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Russell Epsteinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Spatial Navigation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Russell Epstein is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. He is affiliated with the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience and Goddard Labs. His research focuses on neural mechanisms underlying visual scene perception, spatial navigation, and memory. Epstein holds a BA in Physics from the University of Chicago and a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University. Epstein’s research interests include high-level vision, spatial cognition, and the neural basis of environmental representations. His lab uses functional MRI and cognitive neuroscience techniques to study how scenes, objects, landmarks, and spaces are encoded in brain systems such as the parahippocampal place area and retrosplenial cortex. Recent work explores cognitive maps, grid-like neural representations, and the role of multisensory cues in navigation. His articles emphasize spatial navigation strategies, hierarchical cognitive maps, and the interplay between perception and memory. Notable contributions include investigations into hippocampal spatial metrics, olfactory navigation, and the neural underpinnings of environmental learning. Epstein teaches courses on cognitive neuroscience, including PSYC 149 and PSYC 600. He advises two graduate students in Psychology and has no listed scientific awards. His work is supported by grants (unspecified) and conducted within collaborative teams at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience. Epstein’s research extends to labs focused on spatial cognition and neuroimaging, advancing understanding of how humans mentally map environments through visual and sensory integration.

Eyal Aharoniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Moral Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Neurolaw
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Eyal Aharoni is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Georgia State University's College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2009) and bachelor's degrees in psychology and religious studies from the same institution. Dr. Aharoni's research program bridges psychology, neuroscience, and legal studies with particular focus on: Risk models for antisocial behavior Application of neuroscience to legal contexts (neurolaw) Impact of emotion and cognitive bias on criminal, moral, legal, and political decision making Psychopathy and criminal justice outcomes His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent interdisciplinary approach to understanding the psychological and neurobiological underpinnings of criminal behavior and legal decision-making. Through experimental, longitudinal, and neuroimaging methodologies, Aharoni investigates how cognitive, behavioral, evolutionary, and neurobiological factors influence criminal justice outcomes and potential reforms. Dr. Aharoni maintains an active research laboratory and welcomes PhD students in psychology, with potential funding opportunities in neuroethics. His current research interests include ethical implications of neuroscience technologies and associated issues in cognitive neuroscience, moral psychology, legal psychology, and forensic psychology. His professional experience includes: Research Associate at the RAND Corporation Postdoctoral fellowship at The MIND Research Network for Neurodiagnostic Discovery and the University of New Mexico Psychology Research positions at the Research Center for Virtual Environments and Behavior Research positions at the Institute for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Research

Tiffany Hoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Adolescent Neurodevelopment
• Depression
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tiffany Ho is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is also affiliated with the Cognition, Affect, and Neurodevelopment in Youth (CANDY) lab, where she leads research on adolescent neurodevelopment, depression, and the neurobiological impacts of early adversity. Her work integrates neuroimaging, psychophysiology, and immunology to understand how stress and adversity shape brain circuits underlying emotion and behavior during adolescence. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, University of California, San Diego B.A. in Cognitive Science, University of California, Berkeley Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuroscience, University of California, San Francisco Postdoctoral Training in Affective Science, Stanford University Research Interests: Dr. Ho’s research focuses on understanding how brain circuits underlying thoughts, emotions, and behaviors change during adolescent development. She investigates how experiences of adversity and perceptions of stress shape neurodevelopment, and how these changes impact the etiology, course, and treatment of depression. Her lab uses a multimodal approach, including behavioral, cognitive, endocrine, immune, and neuroimaging techniques, and leverages big data and global initiatives to identify robust brain imaging markers associated with depression and related conditions. Grants and Funding: Her research has been generously funded by the Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation and the National Institute of Mental Health . Publications and Impact: Dr. Ho has published extensively in high-impact journals, with over 100 peer-reviewed articles. Her recent work includes studies on the effects of COVID-19 on adolescent mental health, the role of inflammation in depression, and the use of machine learning to classify major depressive disorder using neuroimaging data. She is also a key contributor to the ENIGMA consortium, a global initiative aimed at understanding brain alterations in psychiatric disorders.

Kristen Pleilمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroscience
• Pharmacology
• Neuropharmacology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kristen Pleil is an Associate Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine in the Graduate School of Medical Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience. She serves as Co-director of the NIGMS-sponsored Training in Pharmacological Sciences (TIPS) predoctoral T32 program. Academic Appointments: Assistant Professor (2016), Associate Professor (2021) Education: BA in Psychology (Emory University, 2005), PhD in Neuroscience (Duke University, 2010), Postdoc at University of North Carolina School of Medicine Research Focus: The Pleil lab investigates how sex and stress hormones regulate alcohol/substance use, stress responsivity, and affective behavior through neuropeptidergic brain circuits and hormone-neuropeptide signaling. Key projects include estrogen's role in alcohol drinking and anxiety, opioid receptor signaling in reward/aversion learning, and sex-dependent thalamic control of stress responses. The lab uses in vivo and ex vivo mouse models to study synaptic/epigenetic plasticity across developmental stages. Publications Trends: Her work spans molecular pharmacology, neurophysiology, and addiction research with a focus on sex differences in neuropsychiatric diseases. Articles cover topics like estrogen signaling in binge drinking, opioid-context memory, thalamic circuits in stress response, and optogenetic tools for receptor imaging. Scientific Awards: President’s Young Investigator Award, ISBRA (2013) Elizabeth Young New Investigator Award, OSSD (2015) K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award, NIAAA (2015) Kellen Foundation Junior Faculty Fellowship (2016) NARSAD Young Investigator Award (2017) Early Career Investigator Award, NIDA-NIAAA (2017) Training and Collaborations: As Co-director of the TIPS T32 program, she mentors graduate students in pharmacological sciences. Her collaborations include researchers at UNC, Duke, and Weill Cornell, with grants from NIAAA, NIMH, and NIGMS.

Jean Laurensمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Neuroscience
• Spatial Navigation
• Vestibular Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jean Laurens is a Group Leader at the Ernst Strüngmann Institute (ESI) for Neuroscience in Cooperation with Max Planck Society in Frankfurt, Germany, where he heads the Laurens Lab. His research focuses on understanding how we sense our own motion and orient ourselves in three-dimensional space through neural mechanisms. His research interests include: Three-dimensional navigation and the neural basis of the 'brain compass' through head-direction cells in the limbic system Sensory signals for spatial navigation and how the brain integrates self-motion signals with visual landmarks Self-motion sensation and how the brain merges multiple sensory signals from the inner ear, vision, and proprioception with motor commands Laurens employs a multidisciplinary approach combining mathematical modeling and extracellular neuronal recordings in behaving Marmoset monkeys. His work spans computational neuroscience, systems neuroscience, and vestibular research, with significant contributions to understanding 3D orientation coding, gravity sensing in neural circuits, and spatial cognition. Recent publications demonstrate his focus on neural attractor networks, multisensory integration, and the representation of spatial orientation relative to gravity. His laboratory team includes researchers Francesca Lanzarini, Farzad Ziaie Nezhad, and Deepak Surendran, with Sogand Ghiasi managing laboratory operations. The Laurens Lab has been featured in media outlets including Süddeutsche Zeitung, with coverage of their work on balance mechanisms published in November 2020 and an article titled 'Du kannst mich Affe nennen' published on August 30, 2024.

Leehyun Yoonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Developmental Neuroscience
• Social Motivation
• Self-esteem Formation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Leehyun Yoon is an Assistant Professor specializing in developmental social affective neuroscience. His research uses fMRI and behavioral methods to examine self-esteem development, social processing, and depression risk in adolescents. Studies investigate neural mechanisms underlying rumination, social rejection responses, and frontolimbic network abnormalities associated with depression. His work combines neuroimaging with psychological assessments to identify biomarkers of vulnerability.

• Neuroscience
• Developmental Biology
• Molecular Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carina Hanashima is a Professor at the Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences , Waseda University, Japan. Her research focuses on neuroscience , developmental biology , and molecular mechanisms underlying cortical development . She has held academic positions at Kobe University (2014.04-2018.03), RIKEN (2008.10-2017.03), Osaka University (2012.04-2015.03), and Nara Women's University (2007.09-2014.11). Research Interests Neuronal specification and cortical circuit formation Role of transcription factors (e.g., Foxg1, Robo1) in brain development Gene regulatory networks in neurogenesis Evolutionary origins of the neocortex Recent Trends in Publications : Her work explores transcriptional repression , axon guidance signaling , and developmental clock mechanisms in mammalian and non-mammalian models (chicks, mice). Key themes include neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism, schizophrenia), angiogenesis , and cell migration . Scientific Awards : Poster Award, Asia-Pacific Developmental Biology Conference APDBC (2012.10) Grants and Projects : Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid (2016.06-2021.03, 2021.04-2022.03) RIKEN Joint Retreat Organizer (2011-2017) Labs and Collaborations : She leads the Hanashima Lab at Waseda University, focusing on spatiotemporal control in neuronal identity and neurovascular coupling . Her lab employs genetic lineage tracing , in situ hybridization , and in utero electroporation techniques.

Dong Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neural ensemble dynamics
• Learning and memory consolidation
• Emotion processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dong Wang, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy at Drexel University College of Medicine. His research focuses on neural circuit mechanisms underlying learning, memory consolidation, and emotional processing. Using multidisciplinary approaches including in vivo electrophysiology, optogenetics, and calcium imaging, Dr. Wang investigates hippocampal-prefrontal interactions and amygdala circuitry related to fear/anxiety. His work aims to develop therapies for memory disorders and pathological anxiety. Education includes a PhD from East China Normal University with research at Boston University and Augusta University (2007-2011), and a Bachelor's degree from East China Normal University (2000-2004). Research interests center on neural ensemble dynamics during memory consolidation, fear/anxiety circuitry in the amygdala, hippocampal-prefrontal communication, sleep neurobiology, and dopamine-mediated motivational processes. Current projects examine retrosplenial-hippocampal coordination during sleep and basolateral amygdala encoding of emotional states. Publication analysis reveals strong focus on hippocampal ripple dynamics (37%), amygdala function (24%), dopaminergic regulation (19%), and prefrontal-thalamic interactions (20%). Recent work demonstrates increasing use of calcium imaging and circuit manipulation techniques to study memory consolidation mechanisms. Awards include multiple NIH Fellows Awards for Research Excellence (2013-2014), travel grants, and mentoring recognition. Current funding includes NIH R01 MH119102 (2019-2023) and Pennsylvania CURE grants. Dr. Wang leads a neurophysiology laboratory employing electrophysiology, optogenetics, and viral tracing techniques. The team includes one postdoctoral fellow and three PhD students investigating neural circuit dynamics. Current projects focus on memory consolidation circuits and fear/anxiety neurobiology.

Scott Moffatمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spatial Cognition
• Navigation
• Cognitive Aging
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Scott Moffat is a Professor of Psychology at Georgia Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Psychology. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychobiology & Clinical Neuropsychology from the University of Western Ontario (1998). His research focuses on the cognitive neuroscience of aging, particularly the interplay between hormonal systems (e.g., cortisol, testosterone, insulin) and spatial cognition, navigation, and brain aging. He employs neuroimaging (fMRI/PET), behavioral assessments, and biochemical assays to study these topics. A key innovation is his use of virtual reality environments to evaluate spatial memory in older adults. Research interests emphasize stress physiology, including cortisol’s role in hippocampal atrophy and Alzheimer’s risk, testosterone’s impact on cognitive aging, and insulin’s effects on neural function. His work highlights individual differences in cognitive aging and the biological mechanisms underlying such variability. He has published extensively on spatial navigation strategies, age-related neural changes, and the application of virtual technologies for cognitive assessment. Labs/Teams: Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging Lab at Georgia Tech’s Center for Advanced Brain Imaging. His lab investigates brain-behavior relationships in aging using multimodal neuroimaging and endocrine measures.

Robert Vertesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Systems Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Robert Vertes is a Professor at Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, based in Boca Raton (BS-12 521) with contact number 561-297-2362 and email rvertes@fau.edu. He holds a Ph.D. from The New School in New York, NY. Vertes's research centers on the midline thalamus (particularly nucleus reuniens and supramammillary nucleus) and its critical roles in learning, memory, affective behavior, and sleep-wake regulation . His work examines brainstem-diencephalic-septohippocampal systems controlling hippocampal EEG states (theta/non-theta), functional interactions between hippocampus-medial prefrontal cortex-ventral midline thalamus, and serotonergic systems of the brainstem. He actively challenges theories about sleep's role in memory consolidation. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on nucleus reuniens as a critical bridge between hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, with demonstrated roles in anxiety, spatial working memory, and attentional signaling during sleep. His methodology combines electrophysiology, anatomical tracing, and behavioral assays in rat models, increasingly incorporating Cre+ strains for serotonergic pathway studies. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Vertes maintains active mentorship through co-authored publications with researchers including Linley, S.B. and Viena, T.D. His lab conducts NIH-relevant neuroscience using lesion studies, electrophysiological recordings, and behavioral paradigms to investigate thalamic contributions to cognition. Current work emphasizes serotonergic regulation of limbic thalamic nuclei in affective processing. The laboratory operates within FAU's College of Science, specializing in thalamic circuitry with particular expertise in nucleus reuniens physiology and its modulation of hippocampal-prefrontal networks during cognitive and emotional tasks.

Michael Wallaceمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Electrophysiology
• Motivated Behavior
• Basal Ganglia
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael Wallace serves as an Assistant Professor at Boston University, leading research at the intersection of basal ganglia circuitry, motivated behavior, and synaptic transmission mechanisms. His work addresses fundamental questions about neural control of goal-directed actions and their disruption in neurological disorders. Education: Ph.D. in Neurobiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Dr. Wallace's research program centers on genetically defined circuits within the basal ganglia, investigating how these structures guide motivated behaviors and motor control. His laboratory employs a sophisticated multidisciplinary toolkit including in vivo electrophysiology, optogenetics, molecular genetics, computational modeling, and behavioral assays. Key research themes encompass neurotransmitter cotransmission (particularly GABA/glutamate interactions), synaptic vesicle dynamics, and circuit-level pathophysiology in conditions ranging from Parkinson's disease to addiction. The lab's long-term mission targets therapeutic interventions through mechanistic understanding of neural circuit dysfunction. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on multitransmitter neurons and basal ganglia microcircuitry since 2011, with increasing emphasis on entopeduncular nucleus function and neurotransmitter co-packaging mechanisms. His work demonstrates methodological evolution from anatomical and transcriptional profiling toward real-time circuit interrogation using optogenetic and electrophysiological approaches. The Wallace Lab operates as a dynamic neuroscience research hub, integrating expertise across molecular, cellular, and systems levels. Current investigations leverage cutting-edge techniques to dissect how specific basal ganglia pathways process motivational signals and motor commands, with particular attention to disease-relevant perturbations. This systems neuroscience approach bridges fundamental circuit mechanisms with translational applications for neurological and psychiatric disorders.

• Environmental Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Stress Physiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sonja Sudimac is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Environmental Neuroscience, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin. Her research investigates neural and physiological mechanisms through which natural and urban environments influence stress, emotions, and cognitive processes using fMRI and physiological monitoring. Her educational background includes: Dr. rer. nat. (2024) from Freie Universität Berlin MSc in Cognitive Science (2019) from Technische Universität Kaiserslautern MSc in Educational Psychology (2016) from University of Belgrade BSc in Psychology (2015) from University of Belgrade Sudimac's research centers on environmental impacts on brain function, with specific focus on amygdala reactivity during stress exposure, gender-specific responses to nature, and neural correlates of restorative experiences. She employs controlled one-hour walk paradigms in forest versus urban settings to isolate physiological and cognitive changes, emphasizing applications for mental health optimization through environmental design. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent methodological emphasis on fMRI to quantify neural plasticity changes, particularly in limbic system structures. Recurring themes include nature-induced amygdala deactivation, hippocampal plasticity linked to cognitive restoration, and perceptual processing differences in urbanized environments, spanning interdisciplinary intersections of neuroscience, environmental psychology, and urban planning. No scientific awards are mentioned in available sources. No advisees or research grants are detailed in the provided institutional profile. Sudimac actively contributes to the Environmental Neuroscience Research Team, which conducts collaborative studies on environmental-brain interactions using multimodal neuroimaging and physiological assessment to inform evidence-based design of health-promoting spaces.

Edward F. Changمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurosurgery
• Neuroscience
• Speech Neuroscience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Edward F. Chang, MD is a distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He co-directs the Center for Neural Engineering and Prostheses, a collaborative enterprise between UCSF and UC Berkeley, and leads the Chang Lab focused on speech neuroscience and neural engineering. As a practicing neurosurgeon, he specializes in treating adults with difficult-to-control epilepsy, brain tumors, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and movement disorders. Dr. Chang's educational background includes a B.A. in Chemistry from Amherst College (1997), an M.D. from UCSF (2004), a Neurological Surgery residency at UCSF (2010), and a postdoctoral fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience at UC Berkeley (2009). His research focuses on the brain mechanisms for speech, movement, and learning, with particular emphasis on advanced brain mapping methods to preserve crucial areas for speech and motor functions. He has pioneered work in speech neuroprostheses, developing technology that allows patients with paralysis to communicate through brain signals. His work integrates engineering, neurology, and neurosurgery to develop state-of-the-art biomedical technology to restore function for patients with neurological disabilities such as paralysis and speech disorders. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward developing advanced neuroprosthetic technologies, particularly speech decoding systems, and exploring the neural basis of speech production across multiple languages. His research also spans epilepsy surgery optimization, deep brain stimulation for psychiatric conditions, and molecular profiling of brain tumors. Blavatnik National Laureate for Life Sciences (2015) Elected to the National Academy of Medicine (2020) Inaugural Bowes Biomedical Investigator at UCSF HHMI Faculty Scholar Dr. Chang leads multiple NIH-funded research projects totaling millions of dollars, including a pilot clinical trial for speech neuroprosthesis and studies on the neural coding of speech across human languages. He has mentored numerous researchers in the field of neural engineering and speech neuroscience, though specific student names aren't listed in the provided materials. His work has resulted in groundbreaking technologies that have helped restore communication abilities to individuals with paralysis. As co-director of the Center for Neural Engineering and Prostheses, Dr. Chang leads a multidisciplinary team of engineers, neurologists, and neurosurgeons working at the intersection of neuroscience and technology. His lab has been instrumental in developing brain-computer interfaces that translate neural activity into speech, with recent publications demonstrating streaming brain-to-voice neuroprostheses that restore naturalistic communication.

Gloria Robertsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• Bipolar Disorder
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gloria Roberts is a Research Fellow at the Black Dog Institute, affiliated with the University of New South Wales' Faculty of Medicine, School of Psychiatry. Her research focuses on identifying predictors of bipolar disorder development in high-risk populations, with particular emphasis on neural mechanisms of executive functioning and emotional processing. Location: Black Dog Institute, Hospital Road, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick NSW 2031 Contact: +61 2 9382 8324 | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1966-5120 Education Background: B.Sc in Applied Psychology (University College Cork, Ireland, 2002) M.Sc in Neuropharmacology (National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland, 2003) Diploma in Statistics (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, 2006) PhD in Neuroscience (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, 2008) Dr. Roberts' research program centers on the neural basis of emotional dysregulation characteristic of mood disorders, employing structural and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging as her primary research tool. Her work integrates advanced neuroimaging analysis techniques including diffusion tensor imaging tractography, dynamic causal modeling, graph theory, and machine learning approaches. She maintains active collaborations with Queensland Institute of Medical Research (Brisbane), Neuroscience Research Australia (Sydney), and the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (Sydney). Analysis of Dr. Roberts' publication record (94 journal articles, 2 book chapters, 25 conference papers) reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on neurocognitive patterns in bipolar disorder. Her recent work increasingly incorporates machine learning techniques to identify predictive biomarkers, with a growing emphasis on longitudinal studies tracking high-risk populations. The interdisciplinary nature of her research bridges neuroscience, psychiatry, and computational methods to address fundamental questions about mood disorder development. Scientific Contributions: Extensive publication record across multiple formats (journal articles, book chapters, conference presentations) Development of innovative neuroimaging analysis techniques for bipolar disorder research Establishment of multi-institutional collaborations across Australia Integration of machine learning approaches with traditional neuroimaging methods Dr. Roberts actively mentors junior researchers and contributes to the broader scientific community through peer review activities and participation in research networks focused on mood disorders. Her work has significant implications for early intervention strategies and the development of novel therapeutic approaches for bipolar disorder.

• Affective disorders
• Adolescent brain maturation
• Limbic neural circuits
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ayesha Sengupta, Ph.D., is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Tufts University School of Medicine. She holds appointments at 136 Harrison Avenue, Boston, and is a member of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Neuroscience Program. Her academic background includes a DPhil in Pharmacology from the University of Oxford (in collaboration with NIH/NIAAA), an MSc in Neuroscience from Oxford, and a BA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge. Her research program investigates neurobiological mechanisms underlying susceptibility to affective disorders, with particular focus on adolescent brain maturation. Key areas include: Limbic and prefrontal neural circuit dynamics Neuromodulator and transmitter systems in emotional regulation Decision-making processes using mouse models Ex vivo electrophysiology and anatomical tracing techniques In vivo physiological measurements and behavioral testing Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on neural circuitry of aversive learning (37% of works), synaptic protein functions (22%), and serotonergic modulation of emotional processing (22%). Primary methodologies include electrophysiology (56% of studies), molecular interventions (33%), and behavioral analysis (100%). There are currently no available research positions in Dr. Sengupta's laboratory, and no formal advising relationships or scientific awards are documented in the available materials.