جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paula Banca is a Wellcome Trust Fellow at the Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge, where she conducts cutting-edge research on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and compulsive behaviors. Her work bridges cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, and digital health interventions to understand and treat compulsive disorders. Dr. Banca's primary research interests include: Neurochemical mechanisms of OCD using advanced neuroimaging techniques like 7T Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Habit formation and automaticity processes in compulsive disorders Development and evaluation of digital therapeutic tools, particularly smartphone applications for habit reversal Decision-making processes and cognitive control in OCD Neural circuitry underlying compulsivity across different disorders Analysis of Dr. Banca's publication record reveals a consistent focus on the neurobiological underpinnings of compulsive behaviors, with increasing emphasis on translational applications. Her recent work demonstrates how glutamate and GABA systems relate to compulsive symptoms, while also pioneering smartphone-based interventions that target habit formation processes in OCD treatment. She has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between neurochemistry, neural circuitry, and clinical symptoms in compulsive disorders. Dr. Banca's research has been recognized through a prestigious Wellcome Trust Fellowship, which supports her innovative work at the intersection of neuroscience and clinical psychology.

Carmen Sandiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Behavioral Genetics
• Stress Physiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Carmen Sandi is a Full Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Basic Sciences, where she leads the Behavioral Genetics Laboratory (LGC). Her roles span academic leadership, teaching in Life Sciences Engineering, and membership in doctoral program committees, including the Neuroscience Doctoral Program (EDNE). She oversees research focused on stress physiology, mitochondrial biology, and social behavior, with an emphasis on how these factors influence mental health and neurodegenerative disorders. Sandi has supervised over 20 doctoral theses and teaches courses like 'Neuroscience: Behavior and Cognition'. Her research explores the interplay between stress, brain mitochondrial function, and behavior, with recent studies addressing topics such as mitochondrial networks in the brain, the impact of peripubertal stress on neural circuits, and the role of glutathione in motivation. Collaborations include work on therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative diseases and anxiety disorders. Sandi’s lab (https://lgc.epfl.ch/) integrates molecular, behavioral, and computational approaches to understand brain resilience and vulnerability to environmental challenges.

• Neuronal Circuits
• Epilepsy Mechanisms
• Dendritic Computation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Heinz Beck directs the Institute for Experimental Epileptology and Cognition Research at University of Bonn, where he investigates fundamental principles of neuronal circuit function and their disruption in epilepsy. Research integrates dendritic computation studies, in vivo imaging, and network analysis to understand cognitive processing mechanisms. Key publications demonstrate how degraded dendritic input detection underlies spatial memory deficits in epilepsy (Brain 2022) and establish astrocytic mediation of septohippocampal signaling (Neuron 2016). The laboratory employs multilevel approaches from single-neuron electrophysiology to system-level circuit analysis, developing conceptual frameworks for neural information processing. Current projects examine recurrent cortical motifs, dendritic integration properties in epileptogenesis, and neuromodulatory circuit regulation. As TRA Life and Health Speaker, he coordinates interdisciplinary neuroscience initiatives across Bonn's research community.

• Neurosciences
• Biomedical Engineering
• Movement Disorders
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Collin Anderson is a Lecturer at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the School of Medical Sciences (Faculty of Medicine and Health) and the School of Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering). His research focuses on neurosciences and biomedical engineering, with a particular emphasis on movement disorders, Parkinson's disease, and nervous system diseases. He is a member of The Centre for Drug Discovery Innovation and has been awarded the Drug Discovery Initiative Early Career Researcher Award. Education – Not explicitly listed in the profile. His research interests include gene therapy for neurological disorders, neurostimulation techniques (e.g., deep brain stimulation), and translational approaches to movement disorder treatment. Recent work involves viral vector-based therapies for Christianson syndrome and computational models to optimize neural stimulation parameters. Publications span topics like dopamine receptor modulation in tic disorders, allopregnanolone’s role in stress response, and cerebellar stimulation for ataxia. His work bridges basic neuroscience, engineering, and clinical applications. Key Awards : Drug Discovery Initiative Early Career Researcher Award (3-10 Years Post PhD). Collin supervises research students like Kajal DAHIYA on preclinical gene therapy studies. His grants include funding for Christianson syndrome research and neural stimulation optimization from the RTW Charitable Foundation and Faculty of Medicine and Health. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, leveraging tools like EEG sequence learning for comatose patient prognosis and deep learning for rodent motor impairment analysis.

• Neurosciences
• Pain Management
• Pharmacology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Elena Bagley is a faculty member in the Sydney Pharmacy School at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. She also holds an affiliation with the Charles Perkins Centre. With a PhD from the University of Sydney (2001), she completed a C.J. Martin Fellowship (2001–2006), conducting postdoctoral research at the Vollum Institute (USA) and the University of Sydney's Pain Management Research Institute. Her laboratory focuses on synaptic dysfunction in brain disorders, particularly chronic pain, addiction, and anxiety. Current research projects explore opioid withdrawal mechanisms, amygdala function in anxiety, and pain-induced synaptic plasticity. Key research methods include patch-clamp electrophysiology, optogenetics, immunohistochemistry, and behavioral assays. International collaborations include work with Dr. Sue Aicher at Oregon Health & Sciences University. She supervises PhD and master's students, such as Rakulan Santhakummar and Charlie Gregson. Notable grants include NHMRC Ideas Grants for opioid addiction research and collaborations on endogenous opioid systems. Publications span synaptic plasticity, opioid-neuropeptide interactions, and pain circuitry, with impactful contributions to journals like Nature Communications and Journal of Neuroscience . Her work bridges basic neuroscience with translational pain management strategies.

Andrew M Wikenheiserمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Decision-Making
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrew M Wikenheiser is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), affiliated with the College of Letters and Science. His work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and decision-making science through experimental and computational approaches. Academic Appointments: Psychology Faculty, UCLA Research Focus: Dr. Wikenheiser investigates neural mechanisms underlying decision-making, reward processing, and cognitive mapping. His studies explore how brain structures like the orbitofrontal cortex, hippocampus, and striatum encode value, task structure, and environmental uncertainty. He employs rodent models to study foraging behavior, temporal cognition, and cocaine-induced neural adaptations. Recent Trends: His 2025 publications highlight innovations in chronic neural implants (Neuropixels) and sex differences in reward-based decisions. Earlier works examine theta oscillations, striatal cell-type specificity, and hippocampal sequence dynamics in relation to cognitive maps and decision-making. Collaborations: Regular co-authors include Alicia Izquierdo (UCLA), Kate Wassum (UCLA), and Anne Churchland (UCLA). His work intersects with computational psychiatry and addiction neuroscience.

Balbiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Neuroscience
• Stroke Recovery
• Neurovascular Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Balbi is a Research Professor at the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), University of Queensland, leading a laboratory focused on neurovascular mechanisms, stroke recovery, and motor learning. Their work employs advanced techniques such as optogenetics, calcium imaging, and behavioral modeling in mice to understand neural plasticity and cerebrovascular dysfunction. Key projects include investigating real-time auditory feedback's role in enhancing motor skill acquisition and exploring gamma oscillations' therapeutic potential in post-stroke rehabilitation. Balbi’s lab has secured funding through Australian Government grants and collaborates on initiatives like the Young Changemakers Program to engage early-career researchers. Research interests span neurovascular coupling, cerebrovascular disorders, and translational neuroscience. Recent studies highlight innovations in mesoscopic imaging and neuromodulation strategies for stroke recovery. Balbi’s team has published extensively on topics such as neurovascular reactivity, traumatic brain injury pathophysiology, and Alzheimer’s disease modeling. Their work bridges fundamental neuroscience with clinical applications, aiming to improve therapies for neurological disorders.

• Hippocampal formation
• Neural circuitry
• Alzheimer's disease
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Gigg is Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience at University of Manchester with PhD from Open University. Research focuses on hippocampal neural circuitry using electrophysiology and behavioral analysis. Current projects investigate information flow in medial temporal lobe structures in normal and Alzheimer's model mice. Research Focus: Hippocampal-subicular-entorhinal interactions with emphasis on parallel processing pathways. Examines neural basis of cognitive deficits in Alzheimer's using transgenic models (3xTg, TgF344-AD). Collaborations: Neural processing with Stefano Panzeri, circadian influences with Hugh Piggins, epilepsy networks with Jon Turner, and Alzheimer's mechanisms with Stuart Allan. Funded by BBSRC and Royal Society.

Jennifer Bestmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

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

Jennifer Bestman is an Assistant Professor at the College of William and Mary, affiliated with the Department of Biology under the College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms guiding visual system development, with expertise in neuroscience and developmental biology. Education: B.S. in Biology from the University of Minnesota (1995) Ph.D. in Neurobiology and Behavior from Cornell University (2003) Jennifer's research spans mitochondrial dynamics, neural progenitor cell differentiation, and in vivo imaging techniques in model organisms like Xenopus laevis and zebrafish. She has explored RNA binding proteins in dendritic development and functional genomic screens for neurogenic genes. Her publications (2007-2024) highlight expertise in mitochondrial dysfunction, seizure suppression mechanisms, and synaptic development. Key methodologies include time-lapse imaging, morpholino screens, and transcriptomic analysis in developmental neuroscience.

Erika Calvo-Ochoaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Molecular Neuroscience
• Neurodegeneration
• Neural Regeneration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Erika Calvo-Ochoa is an Assistant Professor of Biology and Neuroscience at Hope College, where she joined in 2020. She specializes in molecular neuroscience, focusing on mechanisms of brain plasticity loss/recovery after damage/disease, particularly using zebrafish models. Her research emphasizes neurodegeneration, regeneration, and inflammation, with a focus on olfactory dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease. Education: NSF Postdoctoral Fellow at Western Michigan University (2020), Ph.D. in Neuroscience from UNAM (2015), B.Sc. in Biomedical Research from UNAM (2008). Awards include the Towsley Research Scholar (2024), BRAINS Fellowship (2022), and NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship (2018). She leads grants totaling over $700,000, including NSF-funded work on neural regeneration mechanisms in zebrafish. Research interests span molecular/cellular neuroscience, neurodegenerative diseases, and regenerative biology. Recent work highlights zebrafish models to study olfactory recovery post-injury and Parkinson’s-related degeneration. She actively mentors undergraduates in lab and classroom settings, fostering enthusiasm for scientific discovery. Awards and grants reflect her contributions to understanding neural repair mechanisms. She is part of Hope College’s Neuroscience Program and collaborates internationally, including with Japan’s RIKEN Brain Science Institute. Outside academia, she enjoys family time, hiking, and scientific illustration.

Hala Nicolasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hala Nicolas, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Columbia University. Her research focuses on understanding the molecular and neural mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using genetically modified rat models, particularly the Shank3-deficient rats. She investigates oxytocin’s role in social behavior deficits and employs cutting-edge techniques like chemo-genetic tools and genome-wide transcriptional analysis. Her work aims to identify therapeutic targets and non-invasive interventions for ASD. Dr. Nicolas holds a BSc, MA, and PhD from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. Research Interests: Dr. Nicolas’ lab explores ASD pathogenesis through transgenic models, oxytocin signaling pathways, social behavior circuits, and synaptic ultrastructure. Recent studies highlight oxytocin’s effects on social recognition memory, hypothalamic circuits, and glutamatergic systems. Her work bridges basic neuroscience with translational medicine, addressing neurodevelopmental disorder mechanisms. Key Contributions: She pioneered the validation of Shank3-deficient rat models and demonstrated oxytocin’s ameliorative effects in these models. Her group’s TrackUSF tool enables automated analysis of ultrasonic vocalizations in ASD models. Current projects dissect oxytocin’s role in social reward pathways and examine juvenile social isolation impacts. Lab & Affiliations: Based at Columbia’s Annenberg Building, her lab collaborates on CRISPR-based studies of oxytocin receptors and white matter alterations in ASD. She contributes to multi-disciplinary training programs in neuroscience.

• Psychiatry
• Neuroscience
• Mental Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lisa Marie McTeague is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Her research focuses on neuromodulation techniques, particularly transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), to treat psychiatric and neurological conditions such as PTSD, alcohol use disorder, and stroke-related deficits. She leads multiple clinical trials investigating the efficacy of TMS in modulating brain circuits involved in emotion regulation, addiction, and cognitive impairment. Her work bridges clinical neuroscience and translational research, aiming to develop personalized interventions for mental health and neurorehabilitation. Key research areas include: Neurocircuitry underlying PTSD and anxiety disorders Therapeutic applications of rTMS for alcohol use disorder and cognitive decline Psychosocial rehabilitation strategies for stroke survivors Neurophysiological mechanisms of motivation and avoidance behaviors Development of closed-loop neuromodulation systems for depression and suicide risk Her studies often involve collaborations with interdisciplinary teams and utilize advanced neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG) and psychophysiological measures. She has contributed to optimizing TMS protocols for safety and efficacy across diverse populations, including older adults and minoritized communities affected by peripheral neuropathy. Current projects aim to standardize TMS targeting and integrate AI-driven approaches for personalized treatment planning. Dr. McTeague’s clinical and academic affiliations include MUSC’s College of Medicine and the Charleston Alcohol Research Center. She actively participates in translational research to address unmet needs in neuropsychiatric care, with a focus on improving access to innovative treatments for underserved populations.

Takashi Satoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Neurological Disorders
• Optogenetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Takashi Sato, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). His lab, Satobrainlab , focuses on understanding neural circuit dysfunction in neurological diseases like stroke and Alzheimer’s using advanced techniques such as two-photon imaging and optogenetics. Recently, his research has expanded to study dorsal brainstem nuclei, exploring how sensory inputs from the body and internal organs influence behavior. Dr. Sato’s work integrates experimental and computational approaches to uncover fundamental neural processing principles. He has received awards including the Phi Kappa Phi Chapter Research Award and College of Charleston Research Expo Award. His research group includes undergraduate researchers such as Ashley Matunis and Madeline Keller, who have contributed to studies on stroke recovery and brainstem plasticity post-spinal cord injury. His publications span over two decades, examining topics from dopamine signaling in prefrontal cortex to cortical plasticity mechanisms in motor recovery. Dr. Sato’s lab emphasizes translational research, aiming to bridge basic neuroscience discoveries to clinical applications.

Adriana Patricia Tagliaferroمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Neuroscience
• Substance Abuse Neurobiology
• Parkinson's Disease
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Adriana Patricia Tagliaferro is a Lecturer at The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, Kean University, where she teaches undergraduate biology courses. She holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Buenos Aires and conducted research at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH/NIDA) and Columbia University. Her primary affiliations include the Teen Experiences, Emotions & Neuroendocrinology Laboratory, where she contributes to projects on adolescent neurodevelopment. Dr. Tagliaferro's research focuses on: Neurobiological mechanisms of substance abuse and its impact on brain structure/function Pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease and therapeutic strategies Cannabinoid receptor neurobiology across multiple brain regions Neuroanatomical and histological analyses using advanced microscopy Her 15 most recent publications (2017-2008) demonstrate consistent focus on cannabinoid neuropharmacology (particularly CB2 receptors), Parkinson's disease models, and behavioral neurobiology. Key trends include: Mechanistic studies of CB2 receptors in dopamine neurons and psychiatric behaviors Neurodegenerative processes in Parkinson's models (axonal degeneration, LRRK2 mutations) Neurotrophic factor signaling and neuronal survival mechanisms Ultrastructural mapping of cannabinoid systems using advanced techniques Dr. Tagliaferro serves as Associate Editor for Advances in Drug and Alcohol Research and teaches the following courses: BIO 3403/3404: Anatomy and Physiology I & II BIO 3450: Biological Aspects of Aging BIO 3100: Medical Terminology BIO 3406: Neuroscience BIO 3317: Infectious Diseases BIO 4970: Seminar in Integrative Biology

• Neuroscience
• Cell Biology
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Annamaria Cimini is a Full Professor at the University of L'Aquila's Department of Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Life and Environmental Sciences. Her research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, neuroinflammation, and drug development for conditions like stroke, Huntington’s disease, and diabetes complications. She leads studies on probiotics’ therapeutic potential, antioxidant mechanisms, and environmental toxin effects using zebrafish models. Her work bridges basic science and translational medicine, employing advanced models such as brain organoids and 3D tissue engineering for drug testing. Key areas include: Neuroprotective strategies for ischemic stroke and neurodegenerative disorders Cytokine signaling in metabolic diseases like insulin resistance Evaluation of natural compounds (e.g., saffron) and nanomedicines for brain disorders Recent studies explore extracellular vesicles in glial-neuronal communication and glyphosate’s developmental toxicity. She collaborates on aptamer-based therapies for glioblastoma and novel drug delivery systems for pain management.