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Glenn M. Toneyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Neuropharmacology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Glenn M. Toney is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Medical Physiology at Texas A&M University. He holds dual fellowships from the American Heart Association (FAHA) and the American Physiological Society (FAPS). His research focuses on neural mechanisms underlying cardiovascular regulation, opioid overdose interventions, and serotonin signaling in mood disorders. Education: BS in Zoology (Weber State University, 1988), PhD in Physiology (University of Louisville, 1992), postdoctoral training at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (1996). Research Interests: Cardiovascular Regulation: Investigating hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) mechanisms driving hypertension. Neuropharmacology: Developing oxytocin-based therapies to counteract opioid-induced respiratory depression. Serotonin Transporters: Studying OCT3 and SERT roles in fear memory formation and anxiety disorders. Neuroinflammation: Exploring salt intake effects on stress responses and neural activation. Key Awards: Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA) Fellow of the American Physiological Society (FAPS) Grant Support: NIH-funded projects from NHLBI, NINDS, NIMH, and NIDA targeting hypertension mechanisms, opioid overdose, and serotonin signaling. Labs/Teams: Leads the Toney Lab focusing on neural control of autonomic functions, collaborating with researchers like Dr. Lynette Daws on serotonin transporter studies.

Kausik Siمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

Kausik Si serves as Scientific Director at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research since 2021, where he also holds a Professorship at The Graduate School. Concurrently, he is Professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. His leadership spans research direction, technology center oversight, and graduate education in neuroscience and molecular biology. Education: B.S./M.S. in Sciences, University of Calcutta, India Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1999) Postdoctoral Fellowship with Nobel Laureate Eric Kandel at Columbia University Dr. Si's research fundamentally investigates how transient experiences create persistent behavioral changes through prion-like protein mechanisms. His lab pioneered the discovery that CPEB/Orb2 proteins form functional amyloids essential for long-term memory, challenging conventional views of amyloids in neurodegeneration. Work integrates Drosophila genetics, structural biology, and biochemical approaches to study memory persistence at molecular, cellular, and systems levels. Current research explores prion-like switches in other biological contexts beyond neuroscience, examining their regulation and functional significance in development and disease. Recent publications (2016-2020) reveal strong emphasis on structural characterization of neuronal amyloids, regulatory mechanisms of Orb2 conformational states, and cross-disciplinary connections between memory persistence and neurodegenerative disorders. The work demonstrates increasing methodological sophistication through cryo-EM and multi-omics approaches while maintaining focus on fundamental memory mechanisms across model organisms. Scientific Recognition: Hudson Prize (2010) McKnight Scholar Award (2009) Klingenstein Fund Membership (2008) Basil O'Connor Scholar Award (2007) Searle Scholar Award (2006) Dr. Si actively mentors predoctoral researchers and postdoctoral fellows in his Stowers lab, with trainees pursuing careers in academia and industry. His research receives sustained funding from NIH and private foundations supporting high-risk, high-impact investigations into memory mechanisms. As Scientific Director, he shapes institutional research strategy and technology development priorities while maintaining an active laboratory program. The Si Lab operates within Stowers Institute's collaborative ecosystem, utilizing advanced technology centers for cryo-EM, genomics, and proteomics. The team combines molecular genetics, biochemistry, and neuroscience approaches to study memory persistence mechanisms, with strong connections to the University of Kansas Medical Center and international neuroscience consortia.

Holger Dannenbergمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Spatial Cognition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Holger Dannenberg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at George Mason University , affiliated with the College of Engineering and Computing and the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience . His research focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying memory formation and spatial navigation, particularly within the septohippocampal system. Education PhD in Neuroscience (2015), Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn MS in Molecular Biomedicine (2009), Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn BS in Molecular Biomedicine (2007), Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn Research Interests The Spatial Cognition Lab , led by Dr. Dannenberg, investigates how spatial memory and navigation are encoded in freely behaving mice using advanced techniques like single-unit recordings , optogenetics , and fiber photometry . His work bridges experimental and computational neuroscience to decode the role of cholinergic systems in memory. Key research areas include grid cell dynamics , neural ensembles , cholinergic modulation , and neurodegenerative disease mechanisms (particularly Alzheimer’s disease). Recent studies explore spatial novelty detection, experience-dependent neural adaptations, and machine learning applications in behavioral-neural correlation analysis. Publications Dr. Dannenberg’s publications reflect a focus on spatial memory coding , cholinergic pathways , and computational modeling of neural circuits. His work spans experimental studies in mice, anatomical investigations, and theoretical frameworks for understanding geometric patterns in neural coding.

Tilo Schwalgerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Neuroscience
• Theoretical Neuroscience
• Multiscale Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tilo Schwalger is an Assistant Professor in Computational Neuroscience and Data Assimilation at the Institut für Mathematik , Technische Universität Berlin . He leads a junior research group affiliated with the Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience (BCCN) and the Einstein Center Digital Future (ECDF) . His work bridges experimental neuroscience with theoretical models, focusing on multiscale modeling of brain activity. PhD in Theoretical Physics (2013, Max Planck Institute Dresden & Humboldt-Universität Berlin) Diploma in Physics (2006, Humboldt-Universität Berlin) DAAD-funded studies at Lomonosov Moscow State University (2003-2004) His research spans the mathematical modeling of neural activity across scales, from microscopic spiking neurons to mesoscopic neuronal populations and macroscopic brain dynamics . Using tools from statistical physics , stochastic processes , and nonlinear dynamics , he develops frameworks like mean-field theories , coarse-graining techniques , and stochastic delay differential equations to analyze neural variability, synchronization, and information processing. Key applications include understanding cortical circuits , hippocampal replay , and associative memory mechanisms . Recent publications highlight his focus on multiscale modeling , including finite-size networks , stochastic neural dynamics , and short-term synaptic plasticity effects . His work enables rapid simulations of large-scale brain activity through low-dimensional firing-rate models consistent with microscopic spiking neuron dynamics. He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Pittsburgh , Columbia University , and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) , and actively collaborates with experimental and theoretical labs globally.

• Neuroscience
• Behavioral Biology
• Memory Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zeynep Okray is a Postdoctoral Research Scientist affiliated with the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics at the University of Oxford, working within the Waddell Group . Her research focuses on neural mechanisms underlying learning and memory, particularly in Drosophila models. Key Research Areas : Neural engram formation in multisensory learning Gut microbiome interactions with memory and sleep Classical conditioning paradigms Recent Publications : 2024 – Classical Conditioning of Adult Drosophila (Cold Spring Harb Protoc) 2023 – Multisensory learning binds neurons into a cross-modal memory engram (Nature) Her work explores how prior experiences modulate new learning processes and investigates cross-modal memory integration at the neuronal level.

• Neuroscience
• Memory Consolidation
• Hippocampus
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Zhang Xiaomin is an Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at the Brain Research Institute, University of Zurich. Her research focuses on understanding the cellular and circuitry mechanisms underlying episodic memory consolidation in the hippocampus, with particular relevance to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. She employs advanced in vivo electrophysiological recordings and optical tools to investigate single-neuron dynamics, neuronal population coding properties, and the role of neuromodulation during spatial memory consolidation. Her educational background includes: Bachelor's degree in Biomedicine from China Master's degree in Neuroscience from China Ph.D. from University of Heidelberg, Germany under Prof. Andreas Draguhn Postdoctoral fellowship at Institute of Science and Technology, Austria under Prof. Peter Jonas Dr. Zhang's research primarily investigates how episodic memories, which initially are fragile, become consolidated for long-term retention. She has established in vivo whole-cell patch-clamp recording techniques in head-fixed behaving animals to study memory consolidation mechanisms. Her work bridges cellular neuroscience with cognitive function, focusing on how disruptions in these processes contribute to Alzheimer's disease pathology. The laboratory employs cutting-edge methodologies including advanced electrophysiology, optical tools, and computational approaches to understand neural coding during memory formation. Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong focus on hippocampal function, particularly dentate gyrus circuitry and granule cell dynamics. Her research trajectory shows progression from basic cellular mechanisms to more complex network-level questions, with increasing emphasis on computational approaches and disease models. The publications demonstrate expertise in both experimental neuroscience and computational analysis, with significant contributions to understanding how neural circuits process spatial information and consolidate memories. Her scientific achievements have been recognized through prestigious awards: SNSF Prima Fellowship Synapsis Foundation Career Development Award Dr. Zhang leads the Laboratory of Memory Consolidation at the University of Zurich, where she mentors a diverse research team including multiple PhD students and research assistants. Her group continues to investigate the neuronal mechanisms underlying impaired episodic memory formation, with the ultimate goal of identifying potential therapeutic targets for Alzheimer's disease and related memory disorders. The laboratory maintains active collaborations with other neuroscience research groups at the Brain Research Institute and beyond.

Ali Gheidiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Memory
• Aging
• Addiction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ali Gheidi is a faculty member at Mercer University School of Medicine, where he conducts research focused on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying memory, aging, and addiction. His current work specifically examines how neuronal ensembles in the medial prefrontal cortex control reinstatement to cocaine seeking. His educational background includes a BA in Psychology from York University, MSc and PhD in Psychology-Neuroscience from Wilfrid Laurier University, followed by three postdoctoral fellowships: at the University of Michigan in Neurobiology of Drug Addiction, at the University of Newfoundland in Neurobiology of Memory, and at Wayne State University in Neurobiology of Drug Addiction. Dr. Gheidi's research interests center on the neurobiology of drug-reinstatement, memory formation, and the effects of aging on neural systems. His work bridges behavioral neuroscience with molecular approaches to understand how specific neural circuits contribute to addictive behaviors and cognitive processes. Recent publications demonstrate his focus on prefrontal cortex function, neuronal ensemble dynamics, and the role of neurotransmitters like norepinephrine in modulating behavior. His research portfolio includes significant publications from 2012-2024, with a recent emphasis on neuronal ensembles, prefrontal cortex function in addiction, and sex differences in drug responses. The publication trend shows consistent contributions to neuroscience literature with increasing focus on translational aspects of addiction research. Dr. Gheidi currently leads an active research program funded by NIH/NIDA through a K01 career development award (K01 DA055068) titled 'Norepinephrine modulates medial prefrontal cortex neural ensembles that control cocaine seeking behavior' (2022-2027). He also participates in the NIDA-funded T32 postdoctoral training program in drug abuse biology. Active member of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence Member of the Society for Neuroscience His laboratory appears to focus on rodent models of addiction and memory, utilizing behavioral paradigms, neural activity mapping, and pharmacological approaches to investigate the neural basis of drug-seeking behavior and cognitive function. Current work suggests collaboration with multiple neuroscience laboratories across different institutions.

• Memory Development
• Infantile Amnesia
• Memory Engrams
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Power is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Lifespan Psychology, Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin, Germany, specializing in the neural and cognitive mechanisms of early memory development. Her work bridges experimental psychology and neuroscience to unravel why childhood memories fade. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Trinity College Dublin (2021) B.Sc. in Neuroscience from University College Dublin (2016) Dr. Power investigates memory engram formation across species, focusing on infantile amnesia in toddlers through innovative behavioral and neuroimaging approaches. Her research examines how early-life experiences are encoded and forgotten, with implications for neurodevelopmental disorders and dementia. Key methodologies include cross-species comparative studies and longitudinal memory assessment in developmental cohorts. Her scientific contributions have been recognized through: CIFAR Child & Brain Development Next Generation Trainee award (2023) Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds Fellowship (2017-2021) Supported by these competitive fellowships, her work has attracted international media attention from BBC, Science, Le Monde, and The Independent. As an integral member of the Lifespan Psychology Team, she collaborates on interdisciplinary projects exploring memory trajectories across the human lifespan, with current research examining immune-memory interactions and neural plasticity in early development.

Thomas McHughمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Neuroscience
• Memory research
• Hippocampus
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas McHugh is a Team Director at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Wako, Japan, where he leads the Laboratory for Circuit and Behavioral Physiology. His research focuses on understanding the neural circuits that encode, consolidate, and recall memories, with particular emphasis on the hippocampus as a model system. Dr. McHugh received his B.A. in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley and completed his Ph.D. in Biology at MIT, where he studied under Matt Wilson and Susumu Tonegawa. Dr. McHugh's research employs a multidisciplinary approach combining in vivo hippocampal electrophysiology, cutting-edge conditional genetics, and advanced imaging techniques to study memory circuits with high precision. His laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding the role of specific hippocampal subregions like CA2 in memory processing, demonstrating how these circuits dynamically route spatial information and consolidate memories. The lab's work has revealed how the hippocampal engram maps experience rather than just place, how CA2 plays a critical role in memory consolidation, and how hypothalamic inputs modulate hippocampal novelty processing. Analysis of Dr. McHugh's recent publications (2023-2024) shows continued innovation in neural circuit manipulation, signal processing in noisy brain environments, and the relationship between dentate neurogenesis and cognitive flexibility. His work spans from fundamental memory mechanisms to potential applications for understanding memory disorders. 32nd Kihara Memorial Foundation Academic Award (2024) Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Commendation (2025) Nakaakira Tsukahara Memorial Award, Brain Science Foundation (2019) NARSAD Young Investigator Award (2010) MIT School of Science Dean's Educational Advising Award (2005) MIT School of Science Infinite Mile Award (2002) Dr. McHugh advises a substantial research team including multiple PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and technical staff. His laboratory at RIKEN provides training in advanced neuroscience techniques including electrophysiology, optogenetics, and behavioral analysis. The lab maintains active collaborations both within RIKEN and internationally, contributing to a vibrant research environment focused on cutting-edge memory research. The Laboratory for Circuit and Behavioral Physiology operates within RIKEN's Center for Brain Science, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities for in vivo recording, genetic manipulation, and behavioral analysis. The lab's research program bridges molecular, cellular, and systems neuroscience to address fundamental questions about how memories are formed and retrieved in the mammalian brain.

Michael Brechtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Somatosensory Cortex
• Memory Consolidation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Michael Brecht is a Professor at Humboldt University of Berlin, Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Biology. His research focuses on neural mechanisms underlying somatosensory processing, memory consolidation, kinship behavior, and social play. He leads a research group investigating brain circuits related to these functions, with particular emphasis on the lateral septum, periaqueductal gray, and somatosensory cortex. Professor Brecht's research interests include: Neural circuits for somatosensory processing and body map representation Mechanisms of memory consolidation from synapses to systems Neural basis of kinship behavior and social recognition Neurobiology of social play and vocal communication Spatial coding and navigation systems in the brain His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on understanding how specific brain regions encode social and sensory information. Brecht's work frequently employs advanced techniques including electrophysiology, calcium imaging, optogenetics, and large-scale neural recording to investigate circuit mechanisms. A notable trend in his research is the investigation of sex differences in neural processing, particularly in genital somatosensory representation, and the identification of specialized neural architectures for social behaviors like kinship recognition. Scientific contributions include: Discovery of nepotopy (topographical representation of kin/nonkin) in the lateral septum Demonstration of sex differences in genital cortex representation Identification of glycine-dependent mechanisms in social play behavior Mapping of vocalization-related activity in brainstem nuclei Elucidation of perirhinal input mechanisms for neocortical learning Professor Brecht actively mentors students and collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions. His laboratory investigates both fundamental neural mechanisms and their implications for understanding social behavior. Current work appears focused on understanding the molecular and circuit-level basis of kinship memory and the neural substrates of social play behavior across development.