جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Auditory Neuroscience
• Neuromodulation
• Neuronal Excitability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Conny Kopp-Scheinpflug is an Associate Professor (PD) at the Faculty of Biology, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, where she leads a research group focused on auditory neuroscience. Her laboratory investigates the function and mechanisms of activity-dependent neuromodulation in the mammalian auditory system, with particular interest in how ambient sensory stimulation activates neuromodulators and how these influence neural processing of relevant information. Dr. Kopp-Scheinpflug's research spans auditory neuroscience, neuromodulation, neuronal excitability, and synaptic transmission. She employs electrophysiological (single cell in vivo and patch clamp in brain slices), anatomical, and optogenetic techniques to study how hyper- or hypo stimulation lead to acquisition or loss of function in the auditory system. Her work has significant implications for understanding and potentially treating functional disorders of neuronal excitability. Current research examines potassium channels, nitric oxide signaling, and neuromodulators like urocortin 3 in auditory processing. Analysis of Dr. Kopp-Scheinpflug's recent publications (2016-2022) reveals consistent focus on auditory processing mechanisms, particularly potassium channels (Kv3.1, Kv3.3, Kv1.1), nitric oxide signaling, and activity-dependent changes in myelination. Her research spans molecular mechanisms to systems-level auditory processing, with emphasis on sound localization, temporal processing, and recovery from hearing impairment. Key findings include how sound-evoked activity influences myelination, how nitric oxide regulates postsynaptic excitability, and how urocortin 3 aids hearing recovery. Dr. Kopp-Scheinpflug has secured funding from multiple research agencies. She maintains active collaborations with researchers at Lehigh University (Michael Burger Lab), University of Edinburgh (Matthias Hennig Lab), Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Michal Hershfinkel Lab), and UCL (Dr. Jennifer Linden). Her laboratory currently includes Ezhilarasan Rajaram, Dr. Mihai Stancu, Oskar Kalle Juhani Markkula, Sara Pagella, and Katharine Krueger. Past lab members who have completed their training include Dr. James Sinclair, Dr. Matthew Fischl, Max Bayer, Alkmini Damkou, Alyahyay Mansour, Leander Mrowka, Joseph Kroeger, and Myriam Schmidt-Pauly.

Leanna Hernandezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroimaging in Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders
• Sex Differences in Brain Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Leanna Hernandez, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles. She directs the Hernandez Lab and can be reached at leannahernandez@ucla.edu . Her research integrates multimodal neuroimaging with large-scale genetics to uncover mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorders, sex differences in brain development, and the role of immune–neurodevelopment pathways such as the complement system. Core themes include: Mapping how common genetic variation shapes brain structure and function across development. Identifying neural signatures that explain the female protective effect in ASD. Elucidating interactions between sleep physiology and brain maturation in youth. Across more than 40 peer-reviewed publications (2012-2023) she has leveraged data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study, the GENDAAR Consortium, and multiple international biobanks, generating insights into white-matter microstructure, functional connectivity, and transcriptomic correlates of psychiatric traits. Scientific collaborations span UCLA, UC San Diego, University of Queensland, and the Busselton Health Study, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach that combines neuroimaging, genomics, lipidomics, and behavioral phenotyping. Dr. Hernandez’s laboratory website ( hernandezlabucla.org ) provides further resources, although specific trainees, grants, and awards are not detailed in the supplied text.

Wendy Huddlestonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Visual Attention
• Motor Attention
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Wendy Huddleston is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her research focuses on the cortical mechanisms underlying motor selection during visually guided goal-directed behavior, particularly the interaction between visual attention, motor attention, and cognitive neuroscience. She directs the Visuomotor Lab and serves as a mentor in the Rehabilitation Science and Technology graduate programs. She utilizes functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and psychophysical testing to study sensory processing for movement preparation. Her funded projects include investigations into individual differences in attentional mapping, cross-modal attention mechanisms, and the neurophysiological basis of movement variability. Collaborations extend to the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Center for Imaging Research. Huddleston's professional affiliations include the American Physical Therapy Association, Society for Neuroscience, Center for Imaging Research (MCW), and the Evidence-Based Practice Institute. Her work bridges rehabilitation science, biomechanics, and cognitive neuroscience to advance understanding of sensorimotor integration.

Benjamin D. Auerbachمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• Optogenetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Benjamin D. Auerbach is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds additional affiliations with the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. His research focuses on neural mechanisms of sensory processing and plasticity, particularly in the auditory system, with emphasis on neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorders and hearing impairments such as hyperacusis. Auerbach uses rodent models and multidisciplinary techniques including electrophysiology, optogenetics, and behavioral analysis to study experience-dependent plasticity and its disruption in disease. He completed his Ph.D. at MIT and postdoctoral training at the University at Buffalo's Center for Hearing and Deafness. His awards include the NARSAD Young Investigator Award and Blavatnik Award Nominee recognition. His lab actively investigates auditory hypersensitivity in Fragile X Syndrome and the functional neuroanatomy of tinnitus/hyperacusis, aiming to translate findings into therapies. Key research themes include: 1) Auditory perception and plasticity; 2) Mechanisms of sound processing deficits in ASD; 3) Central auditory gain control following hearing loss. Recent grants include NIH funding to study autism-related sensory hypersensitivity mechanisms. Lab members include postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates. Notable collaborations span neuroscience, physiology, and bioengineering. Future directions emphasize developing transgenic rat models and optogenetic tools for studying circuit-level dysfunction in ASD.

Shruti Deshpandeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Audiology
• Hearing Health Services
• Social Justice in Healthcare
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shruti Deshpande serves as an Associate Professor and Vincentian Research Fellow in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. John's University. She also holds the leadership position of Director of the Doctor of Audiology Program and was named an ASHA Innovator in 2024. Dr. Deshpande is actively involved in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association as a board member of the Multicultural Issues Board (2023-2025) and serves as a subject matter expert for the ASHA Practice Portal in Audiology. Her research focuses at the intersection of audiology and social justice, particularly on accessible and affordable hearing health services for diverse and vulnerable populations. Dr. Deshpande has pioneered community-based research approaches, developing innovative service-learning models that address hearing health disparities. Her work emphasizes cultural competence and aims to increase awareness of audiology as a profession among ethnically diverse adolescents through educational interventions. Analysis of Dr. Deshpande's publication record reveals consistent focus on health equity in audiology, with significant attention to representation in clinical research, social media's role in health information dissemination, and innovative approaches to hearing healthcare delivery. Her work spans multiple subfields including tinnitus research, central auditory processing disorders, electrophysiology, pediatric audiology, and cross-cultural assessment tools. ASHA Innovator (2024) Vincentian Research Fellow Faculty Excellence Award in Community-Based Outcomes and Poverty Research (2022) Multiple Faculty Recognition Awards for Excellence in Research & Scholarship (2017, 2019, 2020, 2021) Values and Inclusion Program Honoree (2020-21) Excellence in Teaching Award from National Society of Leadership and Success (2018) Dr. Deshpande has successfully mentored numerous undergraduate and graduate students, with many serving as co-authors on peer-reviewed publications and presenting at conferences. Her grant portfolio demonstrates significant external funding support, including awards from the Faculty Research Consortium, ASHA's Advancing Academic-Research Careers Award, HearX Group, and multiple internal university grants totaling over $25,000. Her current projects focus on hearing health access for diverse communities, community-based hearing assessment approaches, and innovative teaching methods that integrate technology with service learning. As Director of the Doctor of Audiology Program, Dr. Deshpande oversees a robust curriculum that includes specialized courses in Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Electrophysiology, Pediatric Audiology, and Hearing Science. Her community engagement extends beyond the classroom through partnerships with Liberty Partnership Program and other initiatives aimed at increasing awareness of hearing health and audiology careers among underserved populations.

• Auditory Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Sensory Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jack Kelly is a Distinguished Research Professor (Retired) in the Neuroscience department at Carleton University, holding a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. His research focuses on central nervous system mechanisms underlying hearing and auditory information processing, particularly neural structures in the auditory brainstem and forebrain involved in sound perception and spatial localization. Key projects investigate the superior olivary complex, lateral lemniscus, and auditory cortex, employing neurophysiological, neuroanatomical, and behavioral techniques. He has contributed extensively to understanding auditory processing through studies on synaptic receptors (AMPA, NMDA, GABAA), ion channels (potassium), and neural circuits in the inferior colliculus and dorsal nucleus of the lateral lemniscus. His work addresses the neural basis of complex sound perception, such as speech and animal vocalizations, and the origins of central auditory processing disorders. Not eligible to supervise students, Dr. Kelly’s research has been published in journals like Journal of Neuroscience , Neurophysiology , and Hearing Research . His publications span 1996–2005, emphasizing auditory pathway modulation, synaptic mechanisms, and sound localization. Despite no listed awards, his contributions to auditory neuroscience are significant. His lab is located in the Health Sciences Building at Carleton University.

Daniel Pederickمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neural Circuits
• Developmental Neuroscience
• Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Daniel Pederick is the Bloomberg Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with the Solomon H. Snyder Department of Neuroscience and conducts research on neural circuit formation in the central auditory system. His research focuses on understanding how precise neural connections are established during brain development, particularly tonotopic maps that process sound frequency. He investigates these mechanisms using Single-cell transcriptomic analysis Animal models Virus-mediated axon tracing In vivo electrophysiology with an emphasis on molecular guidance cues in circuit assembly. The recent publications (2016–2023) reflect a strong trend in neural circuit development, especially in the hippocampus and auditory brainstem. Key themes include topographic mapping, cell surface molecules (e.g., Teneurins, Latrophilin-2), and the role of genetic and signaling mechanisms in axon targeting and synaptic specificity. Much of this work bridges molecular neuroscience with systems-level circuit organization. Scientific recognition includes: Feature in Nature News and Views for work on attraction and repulsion in brain wiring Daniel Pederick mentors graduate students and recruits postdoctoral fellows and research staff. He is actively building his lab at Johns Hopkins and accepts rotations from students in the Neuroscience Graduate Program and the Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology Graduate Program. While specific grants are not listed, his research program is supported by institutional and likely federal funding given the publication output and lab structure. He leads the Pederick Lab, which focuses on: Molecular control of neural connectivity Topographic circuit organization Developmental disruptions in neurodevelopmental disorders Auditory processing deficits in autism The lab is located in the Wood Basic Science Building (WBSB 1001A) at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

• Speech Disorders
• Neurosciences
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Per Östberg is a Professor of Speech and Language Pathology at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology. He holds a PhD (2008) and Docent title (2013) from Karolinska Institutet. His research focuses on language dysfunction in neurological disorders, including aphasia, apraxia of speech, and dysphagia, with emphasis on stroke and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's. He co-authored the textbook Klinisk neurovetenskap (2015) and leads projects on patient-reported outcomes and speech-language rehabilitation. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Karolinska Institutet, 2008 Docent, Karolinska Institutet, 2013 Research Interests: His work spans speech disorders in acquired brain injury, longitudinal studies of apraxia recovery post-stroke, and validating clinical tools like the Eating Assessment Tool. He collaborates internationally on registries for stroke aphasia (I-PRAISE) and investigates neuroimaging correlates of speech motor recovery. Publications Trends: Recent work includes comparative studies of anomia in neurological conditions, randomized trials of aphasia treatments, and eye-tracking analysis in reading disorders. Key themes are interdisciplinary approaches to language assessment and rehabilitation efficacy. Advising: Supervised Martin Cederlöf's thesis on psychosis phenotype risks. Affiliated with Karolinska University Hospital and the Enheten för logopedi F67 unit.

Mikkel Wallentinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psycholinguistics
• Neurolinguistics
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Mikkel Wallentin is a Professor at the School of Communication and Culture, Aarhus University, specializing in Cognitive Science. He investigates the intricate relationships between language, brain, and cognition through interdisciplinary research combining neuroscience, linguistics, and psychology. His research interests include psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, neuropragmatics, spatial memory, language comprehension, and inner speech . He employs methods such as fMRI, behavioral experiments, and corpus analysis to explore how cognitive processes are embodied in linguistic behavior. His work also touches on gender differences in language development, depression detection via lexical choice, and aging in spatial communication. Wallentin's recent publications reveal a strong focus on emotional inner speech, its physiological effects, and its role in self-regulation , alongside studies on early language acquisition and linguistic pragmatics. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with cognitive neuroscience, often involving cross-linguistic and clinical populations. Principal Investigator, SCALA: Spatial Communication and Ageing across Languages (2024–2028) Participant, Cognition, Language and Music (2009–2013) Participant, Mass Experiment 2016 He has been actively involved in public dissemination, delivering lectures such as 'Language: A Window into the Mind' and contributing to media on topics like julefilm psychology and developmental language disorders. With over 127 research outputs, he maintains a robust scholarly presence in cognitive science.

Anthony Cacaceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychoacoustics
• Electroacoustics
• Electrophysiology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Anthony Cacace is Professor of Audiology in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Formerly tenured faculty at Albany Medical College in Surgery and Neurology, he directed clinical programs including the Audiology Department and Hearing Rehabilitation Center. His expertise spans psychoacoustics, electrophysiology, vestibular assessment, and neuroimaging techniques for tinnitus and auditory processing disorders. Dr. Cacace's educational background includes: B.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology, State University of New York (1974) M.S. in Audiology, Syracuse University (1975) Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders/Audiology, Syracuse University (1988) Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neurophysiology, Wadsworth Center (1987) His research focuses on Central Auditory Processing Disorder, tinnitus mechanisms, and noise-induced vestibular dysfunction using TMS, MRI, and electrophysiological methods. Current work investigates blast injury consequences in veterans through VA/DoD-funded projects. Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on tinnitus neuroimaging, auditory processing disorder diagnostics, and vestibular-blast injury relationships. His work integrates diffusion tensor imaging, nanotheranostics, and electrophysiological biomarkers to advance diagnostic and therapeutic frameworks. Scientific recognition includes: ASHA Fellowship (1997) American Academy of Audiology Fellowship (1991) As primary capstone supervisor, Dr. Cacace mentors graduate students while leading multi-institutional research: VA Merit Awards ($1.5M+) on tinnitus and vestibular blast injuries NIH R21 nanotheranostics grant ($141k) Wayne State Omnibus Grants for vestibular/gait equipment He collaborates with Wayne State's Neurosciences Institute, VA Medical Center, and University of Michigan teams studying veteran auditory-vestibular health.

Fan Gang Zengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cochlear Implants
• Auditory Neuroscience
• Speech Perception
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Fan Gang Zeng is a Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), and Director of the Center for Hearing Research. His academic roles span multiple disciplines, including joint appointments in Anatomy & Neurobiology, Biomedical Engineering (BME), Cognitive Sciences, and SOM-Administration. His research focuses on auditory neuroscience, cochlear implants, tinnitus, and speech perception, with a particular emphasis on improving hearing restoration technologies and understanding neural mechanisms of hearing loss. Affiliations: Director, Center for Hearing Research Member, UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) NIH-funded investigator through grants like R01 DC015587 Research Interests: Professor Zeng’s work bridges engineering and neuroscience, addressing challenges in cochlear implant optimization, tinnitus biomarkers, and speech intelligibility. Key areas include: Noninvasive ear stimulation for tinnitus suppression Cochlear implant artifact attenuation techniques Cognitive correlates of auditory brainstem responses Speech processing algorithms for hearing aids and implants Grants & Funding: His research is supported by NIH grants and industry partnerships, including collaborations with companies like Axonics, Nurotron, and Syntiant. He holds patents related to cochlear implant design and neural stimulation technologies. Labs & Teams: The Center for Hearing Research at UCI integrates multidisciplinary teams to advance audiological innovations, with a focus on translating basic science into clinical applications.

Amrita Puriمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroscience
• Visual Perception
• Cognitive Control
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Amrita Puri is Associate Professor of Biology at University of Central Arkansas, teaching Principles of Biology, Neuroscience, and Sensation & Perception. Holds PhD in Neuroscience (UC Davis) and dual BS degrees in Biology/Chemistry (UNO). Research examines visual cognition and sensory integration. Key research areas: Crossmodal transfer between echolocation, vision and haptics Attentional mechanisms in numerical/physical size processing Anxiety effects on facial emotion perception Neural correlates of visual attention allocation Publications demonstrate strong methodological diversity, employing psychophysics, eye-tracking, fMRI, and auditory perception paradigms. Recent work explores sensory substitution mechanisms and perceptual resolution in echolocation.

Peter Torre IIIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Audiology
• Epidemiology
• Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Peter Torre III is Professor of Audiology at San Diego State University and Director of the Recreational Noise Exposure and Hearing Lab. His research examines auditory function in HIV-affected populations and noise-induced hearing loss in young adults. Research focuses on: HIV-related auditory and cognitive impairments Neurodevelopmental effects of perinatal HIV exposure Recreational noise exposure risks Auditory-gut-brain axis interactions Dr. Torre's work utilizes neuroimaging, psychoacoustic testing, and longitudinal cohort studies to investigate central auditory processing disorders, white matter changes in HIV-positive children, and diagnostic tools for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders.

• Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Professor Adam Clarke is an Associate Professor at the School of Psychology, University of Wollongong. He specializes in electrophysiological research, focusing on ADHD, dementia, mindfulness meditation effects, and neurocognitive mechanisms. His work integrates EEG analysis with behavioral studies to explore attentional processes, arousal dynamics, and developmental psychophysiology. Research Interests: Professor Clarke’s research spans clinical and developmental psychophysiology, including EEG biomarkers for ADHD and dementia, meditation-induced neural changes, and age-related cognitive decline. He leads studies on gait analysis linked to cognitive impairment and employs advanced neuroimaging techniques to investigate attentional disorders. Funding Highlights: He has secured grants totaling AUD millions, including projects on dementia diagnosis via EEG-gait integration, ADHD neurodevelopment, and mindfulness-based interventions. Notable grants include the ARC-funded studies on ADHD central nervous system dynamics (2009–2013) and the 2023 UOW grant on gait-stability biomarkers for dementia. Key Projects: Biofeedback for dementia patients, EEG coherence in ADHD/autism comorbidity, and mindfulness-induced EEG spectral changes Labs: Centre for Psychophysics, Psychophysiology, and Psychopharmacology; Collaborative gait-neuroimaging lab Teaching & Supervision: Current PhD supervision includes dual-task biofeedback protocols and mindfulness EEG studies. Over 10 completed PhDs cover topics like ADHD EEG development, schizotypy stress responses, and gambling physiology.

Maren Wehrleمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Phenomenology
• Philosophical Anthropology
• Historical Anthropology
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Maren Wehrle is Associate Professor in Practical Philosophy at the Erasmus School of Philosophy, Erasmus University Rotterdam. She holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Freiburg (2011) and previously served as a Post-Doctoral Researcher and Lecturer at KU Leuven. Her academic work bridges phenomenology, cognitive psychology, and philosophical anthropology. PhD in Philosophy, University of Freiburg (2011) MA in Philosophy, German Literature, and Historical Anthropology, University of Freiburg (2006) Her research centers on phenomenology , particularly the philosophy of attention, habit, embodiment, and normativity. She explores how lived experience intersects with cognitive science and feminist theory. Her work critically examines concepts like normality, passivity, and the bodily basis of subjectivity. She is deeply engaged in transdisciplinary research, especially through her leadership in the Flagship Integrative Neuromedicine project, which connects philosophy with neuroscience and medicine. The trends in her recent publications reflect a sustained focus on phenomenological theory applied to cognitive and social dimensions—particularly how habits break, how attention mediates reality, and how normality functions as a claim to truth. Her work increasingly integrates philosophical analysis with empirical neuroscience, advocating for a holistic understanding of neurological disorders from molecule to lived experience. She has co-edited significant volumes in the field, including the Husserl Handbuch and Access and Mediation: Transdisciplinary Perspectives on Attention , demonstrating her central role in contemporary phenomenological scholarship. Principal Investigator, Flagship Integrative Neuromedicine (Convergence Health & Technology) Supervision available in: Phenomenology, Cognitive Sciences, Feminist Philosophy, Philosophy of Technology She actively advises PhD candidates and participates in academic and public outreach, delivering lectures and organizing events that bridge philosophy with societal concerns. Her work in the Flagship project exemplifies her commitment to integrating philosophical insight into translational medical research. Maren Wehrle is a core member of the Flagship Integrative Neuromedicine team, a large-scale interdisciplinary initiative involving Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Rotterdam, and TU Delft. This project investigates neurological disorders across biological, psychological, and philosophical dimensions, aiming to develop more effective and socially accepted treatments.