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Howard Sirotkinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neurodevelopment
• Zebrafish Models
• Neurological Disorders
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Howard Sirotkin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior at Stony Brook University's Renaissance School of Medicine. His research focuses on neural development, utilizing zebrafish as a model organism to study processes like neural stem cell differentiation, neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism, epilepsy), and the impact of environmental pollutants like PFAS. He holds a PhD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and has been at Stony Brook since 2002. His lab employs cutting-edge genetic tools and behavioral assays to investigate molecular mechanisms underlying nervous system formation and dysfunction. Education: B.S. Microbiology (University of Florida, 1991); M.S./Ph.D. Molecular Genetics (Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1993/1996). Research Themes: (1) Neural stem cell regulation, (2) Disease modeling in zebrafish, (3) Chromosome engineering, (4) Environmental toxicant effects Key Technologies: Zebrafish genetics, high-resolution live imaging, CRISPR-based genome editing Lab Members: Includes PhD students (Carly Gomes, Gina Rizzo), MS students, and undergraduate researchers Grants: NIH-funded projects on PFAS toxicity and neural stem cell signaling Facilities: State-of-the-art lab in Stony Brook's Life Sciences Building with dedicated microscopy and behavioral testing suites

• Gait Analysis
• Functional Task Analysis
• Neurological Rehabilitation
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Sylvie Nadeau is a Full Professor in the School of Rehabilitation at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Medicine. Her research focuses on locomotor activity assessment, rehabilitation interventions for neurological conditions, and biomechanical analysis of movement. She leads interdisciplinary projects addressing spinal cord injuries, stroke recovery, and mobility challenges in aging populations. Key affiliations include the INTER strategic research group and the REPAR provincial rehabilitation research network. She collaborates with institutions like the Institut de Réadaptation Gingras-Lindsay-de-Montréal (IRGLM) and has secured funding from agencies such as FRQNT, MITACS, and the Rick Hansen Institute. Her work integrates technologies like smart stationary bikes and real-time avatars to enhance rehabilitation outcomes. Research interests span gait analysis, dynamic balance, and sensorimotor rehabilitation. She has supervised over 30 graduate students, contributing to advancements in post-stroke mobility, incontinence management, and telerehabilitation. Recent projects include developing intelligent exercise systems and evaluating environmental impacts on mobility in museum settings. Directed the 2019 SOFPEL international congress Co-led the TRIVEL intelligent cycle prototype development Pioneered studies on bilateral upper limb coordination post-stroke Her teaching includes courses in physiotherapy and evidence-based practice, shaping future generations of rehabilitation professionals. She prioritizes translating research into clinical practice through innovative interventions and technology integration.

Alexey Evgenievich Osadchiyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• digital signal processing
• magnetoencephalography
• electroencephalography
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Alexey Evgenievich Osadchiy is a Professor at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University), where he serves as Director of the Center for Bioelectric Interfaces at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience. He has been working at HSE since 2013 with 21 years of scientific and teaching experience. His academic appointments include Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science in the Department of Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence. 2023 - Doctor of Science: National Research University Higher School of Economics 2003 - PhD: University of Southern California, specialty "Physical and Mathematical Sciences" and "Neurobiology" 1997 - Specialty: Bauman Moscow State Technical University, major in Autonomous Information and Control Systems Professor Osadchiy's research focuses on digital signal processing, magnetoencephalography (MEG), electroencephalography, inverse problems, synchronization, non-invasive detection, and brain mapping. His work bridges neuroscience, computer science, and medical applications, with particular emphasis on brain-computer interfaces, neurofeedback systems, and precision medicine applications for neurological disorders. He has pioneered methods for real-time brain activity monitoring and developed novel approaches for functional connectivity estimation in neural networks. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward developing hardware-enabled low-latency systems for brain-state dependent stimulation, improving MEG technology with optically pumped magnetometers, and advancing speech mapping techniques for neurosurgical applications. His work increasingly integrates AI and deep learning approaches with traditional neuroimaging techniques to create more precise and accessible brain measurement and modulation systems. Scientific Awards and Recognition HSE University "Recognition - 10 Years of Successful Work" Medal (July 2025) Letter of Gratitude from the Higher School of Economics (September 2021) Letter of Gratitude from the Faculty of Computer Science at HSE (August 2018) Allowance for defending a doctoral dissertation (2023–2026) Bonuses for publications in international peer-reviewed journals (2015–2029) Professor Osadchiy has successfully advised numerous graduate students and doctoral candidates, with eight dissertation research projects currently under his supervision. His research has been supported by significant grants including a Russian Ministry of Education and Science contract for "System for registration and decoding of human brain bioelectric activity" (2014-2017), RFBR grants for "New non-invasive experimental-mathematical paradigm for preoperative magnetoencephalographic mapping of speech cortex" (14-02-00917, 16-04-01863), and projects on "Endogenous enhancement of brain-computer interface efficiency." As Director of the Center for Bioelectric Interfaces at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, Professor Osadchiy leads a multidisciplinary team working on cutting-edge neurotechnology. His center collaborates with the Federal Brain and Neural Technology Centre at the Federal Medical and Biological Agency, where they established the Laboratory of Medical Neural Interfaces and Artificial Intelligence for Clinical Applications. The center is actively involved in developing brain-computer interfaces for rehabilitation, particularly for stroke patients and those with locomotor function disorders, and has created Russia's first neurointerface for controlling exoskeletons using imagined lower limb movements.

Simon Dannerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neural Control of Locomotion
• Spinal Circuits
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Simon Danner, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy at Drexel University College of Medicine. His research focuses on computational modeling of spinal neural circuits controlling locomotion, sensorimotor integration, and recovery mechanisms following spinal cord injury. Doctorate in Engineering Sciences, Vienna University of Technology (2013) MSocEcSc in Computer Science Management, Vienna University of Technology (2011) MSc in Medicine and Computer Science, Vienna University of Technology (2010) BSc in Medicine and Computer Science, Vienna University of Technology (2008) Dr. Danner's work combines neural network modeling with musculoskeletal simulations to investigate the interaction between spinal circuits and somatosensory feedback. His studies explore how spinal cord injury alters neural connectivity and how transcutaneous stimulation can modulate locomotor function. Current projects examine V3 interneurons in interlimb coordination and propriospinal neurons in post-injury recovery. His research has been recognized with awards including the Goldberger/Murray/Boyne/Levine Outstanding Junior Faculty Award (2021) and Young Investigator Award from the Austrian Society for Biomedical Engineering (2015). Dr. Danner's publications span top journals such as eLife , Current Biology , and Brain , with a focus on spinal cord stimulation and computational neurorehabilitation . He leads the Danner Laboratory, which collaborates with experimentalists to develop predictive neuromechanical models . Current lab members include postdoc Shravan Tata Ramalingasetty and PhD students Andrew Lockhart, Laura Schoenhals, and Austin Chuang. Funded by NIH/NINDS grants R01 NS112304 and R01 NS115900, his work aims to establish therapeutic foundations for improving locomotor function after spinal injury. Goldberger/Murray/Boyne/Levine Outstanding Junior Faculty Award (2021) Reviewer of the Year, Journal of Neural Engineering (2019) Visiting Scholarship, Stanford University (2018) Best Poster Award, Karniel Workshop (2018) Young Investigator Award, Austrian Society for Biomedical Engineering (2015)

Sabah Hussainمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Skeletal muscle atrophy and wasting
• Autophagy and mitophagy
• Proteasomal degradation pathways
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sabah Hussain, MD, PhD, is Distinguished James McGill Professor in the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University and Senior Scientist in the Translational Research in Respiratory Diseases Program of the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC, Glen site). She leads an integrated bench-to-bedside program focused on skeletal-muscle wasting, autophagy, and angiogenesis. Education & Training: MD – University of Baghdad, 1978 PhD (Physiology) – McGill University, 1989 Research Focus: Dr Hussain’s laboratory investigates the molecular machinery governing skeletal-muscle mass in health and disease. Using transgenic models of angiopoietin signaling, sepsis, COPD and mechanical ventilation, her team has dissected how autophagy, mitophagy and proteasomal pathways drive diaphragmatic and locomotor muscle atrophy. A second axis of work explores gene-therapy delivery of angiopoietins to accelerate muscle regeneration after injury or in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy models. More recently, her group is mapping epigenetic regulators—microRNAs and long non-coding RNAs—that fine-tune these degradative pathways. Scientific Awards & Funding: Distinguished James McGill Professorship CIHR Project Grant – Fall 2024 competition NSERC Discovery Grant – 2024 competition Advising & Mentorship: Dr Hussain mentors graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and clinical research trainees. Sami Sedraoui, a PDF in her group, received the April 2025 Relève-Étoile Jacques-Genest Award from CIHR. Laboratory & Affiliations: Her laboratory is located in the Meakins-Christie Laboratories, RI-MUHC Block E, Glen site (1001 Decarie Blvd, Montréal). The group is embedded within the Centre for Translational Biology and benefits from the RI-MUHC Technology Platforms including Proteomics, Small-Animal Imaging and Molecular Imaging Services.

Melissa Mannersمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Molecular Neuroscience
• Stress Neurobiology
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Melissa Manners, Ph.D., serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Rowan University's College of Science & Mathematics, with additional teaching appointments at St. Joseph's University in Neuroscience graduate programs. Education: BA in Biology (Minor in Psychology), Rutgers University (2007) PhD in Pharmacology and Physiology, Drexel University College of Medicine (2016) Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania (2016-2019) Research Focus: Dr. Manners investigates molecular mechanisms underlying chronic stress behavioral effects through neuroscience , molecular biology , and bioinformatics approaches. Her work examines gene expression alterations in disease states, drug treatment responses, and stress-induced neuroinflammation, with emphasis on sex differences and transgenerational effects. Key areas include: Stress neurobiology and resilience mechanisms Neuropharmacology of depression and opioids Molecular pathways in neurological disorders Epigenetic regulation in pain and stress Publication Trends: Recent work (2022-2025) reveals strong focus on sex-specific stress responses, gut microbiome-opioid interactions, and neuroinflammatory mechanisms using rodent models. Her research bridges molecular neuroscience with translational applications for depression and addiction treatment. Scientific Awards: No awards or fellowships were documented in source materials. Mentorship: Dr. Manners actively trains undergraduate and graduate students, evidenced by co-authorships with Elias, A.Y. Zhang, A.G. White, M.J.Pyle, J.K. Brynildsen, M. Schechter, X Liu, D.Eacret, and N.L. Yohn. She teaches core neuroscience courses including Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience, Neurobiology of Stress, and Brain Behavior and Disease across both institutions. Research Infrastructure: Source materials did not specify laboratory facilities or research team compositions.

• Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Motor Control
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El Manira Abdeljabbar is a distinguished Professor of Neuroscience at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, where he has held academic positions since 1992. He leads the Neurobiology of Motor Actions research group within the Department of Neuroscience, focusing on neural circuits governing motor behavior. His work integrates neurophysiology, neurochemistry, and developmental biology to understand how brainstem and spinal circuits translate intentions into movement. Education: BSc in Biology (University of Rabat, 1988), PhD in Neuroscience (University of Marseille, 1992), Postdoc (Karolinska Institutet, 1992–1994), and Docent (Karolinska Institutet, 1997). Research highlights include pioneering studies on synaptic transmission, motor neuron function, and spinal circuitry in zebrafish. He has received prestigious awards such as the Distinguished Professor Award (2010), Knight of the Order of the Throne (2016), and membership in the Royal Swedish and Moroccan Academies of Science. Professional roles include Director of the Graduate School in Neuroscience (2005–2012), Coordinator of the EU-funded Spinal Cord Repair consortium (2009–2012), and editorial roles at journals like Journal of Neuroscience . His research has advanced understanding of locomotor speed control, neural circuit plasticity, and neuromodulation mechanisms. Current projects explore molecular and circuit-level bases of motor actions, with implications for neurological disorders.

Grillner Stenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Motor Control
• Neural Networks
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Sten Grillner is a renowned Professor and Director of the Nobel Institute for Neurophysiology at the Karolinska Institutet. He holds a Dr of Medicine and PhD in Neurophysiology from the University of Göteborg (1969). His research focuses on the cellular and network mechanisms underlying vertebrate motor behavior, particularly locomotion. Grillner has served as Chairman of the Department of Neuroscience (1993-2000) and led the Network program for Neuroscience/Psychiatry at KI (1996-2006). He is a member of prestigious academies, including the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences (USA). Key research interests include spinal cord circuits, neural oscillations, and evolutionary conservation of basal ganglia. Grillner has supervised over 50 PhD students, contributing to groundbreaking studies on lamprey locomotion and neural network dynamics. Awards include the Kavli Prize in Neuroscience (2008) and the Royal Swedish Academy's Florman award (1977). His work integrates experimental and computational approaches to understand how neural circuits generate complex behaviors. Awards: Kavli Prize, Royal Swedish Academy Fellow, Member National Academy of Sciences Leadership: Nobel Assembly member (1988-2008), Nobel Committee roles Global collaborations: Editorial boards for journals like Neuron and European Journal of Neuroscience Labs: Nobel Institute for Neurophysiology, leading neuroinformatics initiatives

• Spinal Cord Injury
• Neural Regeneration
• Neural Plasticity
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Karim Fouad is a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy within the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta. He has held this position since 2008 and previously served as Associate and Assistant Professor. He currently serves as Co-Director of the Open Data Commons for Spinal Cord Injury (2018-present) and was Canada Research Chair for Spinal Cord Injury (Tier 1) from 2016-2023. Dr. Fouad's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Konstanz, Germany (1991-1995) Diploma in Biology from the University of Konstanz, Germany (1986-1991) His research focuses on promoting functional recovery after spinal cord injury through two primary strategies: enhancing injury-induced neural plasticity and promoting axon regeneration by targeting regeneration-restricting factors. His laboratory employs diverse methodologies including histological examinations, behavioral testing, kinematic analysis, and electrophysiological recordings to investigate repair mechanisms in the central nervous system. Analysis of his recent publications (2017-2020) reveals consistent emphasis on spinal cord injury mechanisms and interventions, with growing interdisciplinary integration spanning neuroscience, rehabilitation engineering, and data science. Key trends include gut-brain axis interactions in SCI, cortical stimulation techniques for motor recovery, and development of open-data frameworks to accelerate preclinical research translation. Dr. Fouad has received several prestigious awards: Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) for Spinal Cord Injury (2016-2023) Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research Senior Scholar (2007-2014) Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research Scholar (2001-2007) As a graduate supervisor, he mentors students in rehabilitation medicine while leading a robust research program funded by major agencies including CIHR, NIH, and Heart and Stroke Foundation. His collaborative projects include international initiatives with Wings for Life and Conquer Paralysis Now, focusing on combinatorial therapies for neural repair. Dr. Fouad directs a comprehensive research facility equipped for tissue culture, histology, fluorescence microscopy, and physiological experiments. His leadership extends to the Open Data Commons for Spinal Cord Injury, which standardizes preclinical data sharing, and he previously co-directed the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute (2015-2017), fostering cross-disciplinary spinal cord research.

Dominique Pritchettمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Learning and Memory
• Cerebellum
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Dominique Pritchett is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Howard University, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on neural mechanisms underlying associative learning, particularly in the cerebellum, exploring synaptic plasticity and functional connections with the neocortex and basal ganglia. He employs optogenetics and electrophysiological techniques in his studies. Education: B.S. from Virginia State University (2004), Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2012). Research Interests: Cerebellar circuitry and learning Synaptic plasticity and oscillations Neurobiological basis of cognitive functions Publications highlight advancements in understanding gamma-band oscillations, NMDA receptor roles, and cerebellar-basal ganglia interactions. Recent work emphasizes hippocampal network dynamics and auditory cortex connectivity in bats. No scientific awards explicitly noted. No advising/grant details provided in texts. Research lab focuses on cerebellar learning mechanisms and neural oscillation studies.

Jordan Farrellمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Epilepsy Mechanisms
• Ultrasound Neuromodulation
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Dr. Jordan Farrell is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and faculty member of the Rosamund Stone Zander Translational Neuroscience Center and F.M. Kirby Neurobiology Center at Boston Children's Hospital. His research investigates how heterogeneous cell types orchestrate synchronous network patterns for brain computations fundamental to memory, seeking to understand pathological hypersynchrony in epilepsy. His laboratory develops cutting-edge in vivo approaches to precisely restore circuit function with minimal side effects. Current translational work focuses on developing tools to uncover mechanisms of ultrasound neuromodulation and parameter-optimized stimulation patterns for cell type-specific interventions. Dr. Farrell received NIH's K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award to study hypothalamic control of hippocampal synchrony and epileptic seizures.

Michael Rosbashمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Circadian Rhythms
• Gene Expression Regulation
• Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Rosbash is a Professor of Biology, the Peter Gruber Endowed Chair in Neuroscience, and an Investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) at Brandeis University. His research focuses on circadian rhythms, gene expression regulation, and RNA processing in Drosophila and mammalian systems. Education : B.S. in Chemistry, California Institute of Technology Ph.D. in Biophysics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Rosbash’s work has elucidated the molecular basis of circadian clocks, including the discovery of transcriptional feedback loops involving PER and CLK proteins. His lab employs advanced techniques like ChIP-seq and TRIBE to study clock gene targets, neuronal circuitry, and post-transcriptional regulation, including miRNA dynamics and splicing mechanisms. Scientific Awards : 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2013 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences 2012 Canada Gairdner International Award 2011 Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize 2009 Gruber Neuroscience Prize His research has also expanded to sleep regulation, neuronal activity, and neurodegenerative disease models, with recent projects exploring light adaptation, miRNA turnover, and circadian neuron-specific transcriptomics. The lab continues to bridge molecular mechanisms with physiological outcomes in circadian biology.

Giles E. Duffieldمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Circadian Rhythms
• Molecular Biology
• Chronobiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Giles E. Duffield is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame, College of Science. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of circadian rhythms in both mammals and mosquito vectors, with implications for human health, metabolic disorders, and vector-borne disease control. Research Interests: Dr. Duffield’s work investigates the molecular basis of circadian clocks, particularly the role of Inhibitor of DNA binding ( Id2 , Id4 ) genes in regulating the mammalian circadian system and metabolic homeostasis. His lab studies circadian control of metabolism, photic entrainment, and the genomic regulation of rhythmic gene expression in the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae . His interdisciplinary approach integrates molecular biology, genomics, behavioral analysis, and proteomics. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications highlight a strong focus on circadian regulation in disease vectors, including how artificial light alters mosquito biting behavior and how circadian clocks influence insecticide resistance. In mammalian systems, his work explores the intersection of circadian disruption with metabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and alcoholic liver disease. His research also contributes to methodological advances in circadian genomics. Scientific Awards and Grants: Indiana CTSI Fall Core Pilot Grant (2011) Supported by NIGMS, American Heart Association, Indiana CTSI, Eck Institute for Global Health, and Center for Rare and Neglected Diseases Previously funded by Royal Society and Wellcome Trust Advising and Grants: Dr. Duffield has mentored numerous graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom have pursued advanced degrees in medicine and science. His lab has secured significant external funding, enabling cutting-edge research in circadian biology and vector control. Collaborations span institutions including Indiana University, Dartmouth, Oxford, and the University of Washington. Labs and Teams: The Duffield Lab at Notre Dame employs transgenic mouse models, real-time bioluminescence imaging, transcriptomics, and behavioral assays to study circadian function. The team includes postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates, and maintains active collaborations with experts in proteomics, metabolism, and vector biology.

Florian Engertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Movement Behavior
• Circuit Function
• Circuit Structure
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Florian Engert serves as Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University, leading an active neuroscience laboratory focused on understanding neural circuit function using larval zebrafish as a model organism. His research program investigates how biological structures produce complex behaviors through comprehensive analysis of simple neural circuits. Engert teaches multiple advanced neuroscience courses including MCB 105 (Systems Neuroscience), MCB 366 (Synaptic Plasticity and Neuronal Networks), and specialized seminars on conscious perceptual experience. His primary research interests encompass: Movement Behavior and neural circuit dynamics Circuit Function and organization in the vertebrate brain Circuit Structure and connectivity patterns Systems neuroscience approaches to behavior Synaptic plasticity mechanisms Engert's laboratory employs cutting-edge methodologies including two-photon microscopy, calcium imaging, voltage imaging, and sophisticated behavioral assays to monitor neural activity throughout the brain during various behaviors in awake, intact zebrafish preparations. His team has developed quantitative learning assays and tools for in vivo monitoring and manipulation of neural activity during complex behaviors. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward understanding how neural circuits control behavior across multiple domains - from visually evoked escape responses and habituation to social interactions and decision-making processes. His 2024-2025 work shows increasing focus on astroglial signaling mechanisms, neuromodulation by norepinephrine, and pharmacological effects on neural circuits. Breakthrough of the year in neurosciences by Science magazine (1999) Extensive publication record in top journals including Nature, Science, and Neuron Recent perspective in Nature Neuroscience Reviews challenging traditional views of learning and memory Dr. Engert actively mentors a diverse research team including graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and undergraduate students. His laboratory includes graduate student Alex Chen, clinician-scientist postdoc Farhana Akter, and several specialized student teams. Notably, Mariela Petkova leads the SCION (Summer Connectomics Internship for Outreach Neuroscience) program focused on fish connectomics. Other team members include Joana Avrami studying integration and decision making, Alina Hebling (visiting Master's student from Germany), Morgan Phillips (research fellow), and Hillary Jean-Gilles examining social interactions. Outside academia, Engert recently participated in the Clipper Around the World Race during 2023-2024, demonstrating his adventurous spirit through competitive sailing while maintaining laboratory operations through administrative support from Entela Nako.

Jennifer Evansمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Circadian Rhythms
• Neural Circuits
• Molecular Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Evans is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Marquette University . She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego, and completed postdoctoral research at the Morehouse School of Medicine. Her lab investigates neural circuits driving circadian rhythms using molecular, cellular, and behavioral approaches, with a focus on sex differences and light-induced plasticity. Research Interests include: Neural circuit organization in the suprachiasmatic nucleus Biological sex influences on circadian systems Light exposure effects on clock function Molecular signaling in clock synchronization Pathological consequences of circadian disruption Recent Publications reveal trends in: SCN circuit mapping , sex-based clock variability , neuropeptide signaling , and environmental entrainment . Her work has uncovered sex-specific responses to light and roles of somatostatin/VIP in clock regulation. Scientific Contributions include Faculty Fellowship from University of California Key discoveries about SCN intercellular coupling Establishing sex differences in circadian plasticity Defining non-photic entrainment mechanisms Elucidating seasonal GABA signaling Advising : Graduate student Sydney McGraw works in her lab. The Evans Laboratory explores circadian network dynamics and their health impacts, with ongoing projects on clock neuron specialization and downstream tissue regulation.