Dheeraj Roy

Dheeraj Roy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo. His research focuses on understanding the molecular, cellular, and circuit mechanisms underlying higher-order cognitive processes, particularly how diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's alter these mechanisms. He employs cutting-edge techniques such as single-cell RNA sequencing, optogenetics, and neural activity imaging in mouse models.

• Education: PhD in Neuroscience (2017) and BS/MS in Biomedical Engineering (2010) from Drexel University/MIT.
• Collaborations: Emphasizes interdisciplinary work combining experimental and computational approaches.

Research Interests center on thalamic function in health and disease, with a focus on memory consolidation, sensory integration, and motor-behavioral disorders. His lab uses in vivo systems neuroscience methods and human organoids to bridge basic and translational research.

Scientific Awards include the NIH R00 (2024), K99 (2021), and Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholar Award (2021). He has also received recognition as a TEDxCambridge speaker (2017) and INK Fellow (2016).

Publications highlight advancements in memory engram mapping, thalamic circuit manipulation, and disease-specific neural interventions, reflecting a trajectory from basic neuroscience to translational applications.

Laboratory welcomes diverse trainees and prioritizes a team-first approach, offering a supportive environment for skill development and conceptual learning.