جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Neuroscience
• Dendritic computation
• Cortical microcircuits
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Prof. Matthew Larkum is a faculty member at Charité University Medicine Berlin ( Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin ), where he leads the Larkum Lab focusing on cortical dendritic processing. His research explores how active dendritic properties contribute to cortical computation, particularly in feedforward/feedback circuits and consciousness mechanisms. Institution: Charité Cross Over - Campus Mitte, Berlin Contact: matthew.larkum@hu-berlin.de Key research themes include: Dendritic spikes and synaptic integration Interhemispheric inhibition mechanisms Anesthetic effects on single-neuron computation Optical approaches for cortical activity mapping Fear memory engram plasticity Recent publications (2022-2024) emphasize cortical layer 6b dynamics, thalamocortical interactions, and artificial consciousness feasibility. His lab develops advanced neurotechnologies like F-SHARP microscopy while maintaining collaborations with institutions like Max Planck Institute. Current affiliations include: Spokesperson for SFB1315 collaborative research Functional Imaging and Multimodal Behavior Unit leadership Human Brain Project partner

• Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Transcriptomics
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Stan Driessens is a PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Science , VU Amsterdam, affiliated with the Integrative Neurophysiology group and Amsterdam Neuroscience - Cellular & Molecular Mechanisms . His research focuses on the intersection of neuroscience and molecular mechanisms in cortical signaling. His work explores neurophysiological and transcriptomic aspects of brain function, including GABAergic interneurons , astrocyte signaling , and gene expression patterns in cognitive processes . His publications in high-impact journals like Science and Nature Communications have been widely cited and shared in academic networks. Key themes in his recent research include: Functional specialization of fast-spiking neurons in cortical signaling Role of G protein-coupled receptors in memory formation Comparative analysis of human cortical neuron types via morphoelectric properties Transcriptomic links between cognitive ability genes and neocortical development

Sabine Spijkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Neurobiology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuropsychiatric Disorders
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Prof. Sabine Spijker is a Full Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Science and Amsterdam Neuroscience, focusing on molecular and cellular mechanisms of neuropsychiatric disorders. She holds positions in multiple research groups including Cellular & Molecular Mechanisms, Compulsivity, and Mood/Stress. Her research explores how stress manifests as depression, focusing on synaptic maladaptation and learning/memory deficits in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex. She leads the Animal Models of Psychiatric Disease lab (https://mcn.cncr.nl/research_teams/animal_models_of_psychiatric_disease/). Education: MSc Molecular Neurobiology (1994) and PhD Neuroscience (1999) from VU Amsterdam. Postdoctoral training at IGBMC (Strasbourg) and VU Amsterdam with EMBO and Marie Curie fellowships. Awarded a 2015 NWO Vici grant to study depression's molecular basis. Teaching: Coordinates Human Development courses in the BSc Biomedical Science program, emphasizing embryology and organ development's molecular steps. Active in guest lectures and student mentorship. Research Interests: Synaptic plasticity, extracellular matrix dynamics, contextual memory mechanisms, and psychiatric disease models. Contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to mental health. Awards: Vici Grant (NWO, 2015). Supervised 19 PhD theses. Collaborations span international institutions, with recent work on stress-induced depression and synaptic ECM changes in cognitive impairment.

• Neuroscience
• Molecular Biology
• Synaptic Plasticity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kelsey C. Martin is a Professor of Biological Chemistry and Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her dual appointments reflect her interdisciplinary research that bridges molecular biology and neuroscience, focusing on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying learning and memory. Her research primarily centers on synaptic plasticity, local protein synthesis in neurons, RNA transport, and the molecular mechanisms of memory formation. Martin investigates how neuronal activity triggers signaling pathways from synapses to the nucleus, leading to changes in gene expression that support long-term memory. Her work has made significant contributions to understanding activity-dependent transcription, synapse-to-nucleus communication, and the role of RNA modifications in neuronal function. Martin's publication record demonstrates a sustained focus on the molecular underpinnings of neuronal plasticity. Her most recent work explores aging and memory through the lens of Gerontology, while maintaining her core interest in synaptic function and RNA biology. She has published in top-tier journals including Nature Neuroscience, Neuron, and Cell, reflecting the significance of her contributions to the field. Martin has also contributed to academic discourse beyond her research, as evidenced by her 2017 article offering career guidance to young scientists navigating the academic job market.

Kerstin Hödlmoserمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sleep Research
• Cognitive Psychology
• Sports Psychology
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Assoc.-Prof. Dr. Kerstin Hödlmoser is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences , University of Salzburg , affiliated with the Department of Psychology and the Centre of Cognitive Neuroscience (CCNS). Her work bridges biological psychology and sports psychology, focusing on sleep, cognition, and regeneration in competitive sports. Education : PhD in Psychology (2004–2007), University of Salzburg Master’s in Psychology with focus on sports sciences (1999–2004), University of Salzburg Her research employs longitudinal designs to explore biopsychological processes like sleep and motor learning from childhood to adulthood. She emphasizes practical applications, including collaborations with the Austrian Health Insurance Fund and FWF-funded studies such as 'How SMART is it to go to bed with the PHONE.' Key publications highlight her contributions to understanding sleep oscillations , motor adaptation , and developmental memory consolidation . Notable collaborations include work with Prof. Matthew Walker at the University of Berkeley. She maintains an active research group at www.sleepscience.at and leverages cross-disciplinary methodologies in sleep science and cognitive neuroscience.

Kwanghun Chungمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroscience
• Medical Imaging
• Brain Mapping
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Kwanghun Chung is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), affiliated with the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science and the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory. His research focuses on developing innovative technologies for neuroimaging, tissue engineering, and systems biology. Education: PhD from Georgia Institute of Technology (2009) and B.S. from Seoul National University (2005). Research interests include neuroscience , medical imaging , brain mapping , high-throughput technologies , and microfluidics . His lab pioneered methods like CLARITY and hydrogel-based tissue transformation for 3D biological imaging. Notable achievements include the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (2019) NIH New Innovator Award (2016) McKnight Technological Innovations in Neuroscience Award (2016) Recent work includes multi-scale brain imaging platforms, organoid-based cancer models, and scalable proteomic analysis techniques. His lab collaborates across disciplines to advance neurotechnology and translational medicine.

Dheeraj Royمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dheeraj Roy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo. His research focuses on understanding the molecular, cellular, and circuit mechanisms underlying higher-order cognitive processes, particularly how diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's alter these mechanisms. He employs cutting-edge techniques such as single-cell RNA sequencing, optogenetics, and neural activity imaging in mouse models. Education : PhD in Neuroscience (2017) and BS/MS in Biomedical Engineering (2010) from Drexel University/MIT. Collaborations : Emphasizes interdisciplinary work combining experimental and computational approaches. Research Interests center on thalamic function in health and disease, with a focus on memory consolidation, sensory integration, and motor-behavioral disorders. His lab uses in vivo systems neuroscience methods and human organoids to bridge basic and translational research. Scientific Awards include the NIH R00 (2024), K99 (2021), and Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholar Award (2021). He has also received recognition as a TEDxCambridge speaker (2017) and INK Fellow (2016). Publications highlight advancements in memory engram mapping, thalamic circuit manipulation, and disease-specific neural interventions, reflecting a trajectory from basic neuroscience to translational applications. Laboratory welcomes diverse trainees and prioritizes a team-first approach, offering a supportive environment for skill development and conceptual learning.

Jelena Radulovicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• DNA Sensing Pathways
• Memory Formation Mechanisms
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Jelena Radulovic is a Professor at the Department of Biomedicine , Aarhus University. Her research focuses on understanding neural mechanisms underlying memory formation, DNA sensing pathways in the brain, and stress-related cognitive disorders. Key areas: Neuroscience, Neurogenomics, and Cognitive Systems Active collaborations in neural circuit mapping and psychiatric research Recent work connects immune signaling (TLR9 pathway) with memory engram formation and explores brain network states in stress vulnerability. Publications in Nature , eLife , and Biological Psychiatry highlight her contributions to recognition memory circuits and DNA repair mechanisms in cognition. Research outputs show strong international collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches combining molecular biology with systems neuroscience.

Helen Barronمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Memory
• Neural Circuits
• Decision Making
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Associate Professor Helen Barron is a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow at the University of Oxford, leading the Barron Group at the MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit (BNDU) and the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging. Her research bridges cellular mechanisms with human cognition through cross-species approaches to decode memory computations. Education: Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge PhD, University College London (UCL) Helen Barron's work centers on memory circuitry , specifically defining hippocampal-neocortical interactions during learning/sleep, characterizing inhibitory interneuron roles in memory separation/integration, and linking memory pathophysiology to psychiatric symptoms. Her lab employs multi-scale techniques including electrophysiology, calcium imaging, optogenetics, and neuroimaging to reveal how neural computations enable adaptive behavior while identifying disruptions in disease. Analysis of her 2019-2024 publications reveals a trajectory toward integrative neuroscience : early work established cross-species frameworks for inferential reasoning (2020 Cell paper), while recent studies combine fMRS/fMRI with computational modeling to decode neurotransmitter dynamics during memory recall (2021-2023). Current research emphasizes translational bridges between rodent circuit manipulations and human memory disorders. Scientific Awards: UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (2022) Junior Research Fellowship at University of Oxford (2015) Barron directs a thriving research program mentoring PhD students (including Rawson, Nalluru, Tang) and postdocs, with group projects funded by her UKRI fellowship focusing on memory circuit perturbations in psychiatric disease. Her lab actively shares datasets and code via the MRC BNDU Data Platform, supporting open science in neuroscience. The Barron Group operates within Oxford's MRC BNDU, utilizing specialized facilities for cross-species experimentation . Team members apply electrophysiology, calcium imaging, and optogenetics in rodents alongside human fMRI/MRS, with strong emphasis on equality/diversity and clinical translation pathways for memory-related disorders.

Jonas Schimmerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• Behavioral Biology
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Jonas Schimmer is a Research Fellow at the Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim, affiliated with the Department of Neuropeptide Research in Psychiatry under the Institute of Psychopharmacology. His work focuses on oxytocin's role in social behaviors and ethanol addiction. Specializes in oxytocin signaling and socio-sexual behavior Investigates ethanol-induced alterations in the oxytocin system Active in neuropharmacology and behavioral neuroscience His recent publications explore oxytocin's interactions with addiction mechanisms, pain pathways, and neurogenetic disorders like Prader-Willi syndrome. Research utilizes rodent models and combines behavioral analysis with neuroendocrinology. Contact: schimmer@zi-mannheim.de

Kübra Gülmez Karacaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Memory Formation
• Molecular Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kübra Gülmez Karaca is an Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator at the Brain Center, Utrecht University Medical Center (UMC Utrecht), part of Utrecht University. She leads an independent research line since 2025, focusing on cellular and molecular mechanisms of memory processes within the Brain strategic program. Her educational background includes: PhD in Neuroscience from Heidelberg University (summa cum laude), investigating DNA methylation in cognitive function and aging Postdoctoral training at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour (Radboudumc), studying emotional arousal effects on episodic memory specificity Dr. Gülmez Karaca's research integrates molecular neuroscience with cognitive approaches to examine memory formation, stability, and relapse. She investigates how stress and neuromodulatory systems reshape engram dynamics and memory specificity, with implications for neurological and psychiatric conditions. Her work bridges cellular mechanisms with behavioral outcomes through innovative experimental paradigms. She has received significant recognition including: 2024: Open Competition Domain Science-M grant (Dutch Research Council, NWO) 2023: Travel Grant (Fens Regional Meeting Organization Committee, IBRO) 2021: Veni Fellowship (Dutch Research Council, NWO) 2021: Open Competition Domain Science-XS grant (Dutch Research Council, NWO) Dr. Gülmez Karaca actively mentors Master's and PhD students while securing competitive research funding. Her NWO-funded projects examine synaptic memory representations and neuromodulatory influences on memory specificity. She collaborates extensively within UMC Utrecht's Brain Center ecosystem, contributing to translational neuroscience initiatives. As Principal Investigator, she leads a dedicated research team at the Brain Center (UMC Utrecht), leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to advance understanding of memory pathologies and potential therapeutic interventions for memory-related disorders.

Priyanka Raoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Synaptic Plasticity
• Memory Consolidation
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Priyanka Rao is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Amsterdam Neuroscience institute's Cellular & Molecular Mechanisms division. She specializes in molecular and cellular neurobiology, focusing on synaptic mechanisms underlying memory formation and consolidation. Her research integrates proteomics, synaptic biology, and behavioral neuroscience to investigate fear conditioning, engram cell activity, and memory reconsolidation processes. Key topics include CREB signaling pathways, dentate gyrus function, and the structural basis of contextual memory retrieval. Received NWO-VENI Grant (2016) for innovative research initiatives Teaches courses in Behavioral Neurosciences, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Human Development Recent work explores synaptic signatures of memory-reactivated engram cells and evaluates pharmacological interventions like propranolol in fear memory modulation. Her lab employs advanced transcriptomic profiling and molecular techniques to map neural circuit dynamics.

Laurence Coutellierمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Neuroscience
• Neuropsychiatry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laurence Coutellier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at The Ohio State University, specializing in Behavioral Neuroscience. He is affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Neuroscience Graduate Program. His research focuses on neural circuits underlying social and cognitive functions, with a particular emphasis on genetic and environmental factors affecting prefrontal cortex development and their implications for neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. His lab employs multidisciplinary techniques including optogenetics, molecular biology, and behavioral assays in mice. Education : - PhD, Justus Liebig University of Giessen (2008) - MSc, University of Rennes (2002) - BS, University of Paris 6 (2000) Research Interests : His work examines how genetic modifications and early environmental conditions influence neural circuit development. Key areas include stress-induced prefrontal circuit alterations, sex-specific neurobiological responses to stress, and the role of parvalbumin interneurons in anxiety and cognitive functions. Recent projects involve studying adolescent neural maturation and the impact of prenatal stress on social recognition. Awards : - 2022 Eliot S. Hearst Memorial Lectureship Award (Indiana University) - 2021 Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring (OSU) - 2017 NIH Early Career Reviewer Program (Outstanding Investigator) - 2017 Departmental Distinguished Teaching Award (OSU) Grants & Projects : - 2022: Whitehall Foundation 3-year grant studying adolescent neural circuit maturation and social function acquisition. - Active collaborations on Alzheimer’s models (β1-adrenergic receptor studies) and alcohol-induced neuroinflammation. Labs & Teams : Coutellier Lab at OSU integrates behavioral, molecular, and genetic approaches. Current projects include: - Role of Kv3.1 potassium channels in anxiety. - Glucocorticoid impacts on memory engrams. - Stress resilience mechanisms in female mice.

Miranda Robbinsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Learning and Memory
• Memory Engrams
• Synaptic Plasticity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Miranda Robbins is a Postdoctoral Associate at Jesus College and an MRC Postdoctoral Scientist at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, University of Cambridge, with a visiting position at the Department of Zoology. Her research focuses on elucidating molecular, cellular, and network mechanisms of memory storage to develop therapeutics for neurological disorders. Her academic credentials include: BSc in Molecular Biology from University College London MSc in Integrative Neuroscience from the University of Edinburgh MRes in Sensor Technology from the University of Cambridge PhD in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology from the University of Cambridge Dr Robbins' research centers on: Learning and Memory mechanisms Memory Engram formation and persistence Synaptic Plasticity in neural circuits Neurodegenerative Disorder pathology Therapeutic Development for memory impairment Molecular Neuroscience approaches She conducts research in Dr Marta Zlatic's laboratory using Drosophila larvae to investigate long-term memory formation. A proponent of open science, she has contributed to open-source hardware for biological imaging. No information is available regarding advised students or specific grant funding.

Steve Ramirezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Memory Engrams
• Neural Circuits
• Optogenetics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Steve Ramirez is Associate Professor in Psychological & Brain Sciences at Boston University's College of Arts & Sciences, where he directs the Ramirez Group. His research combines optogenetics, in vivo imaging, and behavioral analysis to investigate memory engram circuitry and develop artificial modulation techniques for treating mental health disorders. Key research themes: Engram identification and manipulation in hippocampal-amygdala circuits Astrocyte involvement in memory processing Cross-species memory modulation paradigms Novel neurotechnologies (e.g., implantable ultrasound stimulators) Recent work explores pathological memory formation, brain-wide engram networks, and conflict resolution mechanisms. His lab maintains expertise in cutting-edge techniques including optogenetic memory editing and cellular-resolution activity mapping.