جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Neuroscience
• Synaptic Physiology
• Neural Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Jonas is the Magdalena Walz Professor for Life Sciences at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) since 2022, and has been a Professor at ISTA since 2010. Previously, he served as Professor of Physiology and Department Head at the University of Freiburg, Germany (1995–2010) and Associate Professor at the Technical University of Munich (1994–1995). Current Role: Group Leader, Cellular Neuroscience Key Techniques: Nanophysiology, Presynaptic Patch-Clamp, Two-Photon Ca2+ Imaging, Optogenetics, Functional Anatomy His research focuses on synaptic signaling mechanisms in the hippocampus, particularly how glutamatergic and GABAergic synapses contribute to network functions. He investigates: Biophysical signaling and plasticity at mossy fiber synapses Role of synaptic properties in higher network functions Calcium channel-vesicle coupling dynamics Modeling of synaptic and network-level phenomena The group employs in vitro and in vivo approaches, combining experimental and computational methods to decode brain function. Recent work highlights the structural and functional analysis of 'giant' cortical presynaptic terminals. Scientific Awards include: Magdalena Walz Professor for Life Sciences (2022) Peter Seeburg Integrative Neuroscience Prize (2021) EMBO Membership (2019) FWF Wittgenstein Award (2016) DFG Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Award (2006) His students and postdocs include PhD candidates Silvia Jamrichova, Peipeng Lin, Rebecca Morse Mora, and Priyansha Verma, alongside postdocs Katharina Lichter, Andrea Navas Olive, and Jake Watson. The lab also collaborates with technical staff and scientific computing experts.

Alexey Semyanovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Brain active milieu
• Neuron-glia interactions
• Morphofunctional plasticity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alexey Semyanov is a Professor and Director of Neuroscience Center at Jiaxing University's Medical College since 2020. His career includes leadership roles at the Nizhny Novgorod Neuroscience Center (2005–2016), RIKEN Brain Science Institute (2005–2014), and UCL Institute of Neurology (1998–2005). Dr.Sc. (2002) & Ph.D. (1998) from Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russia Second M.Sc. in Neuroscience (1996–1998), Pushchino State University M.Sc. in Biophysics (1991–1996), University of Nizhny Novgorod His research focuses on astrocyte-neuron interactions , extrasynaptic signaling , GABAA receptor dynamics , and calcium activity in brain networks. Recent work explores mitochondrial dysfunction in astrocytes and calcium signaling mechanisms during locomotion. Key publications (2011–2023) reveal expertise in hippocampal plasticity , synaptic transmission , and neuroglial communication . Awards include Distinguished Professor at Tongren People’s Hospital (2024) and membership in Academia Europaea (2019). 2024 - Distinguished Professor, Tongren People’s Hospital 2023 - Honorary Professor, Chengdu University of TCM 2019 - Member, Academia Europaea 2016 - Corresponding member, Russian Academy of Sciences

Anthony Holtmaatمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Circuits neuroscience
• Molecular neuroscience
• Optical imaging of brain structure and function
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anthony Holtmaat is a Full Professor in Neuroscience at the Department of Basic Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Switzerland. He has held this position since 2016 and was an Associate Professor from 2007–2015. His research focuses on synaptic and structural plasticity in cortical circuits. Full Professor (2016–present) Associate Professor (2007–2015) Chair Alan Rossier (2007–2015) His work spans molecular neuroscience , optical imaging of brain structure , and cortical-thalamic circuits . Key contributions include studies on dendritic spine dynamics and activity-dependent plasticity using in vivo imaging techniques. Recent publications highlight his expertise in synaptic potentiation mechanisms , interneuron development , and computational neuroimaging . He has received major awards including the Swiss Brain League Research Prize and funding exceeding 1.5M CHF for his Chair. Swiss Brain League Prize (2016) 1.5M CHF Chair Funding (2007) 30+ PhD Students Examined 12 Postdocs Advised

• Neuroscience
• Synaptic transmission
• Presynaptic mechanisms
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Peter Jonas is a leading neuroscientist at IST Austria, specializing in synaptic transmission mechanisms and their role in neural circuits. He holds the Magdalena Walz Professorship for Life Sciences and leads the Jonas Group, focusing on nanophysiological studies of synapses using advanced techniques like optogenetics and flash-and-freeze electron microscopy. His research bridges biophysical mechanisms with network functions in the hippocampus and cortex. Education & Career: MD, University of Giessen (1987) Professorships at University of Freiburg (1995–2010), Technical University of Munich (1994–1995), and currently at IST Austria since 2010 Research Interests: Synaptic signaling and plasticity at glutamatergic/GABAergic synapses Role of presynaptic calcium channels and vesicle dynamics Neural coding in hippocampal circuits Mechanisms of gamma oscillations via inhibitory interneurons Awards & Honors: ERC Advanced Grants (2010, 2016), Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Award (2006) Member of EMBO, Leopoldina Academy, and Academia Europaea Lab & Team: Jonas Group at IST Austria includes postdocs, PhD students, and technical staff Current projects: Mossy fiber synapse plasticity, synaptic ultrastructure, and in vivo network modeling

István Katonaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cellular Neuroscience
• Molecular Neuroscience
• Cortical GABAergic interneuron diversity
• +۲ مورد دیگر

István Katona is a Professor and Head of the Department of Molecular and Developmental Neurobiology at the Institute of Experimental Medicine, Hungarian Academy of Sciences (Budapest, Hungary). His career spans roles as a Senior Research Fellow, Bolyai Research Fellow, and EMBO Postdoctoral Fellow, with affiliations at institutions including the University of California, Irvine, and the Max-Planck Institute for Medical Research. Research Focus Katona investigates the molecular and structural principles of endocannabinoid signaling in the central nervous system. His groundbreaking work established the presynaptic localization of CB1 receptors and the role of endocannabinoids as retrograde synaptic messengers. He proposed the 'synaptic circuit-breaker' hypothesis in a Nature Medicine review, linking endocannabinoid signaling to network excitability regulation. Scientific Awards Elected Member of the Academia Europea (2013) Momentum Research Program Winner (2013) Wellcome Trust International Senior Research Fellowship (2010) European Research Council Starting Grant (2009) IACM Award for Cannabinoid Research (2009) Central European Talent Award (2008) János Bolyai Fellow (2003, 2007) EMBO Long-term Fellowship (2000-2002) Richter-Gedeon Research Award (1997) Katona's research has uncovered critical pathophysiological implications of endocannabinoid signaling breakdown in human temporal lobe epilepsy and Fragile X syndrome models. His team continues to explore novel phylogenetically conserved endocannabinoid pathways.

• Systems Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Cellular Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Laurent Gilles is a Research Professor and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research in Frankfurt, Germany. He previously held the Lawrence A. Hanson Chair as Professor of Biology and Computation & Neural Systems at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) from 1990 to 2011. His research integrates cellular, systems, and computational neuroscience, focusing on olfactory coding, visual perception, sleep mechanisms, and the evolution of cortical and hippocampal structures. He has conducted studies across diverse species, including insects, cuttlefish, reptiles, and mammals. Education: Studied veterinary medicine and neuroethology in Toulouse, France, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge as a Royal Society Locke Research Fellow. He later joined Caltech’s faculty, advancing from Assistant to Professor rank before moving to the Max Planck Institute in 2009. Key Research Themes: Sleep architecture, neural oscillations, olfactory coding, and evolutionary neurobiology. Notable Achievements: Over 90 research papers, ERC Advanced Investigator Grant (2013–2018), and mentorship of prominent scientists now at institutions like Princeton and Harvard. Awards include EMBO membership (2014), AAAS Fellowship (2001), and multiple teaching and research fellowships. His lab has pioneered studies on neural circuits in diverse organisms, emphasizing cross-species comparisons to understand fundamental brain functions.

Hannah Monyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Molecular biology
• Interneuron structure and function
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Hannah Monyer is a Professor at the Department of Clinical Neurobiology within the Medical Faculty of the University of Heidelberg and affiliated with the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ). She has held this position since 2009 as a Helmholtz W3 Professor and has been a key figure in neuroscience research for decades. Education: MD from University of Heidelberg Residency in Child Psychiatry and Pediatric Neurology Her research focuses on interneuron structure and function , glutamate receptors , and synaptic transmission mechanisms , with implications for memory, cognition, and neurological disorders. Her work spans molecular neuroscience to systems-level analysis of neural circuits. Key trends in her publications include: Investigations of entorhinal cortex and hippocampal circuits in spatial memory Studies of GABAergic interneurons and gamma oscillations in brain synchronization Discoveries in NMDA receptor subtypes and synaptic plasticity Her scientific awards include: ERC Advanced Grant (2009) Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2004) Philip Morris Research Award (2006) EMBO Membership (2014) She has advised numerous researchers through her leadership roles and has received grants from prestigious organizations like the ERC and DFG. Her affiliations include the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the Interdisciplinary Center of Neurosciences (IZN) at Heidelberg University.

Juan Lerma Gomezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Synaptic Transmission
• Glutamate Receptor Research
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Juan Lerma Gomez serves as Director of the Instituto de Neurociencias de Alicante (CSIC-UMH) since 2007, holding the highest research rank of Profesor de Investigación at Spain's National Research Council (CSIC). His leadership extends internationally as Secretary General-elect of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) and Chairman of IBRO's PanEuropean Regional Committee. His pioneering research focuses on glutamate receptor structure and function , particularly kainate receptors that mediate over 90% of excitatory neurotransmission. Key contributions include: discovering functional kainate receptors in central neurons, developing pharmacological tools for their isolation, and demonstrating their dual signaling capability through both ion channels and G-protein cascades. This work established kainate receptors' critical role in neuronal excitability and epileptogenesis. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on receptor pharmacology , synaptic transmission mechanisms , and neurological disorder pathways , with increasing emphasis on receptor-cytoskeleton interactions and cortical circuit development in recent years. Distinction to Scientific Merit, Valencia Community (2013) Highest distinction to investigative career, San Marcos University (2010) Member, European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) (2000) XI 'Alberto Sols' Award for research excellence (2005) Santiago Grisolía Chair Award (2002) As Director of the CSIC-UMH neuroscience institute, he oversees substantial research infrastructure and European collaborations. His laboratory has produced over 5,700 citations with an H-index of 40, featuring frequent publications in Neuron , PNAS , and Nature Neuroscience . Current work examines CRMP2-kainate receptor interactions in neuronal maturation and Nrg1 signaling in cortical circuit development, maintaining leadership in molecular neuroscience.

Zoltan Nusserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Neuroanatomy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Zoltan Nusser is a distinguished Professor and Head of the Laboratory of Cellular Neurophysiology at the Institute of Experimental Medicine in Budapest, Hungary, a position he has held since 2000. He is a Fellow of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (2007) and a member of Academia Europaea (elected 2011), with his research focusing on fundamental mechanisms of synaptic transmission and neuronal communication. Dr. Nusser received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) from the University of Veterinary Science, Budapest (1987-1992), followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (D.Phil.) in Physiological Science from Oxford University, Hertford College (1992-1995), where he also earned Overseas Research Students Awards. He completed postdoctoral training at the MRC Anatomical Neuropharmacology Unit, Oxford (1995-1998) and a Wellcome Travelling Research Fellowship at UCLA (1998-2000). His laboratory pursues four major research directions: Understanding the role of specific nerve cells in olfaction using pharmaco- and opto-genetic techniques during odor discrimination tasks Investigating the molecular, structural, and functional diversity of excitatory and inhibitory synapses in the cortex Mapping the molecular distribution of ion channels across neuronal surfaces using quantitative microscopy and computational modeling Quantitative analysis of cerebellar cortex microcircuits, particularly focusing on electrically coupled GABAergic interneurons Dr. Nusser has received numerous prestigious awards including: Debiopharm Life Sciences Award (2007) FENS/Boehringer Award (2006) 'Akadémiai Prize' from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (2006) European Young Investigator Award (2005) Ignaz L. Lieben Prize of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (2004) His research program has been supported by substantial funding including a €2.5 million European Research Council Advanced Grant (2012-2016) and multiple Wellcome Trust grants. He serves on editorial boards of The Journal of Neuroscience, The European Journal of Neuroscience, Hippocampus, and Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, and regularly reviews for top journals including Nature, Science, and Neuron. The Laboratory of Cellular Neurophysiology employs a multidisciplinary approach combining molecular techniques, neuroanatomy, electrophysiology, imaging, and computational modeling. Notable collaborations include work with Prof. Angus Silver's lab at University College London on cerebellar microcircuits, and Dr. Nusser's team has identified novel GABAergic interneuron subtypes in the main olfactory bulb that show unique connectivity patterns.