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Naftali Raz is a Professor of Psychology at Stony Brook University, specializing in Integrative Neuroscience. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin (1985) and a B.A. from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1979). His research focuses on understanding age-related changes in the brain and cognition, particularly exploring metabolic, vascular, and inflammatory risk factors influencing cognitive aging. He employs neuroimaging techniques such as MRI, MRS, and fMRI to study brain structure, function, and metabolism in healthy aging populations. Raz’s research emphasizes the 'FRIENDS' model (Free-Radical Induced Energetic and Neural Decline in Senescence), linking aging to energy production decline. His work includes longitudinal studies on brain atrophy, myelin content, and iron accumulation. He investigates how physiological risk factors like cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome impact neurocognitive trajectories. Current grants include NIA funding for neural correlates of cognitive aging and hippocampal glutamate modulation studies. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Texas at Austin (1985) B.A. in Psychology, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel (1979) Labs/Facilities: Integrative Neuroscience Group, SCAN Center (Stony Brook Advanced Neuroimaging) His publications span over three decades, with recent works on recognition memory strategies, hippocampal subfield analysis, and cerebral blood flow dynamics. Collaborations include multi-institutional projects on neuroimaging protocols and aging mechanisms.

• Human Brain Aging
• Cognitive Aging
• Metabolic Risk Factors
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Professor Angela D. Friederici is a leading cognitive neuroscientist and Director of the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany. She holds honorary professorships at the University of Leipzig, University of Potsdam, and Charité University Medicine Berlin. Her work focuses on the neural basis of language processing, syntax, and developmental cognitive neuroscience. Friederici has published over 500 peer-reviewed papers and received numerous accolades, including the APS William James Fellow Award (2023) and the Huttenlocher Award (2021). Education: PhD in Linguistics (1976, University of Bonn), Habilitation in Psychology (1986, Justus Liebig University Giessen). Affiliations: Founding Director of the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences since 1994. Served as Vice-President of the Max Planck Society (2014–2020). Research Interests: Evolution of language networks, syntax processing, neuroanatomical correlates of language, and developmental trajectories of cognitive abilities. Awards: Includes Leibniz Prize (1997), Wilhelm Wundt Medal (2018), and Gauss Medal (2011). Her recent work explores the neural underpinnings of syntax in humans and primates, with studies on chimpanzee communication and cross-linguistic brain plasticity. Friederici has pioneered methods in neuroimaging and electrophysiology to dissect language networks.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroscience
• Language Processing
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Dr. Tsang-Wei Tu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology at Howard University College of Medicine. He is a key faculty member of the Molecular Imaging Laboratory and the Howard University Imaging Core, where he leads research in advanced neuroimaging techniques. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science from Washington University in St. Louis (2011) and postdoctoral training in Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the National Institutes of Health (2016). Dr. Tu's research focuses on molecular and functional imaging to understand traumatic brain injury and other neurological disorders. His work emphasizes bridging radiological findings with underlying brain pathophysiology. Key areas include neuroimaging, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) MRI, blood-brain barrier disruption, and spinal cord injury . He teaches courses such as Medical Imaging Technology (MPHS 502) and Topics in Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 501). The recent publications show a strong trend in using multimodal imaging (MRI, PET, MRS) in preclinical models to study brain injury, neuroinflammation, and regenerative therapies. His work frequently involves pulsed focused ultrasound, microbubbles, and stem cell delivery, with a focus on safety, efficacy, and mechanistic insights. Dr. Tu has not been publicly recognized with scientific awards in the provided text. He actively mentors students and researchers in the Molecular Imaging Laboratory, though specific advisees are not listed. His research is supported by extensive collaborations, particularly with scientists at the National Institutes of Health. Ongoing work appears to focus on imaging biomarkers for cerebral metabolic depression, BBB modulation, and regenerative medicine applications. Dr. Tu is affiliated with the Molecular Imaging Laboratory and the Howard University Imaging Core, which provide advanced imaging resources for preclinical and translational research.

• Neuroimaging
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Molecular Imaging
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G. Allan Johnson is the Charles E. Putman University Distinguished Professor of Radiology at Duke University, with concurrent appointments in Physics (Trinity College of Arts & Sciences) and Biomedical Engineering (Pratt School of Engineering). He serves as Director of the Duke Center for In Vivo Microscopy , an NIH/NIBIB national Biomedical Technology Resource Center focused on developing preclinical imaging technologies and applying them to critical biomedical questions. Ph.D. in Radiology from Duke University (1974) Current leadership in preclinical MRI and connectomics His research spans high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging , diffusion MRI , and structural connectomics , with applications to neurodegenerative diseases , brain development , and biomedical engineering . Recent work includes creating multicontrast MR atlases for rodent brains and pioneering ex vivo MRI-histology fusion techniques . Selected publications reveal expertise in diffusion tensor imaging , tractography , and multimodal imaging workflows for both preclinical and clinical applications . Grants include leadership in projects funded by the CHDI Foundation (Huntington's disease), University of Pittsburgh (connectome atlases), and University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Alzheimer's imaging genetics). Scientific recognition includes NIH/NIBIB Resource Center Leadership Charles E. Putman University Distinguished Professorship His team at the Duke Center for In Vivo Microscopy develops multiparametric imaging platforms , 4D cardiac micro-CT atlases , and quantitative susceptibility mapping methods for applications ranging from neurotoxicology to plant root imaging .

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Biomedical Technology
• Neuroimaging
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Dr. Meiqi Niu is a Researcher at the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-1) , Research Center Jülich GmbH, specializing in neuroimaging and brain architecture. Her work focuses on mapping cortical structures and receptor distributions in macaque and human brains, with applications in comparative neuroscience, bilingualism effects, and neurodegenerative disorders. She contributes to creating population-based brain atlases (e.g., MEBRAINS 1.0) and advancing neuroimaging techniques like 3D Polarized Light Imaging (PLI). Expertise: Brain mapping, receptor distribution analysis, computational neuroanatomy Techniques: 3D neuroimaging, machine learning, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) Key Projects: Macaque brain atlases, somatosensory cortex organization, bilingualism impact studies Her research integrates cytoarchitectonic, receptor, and functional connectivity data to understand brain structure-function relationships. Recent work explores how neurotransmitter receptor gradients influence neural processing and how early language acquisition shapes brain networks. Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Structural and Functional Organization of the Brain group (INM-1), collaborating on multimodal brain mapping initiatives.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
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Dr. Julia Sacher is a Professor at the Max Planck Society, specializing in cognitive neuroscience with a focus on language processing, brain connectivity, and neuroimaging. Her research explores the neural basis of language evolution in primates, structural and functional brain networks, and the interplay between neuroanatomy and cognitive functions. Her work integrates advanced neuroimaging techniques (e.g., fMRI, DTI) with behavioral and computational approaches to study language-related brain regions such as Broca's area and the arcuate fascicle in humans and non-human primates. Key projects include analyzing chimpanzee brain architecture to trace evolutionary precursors of human language networks. Dr. Sacher’s publications span cognitive neuroscience, neuroanatomy, and evolutionary biology, with notable contributions to understanding syntactic processing, brain lateralization, and the temporal dynamics of language networks. She collaborates extensively with interdisciplinary teams, advancing methods in neuroimaging and computational modeling.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• Language Processing
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Kevin Weiner is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, joining the department in January 2018. He leads the Cognitive Neuroanatomy Lab and focuses on the structural and functional basis of visual perception, particularly face processing in high-level visual cortex. His research employs multi-modal methodologies combining functional measurements (high-resolution fMRI, electrocorticography) with anatomical analyses in vivo (diffusion imaging, cortical folding) and post-mortem (cytoarchitecture, myeloarchitecture). Core interests include visual perception mechanisms, domain-specific brain regions, comparative neuroanatomy across species, developmental neuroscience, and translational applications for neurological patient populations. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent expertise in fusiform gyrus organization and face-processing networks. His work demonstrates increasing integration of histological validation with neuroimaging, alongside growing emphasis on open science practices and translational clinical applications in recent years. Dr. Weiner mentors graduate students and directs the Cognitive Neuroanatomy Lab, which prioritizes collaborative research, data sharing initiatives, and science communication efforts while advancing mechanistic models of brain structure-function relationships.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Visual Perception
• Face Processing
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Dr. Alfred Anwander is a Senior Researcher in the Department of Neuropsychology at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany. His work focuses on diffusion MRI as a biomarker for brain development and plasticity, particularly in language-related pathways and neuroplasticity mechanisms during second language acquisition. He has held research positions at the institute since 2000, contributing to projects such as the DFG-funded "Human microstructural connectomics" and "Dynamic Connectome" initiatives. Education 1991–1996: Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the University of Karlsruhe 1995–2000: MSc (DEA) and PhD in Signal and Image Processing from INSA Lyon (France), with a thesis on model-based color image segmentation. Research Interests Anwander’s research integrates advanced neuroimaging techniques to study structural connectivity in the human brain. Key areas include: Diffusion MRI applications in developmental neuroscience and neuroplasticity Language-related white matter pathways Evolutionary comparisons of brain connectivity in primates Methodological advancements in high-resolution MRI and tractography Grants & Projects DFG project "Human microstructural connectomics: Computational modelling and validation with histology and CLARITY (MiCo-MRI)" DFG project "The dynamic connectome underlying language in the brain (DynaCon)" Evolution of Brain Connectivity (EBC) initiative Labs & Teams He collaborates within the institute’s Cortical Networks and Language Research groups, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to connectomics and neuroimaging technology development.

• Diffusion MRI
• Neuroplasticity
• Brain Connectivity
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Danqing Xiao is an Assistant Professor in the STEM department at Regis College, where she has been a faculty member since 2013. She previously served as an adjunct assistant professor at MCPHS University and teaching fellow at Boston University, and completed postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital in Neurology and Psychiatry. Her educational background spans multiple disciplines: PhD in Neuroscience, Boston University, 2003 MS in Pharmacology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, 1997 MS in Entomology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Science, 1993 BS in Radiologic Sciences, MCPHS University, 2012 BS in Biology, Henan Normal University, 1990 Dr. Xiao's research investigates functional brain connectivity mechanisms in neurological and psychiatric disorders, with primary focus on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. She employs neuroimaging techniques like diffusion tensor imaging and genetic association studies to identify biomarkers and evaluate pharmacological/alternative therapies. Her work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications, particularly in monitoring disease progression and developing therapeutic interventions. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2002-2022) reveals a strong trajectory toward Alzheimer's disease research since 2020, utilizing advanced neuroimaging and genetic methodologies to explore cognitive decline biomarkers. Earlier work (2004-2010) centered on Parkinson's disease mechanisms, especially adenosine receptor roles in L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia, demonstrating consistent expertise in neurodegenerative disease pathophysiology. Her scientific recognition includes: Postdoctoral fellowship award from American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA), 2006-2007 SMRT John A. Koveleski Award recipient, 2012-2013 Dr. Xiao has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator on three Kaneb Faculty Scholar Grants (2020-2022) for Alzheimer's disease biomarker studies and an APDA grant (2006-2007), plus collaborative grants for neuroscience program development. She actively mentors students through Regis College's independent study courses and established internship partnerships with McLean Hospital and MGH, supervising research leading to college presentations. As a member of the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) and Society for Neuroscience, she maintains active engagement in professional networks driving innovation in neurodegenerative disease research.

• Neuroscience
• Neurology
• Psychiatry
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Roger P. Woods is a Professor-in-Residence in the Neurology department at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine . His research focuses on neuroimaging , brain connectivity , and biomarker development for psychiatric and neurological disorders. NIH-funded projects include Mapping the Human Connectome During Typical Aging and Postnatal Development of Cortical Receptors Key methodologies: diffusion tensor imaging , functional MRI , brain atlas construction , and machine learning in neuroimaging Active collaborations with Katherine Narr , Shantanu Joshi , and Arthur Toga His 2023-2024 studies explore ketamine's impact on habenular connectivity , sleep deprivation effects on white matter , and neurodevelopmental consequences of prenatal alcohol exposure . Recent work emphasizes precision psychiatry through functional and structural connectivity analysis in depression and schizophrenia. Woods leads NIH R01 grants on cortical development and computational neuroimaging infrastructure , while contributing to Alzheimer's disease and nonhuman primate models of brain aging and genetic liability.

• Mapping the Human Connectome During Typical Aging
• Functional Neuroimaging
• Brain Structural Association Networks
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Elena Borra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Parma, where she leads research on cortical and subcortical networks for voluntary motor control in primates. With extensive international collaborations across Europe and Japan, her work integrates anatomical tracing, neuroimaging, and computational approaches to understand brain connectivity. Her primary research interests focus on: Cortical networks for motor control and sensorimotor integration Primate neuroanatomy and comparative brain organization Structural and functional brain connectivity using tractography Subcortical contributions to motor circuitry Publication analysis reveals consistent themes in neural pathway mapping, with recent emphasis on tractography validation, cortico-basal ganglia circuits, and evolutionary neuroanatomy. Her work demonstrates increasing integration of multimodal techniques including diffusion MRI, neural tracers, and functional connectivity across 15+ publications. Research funding includes: FIL (Local University Research Fund) Cariparma Foundation Grant PRIN-MIUR 2017 project: Performing Actions in a Changing Environment (PACE) FFABR ANVUR basic research funding Dr. Borra leads the Neuroscience Unit and maintains active collaborations with laboratories at KU Leuven, Boston University, Kyoto University, and Sapienza University of Rome. She organized the international conference "Different elements of primate neural networks in the connectome era" in 2017.

• Neuroscience
• Cortical Networks
• Motor Control
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Stine Kleppe Krogsrud is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, specializing in developmental neuroscience and cognitive psychology. She is affiliated with the Center for Lifespan Changes in Brain and Cognition (LCBC) and has conducted visiting research at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on how pre- and postnatal life factors influence brain and cognitive development across the lifespan. She utilizes advanced neuroimaging techniques (MRI, DTI), genetic data, neuropsychological testing, and registry information to explore these relationships. Key themes include brain microstructure, cortical development, and genetic contributions to cognitive aging. Notable trends in her publications (2016–2024) emphasize longitudinal neuroimaging studies of brain development from childhood to old age, genetic stability in subcortical changes, and the interplay between socioeconomic factors and cortical thickness. Her work often involves large-scale collaborative studies and multinational data analysis. She has taught courses such as: PSY1200 - Introduction to Developmental Psychology PSY1300/PSYC1230 - Introduction to Cognitive Psychology PSY4309 - Trends in Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience Her research is conducted within the LCBC, a hub for interdisciplinary studies on brain and cognition changes across the lifespan.

• Developmental Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuropsychology
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Elizabeth Hutchinson serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arizona, directing the Multi-Scale Brain Imaging Lab (MSBIL). Her research leverages pre-clinical and translational neuroimaging, especially diffusion MRI, to uncover novel biomarkers for brain disorders including traumatic brain injury and neurodegeneration. Dr. Hutchinson's research spans: Advanced diffusion MRI for microstructural characterization Pre-clinical models of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and aging Alzheimer's disease pathology and neurodegeneration Radiologic-pathologic correlation studies Development of analysis tools for multi-brain imaging Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on innovative MRI techniques such as double diffusion encoding and mean apparent propagator MRI. These are applied across species (rodents, non-human primates) and tissue types (in-vivo, ex-vivo, post-mortem) to validate imaging markers against biological underpinnings in conditions ranging from TBI to Alzheimer's disease. No scientific awards were specified in the available sources. Dr. Hutchinson advises student researchers in the MSBIL, fostering expertise in neuroimaging and pre-clinical research. Although specific grants were not detailed, her lab's active projects in TBI, neurodegeneration, and brain lymphatics indicate ongoing research support. The Multi-Scale Brain Imaging Lab operates as a collaborative hub for neuroimaging innovation, with current projects examining CSF transport, high-throughput rodent TBI models, and the application of transcranial ultrasound for therapeutic modification. The lab emphasizes translational relevance through multimodal validation and species comparison.

• Neuroimaging
• Pre-clinical models of brain disorders
• Traumatic Brain Injury
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John Mazziotta, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA , where he serves as Vice Chancellor of UCLA Health Sciences and CEO of UCLA Health System . He is Director of the Ahmanson-Lovelace Brain Mapping Center , a hub for neuroimaging research and innovation. His research focuses on brain mapping , neuroimaging , and cerebral metabolism , particularly in neurological and psychiatric disorders. He has pioneered applications of PET , fMRI , and diffusion tensor imaging to study conditions like Alzheimer's disease , epilepsy , schizophrenia , and developmental cognitive processes . Over his career, Mazziotta has co-authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications, with recent work emphasizing adolescent social cognition , white matter architecture , and neurodevelopmental trajectories . His studies often integrate machine learning and multimodal imaging to decode brain-behavior relationships. He collaborates extensively with teams at UCLA and International Consortium for Brain Mapping (ICBM) , contributing to standardized atlas-based image registration and neuroinformatics frameworks. His leadership roles in academic medicine complement his scientific contributions, driving institutional advancements in health sciences and clinical trials .

• Neuroimaging
• Brain Mapping
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
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Kimberley Phillips serves as Professor of Neuroscience at Trinity University's Center for the Sciences and Innovation, with dual affiliations in Psychology and Pre-Medical/Health Professions programs. Her research integrates neuroanatomy, primatology, and behavioral neuroscience to investigate primate cognitive evolution. Education: Ph.D. - The University of Georgia M.S. - The University of Georgia B.S. - Wofford College Dr. Phillips' research program centers on the neurological basis of skilled motor behaviors in capuchin monkeys, utilizing non-invasive MRI and DTI brain imaging alongside problem-solving task analysis. Her work bridges evolutionary biology and clinical neuroscience, particularly through Parkinson's disease modeling in marmosets and studies of age-related cognitive decline. Current investigations focus on loneliness impacts on neural aging through her NIH-funded $1.4M grant. Her publication record reveals consistent expertise in corpus callosum morphology, hemispheric asymmetry, and primate cognition across 15+ years. Recent work demonstrates increasing methodological sophistication through multimodal neuroimaging and cross-species comparisons spanning capuchins, marmosets, and chimpanzees. Scientific Recognition: NIH R01 Grant ($1.4 Million) for loneliness and cognitive decline research (2019) Trinity University Faculty IMPACT Award (2019) President of the American Society of Primatologists As principal investigator, Dr. Phillips directs a productive research program involving undergraduate and graduate students in both laboratory and field studies. Her leadership extends to developing best practices for primate neuroimaging through society-level initiatives. Current projects examine myelin degradation patterns in aging primates and their relationship to cognitive decline, with implications for human neurodegenerative disorders.

• Primatology
• Neuroscience
• Comparative Psychology
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