جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kim Dienesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Stress Sensitization
• Mental Health
• Chronic Stress
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Dr Kim Dienes is a Lecturer in Psychology at Swansea University, affiliated with the School of Psychology within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. She holds an honorary lectureship at the University of Manchester and is a MASI Fellow at Swansea. Her work spans clinical and health psychology, focusing on stress mechanisms, chronic/acute stress interactions, and interventions. Dr. Dienes earned her BA/MA from Stanford, PhD from UCLA, and completed postdoctoral work at Northwestern University. She previously directed the Doctorate in Psychology Programme at Roosevelt University and practiced clinical psychology in the US until 2016. Education: BA in Human Biology, Stanford University (2000) MA in Psychology, Stanford University (2000) PhD in Clinical Psychology, UCLA (2008) Internship and Postdoc at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Research Interests: Her research examines biological and psychosocial stress responses, including cortisol dynamics, relationship quality's moderating effects, and ethnic disparities in stress reactivity. She investigates how chronic stressors like the pandemic interact with acute stressors (e.g., exams) to impact mental/physical health. Recent work explores public perceptions of pandemic measures and vaccine hesitancy. Grants & Projects: Fit for the Future: Green Hospital Infrastructure (£50k, 2021–2023) Test Trace Protect Wales (£18k, 2021) Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students in topics like biopsychosocial experiences of exercise and burnout in academic settings. Active in Welsh Technical Advisory Group for COVID-19 and American Psychosomatic Society committees.

• Physiological Ecology
• Behavioral Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
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Dr. Ondi Crino is a Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at Flinders University, where she serves as Topic Coordinator for Introduction to Animal Behaviour (BIOL1711) and Animal Handling and Husbandry (BIOL2106). Her research examines the physiological mechanisms that regulate animal behavior, with a focus on understanding how conditions experienced during development shape endocrine responses that affect behavior and physiology across life history stages with consequences on fitness and life history strategies. Education PhD in Organismal Biology and Ecology, University of Montana (USA), 2013 Masters in Zoology, University of Florida (USA), 2008 Bachelors in Biology, Lewis & Clark College (USA), 2002 Research Focus Dr. Crino takes a whole organism approach by integrating studies of animal behavior and physiology to tackle large-scale questions at the nexus of behavioral ecology, physiological ecology, and evolutionary biology. Her work primarily investigates how developmental conditions shape endocrine responses that affect behavior and physiology across life history stages. She also examines the impact of anthropogenic disturbances on wild animals, contributing to conservation physiology with important applications for endangered species management. Dr. Crino works across taxonomic groups including birds, reptiles, mammals, and fish, with particular emphasis on birds and lizards. Publication Trends Dr. Crino's recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate deepening integration of mitochondrial function with behavioral ecology. Her work increasingly explores how cellular energy production mechanisms relate to fitness outcomes and sexual selection. There's a clear pattern of examining both avian and reptilian models, with particular attention to how early environmental conditions affect stress responses, cognitive abilities, and reproductive strategies. Her research shows growing emphasis on conservation applications, particularly regarding anthropogenic disturbances on wildlife physiology and behavior. Teaching and Research Activities As Topic Coordinator for key courses in animal behavior and handling, Dr. Crino plays a significant role in training future biologists. Her teaching aligns closely with her research expertise, providing students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. She holds a Visiting Fellow position at Australian National University (since June 2023) and has published extensively since 2006, with increased output in recent years (5 publications in 2024 and 7 in 2025). Her work frequently appears in high-impact journals including Journal of Experimental Biology and Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

Andrew Fuligniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Psychoneuroimmunology
• Cultural Psychology
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Andrew Fuligni is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is affiliated with the Brain Research Institute, Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, and the Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology. Holding a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Michigan, he previously served as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at New York University. His research explores the interplay between sociocultural experiences and biobehavioral development in adolescence, with a focus on sleep, inflammation, family dynamics, and ethnic identity. Ph.D., Developmental Psychology, University of Michigan Dr. Fuligni’s work bridges cultural psychology and psychoneuroimmunology, examining how adolescents from diverse ethnic and immigrant backgrounds navigate mental and physical health challenges. Key themes include: Sleep patterns and their health consequences Family and peer influences on stress reactivity Biobehavioral links between inflammation and depressive symptoms Ethnic identity and discrimination in developmental contexts Neural mechanisms of prosocial and risk behaviors Socioeconomic disparities in adolescent well-being His recent publications highlight trends in adolescent sleep research, genetic contributions to chronotype, and the role of social environments in shaping immune function. Notably, he investigates how prosocial engagement and family obligations impact neurodevelopment and psychological outcomes. Scientific Awards Boyd McCandless Award for Early Career Contribution to Developmental Psychology (American Psychological Association) Fellow, American Psychological Association Dr. Fuligni has secured funding from the NICHD, William T. Grant Foundation, Mac Arthur Foundation, Russell Sage Foundation, and Haynes Foundation. As Associate Editor of Child Development and former editorial board member of multiple journals, he is deeply involved in advancing developmental science. He co-directs the NIMH Family Research Consortium IV and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams at UCLA, including the Adolescent Development Lab and affiliated research institutes.

Carolyn Bauerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Endocrine Physiology
• Developmental Stress
• Parental Separation Effects
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Carolyn Bauer is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Swarthmore College, researching physiological plasticity in wild rodent populations. Her work examines how early-life stressors—including predation exposure and maternal separation—shape endocrine development, metabolic function, and social behavior in degus (Octodon degus). Bauer conducts field studies in Chile to investigate adaptive responses to environmental challenges. Research integrates hormonal assays, behavioral observations, and neurobiological markers to understand stress response trajectories across lifespans. Recent publications analyze water restriction effects on arid-adapted physiology, hippocampal plasticity under glucocorticoid variation, and sibling-mediated stress buffering. Teaching emphasizes experiential learning in Animal Physiology, fostering critical analysis of homeostasis mechanisms.

Sabine Begallمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Subterranean Mammals
• Animal Behavior
• Sensory Ecology
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Prof. Dr. Sabine Begall is a Researcher at the Department of General Zoology , Faculty of Biology , University of Duisburg-Essen. With over 25 years of experience, she focuses on the sensory ecology of subterranean mammals, particularly Fukomys anselli , exploring magnetoreception , acoustic communication , visual adaptations , and physiological responses to underground environments . Key Research Areas: Subterranean mammal sensory ecology Thyroid hormone regulation in aging Magnetic field orientation mechanisms Comparative auditory and visual systems Domestication syndrome in rodents Evolutionary adaptations in burrowing species Recent Article Trends: 2025 study on retinal ganglion cell diversity in microphthalmic mammals 2024 thyroid hormone and hypoxia research in mole-rats 2023 comparative analyses of burrow acoustics and dental structures Scientific Awards: Honor for outstanding dissertation (2001), University of Essen Fritz Frank Prize (2001), German Society for Mammalogy She serves as a reviewer for journals including Journal of Morphology , Animal Behaviour , and Scientific Reports , and has contributed to major publications on subterranean rodent ecology.

Richard S. Lewisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Neuroscience
• Cultural Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Richard S. Lewis serves as Professor of Neuroscience and Psychological Science at Pomona College, where he has maintained an active research program since 1985. Currently on leave for Fall 2025, he directs a laboratory specializing in cultural neuroscience using electrophysiology and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). His work examines how cultural frameworks shape neural processing of social and physical environments, with particular focus on self-construal differences between East Asian and European American populations. His educational foundation includes a Ph.D. from Michigan State University, Master of Arts from California State University, Los Angeles, and Bachelor of Science from University of California, Los Angeles. This training underpins his interdisciplinary approach bridging psychology, neuroscience, and cultural studies. Dr. Lewis's research program centers on three interconnected domains: (1) cultural modulation of neural responses to social stimuli using N400 and P3 event-related potentials; (2) acute/chronic stress effects on frontal EEG asymmetry and cognitive performance; and (3) neurocognitive sequelae of mild traumatic brain injury. His laboratory actively investigates how cultural background influences neural processing of contextual incongruities and emotional cues, revealing fundamental mechanisms of sociocultural cognition. His publication trajectory since 2006 demonstrates consistent advancement in cultural neuroscience methodology, increasingly incorporating ecological validity through naturalistic paradigms. The work shows progressive refinement from basic ERP studies of cultural priming to complex investigations of stress-cognition interactions in real-world academic settings, with recent emphasis on developing virtual reality methodologies for social neuroscience. Scientific recognition includes: Wig Distinguished Professorship Award for Excellence in Teaching (Pomona College, 1988 & 2011) National Institute of Mental Health Postdoctoral Fellowship (1984-1986) Research funding reflects his program's significance through: National Science Foundation Grant: "Stress, Stages of Memory, and Event-Related Potentials" (2002-2006) National Science Foundation MRI Grant: "Establishment of High-Density ERP Laboratory" (2001-2004) National Institutes of Health Grant: "Neurobehavioral Sequelae of Mild Pediatric TBI" (1989-1991) He actively mentors undergraduate researchers in his Pomona College laboratory, with students contributing to publications across cultural neuroscience and stress physiology domains. His laboratory maintains specialized facilities including high-density EEG systems and fNIRS equipment, recently enhanced through NSF instrumentation grants. Current work pioneers virtual reality integration to create ecologically valid social scenarios while preserving experimental control, aiming to uncover deeper sociocultural neural mechanisms through innovative methodology.

• Progranulin research
• Neuroprotection
• Tissue repair
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Andrew Bateman, PhD is a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) at the Glen site, where he leads research in the Metabolic Disorders and Complications Program within the Centre for Translational Biology. He holds a professorship in the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University, with specific affiliation to the Division of Endocrinology at the McGill University Health Centre. Dr. Bateman's research primarily focuses on progranulin, a protein that plays crucial roles in cell communication, neuroprotection, tissue repair, and cancer progression. His work has demonstrated that progranulin instructs nearby cells to divide and move, inhibits cell death caused by challenges such as starvation or chemotherapeutic drugs, and is essential for keeping nerve cells alive. Notably, his research has shown that losing half of the brain's progranulin levels through mutation causes frontotemporal dementia, a devastating degenerative brain disease. His laboratory also investigates how progranulin is overexpressed in many cancers, rendering cancer cells more aggressive, and how blocking progranulin may serve as a route to cancer therapy. Additionally, his work explores progranulin's role in reducing inflammation and promoting wound repair, including angiogenesis, which has potential applications for people suffering from chronic wounds. Analysis of Dr. Bateman's publication record reveals a consistent focus on progranulin across multiple disciplines including neuroscience, molecular biology, oncology, and vascular biology. His research spans from fundamental protein structure and evolution to clinical applications in neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. A notable trend in his work is the exploration of progranulin's dual role in both neuroprotection and cancer progression, highlighting the complex nature of this regulatory protein. His research has evolved from early work on corticostatic peptides and the immune-hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis to his current specialized focus on progranulin's multifaceted biological functions. Dr. Bateman has made significant contributions to understanding the role of progranulin in various physiological and pathological processes. His work has implications for developing therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative diseases, cancer treatment, and wound healing. He has established himself as a leading researcher in the field of progranulin biology, with numerous publications in high-impact journals spanning several decades of research.

Aparna Shahمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neurobiology
• Psychiatric Disorders
• MicroRNA Regulation
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Aparna Shah is a Collegiate Assistant Professor at the School of Neuroscience, College of Science, Virginia Tech. She earned her Ph.D. in Pharmacology (Neuroscience Track) from UT Health San Antonio, a Master's in Life Sciences (Neurobiology), and a Bachelor's in Life Sciences and Biochemistry from the University of Mumbai, India. Joined Virginia Tech in 2021 Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins University Advocate for evidence-based teaching Her research explores the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders, focusing on vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) and the microRNA-degrading enzyme translin/trax (TN/TX) complex. She investigates how VNS recruits multiple biological pathways in treatment-resistant depression and how TN/TX regulates microRNAs linked to neuronal function and synaptic plasticity. Recent publications highlight her work on adiposity, vascular stiffness, and synaptic plasticity mechanisms. She teaches courses like NEUR 2025/2026 (Intro to Neuroscience) and NEUR 3084 (Cognitive Neuroscience). Key collaborations span pharmacology, neuroscience, and cardiovascular research. Her contact: aparnashah@vt.edu .

Shichun Lingمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biopsychosocial
• Neurocriminology
• Antisocial behavior
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Shichun Ling is a Faculty member at the School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics, California State University, Los Angeles. She holds a Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California – Irvine. Ph.D., Criminology – University of Pennsylvania B.A., Psychology and Social Behavior – University of California, Irvine Her research bridges biopsychosocial, neurocriminology, and developmental criminology to study antisocial behavior, psychopathy, and callous-unemotional traits. She examines autonomic functioning, brain structure/function, and societal perceptions of criminal justice. Recent publications explore resting heart rate interactions with empathy, HPA axis responsivity, and neurointerventions in offenders. Her work has been featured in PBS NOVA and The Future is Fantastic. 17 peer-reviewed articles (11 first-authored) 3 book chapters (2 first-authored) She teaches courses including Biopsychosocial Criminology, Statistics in Criminal Justice, and Theories in Criminal Justice. Office: Room 250, Hertzberg-Davis Forensic Science Center.

Elizabeth Videlockمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Gut-brain axis
• Parkinson's disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Videlock, M.D., Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine , University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) . Her laboratory is housed within the UCLA Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and she leads the Videlock Laboratory . She is a physician-scientist with dual training in internal medicine and gastroenterology, and a Ph.D. in translational research focused on the gut-brain axis. Education and Training: B.S., Chemistry – Yale University M.D. – David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Internal Medicine Residency – Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Gastroenterology Fellowship – UCLA STAR Program Ph.D. – UCLA, under mentorship of Dr. Charalabos Pothoulakis and Dr. Lin Chang Research Focus: Dr. Videlock’s research centers on the gut-brain axis , with a particular emphasis on Parkinson’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) . Her lab uses clinical samples, animal models, and cell-based systems to investigate how gastrointestinal dysfunction contributes to neurological disease. Key areas include mitochondrial dysfunction in the gut epithelium, alpha-synuclein pathology, and the role of genes like PINK1 and PRKN in intestinal health. Scientific Awards and Honors: NIH-NIDDK K08 Grant Award (2024) UCLA CTSI KL2 Translational Science Award (2023) Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Neurodegeneration Challenge Grant American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) FORWARD Scholar Funding and Grants: NIH-NIDDK K08: “Intestinal Mitochondrial Dysfunction and the Gut-Brain-Immune Axis in Models of Parkinson’s Disease” UCLA CTSI KL2: “Parkinson's Disease May Begin in the Gastrointestinal Tract” Chan Zuckerberg Initiative: “The Role of Pink1/Parkin in the Intestinal Epithelium” CURE Pilot and Feasibility Grant UCLA Claude Pepper Rapid Pilot Award Laboratory and Affiliations: Dr. Videlock leads the Videlock Laboratory within the UCLA Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases . She is also affiliated with the UCLA G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience and the UCLA Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases .

Nils Eiel Steenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychiatric Genetics
• Immune Biomarkers in Mental Illness
• Neuroinflammation
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Nils Eiel Steen is a Professor at the Centre for Precision Psychiatry , Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo . With a focus on psychiatric genetics and immune biomarkers , his work bridges schizophrenia research , bipolar disorder , and metabolic psychiatry . Genetic overlap between mental disorders and immune/metabolic traits Neuroinflammatory mechanisms in psychosis Neuroimaging-genetics integration Sex-specific pharmacological responses His recent publications reveal trends in: Linking cerebellar morphology to mental illnesses Mapping inflammatory-cognitive subgroups Identifying genetic pleiotropy across psychiatric and neurological conditions Elucidating infectious triggers in severe mental disorders Collaborations span Oslo University Hospital units and international consortia, with emphasis on translational neuroscience and precision medicine .

Breanna N. Harrisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Stress Physiology
• Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis
• Behavioral Endocrinology
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Dr. Breanna N. Harris is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Texas Tech University, where she leads an integrative research program focused on stress physiology and its impacts on behavior, reproduction, and health. She holds a Ph.D. in Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology from the University of California, Riverside (2007-2012) and a B.S. in Marine Biology from Ohio University (2001-2005). Her work bridges comparative biology, behavioral endocrinology, and human health applications, with notable contributions to understanding the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis across species. Education: Ph.D., Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, University of California, Riverside (2007-2012) B.S., Marine Biology, Ohio University (2001-2005) Research Interests: Dr. Harris's research centers on how stressors influence organismal function and life-history trade-offs. She employs a comparative approach, studying species ranging from crabs and sharks to mice and humans, to investigate the behavioral and physiological consequences of stress-response plasticity. Key themes include the role of the HPA axis in health and disease, the impact of sensory perception and genotype on stress responses, and the translation of stress into functional outcomes like cognition and reproduction. Scientific Awards: Inducted into the TTU Teaching Academy (2019) Outreach and Education: Dr. Harris is deeply committed to science communication and education. She co-curated the NSF-funded museum exhibit Why Frogs Don’t Get Fat: Predators, Fear, and Feeding in the Wild at the Museum of Texas Tech and developed educational resources tied to the film To Dust . Her lab actively involves undergraduate students in research, fostering the next generation of scientists. Teaching: Biology 4301-D79: Human Reproduction and Sexual Behavior (online) Biology 4301-079: Peer Mentoring in Human Physiology Zoology 2404: Anatomy and Physiology II Biology 4301-079: Brain, Behavior and Hormones

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Associative Learning
• Psychiatric Disorders
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Dr. Patricia Gasalla Canto is a Lecturer at Cardiff University's School of Psychology. Her research program focuses on behavioral neuroscience and associative learning, employing animal models to investigate psychiatric disorders, reward processing mechanisms, and addiction pathways. She examines how neural responses to rewards and drug-related cues contribute to psychiatric conditions. Her research interests include: Behavioral neuroscience of reward processing and anhedonia Neural mechanisms of associative learning and extinction Animal models of psychiatric disorders CACNA1C gene effects on stress responses Flavor aversion conditioning and hedonic valuation Cross-modal sensory learning (odor-taste associations) Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on learning mechanisms and neural correlates of behavior, with recent work examining genetic risk factors (CACNA1C), appetitive extinction, and stress interactions. Research employs diverse methodologies including neural activation mapping, genetic manipulation, and behavioral paradigms. Teaching responsibilities include: Introductory statistics for second-year students Tutorials in cognition and clinical psychology MSc seminar supervision Final-year lectures on behavioral intervention

Corinna Reichlمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Psychiatry
• Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
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Corinna Reichl is a Postdoc researcher and senior research assistant at the University of Bern's Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy. She co-leads the specialized outpatient clinic for adolescent risk-taking and self-harm behavior (AtR!Sk). Her research focuses on non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis functioning, childhood adversity effects on mental health, and early intervention for borderline personality disorder (BPD) in adolescents. She holds a PhD and has extensive clinical and research experience in adolescent mental health. Her work bridges clinical practice and neuroscience, with a particular emphasis on biological and psychological mechanisms underlying self-harm and personality disorders. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and presented at international conferences on topics such as NSSI trajectories, cortisol dynamics, and BPD treatment outcomes. Key research interests include: Neurobiological underpinnings of NSSI and BPD Impact of childhood adversity on stress responses Early intervention strategies for adolescent BPD Psychopathological correlates of personality dysfunction Her presentations and publications address clinical applications of research findings, including stepped care approaches, machine learning in phenotyping, and transdiagnostic symptom evaluation. She actively contributes to training programs on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT-A) for adolescents and crisis intervention strategies.

Larry Feigمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Biology
• Epigenetics
• Stress Physiology
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Larry Feig is a Professor in the Department of Developmental, Molecular and Chemical Biology at Tufts University School of Medicine. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying sex-dependent effects of stress across generations, particularly involving Ras-GRF1 and epigenetic inheritance via sperm miRNAs. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and has held faculty positions since 1987. He teaches courses in molecular biology and signal transduction, and has been awarded the Distinguished Faculty Award (2017). Education: PhD in Biological Sciences, Harvard University (1982) MS in Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1976) BS in Chemistry, Columbia University (1974) Research Interests: Feig's lab investigates: Sex-specific stress responses in adolescents Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance via sperm miRNAs Lamarckian inheritance mechanisms in mammals Neuroendocrine regulation of HPA axis Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes miRNA-mediated transgenerational effects of paternal stress exposure. Key themes include: Role of miR-34c/449 in stress transmission Epigenetic mechanisms in multi-generational behavior Interactions between astrocytes and sperm biology Neurodevelopmental impacts of environmental enrichment Grants & Funding: Active NIH grants include studies on: Sperm miRNAs in trauma transmission (2020-2024) Paternal stress effects across generations (2015-2020) Professional Activities: NIH Study Section reviewer (2019) Member, Tufts Cancer Center (2006-2015) Program Director, Biochemistry Program (2001-2020) Labs/Teams: His lab collaborates on projects involving: Mouse behavioral models Epigenetic analysis techniques 3D tissue models for cancer research