جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Psychological Methods
• Causal Inference
• Developmental Psychology
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Felix Thoemmes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development at Cornell University, within the College of Human Ecology. His work focuses on advancing statistical methods for causal inference, mediation analysis, and longitudinal research design. He specializes in addressing methodological challenges in psychological and educational research, particularly regarding nonexperimental data and missing data problems. His research integrates advanced statistical techniques with substantive questions in developmental psychology, mental health, and education policy. Thoemmes' research interests include causal modeling, sensitivity analysis for unobserved confounding, and the application of structural equation modeling. He has contributed to understanding mechanisms linking socioeconomic status to child development, mental health trajectories in college students, and the effects of educational policies. His recent work emphasizes methodological rigor in addressing biases and improving reproducibility in psychological science. He is particularly known for advancing methodologies in mediation analysis, regression discontinuity designs, and inverse probability weighting. His work bridges theoretical causal frameworks with practical applications, providing researchers with tools to better understand complex human developmental processes. Thoemmes has collaborated on studies involving chronic pain management, fire department wellness programs, and the impact of military training on personality development. Thoemmes teaches courses on advanced statistical methods and has contributed to open-source software implementations of causal inference techniques. His research has been published in top journals across psychology, statistics, and education, demonstrating both methodological innovation and substantive scientific impact.

Urska Kosirمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Psycho-Oncology
• Developmental Psychopathology
• Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Urska Kosir serves as a Departmental Lecturer and Research Fellow in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Risk & Resilience group (Bowes Lab) and Magdalen/Brasenose Colleges. She concurrently collaborates with McGill University's Sarcoma Team and European advocacy networks including Youth Cancer Europe. Her educational background includes a DPhil in Experimental Psychology and a BSc in Psychology from Yale University, where early research spanned autism studies, depression symptom clusters, and clinical trials for weight management in psychosis patients. Dr. Kosir's research investigates psychological adaptation mechanisms in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors, focusing on developmental psychopathology , resilience factors , and mental health outcomes through mixed-methods approaches. Her work addresses critical gaps in non-WEIRD populations, examining how illness trajectories, social environments, and personal characteristics interact to influence depression, anxiety, and PTSD in survivorship. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on sarcoma-specific quality of life , fertility preservation access , and pandemic impacts on cancer care , with methodological strengths in longitudinal designs and patient-centered outcome development. Her 2020-2025 work shows increasing policy engagement through European health system analyses. As a prominent patient advocate, she co-leads pan-European studies on fertility preservation services and promotes youth inclusion in clinical research, having presented findings at the World Cancer Congress and European Cancer Organization Summit. Her advocacy is informed by personal experience as a cancer survivor since 2014. She directs the Risk & Resilience lab's sarcoma research stream and contributes to McGill University's Sarcoma Team, developing patient-reported outcome measures while collaborating with Smilow Yale-New Haven Cancer Hospital on adolescent oncology pathways.

Yiting Huangمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Language Education
• Chinese Language
• Second Language Acquisition
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Yiting Huang is a Language Instructor in Chinese at Harvard University's Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations. Their role involves teaching and academic support in Chinese language education. Located at 5 Bryant St. #104, they contribute to the university's language programs and faculty. While their primary affiliation is in language education, their scholarly publications indicate research interests in neuroscience and neuromodulation techniques, particularly in mental health, chronic pain, autism spectrum disorders, and neuroimaging applications. These studies explore interventions like vagus nerve stimulation and transcranial stimulation for neurological and psychiatric conditions. No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Their research and teaching roles are distinct but coexist within their academic contributions at Harvard.

Lawrence Ian Reedمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Facial Expression Analysis
• Emotion
• Cooperative Behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lawrence Ian Reed is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology at New York University, affiliated with the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts & Science. He directs psychological services at McLean Hospital's Borden Cottage and completed his clinical internship at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School in 2010. His research focuses on facial expressions, emotion, and cooperative behavior, with recent work exploring the communicative functions of emotions like anger, fear, and disgust in social interactions. Clinically, he specializes in treating mood disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety) and personality disorders (e.g., borderline personality disorder) using cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy approaches. Education: Clinical Internship: McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School (2010) Research Interests: Facial expression analysis Emotion and cooperation dynamics Clinical applications of emotion research Personality disorder behavior modeling Recent publications emphasize the role of facial expressions in strategic interactions, moral decision-making, and social signaling. His work bridges psychology, game theory, and clinical practice to understand how nonverbal cues influence trust, cooperation, and conflict resolution. Awards: No awards explicitly listed in provided materials. Advising & Grants: No advising students or grants mentioned in the text. Clinical and research activities are highlighted, but formal grant details are absent. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with McLean Hospital's Borden Cottage but no specific lab/team names provided.

Douglas Steeleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Addiction Medicine
• Neuroscience
• Public Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof Douglas Steele is an Honorary Professor at the School of Medicine, University of St Andrews. His research focuses on addiction neuroscience, particularly examining the neuropsychological impacts of tobacco and opioid use, as well as integrating neuroscience into clinical addiction treatment strategies. He collaborates internationally on systematic reviews and meta-analyses addressing withdrawal symptoms, cognitive impairments, and treatment efficacy. Key research areas include midbrain reward mechanisms during smoking withdrawal, mood/anxiety during tobacco abstinence, and opioid-related cognitive consequences. He contributed to developing a global roadmap for neuroscience-informed addiction therapies via the International Society of Addiction Medicine. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Yuxiang Sunمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Immuno-metabolism
• Inflamm-aging
• Neuro-inflammation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yuxiang Sun is a Professor and Associate Department Head for Graduate Programs in the Department of Nutrition at Texas A&M University, with additional roles as an AgriLife Research Faculty Fellow. He holds a M.D. from Beijing Medical University, a Ph.D. from the University of Manitoba, and completed postdoctoral training at Baylor College of Medicine. His research focuses on the intersection of immuno-metabolism, inflamm-aging, and neuro-inflammation, with particular emphasis on ghrelin signaling in metabolic and inflammatory diseases. Key projects include studying ghrelin’s role in obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and aging-related healthspan extension. Sun’s lab investigates how ghrelin receptor (GHSR) suppression shifts metabolic and inflammatory states, offering potential therapeutic targets for age-related disorders. Recent work highlights GHSR’s dual roles in nutrient sensing, immune regulation, and neuronal protection. Collaborative studies integrate microbiome analysis, metabolomics, and genetic models to explore disease mechanisms. His findings have advanced understanding of ghrelin’s systemic impacts, from adipose tissue inflammation to gut-brain axis interactions. Education: M.D., Beijing Medical University (Beijing, China) Ph.D., University of Manitoba (Winnipeg, Canada) Postdoctoral Fellowship, Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, Texas) Research Interests: Immuno-metabolism and its role in chronic diseases Inflamm-aging mechanisms and interventions Neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s Ghrelin receptor signaling in inflammation and metabolism Healthy aging strategies targeting metabolic and immune pathways Advancing Work: Developing GHSR-based therapies for metabolic and inflammatory conditions Exploring microbiome-gut-brain axis interactions in aging Investigating ghrelin’s role in muscle atrophy and neuroprotection Labs/Teams: Sun leads a multidisciplinary lab integrating molecular biology, animal models, and computational approaches to study systemic metabolic and immune pathways.

Melissa Kelleyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Melissa Kelley is an Assistant Professor at Kingston Health Sciences Centre. Her research focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and their intersections with mental health. She employs neuroimaging techniques and transdiagnostic approaches to explore phenotypic and neurobiological subtypes, sensory processing, and developmental trajectories in neurodivergent populations. Her work emphasizes understanding socio-cognitive and self-regulatory mechanisms influencing adaptive behavior, as well as the impact of environmental factors such as screen time and school context on mental health outcomes. Recent studies include subgroup classification using structural MRI, precision health models for medication management, and longitudinal analyses of depressive symptoms in autistic youth. Dr. Kelley’s research also addresses equity considerations in clinical interventions and explores pandemic-related mental health trends in neurodivergent children and families. She collaborates internationally, leveraging multi-cohort datasets to advance diagnostic and treatment strategies for neurodevelopmental conditions.

Kuan Hong Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Neurodevelopment
• Alzheimer's Disease
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kuan Hong Wang is a Professor of Neuroscience and Pharmacology & Physiology at the School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester. He holds the Dean's Professorship in Neuroscience and leads the Wang Lab, focusing on neural circuit mechanisms underlying cognitive control of sensorimotor functions. His research integrates molecular genetics, in vivo imaging, and behavioral analyses to study brain circuit development in psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, and addiction. Dr. Wang earned his B.A. from Harvard College (1994) and Ph.D. from UCSF (1999). Research interests include experience-dependent cortical information processing, molecular and cellular changes in sensory/association cortices, and real-time monitoring of brain dysfunction in psychiatric models. Key affiliations include the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center and the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience. Labs/Teams: Wang Lab (focusing on systems neuroscience and translational research). Current lab members include postdoctoral scholars and graduate students studying topics like dopaminergic plasticity, neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s, and motor skill learning. Grants and funding: Not explicitly detailed in provided texts, but implied through research focus on NIH-relevant topics like neurodevelopment and aging. Collaborations include multi-institutional projects on emotional well-being and brain aging.

Marco Ferreira Fernandesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Bioinformatics
• Genomics
• Neuroscience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Marco Ferreira Fernandes is a Researcher in the School of Medicine at the University of St Andrews, affiliated with the Sir James Mackenzie Institute for Early Diagnosis and the Population and Behavioural Science Division. His work focuses on bioinformatics, proteomics, and systems biology applied to neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic disorders, and mental health. He supervises PhD student Hasnain Ahmed. Dr Fernandes has contributed to projects funded by the Scottish Neurological Research Fund and Race Against Dementia, exploring topics like Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, metabolic dysfunction, and diabetes-related neurodegeneration risks. His research integrates genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data to uncover disease mechanisms. Notable contributions include studies on Alzheimer’s genetics using neural networks, metabolic changes after bariatric surgery, and the interplay between microbiome and major depressive disorder. He is involved in validating large health datasets like the UK Biobank and has published extensively in journals such as Briefings in Bioinformatics and JAMA Psychiatry . Current grants include a 2024-2026 project investigating insulin resistance’s role in Alzheimer’s pathologies and a Race Against Dementia initiative targeting dementia research. Dr Fernandes also serves on peer review panels, including for Biomedicines .

Anthony Barnettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• built environment
• psychosocial influences on health
• free living physical activity measurement
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Anthony Barnett is a faculty member at the Australian Catholic University (ACU), affiliated with the Mary Mackillop Institute for Health Research and part of the Behaviour, Environment and Cognition Research Program. He leads the Lifestyle Behaviour Group within the iMAP (International Mind, Activities and urban Places) project and is a full HDR supervisor with expertise in exercise physiology and public health. His work spans international collaborations across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the USA. Research Interests: His research focuses on the built environment and psychosocial influences on health outcomes across the lifespan. Key areas include physical activity in children and older adults, cognition, depression, and free-living measurement methods. He investigates how urban design, neighborhood perceptions, and socioeconomic factors shape health behaviors. Publication Trends: His recent articles (2019–2021) emphasize cross-cultural studies on physical activity, urban environments, and mental health, particularly among adolescents and older adults. They frequently involve international consortia such as IPEN and iHealt(H), using objective and perceived environmental measures, and explore mediation and moderation effects in health behavior models. Scientific Contributions: Author of 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and 6 book chapters Principal or co-investigator on 10 successful grants Reviewer for over 20 academic journals Advising and Grants: As a full HDR supervisor, he mentors postgraduate research students. His grant work supports large-scale, multi-country studies on urban health and physical activity, often in collaboration with global networks. Projects include iMAP and the International Physical Activity and Built Environment Network Adolescent Study. Labs and Teams: He leads the Lifestyle Behaviour Group within the iMAP study at ACU, contributing to the broader Behaviour, Environment and Cognition Research Program. His team collaborates internationally with institutions across five continents, focusing on evidence-based urban health interventions.

• Psychiatry
• Mental Health
• Neuropsychiatry
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dan J. Stein is a leading psychiatrist and researcher at the University of Cape Town, where he serves as Head of the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health in the Faculty of Health Sciences. He is affiliated with several research units including the MRC Unit on Risk and Resilience in Mental Disorders and has collaborated with institutions such as Stellenbosch University, Tel Aviv University, and the South African Medical Research Council. His research spans a broad spectrum of mental health disciplines, with a focus on neuropsychiatry , psychopharmacology , global mental health , and the epidemiology of psychiatric disorders . He has pioneered work in cross-cultural adaptation of mental health tools, neurobiological underpinnings of disorders like OCD and PTSD, and interventions for substance use and cognitive deficits. His work emphasizes both biological mechanisms and sociocultural contexts, particularly in African populations. The trends in his recent publications reveal a sustained commitment to global mental health research , biological psychiatry , and translational neuroscience . His studies integrate epidemiological data from multinational surveys, neuroimaging, epigenetics, and clinical trials, often focusing on underrepresented populations. Key themes include mental health stigma, treatment adherence, neurodevelopment, and the intersection of trauma and cognition. Dr. Stein has received major research support from prestigious organizations including: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Wellcome Trust Medical Research Council (MRC) National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation European Commission Japan Society for the Promotion of Science National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) He has advised numerous researchers and students, though specific names are not listed in the source text. His leadership extends to major collaborative networks and global mental health initiatives. He is actively involved in research labs and teams focused on risk and resilience in mental disorders, particularly through the MRC Unit in South Africa. His work continues to shape policy and practice in mental health across diverse cultural and resource settings.

• Psychiatry
• Mental Health
• Sleep Disorders
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ismail Cüneyt Güzey is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on mental health interventions, sleep disorders, and the genetic basis of psychiatric conditions. He has published extensively on topics such as schizophrenia treatment, insomnia epidemiology, and the role of exercise in mental health rehabilitation. Key research areas include: Psychiatric medication pharmacogenetics Exercise interventions for schizophrenia patients Insomnia and depression comorbidity Metacognitive therapies for obsessive-compulsive and body dysmorphic disorders His work often utilizes large cohort studies like the HUNT study to examine population-level mental health patterns. Collaborations with institutions in Norway, Turkey, and internationally highlight his global research impact. Recent studies emphasize long-term patient outcomes and innovative treatment approaches.

• Neuroimaging
• Computer Science
• Neuroscience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Arthur W. Toga is the Provost Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences, Radiology, Engineering, and Quantitative and Computational Biology at the University of Southern California (USC). He holds the Ghada Irani Chair in Neuroscience and directs the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute, overseeing the Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (LONI). His research focuses on neuroimaging algorithms, computational neuroanatomy, and Alzheimer's disease biomarkers. Toga's work integrates advanced imaging techniques, big data analytics, and genomics to study brain structure, function, and disease progression. Key research areas include: Development of 3D neuroimaging atlases for stereotactic localization Machine learning for brain age prediction and disease classification Analysis of white matter microstructure, perivascular spaces, and blood-brain barrier dysfunction Leadership in large-scale initiatives like the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) and the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) Publications emphasize Alzheimer's biomarkers, neurovascular dysfunction, and the genetic architecture of brain aging. Toga advocates for open science and data sharing through platforms like the Global Alzheimer’s Association Interactive Network (GAAIN). His lab contributes to multimodal imaging pipelines, stroke research, and neuroinformatics infrastructure.

Laurel Seemillerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Addiction Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Neurobiology of Alcohol and Substance Use
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Laurel Seemiller is a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Crowley Lab at the Department of Biology, Pennsylvania State University. She is affiliated with the Eberly College of Science and specializes in neurobiological mechanisms underlying addiction, alcohol-related neuroadaptations, and stress responses. Her research focuses on sex-specific and strain-dependent behavioral and molecular changes in rodents exposed to alcohol, nicotine, and stress across developmental stages. Her research interests include: Neurobiology of alcohol and substance use Developmental neuroplasticity Genetic influences on addiction-related behaviors Interactions between fear conditioning and pharmacological agents Recent work highlights novel findings on somatostatin signaling disruptions in alcohol-exposed mice, strain-specific vulnerability to fear learning deficits, and cross-sensitization effects of adolescent alcohol and nicotine exposure. Her studies often utilize inbred mouse models (e.g., C57BL/6J, DBA/2J) to investigate neurobiological and genetic factors influencing addiction and cognitive outcomes. Laurel collaborates with the Crowley Lab to explore long-term neurobehavioral consequences of adolescent substance exposure, with particular attention to sex differences and translational implications for human addiction research.

• Behavioural Genetics
• Epigenetics
• Neuropsychiatric Genetics
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Lawrence Wilkinson is a leading academic at Cardiff University, holding a joint professorship in the Schools of Medicine and Psychology. He is Co-Director of the Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute and a key member of the Behavioural Genetics Group (BGG) and the MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics. His work bridges molecular genetics, neuroscience, and psychiatric research. His research focuses on the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying brain function and behavior, with particular emphasis on psychiatric and neurological disorders. He investigates how risk genes for schizophrenia, autism, and dementia affect neural circuits and behavior using preclinical models. His work also explores sex chromosome effects, genomic imprinting, and epigenetic regulation in mental health. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in psychiatric genetics, neurodevelopmental disorders, and synaptic function. His team frequently employs rodent models to dissect the behavioral and molecular consequences of genetic variations such as those in Cacna1c , Cyfip1 , DLG2 , and SETD1A . Key themes include cognitive inflexibility, emotional behavior, synaptic plasticity, and the role of neuroimmune mechanisms like the complement system in brain development and psychiatric risk. While no specific awards are listed in the provided text, his sustained publication record in high-impact journals and leadership roles indicate significant recognition in the field. Professor Wilkinson collaborates widely across disciplines and institutions, contributing to major research initiatives in neuropsychiatric genetics. He has not indicated any part-time status and is actively publishing, confirming his full-time, current faculty role. He is involved in major research units including the Behavioural Genetics Group and the MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics, where his team conducts cutting-edge research using advanced genetic and behavioral methodologies.