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Elma Dervicمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Machine Learning
• Network Science
• Data Science
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Elma Dervic is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Section for Science of Complex Systems at the Medical University of Vienna and a resident scientist at the Complexity Science Hub Vienna. Her work integrates data science, network science, and machine learning to address complex challenges in healthcare, human migration, and supply chain resilience. Research Interests: Machine Learning and Network Science for health data Modeling disease trajectories and comorbidity networks Systemic risk analysis in global supply chains Migration dynamics and refugee integration Agent-based modeling of healthcare systems Her recent research has focused on unraveling cradle-to-grave disease trajectories using population-wide health data and analyzing systemic risks in antibiotic and food supply chains. Her publications span high-impact journals such as Nature Communications , Nature Human Behaviour , and Translational Psychiatry . The articles reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining medical data with network theory and machine learning to uncover hidden patterns in disease progression, gender disparities in health outcomes, and structural vulnerabilities in critical systems. Scientific Awards: Life Sciences Research Award 2024 – for breakthroughs in understanding disease trajectories Elma has been actively involved in advising and collaborative research, contributing to major projects such as ASCII (Austrian Supply Chain Intelligence Institute), D4Dairy, and MigraCapax. She has also secured research visibility through TEDx talks and media coverage in outlets like International Business Times and US Pharmacist. Her work on data transparency in medical research has led to the creation of open datasets, including the CSH Covid-19 Control Strategies List. Labs and Research Teams: Complexity Science Hub Vienna (CSH) Section for Science of Complex Systems, Medical University of Vienna Co-founder of BeeAnd.me – an IoT startup applying data science to beekeeping Core member of the Montenegrin AI Association (MAIA)

• Neurotechnology
• Neurosciences
• Cognitive Sciences
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Simon Schultz is a Professor of Neurotechnology and Director of the Centre for Neurotechnology at Imperial College London’s Faculty of Engineering. He holds affiliate faculty status at the Sainsbury-Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour at UCL. His research focuses on understanding memory mechanisms in the brain and developing neurotechnologies to treat memory disorders. He leads a lab specializing in neurotechnology development, experimental neuroscience, and computational modeling. Education includes a BSc/B.E. (Hons) from Monash University, ME(Res) from the University of Sydney, and a DPhil in computational neuroscience from Oxford University. Postdoctoral work included experimental neuroscience at NYU and UCL before joining Imperial in 2004. Research interests span neural coding, Alzheimer’s Disease modeling, and neurotechnology innovation. His lab develops advanced imaging techniques (e.g., multi-photon microscopy) and robotic electrophysiology systems. Recent work explores how amyloid pathology disrupts neural coding in Alzheimer’s models and how spatial memory circuits malfunction during disease progression. Awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed in the provided texts, though his leadership roles and prolific publication record suggest significant contributions to the field. Labs/Teams: Neural Coding and Neurodegenerative Disease Laboratory Centre for Neurotechnology (Director) Physics of Life research group Imperial College London’s Artificial Intelligence Network Future work emphasizes co-creating next-generation neuromodulation therapies (e.g., NEUROMOD+ initiative) and advancing robotic automation in neuroscience experiments to improve data acquisition speed and precision.

Joshua M Gulleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Psychoactive drugs
• Drug misuse and substance use disorder (SUD)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Joshua M Gulley is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, serving as Associate Head and Director of Undergraduate Studies. His research focuses on behavioral neuroscience , particularly the neurobiological consequences of psychoactive drug exposure during adolescence, with expertise in substance use disorders , cognitive neuroscience , and neural plasticity . Education : Ph.D. from Indiana University, B.S. from University of Iowa Affiliations : Neuroscience Program, Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, Associate Editor at Behavioural Brain Research His lab employs multidisciplinary approaches including electrophysiology , immunohistochemistry , and behavioral assays to investigate age-related differences in drug sensitivity, cognitive development, and brain circuitry. Current work examines interactions between alcohol, THC, and amphetamines in rodent models, focusing on synaptic signaling , neurochemical pathways , and sex-specific vulnerabilities . Recent publications (2024-2025) analyze developmental impacts of methamphetamine on prefrontal cortex plasticity , alcohol-THC interactions in Akt-Gsk3β signaling , and sex differences in drug-induced neural circuit disruption . Key subfields include adolescent substance exposure , neurotransmitter metabolism , and behavioral sensitization . Grants include NIH-funded research on neural mechanisms of sex differences in methamphetamine vulnerability . The lab combines in vivo electrophysiology with cognitive assessments like operant food-reinforced tasks and maze-based studies to explore impulsivity , behavioral flexibility , and working memory disruptions.

• Neurodevelopmental disorders
• Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
• Social cognition
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Paola Sgadò is Associate Professor of Physiology (BIO/09) at the University of Trento , jointly appointed at the Department of Cellular, Computational, and Integrative Biology (CIBIO) and the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMEC) in Rovereto, Italy. Since 2017 she leads the Molecular and Cellular Cognition (mc²) group within the Animal Cognition and Neuroscience Laboratory. Education: PhD magna cum laude , University of Heidelberg, Germany (2006) – “Development and maintenance of mesencephalic dopaminergic neurons: role of the Engrailed and Pbx1 transcription factors” MSc in Biological Sciences 110/110 cum laude , University of Pisa & Scuola Normale Superiore, Italy (1999) Research Interests: Dr Sgadò’s work centres on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying social cognition and their disruption in neurodevelopmental disorders , particularly autism spectrum disorders (ASD) . She pioneered the use of domestic chicks exposed prenatally to valproic acid (VPA) and CRISPR gene editing to model ASD, revealing altered early social-orienting behaviours and dopaminergic signalling. Parallel studies in Engrailed-2 knockout mice uncovered deficits in GABAergic interneuron development and ASD-linked gene networks. Additional interests include cerebral lateralization , epilepsy and neurodegeneration in Parkinsonian models. Scientific Awards & Recognition: Marie Curie COFUND “People” Incoming Post-doctoral Fellowship (2010–2014) PhD magna cum laude , University of Heidelberg (2006) Best Oral Presentation – XXXIII LIMPE Annual Meeting (2006) Invited speaker at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory “Wiring the Brain” meetings (2013, 2017) Grants & Leadership: Principal Investigator of the mc² group since 2017; former Marie Curie COFUND fellow (€149,000 EnCORT project); member of the PhD Committee in “Cognitive and Brain Sciences” (2017–2019). Laboratory & Team: Dr Sgadò heads the Molecular and Cellular Cognition (mc²) laboratory within CIMEC’s Animal Cognition and Neuroscience facility, fostering interdisciplinary projects that integrate behavioural paradigms, molecular genetics, neuroanatomy and electrophysiology to dissect the biology of social behaviour across species.

• Developmental Psychology
• Aggressive Behavior in Children
• Virtual Reality Therapy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Esmée Verhulp is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Utrecht University . Her research focuses on Developmental Psychology and Aggressive Behavior in Children , with a particular emphasis on Virtual Reality Therapy for behavioral disorders and Ethnic Differences in Mental Health outcomes. Current affiliations: Utrecht University (Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Psychology) Email: e.e.verhulp@uu.nl Research Interests include: studying Social Information Processing in children with behavioral issues, exploring Hostile Intent Attributions as transdiagnostic factors, and analyzing Ethnic Disparities in mental health service utilization. She also investigates the role of Self-Views (self-esteem, narcissism) in aggression development. Recent Publications highlight her work on Interactive Virtual Reality for assessing and treating aggression, meta-analytic reviews of Hostile Intent Attributions , and studies on Cultural Differences in problem recognition and care access. Her methodological approach integrates Longitudinal Studies and Randomized Controlled Trials . Other Contributions involve collaborations with researchers like Barbara Orobio de Castro and Anneke van Dijk , with a focus on Adolescent Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology .

Geraldina Gaastraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuropsychology
• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Geraldina Gaastra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical & Developmental Neuropsychology at the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen. Her research focuses on neuropsychological aspects of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with particular interest in reward sensitivity, classroom interventions, and decision-making processes. Dr. Gaastra's primary research interests include: Neuropsychology of ADHD and autism spectrum disorder Reward sensitivity mechanisms in ADHD Classroom interventions for children with ADHD symptoms Performance monitoring in autism spectrum disorders Risky decision-making in ADHD and alcohol use disorder Teachers' knowledge and management strategies for students with ADHD Her publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on ADHD research with increasing attention to comorbid conditions and broader applications. Recent work has expanded into areas such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ADHD symptoms in university students and financial decision-making in individuals with cognitive impairments. Her research employs diverse methodologies including systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, and event-related potential studies, with several publications accumulating substantial citations and policy impact. Dr. Gaastra has been actively involved in the international ADHD research community, participating in multiple World Congresses on ADHD (2014, 2015, 2023) and other relevant conferences. Her collaborative work with colleagues like Y. Groen and O. Tucha has produced influential meta-analyses on classroom interventions that have been referenced in policy documents and widely disseminated through academic channels.

Ashley Blackwellمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Sensorimotor Integration
• Cognitive Aging
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ashley Blackwell, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where she leads research in the Behavioural Research and Integrative Neuroscience (BRaIN) Laboratory. Affiliated with UNLV's Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program, her work bridges sensorimotor control, cognitive neuroscience, and translational disease modeling. Her research focuses on the neural basis of naturally occurring behaviors like reach-to-grasp movements and spatial navigation, analyzing how these processes are disrupted by space flight stressors (deep space radiation, sleep fragmentation), aging, and neuropathologies (stroke, Alzheimer's, alcohol exposure). Using behavioral assays, electrophysiology, histology, and computational modeling in both rodent and human studies, she develops sensitive translational assessments for early disease detection and treatment optimization. Analysis of her publications reveals key expertise in Galactic Cosmic Radiation (GCR) effects on cognition, fine motor control in disease models, sex-specific neurobiology , and stressor-induced deficits . Her NASA-funded work on spaceflight stressors in rodent models directly informs astronaut health risks during Mars missions. Scientific Awards: NASA Funding for Space Radiation Research Dr. Blackwell's lab emphasizes inclusion and diversity in neuroscience education while developing interventions against radiation-induced neurodegeneration. Her team's work on string-pulling tasks as behavioral assays has become central to understanding sensorimotor-cognitive interactions under extreme conditions.