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Stanley Watson JrView profile

Research Professor

• Neuroscience
• Gene Expression
• Psychiatric Disorders
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Stanley Watson Jr. is a Research Professor at the Michigan Neuroscience Institute within the University of Michigan . His research focuses on neuroscience , gene expression , and transcription factor dynamics in psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Recent publications highlight his work on: Cell-type specific gene expression reductions in interneurons Multiomic profiling of transcription factor binding in human brain tissue Long-term effects of early life stress on myelin-related gene expression Development of brain-specific functional gene set databases (Brain.GMT) Collaborations with Huda Akil and others have produced high-impact studies in journals like Nature Neuroscience and Genome Research . His work also explores stress resilience mechanisms and environmental enrichment effects using rodent models.

• Ophthalmology
• Retinal Surgery
• Vitreoretinal Disease
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Rajeev S. Ramchandran, M.D., M.B.A. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, specializing in Retina & Vitreous Services at the Flaum Eye Institute. He is a board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive clinical experience in retinal surgeries, laser therapy, intravitreal injections, and medical retina care. His research interests span multiple domains including telemedicine applications in ophthalmology, diabetic retinopathy screening protocols, retinal imaging technology, health policy and economics, and international ophthalmology. Dr. Ramchandran has developed significant expertise in implementing teleophthalmology programs to improve diabetic retinopathy surveillance in primary care settings and urban low-income populations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on retinal imaging technology development, teleophthalmology program evaluation, and the intersection of eye care with broader health systems. His work demonstrates consistent contributions to improving access to eye care in rural communities and underserved populations through innovative telemedicine solutions. John M. Brophy Award (2013) Operations Faculty Award (2013) Beta Sigma Gamma Honor Society member (2013) Distinction in Research during medical school (2003) Summa Cum Laude graduate from University of Pennsylvania (1998) Phi Beta Kappa member (1998) Dr. Ramchandran actively contributes to clinical education and has participated in numerous research collaborations across disciplines including oncology, pulmonology, and neuroscience. His laboratory work has included significant contributions to understanding vascular biology, ciliogenesis mechanisms, and molecular pathways in retinal disease. He maintains an active clinical practice serving patients in the Rochester area, Finger Lakes Region, and Western New York.

• Biomedicine
• Neurosciences
• Cell Biology
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Enrico Tongiorgi is a Full Professor at the Department of Life Sciences , University of Trieste , with a focus on Biomedicine and Neurosciences . He leads the Cellular and Developmental Neurobiology research group and serves as a member of doctoral study boards including Molecular Biomedicine and Neurosciences and Cognitive Sciences . His work spans pharmacological interventions for Rett Syndrome , molecular mechanisms of BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) in neurodevelopment, and drug screening for neurodegenerative disorders. Research Interests : Neurosciences, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Engineering, and Neurodegenerative Disease Therapeutics. Key Publications : Focus on BDNF signaling, mirtazapine's neuroprotective effects, and computational approaches to Rett Syndrome drug discovery. Scientific Collaborations include involvement in the Drug Screening Center ProRett and projects like Repurposing Mirtazapine in Rett Syndrome . His research integrates in vitro models, pharmacogenomics, and neurotrophic factor studies to address translational challenges in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders.

• Comparative Anatomy
• Cell Biology
• Developmental Biology
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Prof. Gabriele Baj is an Associate Professor at the Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste. He is a member of multiple Boards of Studies for academic programs including Neuroscience, Functional Genomics, and Biological Sciences. His research bridges Comparative Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Developmental Biology with a focus on Neuroscience and Mitochondrial Biology. His work investigates oxinflammatory mechanisms in neurodevelopmental disorders like Rett Syndrome, emphasizing mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammasome activation. Additional research areas include biotechnology applications in photodynamic therapy, cardiac tissue modeling, and synaptic plasticity regulation via receptor trafficking. Recent publications highlight trends in Neuroscience, Cell Biology, and Biotechnology. Key themes are mitochondrial abnormalities in Rett Syndrome, intestinal organoid modeling for gliadin interactions, and mechanobiology studies on cell-substrate dynamics. Prof. Baj actively participates in multidisciplinary research projects such as Dissecting the oxinflammatory mechanisms involved in Rett Syndrome (active) and ALL-MICRO (active), funded by entities like Beneficentia Stiftung and the European Commission.

Matthew S KayserView profile

Associate Professor

• Sleep
• Neuropsychiatric Disorders
• Neural Circuits
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Matthew S Kayser is the Karl E. Rickels Associate Professor of Psychiatry II at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He serves as an Attending Psychiatrist in the Department of Psychiatry, Associate Program Director for the Psychiatry Residency, and Training Director for the NIMH R25 program, with clinical expertise in sleep and mental health. His educational background includes: ScB in Neuroscience from Brown University (2000) MD and PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (2009) Dr. Kayser's research investigates how neural circuits generate complex behaviors and how their dysfunction causes mental illness, with a focus on sleep's role in brain development and neuropsychiatric disorders. His lab employs Drosophila melanogaster genetics to study sleep's impact on synaptic formation, brain circuit sculpting, and links to conditions like autism and neurodegeneration. Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal consistent themes: genetic regulation of sleep homeostasis (e.g., TDP-43, Neurofibromin 1), developmental sleep mechanisms, and clinical insomnia treatments. His work bridges Drosophila neurogenetics with human psychiatric conditions through molecular, behavioral, and clinical approaches. Dr. Kayser has not listed any specific scientific awards in the provided information. As Associate Program Director for Psychiatry Residency and NIMH R25 Training Director, he leads physician-scientist training with grants supporting sleep and chronobiology research. His lab develops neurogenetic approaches to connect sleep abnormalities with psychiatric pathogenesis. The Kayser Lab (kayserlab.com), part of the Chronobiology and Sleep Institute, utilizes Drosophila genetics, molecular biology, and imaging to investigate how sleep shapes neural circuits during development and contributes to mental illness.

Andres LozanoView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Neurosurgery
• Functional Neurosurgery
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Andres M. Lozano is a University Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto , where he also serves as Chairman of the Division of Neurosurgery and holds the Dan Family Chair in Neurosurgery , the RR Tasker Chair in Functional Neurosurgery , and a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience . Born in Sevilla, Spain, he moved to Ottawa, earned his MD and PhD, and trained at McGill University. Education : MD (University of Ottawa), PhD in Neurobiology (McGill University) Dr. Lozano’s research revolutionized deep brain stimulation (DBS) for neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, depression, anorexia, and Alzheimer’s. His work demonstrated DBS-induced neurogenesis and memory enhancement, with over 450 publications and 5 edited textbooks. He pioneered first-in-human DBS trials for dystonia, Huntington’s, and cognitive disorders. Scientific Awards include the Olivecrona Medal , Jonas Salk Award , Order of Merit of Spain , and election to the Royal Society of Canada and Canadian Academy of Health Sciences . He has delivered over 500 lectures, including 45 named lectures. Dr. Lozano’s grants include CIHR and NIH funding for DBS trials in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and dystonia. He mentors over 60 functional neurosurgery fellows and leads the Lozano Lab at Toronto Western Research Institute.

Helen BateupView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• Molecular Biology
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Helen Bateup is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley , affiliated with the Department of Molecular Therapeutics. Her research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of neuronal excitability and synaptic modulation , particularly in the context of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and epilepsy . Using mouse models and human brain organoids , her lab investigates how genetic mutations in mTOR pathway regulators (TSC1/TSC2) impact neural development and circuit function. Education: Postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School with Bernardo Sabatini PhD at Rockefeller University under Paul Greengard Undergraduate research with Douglas Granger at Penn State Research Interests span neurogenetics, synaptic plasticity, and neural circuit dysfunction . Her work bridges molecular biology and behavioral neuroscience , emphasizing the role of mTOR signaling in maintaining neuronal balance and its disruption in diseases. Recent projects include basal ganglia dysfunction in autism, human neuron models of TSC, and astrocyte contributions to epilepsy . Publications highlight her expertise in mTOR pathway analysis, neurodevelopmental modeling, and synaptic regulation , with key contributions to disease mechanisms in autism and epilepsy . Her lab employs multi-omics, electrophysiology, and behavioral assays to dissect these processes. Scientific Awards: UC Berkeley Distinguished Teaching Award Students and Collaborators include MCB and Neuroscience graduate researchers and alumni who have transitioned to roles at institutions like Harvard, UCSF, and the Allen Brain Institute. Her lab is funded by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, CIRM, and private foundations .

• Mitochondrial Biology
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Parkinson's Disease
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Amy Reeve is a Researcher at Newcastle University , specializing in mitochondrial biology and neurodegenerative diseases. Her work focuses on mitochondrial dysfunction in Parkinson's disease, aging, and multiple sclerosis, with collaborations involving Emeritus Professor Doug Turnbull and Professor Robert Taylor. Research Interests: Mitochondrial DNA mutations, oxidative phosphorylation, synaptic degeneration, and age-related neurodegeneration. Publications Trends: Recent studies emphasize mitochondrial quality control proteins, OXPHOS complex deficiencies, and the interplay between alpha-synuclein pathology and mitochondrial defects in neurodegeneration.

• Neuroscience
• Neurochemistry
• Parkinson's Disease
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Katherine Brimblecombe is a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics (DPAG), University of Oxford, working within the Cragg Group. Her research focuses on dopamine signaling mechanisms in striatal sub-territories, particularly the dynamic relationship between calcium regulation and dopamine release in Parkinson's disease contexts. Department: DPAG, University of Oxford Techniques: Fast-scan cyclic voltammetry (FCV) Research Themes: Striatal dopamine heterogeneity, calcium channel regulation, Parkinson's disease mechanisms Her recent work highlights L-type calcium channel interactions with dopamine release, α-synuclein/cholesterol convergence in transporter function, and GABA-dopamine interplay in parkinsonism models. Outreach activities include science communication for Parkinson's UK and primary school engagement during Science Week. Contact: katherine.brimblecombe@dpag.ox.ac.uk

Richard NeubigView profile

Professor

• G Protein-Coupled Receptors
• Regulators of G Protein Signaling (RGS proteins)
• Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders
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Richard Neubig is a Professor in the BioMolecular Science Gateway at Michigan State University , focusing on G protein-coupled receptors and Regulators of G Protein Signaling (RGS proteins). His lab investigates RGS proteins' roles in CNS disorders, developing the only CNS-penetrating RGS4 inhibitor with antidepressant-like effects and pain reduction properties in animal models. Key Research: GNAO1 gene mutations in human genetic epilepsies/movement disorders Drug Development: MRTF/SRF pathway inhibitors for fibrosis and melanoma resistance Expertise: Protein dynamics, small molecule screening, and signal transduction mechanisms Article Trends: Recent work spans bacterial pathogenesis (Brucella ovis RND transporters), melanoma drug resistance (Rho/MRTF-SRF inhibition), fibrosis treatment (ATP12A, MRTF/SRF), and orphan receptor classification (GtoPdb). His studies often bridge pharmacology, neuroscience, and molecular biology, with a focus on translational applications for neurological and fibrotic diseases.

Erica GorenbergView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroscience
• Molecular Biology
• Protein Biochemistry
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Erica Gorenberg is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Ursinus College , where she joined the department in 2022. A Ursinus College alumna (B.S. in Biology, 2015), she earned her PhD in Neuroscience from Yale University in 2020. Her research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases and chaperone protein systems, with teaching responsibilities including Introductory Cell Biology, Genetics Laboratory, and Neuroscience Techniques. PhD in Neuroscience from Yale University (2020) Postdoctoral fellowship at University of Pennsylvania (PennPORT) Current faculty at Ursinus College since 2022 Her research investigates: Protein misfolding and aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases Chaperone-mediated disaggregation mechanisms Applications of yeast and cell culture models Active learning strategies in biology education Classroom accessibility and inclusivity Recent work highlights connections between synaptic function, protein palmitoylation, and tauopathy pathogenesis, while her educational approach emphasizes creating inclusive learning environments where students develop scientific thinking skills through laboratory and classroom engagement. Article trends show expertise in: Mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease Chaperone protein functionality Synaptic proteostasis regulation Translational neuroscience research Protein aggregation dynamics Molecular neurobiology

Patrick SullivanView profile

Professor

• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Mitochondrial Dysfunction
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Patrick Sullivan is a tenured Professor of Neuroscience and Endowed Chair at the Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC) at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. He also serves as a Research Physiologist at the Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center, demonstrating his dual commitment to academic research and clinical translation in neurotrauma. Dr. Sullivan's research focuses on the critical role of mitochondria in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) pathology. His laboratory investigates the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neuronal degeneration following CNS injuries, with particular emphasis on mitochondrial failure pathways. His work spans from basic mechanisms of cell death to therapeutic strategies targeting mitochondrial dysfunction. Current research directions include investigating mitochondrial transfer between cells, sphingolipid regulation in neurodegeneration, and pharmacological interventions to restore bioenergetic function after injury. His publication record shows consistent productivity with research spanning traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, and mitochondrial medicine. Recent work demonstrates expansion into aging-related neurodegeneration while maintaining his core focus on neurotrauma mechanisms. His collaborative network includes researchers across neuroscience, metabolism, and clinical neurology fields. Dr. Sullivan leads research within the Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research Center, which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary neuroscience research at the University of Kentucky. His work bridges basic science investigations with potential clinical applications for neurotrauma patients.

• Veterinary Science
• Neuroscience
• Neuropharmacology
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Zoia Kharybina is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Department of Veterinary Biosciences. Her work bridges veterinary science with neuroscience, focusing on neuronal network dynamics and receptor mechanisms. Research Interests : Zoia investigates the role of GluK1 kainate receptors in hippocampal and amygdala circuitry, particularly their impact on GABAergic transmission and network synchrony during development. Her work has implications for understanding neurodevelopmental disorders linked to early life stress. Publications : Recent studies explore hippocampal activity modulation and cortical-amygdala connectivity disruptions, published in Neuropharmacology and Molecular Brain . Grants : Jane ja Aatos Erkon Foundation (2024-2028) for projects on neuronal circuit development.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Neuroscience
• Electrophysiology
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Dr. Derek Garden is a Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen's School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition. His research focuses on understanding neuronal dysfunction in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) through integrative studies of synaptic integration, ion channel function, and circuit organization in brain regions like the entorhinal cortex and inferior olive. University of Aberdeen - Lecturer (2022-present) University of Bristol - PhD in Neuroscience University of Edinburgh - Postdoctoral Researcher University of Aberdeen - Biomedical Sciences undergraduate degree Dr. Garden's research combines ex-vivo electrophysiology and advanced microscopy to investigate whether ASD-linked genes converge on common neuropathological pathways. His lab uses optogenetics and viral approaches to study: Monogenic ASD model convergence Critical period reversal of neuronal changes HCN1 channel function in cerebellar circuits Dendritic spine morphological changes Pharmacological intervention development His published work reveals key insights into: Grid cell cluster organization Entorhinal cortex memory systems Synaptic integration mechanisms Autistic spectrum disorder pathologies Neurotransmission dynamics Cerebellar learning processes Dr. Garden teaches courses in: Developmental Neuroscience (AN4301) Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology (BM3502) Neuroscience Research Topics (BM3804)

Bodo LaubeView profile

Professor

• Neurophysiology
• Neurosensory Systems
• Synaptic Transmission
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Prof. Dr. Bodo Laube serves as a Professor at the Technical University of Darmstadt, leading the Laube Lab focused on Neurophysiology and neurosensory systems. His research integrates biochemical, genetic, behavioral, and electrophysiological methodologies to investigate biological sensors in synaptic transmission, neuronal development, and cancer progression. Research centers on four critical domains: (1) synaptic protein dysfunction in neurological diseases and developmental disorders including intellectual disability and epilepsy; (2) cellular stress responses and ionizing radiation effects on hippocampal neurogenesis and cognitive functions; (3) membrane receptor roles in tumor progression, metastasis, and therapy resistance in brain cancers; (4) rational design of BioSensors using modified neurotransmitter receptors for medical and environmental applications. The lab bridges structural biology with translational therapeutic development. Prof. Laube mentors seven PhD students—Alexander Bausch, Flandrit Bytyqi, Dario Macarron Palacios, Sebastian Mach, Viktoria Roth, Nina Trautwein, and Jannik Wempe—alongside postdoctoral researchers and technical staff. The collaborative team operates within a framework targeting therapeutic innovations for neurological disorders and malignant brain tumors through interdisciplinary investigation of ion channel pathophysiology.