learning deficits in OCD under serotonergic modulation, neuroimaging markers of cognitive rigidity, and developmental trajectories of compulsivity. Her work bridges basic neuroscience with translational clinical interventions, emphasizing early intervention strategies and cognitive-behavioral approaches.

Pouya BashivanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational Neuroscience
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Neural Networks
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Pouya Bashivan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on developing computational models to explain and regulate neural responses during visual tasks requiring memory, combining machine learning, neuroscience, and cognitive science. Education : Ph.D. in Computer Engineering (2016), Postdocs in Machine Learning (2020) and Computational Neuroscience (2016-2020) His lab investigates: Topographical neural networks for visual cortex simulation Massively-multitask models for prefrontal cortex Saccade-driven visual exploration models Predictive hippocampus models for episodic memory Recent publications explore adversarial robustness, memory-augmented networks, and brain-state decoding. Current projects emphasize causal models, brain-AI alignment, and translating computational neuroscience into therapeutic applications. The lab is located in the McIntyre Medical Sciences Building, Room 1117, Montreal, Quebec.

Ju LuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroscience
• Neural Circuitry
• Synaptic Plasticity
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Ju Lu serves as an Assistant Professor at Lehigh University with office location in Iacocca Hall (room 0111), contactable via phone (610.758-3687) and email (jul724@lehigh.edu). Her academic position reflects active engagement in neuroscience research and education within the university's life sciences framework. Education Background: Ph.D. in Neurobiology from Harvard University (2008) B.Eng. in Microelectronics from Tsinghua University (2002) Research Focus: Dr. Lu's work pioneers investigations into neural circuit dynamics and synaptic plasticity mechanisms using advanced optical imaging technologies. Her research spans: Cortical circuit reorganization during motor skill acquisition across species Stress-induced synaptic alterations mediated by microglia in prefrontal circuits Therapeutic applications of psychedelic compounds for neural circuit restoration Development of three-photon microscopy for deep-brain imaging Genetically-encoded neurotransmitter sensors for in vivo studies This multidisciplinary approach bridges molecular neuroscience, systems-level circuit analysis, and translational mental health applications. Publication Trends: Analysis of Dr. Lu's 15 most recent publications (2016-2023) reveals an evolving trajectory from foundational studies on dendritic spine plasticity toward translational neuroscience. Early work emphasized optical imaging methodology and basic plasticity mechanisms, while her 2021-2023 publications increasingly focus on stress-related circuit disruptions and psychedelic therapeutics. A consistent thread involves combining high-resolution in vivo imaging with behavioral models to establish causal links between neural circuit dynamics and cognitive functions. Honors and Awards: No scientific awards or fellowships were documented in the provided materials. Mentorship and Funding: While specific student mentees and grant funding details are not specified in the source text, her extensive collaborative publication record indicates active supervision of research personnel and successful acquisition of research support. Research Infrastructure: Her methodological expertise in advanced microscopy suggests utilization of specialized imaging facilities, though no dedicated laboratory or research team is explicitly identified in the available documentation.

Lief FennoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Molecular Biology
• Genetics & Genomics
• Electrophys
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Lief Fenno, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with Dell Medical School’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Natural Sciences’ Department of Neurology. He is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in addiction medicine, particularly medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder. His research focuses on molecular and viral tools to study neuron circuitry and behavior, with applications in precision medicine for neurological and psychiatric conditions. Fenno earned his MD and PhD from Stanford University and a BA in neurobiology from Harvard University. His research integrates neuroscience, bioengineering, and clinical medicine to develop novel tools for understanding neural circuits. Key interests include optogenetics, chemogenetics, and optical imaging of neuronal activity in awake subjects. The Fenno Lab explores mechanisms of neurological diseases, particularly addiction, and aims to translate findings into clinical treatments. Recent work emphasizes brain-wide mapping of neural circuits, including studies on glutamate neuron subtypes and VTA-lateral habenula interactions. His lab also develops sono-optogenetic technologies and nanotransducers for deep brain stimulation. Fenno’s educational background includes residency in psychiatry and a bioengineering fellowship at Stanford, underscoring his interdisciplinary approach to neuroscientific challenges.

Axel MecklingerView profile

Professor

• Neurocognition of Memory and Language
• Executive Functions
• Spatiotemporal Brain Imaging
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Prof. Dr. Axel Mecklinger is a leading cognitive neuroscientist at Saarland University , specializing in the neurocognition of memory and language through spatiotemporal brain imaging (EEG/MEG/fMRI). His career spans over three decades, with significant contributions to understanding visual working memory , associative recognition , and memory development . Key research areas: Memory binding, ERP subsequent memory effects, novelty detection, and cognitive aging Major grants: DFG Research Groups, Collaborative Research Centers, and international collaborations with the Chinese Academy of Sciences Scientific leadership: Organized conferences, edited journals, and served as speaker for research training groups His recent work explores unitization in memory formation , cross-cultural differences in memory processing , and theta neurofeedback interventions . Awards include the Early Career Award of the German Psychophysiology Society (1992) and the European Federation of Psychophysiology Societies' Federation Prize (1994). Current projects investigate the neural mechanisms of semantic surprisal and memory plasticity in aging populations.

Brendan E. DepueView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• Emotional Memory
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Brendan E. Depue, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Endowed Chair of Behavioral Brain Imaging and Neurobiology in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Louisville. He also serves as an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology. His research focuses on the neuroanatomical substrates of inhibitory and cognitive control, particularly within the prefrontal cortex (PFC), using neuroimaging techniques such as fMRI and structural MRI. Depue’s work explores emotional memory regulation, PTSD, anxiety, and decision-making processes. Depue earned his Ph.D. in 2009 from the University of Colorado at Boulder. His lab, the (N)euro(I)maging (L)aboratory of (C)ognitive, (A)ffective and (M)otoric Processes (NILCAMP), investigates how brain networks regulate cognitive, emotional, and motor functions. His research has identified key neural correlates of memory suppression in PTSD, structural covariance differences in depression, and gender-specific neural connectivity during emotion regulation. Recent publications highlight his exploration of fear learning mechanisms, neural networks underlying interoceptive awareness, and the translational potential of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis in anxiety research. Depue’s interdisciplinary approach integrates clinical neuroscience with advanced imaging methodologies to address complex mental health challenges.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Auditory Neuroscience
• Music Cognition
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Robert J Zatorre is a cognitive neuroscientist at the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) of McGill University . He earned his PhD in experimental psychology from Brown University in 1981 under Peter Eimas and completed postdoctoral research at MNI with Brenda Milner. His work focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying auditory perception, music cognition, and brain plasticity, utilizing techniques such as fMRI and non-invasive brain stimulation. Key Research Areas : Neural substrates of auditory processing, dopamine’s role in musical reward, congenital amusia, and sensory-motor learning. Recent publications highlight his expertise in decoding brain activity related to developmental disorders, auditory perception, and the neural basis of musical reward. He actively contributes to journals like Frontiers in Neuroscience and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences as an editor and reviewer. Editorial Roles : Chief Editor for Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience, Frontiers in Neuroscience Guest Associate Editor for Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience and Frontiers in Human Neuroscience

• Alcoholism
• Comorbidity
• Neurobiology
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Ismene Petrakis is a Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and Director of the Mental Health Service Line at VA Connecticut Healthcare System since 2010. She also leads the ACGME-accredited Addiction Psychiatry Residency program at Yale and serves as Principal Investigator for NIAAA- and NIDA-funded training grants . Her clinical and research focus bridges alcohol dependence , comorbid psychiatric disorders , and veterans' health . Research Pillars : Pharmacotherapies for dually diagnosed patients Neurobiological mechanisms of alcoholism PTSD-alcohol comorbidity Genetic risk in substance use Methodological Expertise : Multicenter clinical trials Neurotransmitter system analysis Population-based epidemiology Translational neuroscience Key Publications (2024-2025) : Investigations into GLP1R gene expression in kidney disease Dexmedetomidine for comorbid alcohol-PTSD Cognitive training combinations for alcohol use disorder PTSD treatment effects on neurobiological markers Chronic pain-alcohol use syndemic Collaborative Networks : Yale-Drug use, Addiction, and HIV prevention Research Scholars Neuroscience Research Training Program Collaboration with Department of Anesthesiology

Shinsuke ShimojoView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Psychophysics
• Cognitive Science
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Shinsuke Shimojo is the Gertrude Baltimore Professor of Experimental Psychology at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He holds a B.A. (1978), M.A. (1980) from the University of Tokyo, and a Ph.D. (1985) from MIT. At Caltech, he has served as Associate Professor (1997–98), Professor (1999–2010), and Baltimore Professor (2010–present). His research focuses on perceptual decision-making, implicit cognition, and the neural mechanisms underlying sensory perception and social interaction. His work employs advanced methods like fMRI, EEG, and transcranial stimulation to study topics such as crossmodal integration, visual illusions, and the social brain. Shimojo leads the Shimojo Psychophysics Laboratory, collaborating with institutions like NTT Communication Science Laboratories, Harvard MGH, and MetaModal Inc. His lab investigates phenomena like sensory substitution, team flow dynamics, and human magnetoreception. Notable achievements include pioneering studies on the 'gaze cascade effect' and developing the ePlegona game system for studying team flow. Awards include the Red Dot Design Concept Award (2024) and grants from JST CREST and MEXT gCOE programs. His research bridges cognitive and neuroscience disciplines, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human perception and decision-making. Current projects explore implicit brain functions, social communication, and the neural correlates of emotional decisions. Shimojo also contributes to science communication through his column in Asahi Shimbun and public outreach via YouTube demonstrations of visual illusions.

• Music Psychology
• Semantic Cognition
• Concept Processing
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Dr. Wei Wu is a Research Fellow (Postdoctoral Research Assistant) in the Department of Music at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Music Psychology Lab. His research focuses on semantic cognition, concept processing, and how music influences imagination and memory. He holds a PhD and conducts interdisciplinary work across neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Key research interests include the neural mechanisms underlying episodic memory, semantic networks, and age-related changes in cognitive function. His recent studies explore functional connectivity in the brain during semantic tasks and the impact of music features on mental imagery. Dr. Wu has published three peer-reviewed articles in 2024, appearing in journals like Cerebral Cortex and Cortex . His work combines experimental psychology with neuroimaging techniques to investigate cognitive processes. No grants or awards are explicitly listed in the provided text.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Visual Attention
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Jeffrey D. Schall is the E. Bronson Ingram Professor of Neuroscience at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where he has been a faculty member since 1989. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying executive control, visual attention, and decision-making processes, particularly in relation to eye movements and cortical processing. Research Interests: Dr. Schall's work centers on cognitive neuroscience, with emphasis on how the brain controls attention, resolves conflict, and regulates speed versus accuracy in decision-making. He investigates neural correlates of error detection, distractor inhibition, and oculomotor control using electrophysiological and behavioral methods in primates and humans. His studies often involve the supplementary eye field and medial frontal cortical areas. Recent Research Trends: Analysis of his recent publications shows a strong focus on cortical mechanisms of cognitive control, including theta-band error signals, distractor positivity, and neural dynamics of speed-accuracy trade-offs. His work bridges experimental neuroscience with theoretical models of attention and executive function. Scientific Awards: E. Bronson Ingram Professor of Neuroscience Advising and Grants: While specific students and grants are not listed in the provided text, Dr. Schall leads an active research program with extensive publication output and editorial engagement. His long tenure and named professorship suggest a history of successful mentoring and external funding. Labs and Teams: Though no lab name is provided, Dr. Schall directs a neuroscience research group at Vanderbilt focused on cognitive control and visual processing. He collaborates widely with experts in attention, perception, and cognitive neuroscience across institutions.

James J. GrossView profile

Professor

• Emotion Regulation
• Affective Science
• Psychophysiology
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James J. Gross is the Ernest R. Hilgard Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Philosophy. He directs the Stanford Psychophysiology Laboratory and holds affiliations with Bio-X, Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, and Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. His academic journey includes a BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Yale University (1987) and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from UC Berkeley (1993). Gross's research examines emotion regulation mechanisms using multimodal approaches (behavioral, physiological, neuroimaging). Key interests include: Emotion coherence dynamics Cognitive reappraisal and suppression strategies Automatic emotion regulation processes Social anxiety pathophysiology Clinical applications for mood disorders His publications demonstrate consistent focus on affective science translation to clinical interventions, particularly for anxiety and mood disorders. Recent work explores neurophysiological correlates of emotion regulation and tech-enabled intervention tools. Notable scientific honors: 2025 Grawemeyer Award in Psychology (field-defining contributions) Dual Honorary Doctorates (UC Louvain, Tilburg University) American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellowship APS Mentor Award and inaugural SAS Mentorship Award Walter J. Gores Award (Stanford's highest teaching honor) Gross directs the Stanford Psychophysiology Laboratory, mentoring doctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars. He currently advises 8 graduate students across psychology and neuroscience programs. His lab investigates emotion regulation in clinical populations through NIH-funded trials, including studies on CBT mechanisms in social phobia.