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Gerardo Restrepoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Developmental Neuropsychology
• Learning Neuropsychology
• Neuroeducation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gerardo Restrepo serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of School and Social Adaptation Studies at the Faculty of Education, University of Sherbrooke. His work integrates medical, psychological, and educational perspectives to advance evidence-based interventions in developmental neuropsychology and neuroeducation. His academic credentials reflect interdisciplinary expertise: Ph.D. in Educational Sciences, University of Sherbrooke Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery, National University of Colombia Residency in Child Neurology, Military University of New Granada, Colombia B.A. in Psychology, Bishop's University B.A. in Modern Languages (English, Italian), Bishop's University Training in Epidemiology and Public Health, Public Health Agency of Canada Research prioritizes developmental neuropsychology with emphases on emotion-executive function dynamics in children, empathy development, language disorders, transactional neuropsychology, and neuroscience applications to educational practice—particularly in epilepsy contexts. Current projects investigate evidence-based neuroeducational strategies and school neuropsychology frameworks. Recent publications consistently bridge laboratory neuroscience with classroom applications, highlighting reading acquisition mechanisms, executive function development, and emotional regulation. Systematic reviews and theoretical models dominate his output, emphasizing neuronal recycling theory and transactional approaches to childhood learning difficulties. No scientific awards are documented in the source material. Information regarding graduate student supervision, research grants, or laboratory affiliations is not provided in the available documentation.

Claudia Poch Pérez Botijaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Working Memory
• Neurophysiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Claudia Poch Pérez Botija is a researcher affiliated with the School of Language and Education at Universidad Nebrija. Her work focuses on Psychobiology , particularly in cognitive neuroscience and neurophysiological mechanisms of memory and attention. Doctorate: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (2015) Thesis: Neural oscillatory activity associated with attention orientation in working memory Supervisors: Dr. Pablo Campo Martínez-Lage, Dr. Luis Carretié Arangüena Key research areas include working memory dynamics , emotional processing , neural oscillations (alpha/gamma), and language cognition . Her studies often employ EEG/ERP techniques to explore memory-perception interactions and bilingual cognitive control. Recent publications reveal trends in: Pattern separation mechanisms during memory encoding Cross-modal integration in illusory perception Emotional primacy effects in memory recognition Lesion studies of temporopolar regions in epilepsy patients Neurogenetic influences on fear conditioning (D2 receptor variants) Alpha/gamma oscillation modulation in attentional processes She contributes to understanding mnemonic discrimination , semantic memory impairment in neurological conditions, and neural correlates of bilingualism . Her work bridges basic cognitive mechanisms with clinical applications in temporal lobe epilepsy. Active in the CINC Nebrija Research Center on Cognition and CEDI Research Group , she investigates interrelations between cognition, education, and individual differences.

Allyson Friedmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cellular Neurophysiology
• Neural Circuits
• Social Behavior
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Allyson Friedman serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences within Hunter College's School of Arts and Sciences at the City University of New York. She leads the Friedman Laboratory, which focuses on cellular neurophysiology and behavior research with significant contributions to understanding neural circuit mechanisms underlying social behaviors and affective disorders. Dr. Friedman's educational background includes: Postdoctoral Fellowship at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Ph.D. from Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University B.A. from Barnard College, Columbia University Her research program investigates the neural circuits and neuroadaptations that mediate social behaviors, with particular emphasis on how affective disorders manifest as social dysfunction. The Friedman Laboratory explores how diverse coping strategies, sex hormones, and social support can induce changes in the underlying neural circuits guiding social behaviors. This research aims to identify beneficial and pathological neural adaptations that could lead to new therapeutic targets for mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Friedman employs cutting-edge methodologies including cell-type/circuit specific in vitro electrophysiological recordings, viral-mediated gene transfer, and optogenetic manipulations in animal models to examine neural adaptations from the level of ion channels through to behavioral outcomes. Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on stress response mechanisms, social behaviors, and mood disorders across multiple disciplines including neuroscience, psychiatry, pharmacology, and endocrinology. A recurring theme is the exploration of sex differences in neural responses to stress and their implications for affective disorders, with particular emphasis on the ventral tegmental area, amygdala, bed nucleus of stria terminalis, and related neural circuits. Her most recent work (2023) continues to advance understanding of how hormonal fluctuations influence neural excitability and social behavior under stress conditions. Dr. Friedman leads an active research laboratory at Hunter College with ongoing projects including 'Cell type specific mechanisms of stress adaptation in the bed nucleus of stria terminalis and the ventral tegmental area' and 'Neuropathophysiological Mechanisms of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).' Her laboratory appears to be well-integrated with the CUNY Neuroscience Collaborative and Hunter College's Biology department resources.

Shane Crandallمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Systems Neuroscience
• Cortical Circuits
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Shane Crandall serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and BioMolecular Science Gateway at Michigan State University, where he directs research in the Neuroscience Program. His laboratory operates from the Biomedical Physical Sciences Building (Room 2100) in East Lansing, Michigan. His academic training includes: B.A. in Neuroscience, Boston University (2005) Ph.D. in Neuroscience, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2012) Postdoctoral Fellowship, Brown University (2012-2017) Dr. Crandall's research program investigates neural circuit mechanisms underlying sensory perception, with primary focus on dynamic neocortex-thalamus interactions. His laboratory examines how these circuits process signals essential for sensation, movement, and cognition, and how their dysfunction contributes to neurological disorders including epilepsy and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC). Key methodologies include: Electrophysiological and optical recording in awake behaving mice Multi-scale circuit analysis from single neurons to network dynamics Studies of corticothalamic and intracortical pathway modulation TSC-related circuit abnormality characterization Analysis of recent publications (2022-2024) reveals intensifying focus on layer 6 corticothalamic feedback circuits and motor-sensory integration. His team employs selective optical stimulation to dissect parallel pathways, demonstrating how specific interneuron subtypes (particularly somatostatin-expressing) mediate top-down modulation of somatosensory processing. This work establishes critical links between circuit dynamics and neurological disease mechanisms. Dr. Crandall actively mentors postdoctoral researchers, Ph.D. students, and undergraduates, with current recruitment ongoing for all levels. His laboratory maintains strong collaborative ties within MSU's Neuroscience Program and Department of Physiology. The research facility in Biomedical Physical Sciences Building integrates advanced electrophysiology with optical techniques for comprehensive neural circuit analysis in both in vitro and awake behaving preparations, supporting investigations into fundamental sensory processing mechanisms and disease models.

Matt Davidsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Developmental Science
• Cognitive Development
• Executive Function
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matt Davidson is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He holds a PhD from the University of Oregon and a BSc from the University of Lethbridge. Though currently not actively engaged in research, his research interests include cognitive control, executive function development, and gene-environment interactions influencing brain and cognitive development. These interests are reflected in his teaching, particularly his 391 seminar on Brain and Cognitive Development and the Methods of Inquiry course. Davidson teaches courses such as Brain and Cognitive Development, Laboratory in Physiological Psychology, and Methods of Inquiry. His service contributions include unspecified current roles. Collaboratively, he has worked with Kyle Cave and Junha Chang on an fMRI project investigating attentional mechanisms. His publications span neurodevelopmental studies, ADHD-related neural correlates, and developmental cognitive control, as seen in his Google Scholar profile. Though not currently research-active, his past work has addressed topics like frontostriatal connectivity in ADHD, neural mechanisms of expectancy violations, and age-related shifts in cortical activity patterns. Academic advising and course design remain central to his role at UMass Amherst.

Heather Hendersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Child Development
• Anxiety Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Heather Henderson is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on developmental pathways linking early temperament traits like behavioral inhibition to later psychosocial outcomes, with particular emphasis on anxiety, social behavior, and neurocognitive processes. She examines how factors such as parenting, cognitive control, and peer interactions shape child and adolescent development. Her work integrates longitudinal studies, neuroimaging, and behavioral experiments to understand mechanisms underlying anxiety and social competence. Key areas of investigation include: Temperament stability and change across childhood Neurobehavioral correlates of behavioral inhibition Social anxiety etiology and prevention Executive function development Peer dynamics in shy children Her recent publications highlight developmental trajectories from infancy through adolescence, emphasizing brain-behavior relationships and contextual influences. She collaborates on ENIGMA-anxiety mega-analyses and studies pandemic impacts on mental health. Henderson’s work appears in top journals like Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology and Development and Psychopathology . As Department Chair, she oversees academic governance while maintaining active research and mentoring roles. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges developmental psychology, neuroscience, and clinical practice to address mental health challenges in youth.

Steven Therouxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Biology
• Cell Biology
• Genetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steven Theroux is a Professor of Biology at Assumption College, affiliated with the D’Amour College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (1989) and a B.A. in Biology/Chemistry from Rhode Island College (1984). His research focuses on molecular biology, cell signaling pathways, cancer biology, neurobiology, and evolutionary processes. Key areas include EGF receptor signaling, Raf kinase inhibitory protein functions, ZPR1-SMN protein interactions in spinal muscular atrophy, and the evolution of the universe and life. Theroux has taught undergraduate courses such as Concepts of Biology, Cancer Biology, Genetics, and Molecular and Cellular Biology. His work has been supported by grants like the NIH Academic Research Enhancement Grant. He has published widely in journals like Nature Cell Biology , Brain Research Bulletin , and Molecular Biology of the Cell , and authored the book A Most Improbable Story (2022). His awards include a Carnegie Foundation Professor of the Year nomination (2011), the Assumption College President’s Award for Excellence in Service (2013), and recognition for mentoring undergraduate researchers. His research spans molecular mechanisms in disease, protein interactions, and evolutionary biology, with contributions to understanding fundamental biological processes across multiple levels of complexity.

Ana Oliveiraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Neuroscience
• Neuroplasticity
• Epigenetic Regulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

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.

• Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Sensory Processing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Timothy Balmer is an Assistant Professor in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU), with affiliations in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Faculty. His research focuses on understanding how sensory signals are processed in the brain, particularly in hearing and balance systems. He uses techniques such as in vitro/in vivo electrophysiology, optogenetics, and computational modeling to study neural circuits, synapses, and signal integration. Education: Ph.D., Neuroscience, Georgia State University, 2014 B.A., Psychology, University of Puget Sound, 2006 Research Interests: Neural mechanisms of auditory and vestibular processing Unipolar brush cell (UBC) function and synaptic signaling Integration of multisensory inputs in cerebellum-like circuits Disorders of hearing (e.g., tinnitus) and balance Labs/Teams: Director of the Balmer Lab, which investigates brain circuit function and sensory disorders Focus on cerebellar circuits, cochlear nucleus, and synaptic receptor dynamics Teaching: Offers courses in neurophysiology, neuroscience, and research seminars Includes BIO 465, BIO 467, and NEU 598 at the undergraduate/graduate levels

Siyuan Huمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• International Relations
• Psychology
• Neuroscience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Siyuan Hu is a Research Fellow at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) , Johns Hopkins University. Holding an M.A. in East Asian Studies (2019) from Johns Hopkins SAIS and a graduate degree in modern Japanese literature from the University of Arizona, Hu's interdisciplinary background bridges humanities and behavioral sciences. The University of Arizona's East Asian Studies department, which combines political science, religious studies, linguistics, and anthropology, significantly shaped Hu's research trajectory. Education: M.A. in East Asian Studies (Johns Hopkins SAIS, 2019) Prior Education: Modern Japanese Literature (University of Arizona) Hu's research focuses on neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral science , particularly examining cognitive control deficits, addiction mechanisms, and digital health interventions. Studies on binge drinking, emotional processing, and smoking cessation highlight intersections between neural activity and behavioral outcomes. Hu's publications reveal trends in addiction neuroscience, mental health technology, and cross-cultural behavioral analysis . Key areas include neural oscillations in binge drinkers, digital interventions for smoking cessation, and psychosocial factors in social media addiction. Methodological approaches span ecological momentary assessment, EEG analysis, and machine learning. Notable collaborations include studies on cognitive control deficits and digital health applications, though specific scientific awards or student advising details are not mentioned in the provided materials.

• Clinical Psychology
• Addiction
• Neurocognitive Mechanisms
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ingmar Franken is a Full Professor at Erasmus University Rotterdam, affiliated with the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences and the Department of Psychology, Education, and Child Studies. He leads the Center for Addiction and Substance Use Research (CESAR) in Rotterdam and is actively involved in major longitudinal studies including Generation R and GUTS. He holds a part-time clinical position as a therapist at Antes, specializing in addiction treatment. His research centers on the neurocognitive mechanisms of addiction and substance use, adopting a 'From Lab to Society' approach to bridge experimental research with clinical applications. Key areas include impulsivity, error processing, self-control, and externalizing behaviors. He has contributed extensively to understanding addiction through EEG, behavioral tasks, and longitudinal data. His recent scholarly work spans developmental cognitive neuroscience, decision-making, and psychopathology, with a strong emphasis on translational research. Articles highlight topics such as delay discounting, post-error processing, and social media use in emerging adults, reflecting a broad yet focused research trajectory in addiction and cognitive control. VENI Grant VIDI Grant Erasmus Initiative Grant Franken has supervised 28 PhD candidates to completion and regularly contributes to scientific discourse as a reviewer for journals and funding agencies like the European Research Council. He serves on the editorial boards of Drug and Alcohol Dependence and European Addiction Research . He is the lead editor of the SAGE Handbook of Addiction Psychology and two Dutch handbooks on psychopathology and addiction. His work also contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to mental health and well-being. He is a core member of the GUTS consortium and part of the management team of Generation R, both large-scale studies on child and adolescent development. His dual academic and clinical roles enable a unique integration of research and practice in addiction psychology.

Annika Maria Désirée Melinderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Development
• Emotional Memory
• Social Cognition
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Annika Maria Désirée Melinder is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, and Director of the Cognitive Developmental Psychology Research Unit (EKUP). Her research integrates developmental, clinical, and legal psychology, focusing on cognitive development, emotional memory, social cognition, and child trauma. She employs advanced methods such as EEG and eye-tracking in infant studies and conducts field research on forensic interviewing and child protection systems. Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Oslo, 2000–2004 Visiting Scholarship, University of California, Davis, 2001–2002 Specialist in Clinical Psychology, Institute of Nic Waal, Oslo, 1994–1997 Candidate Psychol., University of Gothenburg, Sweden, 1984–1990 Her research interests center on cognitive development, particularly emotional memory, social cognition, executive functions, and empathy in children. She investigates infants’ joint attention, emotional regulation, and early social cognition. Her work also explores face recognition bias in children and the interplay between working memory and learning. In witness psychology, she examines child memory, suggestibility, repeated interviews, and stress effects, contributing to improved forensic interviewing practices. Her clinical research focuses on neuro-cognitive dysfunctions in trauma-exposed children, including those in child protection, adolescents with self-harm behaviors, children prenatally exposed to methadone, and youth with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME). The most recent publications highlight her focus on disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), child stress biomarkers (e.g., hair cortisol), forensic interviewing quality, and expert psychological reports in child protection. Her work increasingly integrates neurobiological, behavioral, and legal perspectives to improve child welfare outcomes. Mid-career award, American Psychological Association (APA), 2022 Fellow, Association for Psychological Science (APS), 2019 Grant from Ministry of Children and Equality (≈22 million NOK), 2006–2012 Bjørn Christiansen’s award for best article in Norwegian Journal of Psychology, 2003 Fellow, Center of Advanced Studies, Norwegian Academy of Science, 2003–2004 She has supervised 20 master’s students and multiple PhD candidates. She has received significant research grants from the Norwegian Research Council and Ministry of Children and Equality. Her lab includes five PhD students, two senior researchers, and research assistants. She is actively involved in editorial and advisory roles, including as Associated Editor of the British Journal of Developmental Psychology and member of national scientific and ethical committees. Her interdisciplinary collaborations include researchers from UC Davis, Harvard, and Uppsala University.

• Developmental Neuroscience
• Cortical Circuit Development
• Interneuron Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Natalia De Marco Garcia is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, where she has led research at the Brain and Mind Research Institute since 2019. Her work bridges molecular mechanisms and circuit-level dysfunction in neurodevelopmental disorders. Her academic training includes: Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Columbia University (2007) M.A. and M.Phil. in Neuroscience, Columbia University (2002) B.S. in Biology, University of Buenos Aires (1999) M.S. in Medical Sciences, Praxis Medica (1993) Dr. De Marco Garcia's research focuses on cortical circuit development , particularly how GABAergic interneurons shape neural networks during early brain maturation. Using in vivo calcium imaging and electrophysiology in mouse models, her lab investigates genetic and molecular drivers of circuit assembly—with direct implications for autism spectrum disorders and addiction. Key discoveries include the roles of Gabrb3 , Homer1 , and chemokine signaling in interneuron integration and behavioral phenotypes. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2018-2025) reveals a thematic progression from fundamental mechanisms of synaptic plasticity and neuronal migration toward translational studies on neurodevelopmental disorders. Dominant trends include interneuron differentiation (2024 chemokine study), autism-related circuit dysfunction (2021 network activity review), and addiction memory mechanisms (2019/2020 cocaine studies), consistently employing genetic, imaging, and behavioral approaches in rodent models. As Principal Investigator, she currently directs four major NIH-funded projects: NIDA (2024-2025) : Cav1.2 channels in cocaine memory extinction NIMH (2024-2027) : GABAergic circuit assembly mechanisms NIMH (2022-2027) : Interneuron dysfunction in autism (Co-Investigator) NINDS (2020-2025) : Cortico-cortical connectivity development Her laboratory at the Brain and Mind Research Institute trains graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in advanced neuroscience techniques, with future work targeting therapeutic strategies for circuit-based neurodevelopmental disorders.

Daniel Senkowskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multisensory Integration
• Computational Neuroimaging
• Neural Oscillations
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Daniel Senkowski serves as Head of the research division Computational Neuroimaging and leads the Multisensory Integration Research Group at the Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. His work bridges clinical neuropsychology with advanced neuroimaging techniques to investigate fundamental neural mechanisms underlying human cognition and perception. Dr. Senkowski's primary research focus centers on multisensory integration processes, particularly examining how neural oscillations across multiple time scales contribute to information processing in both healthy individuals and clinical populations, especially those with schizophrenia and ADHD. His laboratory employs sophisticated methodologies including transcranial alternating current stimulation, eye tracking, computational modeling, and electroencephalography to unravel the complex dynamics of sensory integration. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on neural oscillatory mechanisms, particularly gamma and beta band activity, in mediating multisensory processing. His 2024 Nature Reviews Neuroscience article on multi-timescale neural dynamics represents a significant theoretical contribution to understanding how the brain integrates information across different sensory modalities through oscillatory synchronization. His research group actively investigates cognitive deficits in schizophrenia, with particular attention to attention deficits, working memory impairments, and multisensory processing abnormalities. The team has produced numerous high-impact studies examining how oscillatory brain activity relates to perceptual and cognitive functions in both healthy and clinical populations.

Carla Yuedeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Alzheimer’s disease
• Aß metabolism in the brain
• stress and stress-related disorders
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Carla Yuede serves as Professor of Psychiatry, Neuroscience, and Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine, where she directs the Animal Behavior Core facility. Her academic appointments span multiple departments within the medical school, reflecting interdisciplinary research bridging clinical psychiatry and basic neuroscience. Education Ph.D. from University of Missouri in St Louis (2006) Her research centers on Alzheimer’s disease mechanisms, specifically Aß metabolism, stress-related neuropathology, and learning/memory processes using transgenic mouse models. She pioneers behavioral phenotyping methodologies to quantify cognitive and motor deficits in neurodegenerative conditions, with particular focus on tauopathies and sleep disturbances. Current work integrates molecular neuroscience with behavioral analysis to identify therapeutic targets. 2025 publications reveal a strong emphasis on translational neuroscience, with studies spanning tauopathy treatment (Nature Neuroscience), stroke recovery metrics, infectious disease biosensors, sleep neurophysiology, and microglial mechanisms in Alzheimer's. This portfolio demonstrates methodological diversity across molecular, systems, and behavioral neuroscience while maintaining focus on neurodegenerative disease pathways. As Director of the Animal Behavior Core, she oversees standardized phenotyping protocols for locomotor activity, cognitive testing, and sleep analysis used by multiple research groups. The core facility enables high-throughput behavioral screening essential for preclinical therapeutic development in neurology and psychiatry.