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Gabriel Koch Ockerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Theoretical Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Neuronal Network Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gabriel Koch Ocker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Boston University, specializing in theoretical and computational neuroscience. His research investigates how neural activity encodes sensory information, shapes behavior, and evolves through learning mechanisms. Research Focus: Structure-function relationships in neuronal networks Methodology: Dynamical systems, stochastic processes, statistical physics Collaborations: Experimental validation of computational models Recent publications analyze integrate-and-fire networks, dendritic calcium spiking, inhibition-stabilized circuits, and metastability in stochastic neuronal systems. His group combines mathematical rigor with biological relevance to explore neural coding, plasticity, and functional hierarchy in cortical structures. Key contributions include tensor decomposition approaches to correlation analysis, reconciling recording technique discrepancies, and developing field-theoretic frameworks for compartmental modeling. Work spans from molecular-level channel dynamics (Kv7 channels) to brain-area-level functional organization.

Jun Yamamotoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Systems Neuroscience
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Jun Yamamoto is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Neuroscience at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He holds a Ph.D. in computer science from Keio University (Japan), with postdoctoral training at the University of Strasbourg Medical School and MIT's Picower Institute. His research focuses on neural dynamics underlying memory access and retrieval in hippocampal-cortical networks, particularly spatial topology, working memory, and schizophrenia models. He has developed advanced neurotechnologies like motorized microdrives for chronic neural recordings in freely moving animals. Education: Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. in Computer Science, Keio University (Tokyo, Japan) Postdoctoral Fellowships: MIT Picower Institute (with Matt Wilson and Susumu Tonegawa) and University of Strasbourg Medical School Research Interests: Yamamoto's lab investigates hippocampal circuit mechanisms for memory formation, observational fear circuits, and reverse-translational models of psychosis. His work integrates experimental neuroscience, electrophysiology, and engineering to study neural activity in behaving animals. Lab & Collaborations: The Jun Yamamoto Lab at UT Southwestern explores neural network dynamics using cutting-edge techniques like optogenetics, calcium imaging, and computational modeling. They collaborate on projects involving hippocampal-amygdala circuits and schizophrenia pathophysiology.

Guus Smitمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Proteomics
• Alzheimer's Disease
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Prof. Guus Smit is a Full Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), holding appointments in the Faculty of Science, Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research (CNCR), and Amsterdam Neuroscience (divisions: Cellular & Molecular Mechanisms and Neurodegeneration). He specializes in synaptic biology, neurodegenerative disorders, and proteomics. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and synaptic dysfunction, with over 370 peer-reviewed publications. He teaches courses including Cell Biology, Neurogenomics, and From Molecule to Mind. Key research areas include synaptic protein complexes, neurodevelopmental processes, and biomarker discovery for neurological diseases. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Smit collaborates internationally and leads projects analyzing genetic overlaps in neurodegenerative diseases. He has supervised 59 PhD theses and contributed to datasets on Alzheimer’s proteomics and centenarian neuropathology. His recent publications (2025) address neuropeptide secretion mechanisms, SFRP1-driven synaptic dysfunction in Alzheimer’s, glycine receptor proteomics, schizophrenia-immune links, and hippocampal memory engram studies. He actively shares data via platforms like Figshare and engages in open-access publishing.

• Neurophysiology
• Neurosciences
• Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
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Marco Cambiaghi is a Temporary Assistant Professor at the University of Verona, affiliated with the Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences. His research focuses on neurophysiology, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), fear memory consolidation, and neurodegenerative disorders. Current research grants include: Airalzh 2021: Early enriched environment to prevent transgenerational effects of prenatal stress in Alzheimer's Disease PRIN 2022: The brain anti-reward centre in autism spectrum disorder as a novel therapeutic target His methodological expertise includes behavioral analysis, in-vivo electrophysiology, histological analysis, and molecular biology techniques. He teaches in multiple degree programs including: Medicine and Surgery Pharmacy Obstetrics Nursing Physiotherapy Biotechnology He serves as a referent in AQ Terza Missione and participates in various academic governance bodies including the PhD Council in Neuroscience and the Degree Course Councils.

Benjamin Rostمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Optogenetics
• Neuroscience
• Synaptic Plasticity
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Dr. Benjamin Rost is a researcher at the Institute of Neurophysiology within the Faculty of Medicine at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin. He is a core member of Collaborative Research Center SFB 1315 (Project C01), focused on developing molecular tools for memory engram manipulation and investigation. His research centers on optogenetic technology development and neural circuit analysis, with specific expertise in synaptic plasticity mechanisms, calcium signaling control, and neuromuscular junction modeling. Key contributions include engineering calcium-permeable channelrhodopsins (CapChRs) for precise intracellular signaling manipulation, developing bistable opto-GPCRs like PdCO for multiplexed circuit interrogation, and creating self-organizing neuromuscular junction models from human stem cells. His work bridges molecular engineering, electrophysiology, and disease modeling to address fundamental questions in neural communication. Recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated optogenetic tools with enhanced spatiotemporal precision. His 2022-2025 work demonstrates progression from foundational presynaptic optogenetics (2022) to asymmetric plasticity discovery (2025), with critical intermediate advances in calcium signaling (2022), stem cell-based disease models (2023), and high-throughput screening systems (2024). This evolution highlights his interdisciplinary approach combining biophysics, stem cell biology, and circuit neuroscience. Dr. Rost operates within Prof. Dietmar Schmitz's laboratory at Charité's Institute of Neurophysiology, leveraging SFB 1315 resources for memory engram research. His team employs advanced techniques including patch-clamp electrophysiology, stem cell differentiation protocols, and custom-built optogenetic hardware like the RainbowCap illumination system for microplate-based assays.

Hye Yoon Parkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Technologies
• RNA Regulation
• Neuroscience
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Dr. Hye Yoon Park is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on developing advanced biomedical technologies for studying RNA regulation at the single-molecule and single-cell levels in living tissues and organisms. Research Interests Real-time imaging of gene expression dynamics Activity-dependent transcription in neural networks RNA localization and transport mechanisms Development of fluorescent RNA labeling systems Key Techniques Live-cell and in vivo imaging Genetic engineering of mouse models Quantitative single-molecule analysis Computational modeling of RNA transport Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining RNA biology, neuroscience, and nanotechnology, with particular emphasis on Arc and β-actin mRNA dynamics in neurons, optogenetic control of RNA condensation, and novel diagnostic tools like nanoparticle-enhanced QuIC assays for Parkinson's disease. She actively seeks graduate students for research and has developed specialized software such as HybTrack for particle tracking analysis.

Roger Rosenbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• DNA Vaccines
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Roger Rosenberg, M.D., is a Professor of Neurology and Neurotherapeutics and Physiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he has been affiliated since 1973. He served as Chair of the Department of Neurology from 1973 to 1991 and is the founding Director of the NIH-funded Alzheimer’s Disease Center, continuously supported since 1988. His research focuses on Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegenerative disorders, including the development of a DNA Aβ42 vaccine and studies of amyloid precursor protein processing. Rosenberg also contributed to understanding genetic neurological diseases like Machado-Joseph disease, identifying CAG triplet repeats as causative mutations. He holds the Abe (Brunky), Morris and William Zale Distinguished Chair and a US Patent for amyloid beta gene vaccines (2009). His work combines molecular genetics, immunology, and clinical research. Key achievements include demonstrating platelet Aβ42 as a biomarker for Alzheimer’s and showing DNA vaccination’s potential in reducing amyloid and tau pathology in preclinical models. Rosenberg’s research spans translational medicine, from bench-to-clinic, with a focus on therapeutic development. Awards include sustained NIH funding for his Alzheimer’s Center and his patented vaccine. He authored textbooks such as Rosenberg's Molecular and Genetic Basis of Neurologic and Psychiatric Disease (6th ed., 2020). His lab investigates memory mechanisms, proposing a genetic model involving epigenomic signaling in synapses.

• Neuroscience
• Memory Engram
• Synaptic Plasticity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Tomas Ryan is a faculty member affiliated with the Trinity Institute of Neurosciences and the Department of Biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin . His research focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying memory engram formation, synaptic plasticity, and cognitive neuroscience. He is a leading expert in memory encoding and retrieval, with significant contributions to understanding neuroplasticity in health and disease. Trinity College Dublin Fellow (2022) Scialog Fellow (2022-2024) Lister Institute Research Prize (2021) CIFAR-Azrieli Global Scholar (2021-2024) Ryan’s research spans engram cell connectivity, immune modulation of memory, and forgetting as adaptive plasticity. His work integrates molecular biology, behavioral neuroscience, and neuroimaging to explore memory dynamics in physiological and pathological contexts. Recent studies examine how immune activation and head trauma affect engram plasticity. His laboratory, the Trinity Institute of Neurosciences (TCIN) , fosters interdisciplinary research bridging molecular mechanisms and cognitive functions. Collaborations include institutions across Europe and North America, supported by grants like the ERC Starting Grant and President of Ireland Young Researcher Award .

Alcino Jose Silvaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Memory mechanisms
• Neuroscience
• Cognitive disorders
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alcino Jose Silva is a Professor of Neurobiology and Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. His research focuses on understanding the molecular, cellular, circuit and behavioral mechanisms of memory and cognition, with applications to cognitive disorders. Dr. Silva's research interests span multiple areas of neuroscience and cognitive science: Memory mechanisms : Investigating how memories are formed, stored, and linked across time Neural circuits : Examining how specific brain circuits support cognitive functions Dendritic plasticity : Studying how dendritic changes contribute to learning and memory Cognitive disorders : Developing treatments for conditions like neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, and other neurodevelopmental disorders Memory linking : Understanding how the brain connects related experiences across time His recent work shows strong trends in memory linking mechanisms, particularly how the CCR5 receptor regulates the temporal window for connecting related memories. His lab has developed innovative tools like ResearchMaps.org for integrating and planning research, and has made significant contributions to understanding how dendritic plasticity, neural ensembles, and specific neural circuits (like the locus coeruleus-CA1 pathway) support memory formation and linking. His work spans from molecular mechanisms to circuit-level understanding of cognition. CCR5 Activation and Cognitive Dysfunction Caused by HIV-Proteins (R01NS106969) Molecular, Cellular and Circuit Mechanisms for Memory-linking deficits in Psychiatric Disorders (R01MH113071) Building and sharing next generation open-source, wireless, multichannel miniaturized microscopes (U01NS094286) Mechanisms for Neurological Dysfunction in NF1 (R01NS038480) He leads the Silva Lab at UCLA, which focuses on understanding the fundamental mechanisms of how we know what we know, with particular emphasis on memory processes and their disruption in cognitive disorders. The lab employs a multidisciplinary approach combining molecular, cellular, circuit, and behavioral techniques to address fundamental questions in neuroscience.

Ana Oliveiraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Neuroscience
• Neuroplasticity
• Epigenetic Regulation
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Ana Oliveira is a Heisenberg Professor of Molecular and Cellular Cognition Research at the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) within Heidelberg University's Medical Faculty Mannheim. Her laboratory investigates molecular mechanisms underlying memory formation, neuroplasticity, and their dysfunctions in psychiatric disorders and aging. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining behavioral testing, epigenetic analysis, and electrophysiological methods. Key research focuses include transcriptional/epigenetic regulation of long-term adaptations, neuroplasticity responses to adverse environmental factors, and therapeutic strategies targeting these processes. Current DFG-funded projects (since 2021/2023) address molecular mechanisms of memory persistence, epigenetic control of cortical memories, and cognitive deficits in Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome models. The Oliveira Lab collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Center for Neurosciences (IZN) and employs cutting-edge tools like engram reactivation and chemogenetics. Her research bridges basic molecular mechanisms with translational neurobiology, aiming to uncover therapeutic targets for cognitive disorders.

• Neurobiology
• Memory Formation
• Epigenetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Janina Kupke is a Researcher at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Science's Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology department and Amsterdam Neuroscience's research groups (Cellular & Molecular Mechanisms and Mood/Anxiety/Psychosis/Stress/Sleep). Her work focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying memory formation, epigenetic regulation (DNA methylation/DNA damage), neuronal plasticity, and aging effects on cognitive functions. Key research areas include hippocampal function in fear memory, systems consolidation, and age-related memory impairments. Her research outputs (12 articles) emphasize interdisciplinary approaches combining molecular biology, neuroscience, and genetics. Notable contributions include studies on Dnmt3a1's role in fear memory via Nrp1, Npas4's biphasic regulation of fear inhibition, and Gadd45 proteins' impact on neuronal plasticity. She also investigates aging-related cognitive decline through engram stability and stem cell quiescence mechanisms. Leveraging mouse models, her work bridges basic neurobiology with translational insights into neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders. Collaborations span institutions globally, with active participation in high-impact journals like Neuropsychopharmacology and Molecular Psychiatry .

Rahul Srinivasanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neurodegeneration
• Parkinson's Disease
• Astrocyte Physiology
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Rahul Srinivasan, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics at Texas A&M University's School of Medicine. His research focuses on neurodegeneration, particularly Parkinson’s disease, exploring astrocyte roles and nicotine's neuroprotective mechanisms. He employs advanced techniques like AAV viral delivery, GCaMP-based calcium imaging, and electrophysiology. Dr. Srinivasan has a multidisciplinary educational background, including an MBBS from the University of Mumbai (2000), a PhD in Human Genetics (2006), and postdoctoral training at Caltech (Division of Biology) and UCLA (Department of Physiology). His work bridges molecular biology, neuroscience, and translational medicine. Research Interests: Astrocyte Function: Investigating how astrocytes influence dopaminergic neuron survival in Parkinson’s disease models, including calcium signaling dynamics and mitochondrial health. Nicotinic Receptor Chaperoning: Elucidating nicotine’s 'inside-out' mechanism of reducing endoplasmic reticulum stress without activating nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), offering novel therapeutic avenues. Sex-Specific Neuroprotection: Studying estrogen’s role in enhancing cytisine efficacy in female Parkinsonian mice, highlighting gender-based therapeutic strategies. Publications Highlight: His recent work includes advancements in nanocarrier drug delivery (metformin via MOF-74-Mg), optogenetic modulation of addiction-related neural circuits, and novel Parkinsonism models using vasoconstrictors like endothelin-1. These studies underscore his commitment to understanding disease mechanisms and developing targeted therapies. Education Timeline: MBBS, University of Mumbai, 2000 PhD in Human Genetics, 2006 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Caltech Division of Biology, 2013 Assistant Research Physiologist, UCLA Department of Physiology, 2016 Awards/Grants: Not explicitly listed in the provided text, but his sustained research output suggests active grant support from NIH or similar funding bodies. Labs & Collaborations: Leads a lab focused on neurodegeneration mechanisms, collaborating with institutions on chaperone-based therapies and astrocyte-targeted interventions. Techniques include viral vector delivery, real-time calcium imaging, and in vivo behavioral assays.

Nikolai Axmacherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Memory Formation
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neural Networks
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nikolai Axmacher is a Professor at the Department of Neuropsychology , Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience , within the Faculty of Psychology at Ruhr University Bochum . His research focuses on understanding how experiences are transformed into memory traces, how memory is impaired by trauma and Alzheimer's disease, and the neural mechanisms underlying spatial navigation and learning. Combines cognitive neuroscience methods (EEG, fMRI, intracranial recordings) Investigates memory consolidation during rest and sleep Develops AI-based algorithms for decoding neural representations Studies autobiographical and social memory systems His recent work explores the interplay between memory and spatial navigation, particularly in populations at risk for Alzheimer's disease. Using high-resolution neuroimaging (3T/7T fMRI) and electrophysiological recordings, he examines distributed BOLD activity patterns and oscillations in memory networks. Though no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided texts, his publications in Nature Communications , Science Advances , and Current Biology demonstrate significant impact. Contact: nikolai.axmacher@ruhr-uni-bochum.de | Room IB 6/185 | Phone +49 (0)234 32-22674

Stephanie Grellaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Memory Consolidation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Grella is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Loyola University Chicago , where she leads the Memory & Neuro modulatory Mechanisms (MNEME) Lab. Her research bridges systems neuroscience and psychiatric disease models, focusing on memory malleability and neuromodulatory systems like noreadrenergic and dopaminergic inputs to the hippocampus. Education: BSc from University of Toronto, MSc from University of Guelph, PhD from Wilfrid Laurier University, and postdoctoral training at Harvard University and Boston University. Within a systems-neuroscience framework, Dr. Grella examines how stress and anxiety disorders perturb hippocampal ensemble dynamics and memory updating. Her work aims to identify target circuits in PTSD and reset maladaptive memories using optogenetic and pharmacological approaches. Her lab employs mouse models to dissect the interplay between memory stability and flexibility. The MNEME Lab investigates retrieval-induced plasticity, noradrenergic/dopaminergic modulation, and hippocampal-amygdala engram interactions. Key trends include neuromodulatory mechanisms in fear memory disruption, stress-related behavioral flexibility, and sensory cue influences on consolidation. Her publications span high-impact journals such as Nature Communications , Learning & Memory , and Journal of Neuroscience , with recent work (2024) exploring locus coeruleus contributions to contextual memory engrams. Additional research in 2022–2020 investigates engram dynamics in fear relapse, optogenetic memory resetting, and norepinephrine's dual role in adaptive/maladaptive memory processes. Dr. Grella teaches PSYC 382: Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience , integrating her expertise in neural mechanisms of learning and memory into undergraduate education. Her work has implications for targeting memory circuits in psychiatric disorders, though no specific awards are mentioned in current profiles.

John A. Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mechanisms of Episodic Memory
• Pathophysiology of Epilepsy
• Computational Neuroscience
• +۲ مورد دیگر

John A. White serves as Professor and Deputy Chair in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Boston University, with joint appointments in Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics and Neuroscience. He directs the Neuronal Dynamics Lab and maintains affiliations with the Center for Systems Neuroscience, Neurophotonics Center, and Photonics Center. Education: PhD, Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University His research integrates engineering principles with neuroscience to decode brain information processing mechanisms. Key focus areas include episodic memory formation, epilepsy pathophysiology, computational modeling of neural networks, real-time instrumentation design, and advanced imaging of neuronal and astrocytic activity. Current work targets therapeutic interventions for memory disorders through precisely timed brain stimulation and develops computational frameworks for understanding cortical coherence in cognitive functions. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in hippocampal memory coding (time/distance representation, engram segregation), theta-gamma oscillation dynamics, and neurotechnology development. Recent work emphasizes ultrasound-based deep brain stimulation, calcium imaging analysis toolboxes, and computational models of inhibitory networks, demonstrating consistent innovation at the engineering-medicine interface. Scientific Awards: 2019: Elected Fellow of the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering 2019: Elected President of the Biomedical Engineering Society 2014: Meeting Chair, Biomedical Engineering Society Fall Meeting 2011: Distinguished Alumnus Award, Dept. of BME, La. Tech U. 2006: Elected Fellow, Biomedical Engineering Society 2005: Elected Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering 2003-2008: Co-Director, Methods in Computational Neuroscience, Marine Biological Lab Professor White actively collaborates across Boston University's interdisciplinary centers while advancing his lab's mission to translate neural dynamics research into clinical applications, particularly for memory restoration in neurological disorders. His leadership in the Biomedical Engineering Society and ongoing development of real-time electrophysiology tools underscore his commitment to bridging engineering innovation with neurological therapeutics.