Michael Adrian Colicos

Michael Adrian Colicos serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, and holds Full Membership at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute.

His educational foundation includes:

• B.S. in Biological Sciences from McMaster University (1985)
• M.S. in Biological Sciences from McMaster University (1988)
• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from McGill University (1999)

Dr. Colicos leads pioneering research in synaptic physiology, focusing on developmental synaptogenesis, structural plasticity, and neuronal circuit formation within autism and epilepsy contexts. His lab developed a groundbreaking neuron-silicon interface device (with Yukiko Goda at UCSD) to model autism-related neuronal communication deficits and epileptic seizures in vitro. Collaborations with physics and complexity science colleagues investigate non-linear dynamics in neuronal networks, while nano-materials research enhances neuronal interfaces for translational applications.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Society for Neuroscience awards (2009, 2010)
• American Physiological Society honors (2009, 2010)
• Thomas Tyson Endowment for Epilepsy Research (2009, 2010)
• Multiple unspecified awards and scholarships (2009)

Dr. Colicos directs an interdisciplinary laboratory integrating neurophysiology, engineering, and computational modeling to develop therapeutic strategies for neurological disorders, emphasizing real-world impact on autism and epilepsy patient care.