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Natalia DeMarcoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neurodevelopment
• Inhibitory Neurons
• Cortical Circuit Assembly
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Natalia DeMarco is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at the Feil Family Brain & Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medical College. Her lab investigates how genetic programs and neuronal activity interact during early brain development, focusing on inhibitory interneurons and their role in neurological disorders like autism, schizophrenia, and epilepsy. PhD, Columbia University (2007) Postdoctoral Fellowship, Patterson Trust (2009) DeMarco’s research explores mechanisms behind excitatory/inhibitory imbalance in the brain, using mouse models to study: Neurotransmitter roles (glutamate, GABA) in interneuron maturation Electrophysiology and viral tracing for circuit analysis Developmental origins of cortical connectivity Implications for autism, schizophrenia, and epilepsy Her 15 most recent publications (2023–2002) highlight trends in cortical circuit assembly, GABA signaling, and interneuron dysfunction. Keywords span neuroscience, genetics, and neurodevelopmental disorders, with subfields like synaptic connectivity, mouse genetics, and activity-dependent plasticity. Scientific awards include: K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award (2012) Leon Levy Fellowship (2016) Irma Hirschl Career Scientist Award (2020) 2023 Paper of the Year (Babij, Ferrer et al.) DeMarco mentors MD/PhD students (e.g., Andrew Iannone, Rachel Babij) and collaborates with institutions like NYU, Stony Brook, and INSERM. Her lab, located in Manhattan, utilizes techniques such as optogenetics and in vivo imaging to study cortical development. Grants include R01 funding from NIMH and NINDS.

• Neuroscience
• Sensory Coding
• Neural Circuits
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Miguel Maravall is a Professor of Neuroscience at the School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex , where he also serves as Deputy Head of School (Research) . With a background in Physics, his career transitioned to systems neuroscience through postdoctoral work at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and SISSA. He led a lab at the Instituto de Neurociencias in Alicante (2004-2015) before joining Sussex. His research focuses on principles of sensory coding in the brain , particularly how neuronal populations encode tactile information via the mouse whisker system . Techniques include two-photon imaging , electrophysiology , and behavioral task design . Funding comes from the MRC , BBSRC , and the Royal Society . His publications highlight trends in sensory adaptation , cortical circuit dynamics , and optical imaging innovations . Awards include the Ramon y Cajal Fellowship , Marie Curie Fellowship , and La Caixa Foundation Studentship . He has held leadership roles in Athena SWAN and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives at Sussex. Email : M.Maravall@sussex.ac.uk Phone : +44 (0)1273 877263 As co-director of the Sussex Neuroscience Centre (2019-2025), he supports PhD programs and seed funding for researcher innovations. His work bridges experimental and computational neuroscience .

Shane Crandallمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Systems Neuroscience
• Cortical Circuits
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Shane Crandall serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and BioMolecular Science Gateway at Michigan State University, where he directs research in the Neuroscience Program. His laboratory operates from the Biomedical Physical Sciences Building (Room 2100) in East Lansing, Michigan. His academic training includes: B.A. in Neuroscience, Boston University (2005) Ph.D. in Neuroscience, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2012) Postdoctoral Fellowship, Brown University (2012-2017) Dr. Crandall's research program investigates neural circuit mechanisms underlying sensory perception, with primary focus on dynamic neocortex-thalamus interactions. His laboratory examines how these circuits process signals essential for sensation, movement, and cognition, and how their dysfunction contributes to neurological disorders including epilepsy and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC). Key methodologies include: Electrophysiological and optical recording in awake behaving mice Multi-scale circuit analysis from single neurons to network dynamics Studies of corticothalamic and intracortical pathway modulation TSC-related circuit abnormality characterization Analysis of recent publications (2022-2024) reveals intensifying focus on layer 6 corticothalamic feedback circuits and motor-sensory integration. His team employs selective optical stimulation to dissect parallel pathways, demonstrating how specific interneuron subtypes (particularly somatostatin-expressing) mediate top-down modulation of somatosensory processing. This work establishes critical links between circuit dynamics and neurological disease mechanisms. Dr. Crandall actively mentors postdoctoral researchers, Ph.D. students, and undergraduates, with current recruitment ongoing for all levels. His laboratory maintains strong collaborative ties within MSU's Neuroscience Program and Department of Physiology. The research facility in Biomedical Physical Sciences Building integrates advanced electrophysiology with optical techniques for comprehensive neural circuit analysis in both in vitro and awake behaving preparations, supporting investigations into fundamental sensory processing mechanisms and disease models.

• Neuroscience
• Cortical Development
• Interneuron Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Natalia De Marco Garcia is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medical College's Brain and Mind Research Institute. Her research focuses on cortical interneuron development, synaptic plasticity, and their roles in neurodevelopmental disorders like autism. She has received multiple NIH grants for studies on GABAergic circuits and cocaine-associated memory mechanisms. Ph.D., Columbia University (2007) M.A. & M.Phil., Columbia University (2002) B.S., University of Buenos Aires (1999) M.S., Praxis Medica (1993) Her work explores how neuronal activity shapes interneuron integration, chemokine signaling in cortical layers, and cerebellar-extracerebellar connectivity. Recent studies analyze Homer1's role in attention and the epichaperome's impact on hippocampal dysfunction. Key trends in her 15 most recent publications include cortical network development, chemokine-guided interneuron differentiation, and circuit mechanisms in autism. Her grants from NIDA and NIMH address cocaine memory extinction and interneuron dysfunction in ASD. She leads research on cortico-cortical connectivity development and GABAergic neuron assembly, supported by NINDS and NIMH. Her lab employs calcium imaging and genetic mapping to study cortical dynamics.

• Developmental Neuroscience
• Cortical Circuit Development
• Interneuron Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Natalia De Marco Garcia is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, where she has led research at the Brain and Mind Research Institute since 2019. Her work bridges molecular mechanisms and circuit-level dysfunction in neurodevelopmental disorders. Her academic training includes: Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Columbia University (2007) M.A. and M.Phil. in Neuroscience, Columbia University (2002) B.S. in Biology, University of Buenos Aires (1999) M.S. in Medical Sciences, Praxis Medica (1993) Dr. De Marco Garcia's research focuses on cortical circuit development , particularly how GABAergic interneurons shape neural networks during early brain maturation. Using in vivo calcium imaging and electrophysiology in mouse models, her lab investigates genetic and molecular drivers of circuit assembly—with direct implications for autism spectrum disorders and addiction. Key discoveries include the roles of Gabrb3 , Homer1 , and chemokine signaling in interneuron integration and behavioral phenotypes. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2018-2025) reveals a thematic progression from fundamental mechanisms of synaptic plasticity and neuronal migration toward translational studies on neurodevelopmental disorders. Dominant trends include interneuron differentiation (2024 chemokine study), autism-related circuit dysfunction (2021 network activity review), and addiction memory mechanisms (2019/2020 cocaine studies), consistently employing genetic, imaging, and behavioral approaches in rodent models. As Principal Investigator, she currently directs four major NIH-funded projects: NIDA (2024-2025) : Cav1.2 channels in cocaine memory extinction NIMH (2024-2027) : GABAergic circuit assembly mechanisms NIMH (2022-2027) : Interneuron dysfunction in autism (Co-Investigator) NINDS (2020-2025) : Cortico-cortical connectivity development Her laboratory at the Brain and Mind Research Institute trains graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in advanced neuroscience techniques, with future work targeting therapeutic strategies for circuit-based neurodevelopmental disorders.

• Sensory Processing
• Neuroscience
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Ramesh Rajan is a distinguished faculty member in the Physiology Department at Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University. His research focuses on sensory processing in the brain and how brain disorders affect our perception of the world. He studies models of traumatic brain injury and sensory information processing, particularly examining how conditions like Huntington's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease impact speech understanding in noisy environments. Professor Rajan's research centers on understanding how our brains extract relevant information from noisy, complex environments. His work investigates the neural mechanisms underlying sensory processing deficits in various neurological conditions, with particular emphasis on speech processing in multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury. He explores how the brain selects what to attend to and what to suppress, and how memory and experience guide perception. His research combines neurophysiological studies with behavioral approaches to understand sensory processing at multiple levels. His recent research output demonstrates a strong focus on sensory processing in neurological disorders, particularly examining speech discrimination in multiple sclerosis and neural responses in traumatic brain injury models. His work spans from basic neurophysiology in rodent models to clinical applications in human neurological conditions, showing a consistent theme of understanding how sensory processing is altered in brain disorders. Dean's Award for Excellence in Education - Innovation in Learning and Teaching (2023) Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Award For Innovation in Learning and Teaching (2023) Professor Rajan has been actively involved in numerous research projects, particularly those funded by the NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council). His current active project "NHMRC 1995 Project - Irvine/Rajan" continues to investigate neural circuits. He has supervised numerous PhD students and has been accepting new PhD candidates for research on "Speech processing in altered brain conditions" and "Traumatic brain injury models and brain processing of sensory input." His laboratory work focuses on sensory processing in both healthy and injured brains, utilizing rodent models to study whisker deflection processing and cortical responses. His research team collaborates extensively with other neuroscience researchers at Monash University and beyond, particularly in the areas of traumatic brain injury and multiple sclerosis research.

Amy L. de Jongh Curryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Neural Electrophysiology
• Computational Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amy L. de Jongh Curry is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at The University of Memphis, part of the Herff College of Engineering. Her research focuses on cardiac and neural electrophysiology, with applications in neurostimulation and computational modeling. She holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering from the University of Memphis. Her research explores dynamic reorganization in cortical networks post-amputation in rodent models, as well as optimizing defibrillation techniques and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). She collaborates with neuroscientists, clinicians, and engineers to advance treatments for neurological disorders and cardiac conditions. Notable contributions include developing computational models for cardiac defibrillation and studying empathy’s role in STEM career choices. Dr. Curry’s awards include the Herff Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award (2011 & 2017) and recognition as a Senior Member of IEEE. Her work bridges engineering and clinical science, emphasizing translational research and educational outreach. Publications highlight themes in neural plasticity, cardiac electrophysiology, and biomedical device innovation. Current projects aim to create patient-specific TMS models and investigate cortical reorganization mechanisms. She actively mentors students and contributes to interdisciplinary education initiatives.

Sandra Kuhlmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroscience
• Neural Population Analysis
• Sensory Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sandra Kuhlman, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo. Her research focuses on understanding neural mechanisms underlying sensory processing, plasticity, and circadian rhythms. Key research areas include representational drift in neural populations, visual cortex development, and the role of inhibitory circuits in cortical function. Her work employs advanced techniques such as calcium imaging and optogenetics to study how experience shapes neuronal activity patterns. Recent studies explore how visual experience influences stimulus representation quality in adult primary visual cortex, the impact of binocular deprivation on inhibitory neuron plasticity, and the molecular regulation of critical period plasticity. Dr. Kuhlman has also contributed to understanding circadian pacemaker entrainment and SCN neuron activity. Research trends in her articles emphasize cross-modal plasticity, sensory learning mechanisms, and the interplay between inhibitory circuits and cortical function. While no awards or grants are explicitly listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to systems and computational neuroscience. No advised students or formal teams are noted in the provided materials.

Florent Haissمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Systems neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Behavioral neuroscience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Florent Haiss is a researcher at the Institut Pasteur in Paris, France, where he leads a research group within the Neural Circuit Dynamics and Decision Making team under the Physics of Biological Function unit. His work is centered on understanding how cortical microcircuits process sensory information and contribute to perception, learning, and decision-making in behaving animals. His research interests lie at the intersection of systems neuroscience, neurophysiology, and behavioral neuroscience, with a strong emphasis on sensory systems—particularly the somatosensory and visual systems. He investigates how neuronal networks interact during cognitive tasks, using advanced methods such as two- and three-photon imaging, optogenetics, intracellular patch-clamp recordings, multi-electrode arrays, and psychophysics in rodent models. The trends in his recent publications indicate a focus on neural coding in the barrel cortex, including how state, choice, and sensory inputs are co-represented. His work also explores autonomic correlates of cognition (e.g., pupillary responses), neural adaptation, and the development of novel neuroimaging tools and neural interfaces. His methodological innovations support long-term, in vivo investigations of neural dynamics. Functional and Structural Properties of Highly Responsive Somatosensory Neurons in Mouse Barrel Cortex Coexistence of state, choice, and sensory integration coding in barrel cortex LII/III Pupillary dilations reflect task engagement and confidence in mice Design of ultra-flexible two-photon microscopes for in vivo use Reorganization of cortical activity during sensory deprivation Florent Haiss mentors early-career researchers, including PhD students and postdoctoral fellows such as Ervan Achirou, indicating an active and productive research group. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided texts. His research is supported by institutional affiliations and collaborative networks at the Institut Pasteur, particularly within transversal programs involving quantitative biology and artificial intelligence in biomedical research. He is involved in the development of advanced technologies for neuroscience, including flexible microscopes and large-scale electrode arrays for retinal stimulation, reflecting a strong engineering and translational component in his work. His team collaborates across disciplines, integrating computational modeling with experimental neuroscience.

• Neural Coding
• Sensory Processing
• Neurophysiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rasmus Petersen is a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Neuroscience at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on understanding how neural networks encode sensory information and drive action through neurophysiological experiments and computational modeling. Key areas include neural coding in somatosensory systems, whisker-related sensory processing, and adaptive mechanisms in the barrel cortex. He contributes to the Christabel Pankhurst Institute and Digital Futures research beacons. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing health and innovation. Petersen collaborates internationally and has published 56 research outputs, including studies on sensory adaptation, cortico-collicular circuits, and 3D animal pose reconstruction. He leads the Sensory and motor systems project and participates in the Manchester Bioelectronics Network . Supervising 11 research works, his team employs multi-microelectrode arrays and computational tools to decode neural population activity in freely moving animals. Petersen's research bridges basic neuroscience with translational applications in neural coding and adaptive sensory systems.

Sung Ji Ahnمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Neuroscience
• Neurovascular Biology
• Cognitive Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sung Ji Ahn is a Lecturer in Neuroscience at the Brain and Mind Research Institute , Weill Cornell Medical College , since 2022. Her work focuses on neurovascular coupling, cognitive dysfunction in neurodegenerative conditions, and mechanisms of stroke and cerebral inflammation. Ph.D., Neuroscience, Cornell University (2017) M.S., Seoul National University (2012) B.S., Hanyang University (2010) Her research explores neurovascular dysfunction in tauopathy and Alzheimer's models, thrombotic stroke mechanisms, and vascular-inflammatory interactions in hypertension. Recent publications in Nature Communications and Alzheimer's & Dementia highlight her work on neurovascular preservation, high-salt diet impacts, and amyloid-beta pathology. As Principal Investigator for the BrightFocus Foundation grant (2023-2026), she investigates neurovascular and neuronal network dysfunction in tauopathy models. Collaborative publications address vascular oxidative stress, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, and awake mouse imaging techniques. Email: sua2018@med.cornell.edu Phone: +1 646 962 8257

• Neuroscience
• Neural Activity
• Cortical Rhythms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Quentin Perrenoud is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Neuroscience at Yale School of Medicine. His research focuses on cortical interneurons, neural rhythms, and seizure mechanisms, with significant work on VIP interneurons, cholinergic arousal, and neurovascular coupling. Research Interests include: Cortical Rhythmic Activity Interneuron Functional Diversity Seizure-Induced Consciousness Impairment Neurovascular Response Mechanisms Frequency Spectrum Analysis of Neural Dynamics Laminar Organization of Cortical Circuits Recent Publications demonstrate expertise in: Mouse models of focal seizures Gamma oscillations in visual processing Molecular profiling of parvalbumin and nNOS interneurons Perineuronal net composition 5-HT3 receptor-mediated vascular responses Comparative analysis of cortical and hippocampal GABAergic neurons

Jimmy Dooleyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Developmental Neurobiology
• Sensorimotor Development
• REM Sleep Mechanisms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jimmy Dooley is an Assistant Professor in Biological Sciences at Purdue University, associated with the College of Science. He leads the Sensorimotor Development Lab focusing on how sleep-related movements drive neural activity critical for sensorimotor development. His research combines multichannel neurophysiology, optogenetics, and computational methods to study infant rats. Education: A.B. in Biology/Psychology from University of Chicago (2009); Ph.D. in Neuroscience from UC Davis (2015); Postdoc at University of Iowa (2016-2022). Research interests center on REM sleep twitches' role in motor cortex development and sensorimotor integration. His work challenges assumptions that awake-state movements are solely responsible for development, instead highlighting sleep's critical role. Recent studies explore how REM sleep twitches synchronize neural activity across brain regions during early development. Publications span sleep physiology, motor neuron activity, and developmental neuroscience. Current projects investigate REM sleep's role in cortical motor control emergence and lifelong motor learning through twitches. His lab employs advanced techniques like computer vision and machine learning for behavioral analysis. No scientific awards are listed but focuses on grants related to NIH developmental neuroscience funding. Lab location: Lilly 2-234, West Lafayette, IN.

Rhein Parriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Astrocyte Signaling
• Electrophysiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rhein Parri is a Professor of Pharmacology at Aston University, affiliated with the Aston Pharmacy School and multiple research groups including the Pharmacology & Translational Neuroscience Research Group (PTNRG). His research focuses on astrocyte-neuron signaling in the thalamus, employing electrophysiology and calcium imaging to study glial modulation of synaptic transmission and neuronal excitability. Education includes a BSc in Physiology with Pharmacology and a PhD in Neurophysiology from the University of Southampton. He has held academic positions at institutions such as Cardiff University and the University of California, San Francisco, progressing from Lecturer to Professor. Research interests emphasize astrocyte function in health and disease, optogenetic techniques, and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s. Collaborations span optogenetics engineering, organoid intelligence, and interdisciplinary projects with statistical physics and biomedical engineering. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating modules on neuronal excitability and cardiovascular physiology. His work bridges basic neuroscience with translational applications, contributing to advancements in glial biology and therapeutic strategies for neurological conditions.

• Neuroscience
• Synaptic Plasticity
• Cortical Circuits
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Kevin Fox leads research in synaptic plasticity at Cardiff University's School of Biosciences. His laboratory investigates mechanisms controlling synaptic plasticity in the cerebral cortex, focusing on tactile information processing, neuronal activity modification through experience, and cortical circuit formation. Research employs advanced microscopy to visualize synaptic changes during learning and sensory discrimination. Current projects examine sensory processing modification, experience-dependent synaptic reorganization, and neural rehabilitation approaches. The laboratory studies molecular mechanisms underlying plasticity including NMDA receptors, CaMKII, AMPA receptors, and nitric oxide synthase, with recent emphasis on neuronal circuits controlling memory formation. Recent publications focus on cortical plasticity mechanisms, sensory discrimination learning, and astrocyte-neuron signaling interactions. The research program integrates molecular, cellular, and systems neuroscience approaches to understand learning and memory.