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Emily Gibsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neurophotonics
• Biomedical Optics
• Neural Imaging
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emily Gibson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She holds a PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder (2004) and a BS from the Colorado School of Mines (1997). Her multidisciplinary research focuses on developing advanced optical technologies for neuroscience applications. Her primary research interests include: Development of implantable miniature microscopes for two-photon brain imaging in freely behaving animals Superresolution STED microscopy for subcellular imaging of protein dynamics Optical interfaces for neural modulation and sensing in central and peripheral nervous systems Applications in brain mapping, neural circuit analysis, and bioelectronic medicine Dr. Gibson's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on neurophotonic tool development, including miniature microscopes, fiber-optic imaging systems, and superresolution techniques. Her work consistently applies these technologies to study neural coding, learning mechanisms, and neurodegenerative processes. She leads the Biophotonics Lab at CU Anschutz, which actively develops open-source neurophotonic tools. Current projects include BRAIN Initiative-funded work on voltage imaging and NSF-supported research on odor navigation. Her lab maintains active collaborations with neuroscientists and clinicians to translate optical technologies into neuroscience research and clinical applications.

Mehdi Mirzaeiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Proteomics
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Glaucoma
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Mehdi Mirzaei is an Honorary Associate Professor at Macquarie Medical School, Macquarie University. His research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's and glaucoma, with emphasis on proteomics and neuroprotective mechanisms. He has been actively involved in projects such as 'Modified Serpin as a Dual Function Therapeutic Agent in Glaucoma' (2023–2027) and 'Retinoid X Receptors and Rexinoids: Harnessing Neuroprotective Effects in Glaucoma' (2020–2023). His work integrates molecular biology, protein folding studies, and translational medicine to address retinal and brain pathologies. Research Interests: Proteomics, neurodegeneration, glaucoma pathophysiology, retinal ganglion cell protection, amyloid and tau protein dynamics, and neuroinflammation. His recent studies explore therapeutic targets like RXR agonists and neuroserpin gene therapy to mitigate neurodegenerative processes. Publications: Over 180 research outputs since 2009, with recent focus on retinal Alzheimer’s biomarkers, tau modulation in glaucoma, and protein folding mechanisms in neurodegeneration. Key themes include neuroprotective signaling pathways (e.g., PI3K/Akt, BDNF), immunomodulation, and extracellular vesicle-based therapies. Grants & Projects: Leads or collaborates on 14 projects, including biomolecular discovery initiatives and clinical trials targeting glaucoma and Alzheimer’s. Active in international collaborations, such as the Biomolecular Discovery and Design Research Centre (2017–present). Labs & Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary teams at Macquarie Medical School, focusing on translational proteomics and neurodegenerative disease modeling. Collaborates with institutions globally on retinal and brain pathology studies.

George Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neural Regeneration
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Axon Guidance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

George Smith is a Professor and Director of the Center for Neural Development and Repair at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, and serves as Vice Chair of the Department of Medical Genetics and Molecular Biochemistry. His educational background includes a PhD in Neuroscience from Case Western Reserve University (1987) and dual Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Chemistry from Lewis University (1983). Dr. Smith's research focuses on neural regeneration after spinal cord injury, with two primary projects: (1) Gene therapy approaches using recombinant viruses to express neurotrophic factors and guidance molecules for precise axon regeneration and synaptic reconnection; (2) Construction of motor relays via neural stem cell grafts combined with molecular highways to direct axon growth and restore motor function. His work bridges molecular neuroscience and translational applications for nervous system repair. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on axon guidance mechanisms, neurotrophin signaling pathways (particularly mTor and bRaf), and innovative biomaterial strategies to overcome inhibitory environments in neural tissue. The research trajectory shows progression from basic axon growth studies to sophisticated circuit reconstruction approaches. He leads a laboratory developing advanced techniques including genetic axon tract tracers, neural stem cell differentiation protocols, and combinatorial neurotrophic factor delivery systems to address challenges in spinal cord repair.

Daniel Twardمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroimaging
• Computational Neuroscience
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniel Tward is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), holding joint appointments in the Department of Neurology and the Department of Computational Medicine. He earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and completed postdoctoral training at the Kavli Neuroscience Discovery Institute. His research integrates neuroimaging, machine learning, and differential geometry to analyze brain structure changes in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, with a focus on bridging molecular pathology and clinical imaging. Research Interests: Dr. Tward's work addresses challenges in neuroimaging data complexity, developing computational tools to map brain anatomy across scales (from centimeters to microns). Key areas include neurodegeneration in the medial temporal lobe, multi-modal image registration, and spatial transcriptomics. His lab emphasizes high-dimensional statistics and geometry-driven analysis to improve diagnostic accuracy and clinical trial design. Grants & Projects: Secured NIH funding for: A 3D multimodal human brain atlas integrating MRI and histology. CloudReg—a distributed framework for massive neuroimage registration. Contributions to the BRAIN Initiative Cell Census Network (BICCN) for mouse/rat brain atlases. Students & Training: Mentors undergraduate researchers via the BIG Summer program, with projects on neural networks, spatial transcriptomics, and MRI analysis. No PhD/Master's advisees listed.

• Neuroscience
• Brain Networks
• Functional Connectivity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Richard F Betzel is an Associate Professor in Neuroscience at University of Minnesota and affiliated with Indiana University and Northwestern University through collaborative research grants. As a leading network neuroscientist, he develops edge-centric approaches for analyzing brain network organization and dynamics. Current affiliations: University of Minnesota (primary), Indiana University (collaboration), Northwestern University (collaboration) Active research grants from: National Science Foundation (NSF), NIH National Institute on Aging, NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke His research focuses on: Understanding brain network reconfiguration during aging and cognitive tasks Developing computational tools for analyzing connectome architecture Exploring relationships between structural and functional connectivity Investigating network mechanisms in neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's Advancing mindfulness meditation research through network neuroscience Recent publications emphasize: Edge-centric network analysis methods Connectome organization across species Dynamic network approaches to social cognition Functional MRI analysis of co-fluctuations Network controllability and modular architecture Applications to both healthy aging and pathological conditions His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals including healthy aging (SDG 3) and scientific knowledge advancement. Current projects include NCS-FO for edge-centric brain mapping (NSF-funded), social cognitive aging research (NIH), and TMS therapy network analysis (NIH).

Dawen Caiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroscience
• Developmental Biology
• Molecular Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dawen Cai, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology , with a secondary affiliation in the Biophysics Department under the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LS&A). He is also affiliated with the Neuroscience Graduate Program at the Medical School. His research focuses on integrating computational and experimental approaches to study neuronal subtype determination using scRNA-seq and in situ analysis. His research explores the intersection of RNA biology, neuroscience, and bioinformatics. He develops tools for multispectral imaging and lineage tracing to decode neural development and connectivity in Drosophila and mammalian models. His work combines single-cell transcriptomics with advanced microscopy to identify marker genes and model neuronal architecture. The articles reflect a strong interdisciplinary focus on neuroscience and biomedical imaging. Recent publications highlight innovations in 3D imaging technologies, image compression algorithms, and machine learning applications for medical image segmentation. These works emphasize scalable solutions for high-resolution data analysis, advancing tools for neurophysiology, and leveraging RNA sequencing to map neural development. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the text. Dawen Cai actively recruits PhD students and postdoctoral fellows for the Cai Lab, prioritizing candidates with wet-lab skills, bioinformatics expertise, and experience in quantitative image processing. His lab emphasizes training in interdisciplinary research, paper/grant writing, and critical thinking.

• Neuroscience
• Physiology
• Molecular Biology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Angel Manuel Carrion Rodriguez is a University Professor at the Universidad Pablo de Olavide, affiliated with the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Cell Biology. His research focuses on Translational Neuroscience and Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Neuronal Plasticity. Research Trends: Recent publications highlight roles of HERC1 ubiquitin ligase in autophagy and neurodegenerative diseases, steroid sulfatase inhibitors in Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s therapies, and AMPK–NLRP3 inflammasome interactions in fibromyalgia and pain modulation. Academic Background: He earned his doctorate from Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 1997, supervised by Dr. Jose Ramon Naranjo Orovio. His work intersects Biology, Biotechnology, and Health Sciences. Labs & Groups: He leads the tNeuro Translational Neuroscience Group and has been part of the Neuroscience Laboratory, emphasizing neurodevelopment, synaptic plasticity, and mitochondrial dysfunction.

• Neuroscience
• Synaptic Physiology
• Neural Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Jonas is the Magdalena Walz Professor for Life Sciences at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) since 2022, and has been a Professor at ISTA since 2010. Previously, he served as Professor of Physiology and Department Head at the University of Freiburg, Germany (1995–2010) and Associate Professor at the Technical University of Munich (1994–1995). Current Role: Group Leader, Cellular Neuroscience Key Techniques: Nanophysiology, Presynaptic Patch-Clamp, Two-Photon Ca2+ Imaging, Optogenetics, Functional Anatomy His research focuses on synaptic signaling mechanisms in the hippocampus, particularly how glutamatergic and GABAergic synapses contribute to network functions. He investigates: Biophysical signaling and plasticity at mossy fiber synapses Role of synaptic properties in higher network functions Calcium channel-vesicle coupling dynamics Modeling of synaptic and network-level phenomena The group employs in vitro and in vivo approaches, combining experimental and computational methods to decode brain function. Recent work highlights the structural and functional analysis of 'giant' cortical presynaptic terminals. Scientific Awards include: Magdalena Walz Professor for Life Sciences (2022) Peter Seeburg Integrative Neuroscience Prize (2021) EMBO Membership (2019) FWF Wittgenstein Award (2016) DFG Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Award (2006) His students and postdocs include PhD candidates Silvia Jamrichova, Peipeng Lin, Rebecca Morse Mora, and Priyansha Verma, alongside postdocs Katharina Lichter, Andrea Navas Olive, and Jake Watson. The lab also collaborates with technical staff and scientific computing experts.

• Developmental neurobiology
• axon guidance
• neural plasticity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Catherine Leamey is a Senior Lecturer in Physiology within the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the Bosch Institute. Her research focuses on developmental neurobiology with particular emphasis on axon guidance and neural plasticity mechanisms in the visual system. Dr. Leamey's research interests center on understanding how neural circuits develop and function, with a specific focus on the role of teneurin proteins (particularly Ten-m3) in visual system development. Her work employs animal models , cellular/molecular approaches , and growth & development methodologies to investigate how environmental factors influence neural development. Her research spans behavioral neuroscience , the nervous system , neurosciences , vision , and axon guidance mechanisms. Analysis of her recent publications (2014-2025) reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on teneurin proteins and their role in neural circuit formation, particularly in the visual system. Her work has increasingly incorporated microglial function in neuroplasticity and has expanded into optogenetic approaches for vision restoration. The research demonstrates sophisticated integration of molecular biology, developmental neuroscience, and behavioral analysis, with significant implications for understanding neural development disorders. Dr. Leamey has successfully supervised multiple PhD students, including Hannan Mansuri who is researching 'Retinal Ganglion Cells in Binocular Vision and the effects of Teneurin proteins.' She has secured substantial research funding from major organizations including the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Australian Research Council (ARC), Simons Foundation, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Her grants span diverse areas including visual system development, neural circuit mapping, and optogenetic vision restoration. Her laboratory appears to focus on neural development using mouse models, with particular expertise in visual system circuitry, teneurin protein function, and the impact of environmental enrichment on neural development. The research group combines molecular, cellular, and behavioral approaches to investigate fundamental mechanisms of neural circuit formation and plasticity.

Ana Fiszbeinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Gene Regulation
• RNA Processing
• Systems Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ana Fiszbein is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Boston University, specializing in gene regulation and RNA processing. Her lab employs high-throughput genomics, bioinformatics, and molecular approaches to study co-transcriptional gene regulation in mammalian systems, with a focus on cancer genomics and therapeutic strategies. She earned her PhD from the University of Buenos Aires and leads research on how gene architecture influences transcriptional programs. Her research interests include understanding the interplay between transcription and splicing, particularly through phenomena like Exon-Mediated Activation of Transcription Starts (EMATS). The lab develops computational tools like evopython to predict gene regulatory networks and designs strategies to manipulate gene expression for therapeutic applications. Current projects explore promoter-driven RNA processing decisions, transcriptional interference between promoters, and the connection between transcript initiation and termination. The lab actively recruits undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers. Key findings include the discovery of hybrid exons and splicing-dependent transcriptional control mechanisms.

María Llorens-Martínمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Brain Plasticity
• Hippocampus
• +۲ مورد دیگر

María Llorens-Martín is a Tenured Senior Researcher at the Spanish Research Council (CSIC) and a Group Leader at the Center for Molecular Biology Severo Ochoa (CBMSO). Her academic career spans roles including Assistant Professor at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) under the ‘Ramón y Cajal’ tenure-track program, postdoctoral research at the University of Tsukuba (Japan), and fellowships from CSIC, CIBERNED, and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. B.Sc. in Biology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) (2004) M.Sc. in Neurosciences, UCM (2006) Ph.D. in Neurosciences, UCM (‘Sobresaliente Summa Cum Laude’) (2009) Her research focuses on adult hippocampal neurogenesis in health and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Key areas include the impact of exercise on brain aging , tau protein regulation , and GSK-3β signaling in neuronal morphology . She has pioneered protocols for studying human hippocampal neurogenesis and demonstrated its decline in Alzheimer’s patients. Her work has been published in top-tier journals including Science , Nature Medicine , and Molecular Psychiatry , with high citations (h-index: 34). She has supervised multiple PhD students and received prestigious awards like the Miguel Catalán Young Investigator Award and induction into the Spanish Young Academy. Extraordinary award ‘Best Doctoral Dissertation’ (UCM, 2009) Young Investigator Award (CBMSO, 2013) National Young Investigator Award (CIBERNED, 2013) Miguel Catalán Young Investigator Award (2019) Young Female Talent in Biology (Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences, 2019) Full Member, Spanish Young Academy (2021) As a Group Leader at CBMSO, she supervises ongoing doctoral research and leads projects exploring the cellular mechanisms of neurodegeneration and neuroplasticity. Her lab focuses on translating findings into therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders.

Hiroshi Nishiyamaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Electrophys
• Optogenetics & Chemogenetics
• Optical Imaging
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Hiroshi Nishiyama is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on synaptic plasticity and circuit reorganization in the mammalian cerebellum, with implications for learning, memory, and brain injury recovery. Education: B.S., Kyoto University (1992–1996) M.S., Kyoto University (1996–1998) Ph.D., Kyoto University & RIKEN Brain Science Institute (1998–2002) Postdoctoral Research, Johns Hopkins University (2002–2008) His work explores how cerebellar circuits are refined during development, reorganized in adulthood through learning, and rewired after injury. Techniques include electrophysiology , optogenetics , and long-term in vivo imaging of synaptic dynamics. Recent publications highlight mechanisms of Purkinje cell ablation , lesion-induced axonal sprouting , and dendritic translocation in synaptic competition. These studies span developmental neuroscience , neurotrauma , and neurodegenerative models . The Nishiyama Lab investigates cerebellar circuits as critical nodes in brain-wide functional architecture, bridging motor control and broader neurological disorders.

Paola Arlottaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Developmental Biology
• Stem Cell Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paola Arlotta is the Golub Family Professor and Chair of the Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology at Harvard University. She is a principal faculty member at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, an Institute Member at the Broad Institute, and an Associate Member of the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research. Her career spans groundbreaking work in cortical development and regenerative neuroscience. Education: M.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Trieste, Italy Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Portsmouth, UK Postdoctoral training in Neuroscience at Harvard Medical School Dr. Arlotta’s research focuses on defining molecular pathways that govern the differentiation of neural progenitors into cortical projection neurons, with a special interest in corticospinal neurons linked to ALS and spinal cord injury. Her lab bridges developmental neuroscience with stem cell engineering to study human-specific cortical development using 3D organoid models, aiming to uncover mechanisms of neurodevelopmental diseases. Scientific Contributions: 2024: Discovery of individual susceptibility to neurotoxicity in brain chimeroids 2024: Microglia’s role in fetal brain inflammation response 2022: Autism risk genes affect asynchronous neuron class development 2019: Reproducible generation of human cortical diversity in organoids Scientific Awards: Elected to the National Academy of Medicine for pioneering brain organoid research Her lab employs advanced techniques like single-cell RNA sequencing, FIN-seq for frozen tissue analysis, and in utero electroporation. She also explores neuronal reprogramming and myelin dynamics across axons, contributing to understanding cortical circuit assembly and repair.

• Systems biology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Neural Networks
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Sandhya Samarasinghe is a leading researcher at Lincoln University's School of Landscape Architecture where she directs the Complex Systems, Big Data and Informatics Initiative (CSBII). With expertise spanning computational biology, AI, and complex systems modeling, she bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications across biological, agricultural, and environmental domains. PhD, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, United States MS, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, United States MSc, International University of Moscow, Moscow, Russia Professor Samarasinghe's research centers on developing advanced computational methodologies for modeling complex systems. Her work explores how soft computing techniques—including neural networks, fuzzy systems, and machine learning—can unravel complexity in biological networks and environmental systems. She advances the view of living organisms as evolved information systems and develops conceptual frameworks for understanding biological complexity from molecular to organismal levels. Her research has significant applications in medical diagnostics, sustainable agriculture, and environmental management. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on neural network applications across diverse domains, with particular focus on biological systems modeling, Alzheimer's disease research, agricultural technology, and environmental sustainability. Her work consistently integrates theoretical computational approaches with practical problem-solving. Fellow of Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand Senior Member of IEEE Visiting Fellow at Oxford University Visiting Fellow at Princeton University Visiting Fellow at Stanford University Visiting Fellow at CSIRO Professor Samarasinghe has supervised over 25 postgraduate students across diverse research areas including mastitis detection in dairy cattle, neural modeling of cell cycles, autonomous self-repair systems, and computational approaches to vaccine development. She leads the Complex Systems, Big Data and Informatics Initiative which develops cutting-edge computing solutions for complex biological and environmental challenges.

• Mechanical Biology
• Neuroscience
• Cell Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Michael Krieg leads the Neurophotonics and Mechanical Systems Biology group at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), focusing on mechanosensation and cell mechanics in health/disease. His research uses C. elegans as a model, combining optogenetics, optical tweezers, and microfluidics to study how mechanical forces influence biology. Key areas include protein condensates in touch sensing, neurodegeneration under mechanical stress, and synthetic neural circuits. Technological innovations include time-shared optical tweezers for microrheology and photon-based communication systems. He received a Proof of Concept Grant (2023) for advancing these tools. Current projects explore age-related viscoelastic changes in cells and 'prosthetic' cellular communication systems. Advising and hiring: Open PhD positions in neuronal cell biology and biochemistry master’s projects. Collaborations involve deep learning microscopy and synthetic biology approaches to mechanobiology.