جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Neuroscience
• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Endocrinology
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Professor Emilio Badoer is a Professor in the Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences at RMIT University. His research focuses on the role of the central nervous system in regulating sympathetic nerve activity, particularly in cardiovascular and metabolic disease states. He investigates neuroinflammatory mechanisms in diabetes, adipokine signaling (e.g., leptin, resistin), and the impact of metabolic disorders on brain function. His work bridges basic science and translational research, with contributions to understanding neuroendocrine interactions and autonomic control systems. Teaching interests align with his research, emphasizing integrative physiology and neuroendocrine regulation. He has published extensively on topics such as brain inflammation in heart failure, the crosstalk between cardiovascular and metabolic systems, and the effects of high-fat diets on neuronal activity. His research has been supported by studies in animal models and clinical implications for metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and neurodevelopmental programming. Professor Badoer supervises research projects on brain inflammation in diabetes and metabolic syndrome, as well as central neuronal pathways influenced by adipokines and insulin. He is open to supervising Master’s and PhD students in these areas. His email is emilio.badoer@rmit.edu.au .

Tuan Leng Tayمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neurobiology
• Neuroimmunology
• Neurodevelopment
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Dr. Tuan Leng Tay is an Assistant Professor of Biology and Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology at Boston University. His research focuses on understanding microglial roles in brain development, injury response, and repair. With a PhD from the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, his work integrates experimental and computational approaches to unravel microglial heterogeneity and functional dynamics. Key research interests include neuroimmunology, neurodevelopmental processes, and mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Tay’s lab employs single-cell transcriptomics, advanced microscopy, and machine learning to study microglial behavior across health and disease states. Publications highlight breakthroughs in microglial fate mapping, clonal expansion dynamics, and the development of tools like U-Net for automated cell analysis. His work bridges basic science and translational research, collaborating with engineers to improve neural device compatibility and therapeutic strategies for CNS disorders. Dr. Tay’s lab actively engages in interdisciplinary projects, emphasizing microglia’s dual role as both protective and pathogenic agents in the brain. Current efforts aim to decode recovery mechanisms post-injury and identify molecular targets for neurodegenerative disease interventions.

• Chemicals and Drugs
• Diseases
• Psychiatry and Psychology
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Yann Mineur is a Research Scientist and key member of the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. His research spans neuroscience, psychiatry, and immunology, focusing on cholinergic and neuroimmune mechanisms in stress-related disorders, addiction, and behavioral regulation. Education BS in Molecular Genetics and Physiology, University of Orléans (1999) MS in Cellular Biology, University of Paris School of Medicine (2000) PhD in Neuroscience (Behavioral Neurogenetics), UMASS Medical School (2004) PhD in University of Paris (2004) Research Focus Dr. Mineur investigates: Neuroimmune interactions in behavioral regulation Cholinergic signaling in stress and addiction Sex differences in alcohol use disorder Neural circuits and receptors in mood disorders Photoperiod effects on neurotransmitter systems Modulation of aggression through nicotinic receptors Collaborations Dr. Mineur works with leading researchers including Marina Picciotto (Neuroscience), Sherry McKee (Addiction Medicine), and institutions like the Connecticut Mental Health Center.

• Neuroscience
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Neurotransmitter Signaling
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Yevheniia Ishchenko is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale School of Medicine . Her research focuses on neurotransmitter release mechanisms, presynaptic plasticity, and their roles in neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) like autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She also investigates Alzheimer’s disease, pain pathways, and microglial biology using advanced techniques such as 2-photon imaging and mouse models. Education: BSc: Applied Physics and Mathematics, Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (2011) MSc: Applied Physics and Mathematics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (2013) PhD: Molecular Medicine and Neuroscience, University of Eastern Finland (2017) Research Interests: Neurotransmitter signaling in synaptic development Molecular mechanisms of ASD and NDDs Microglial response to Alzheimer’s pathology Pain modulation via P2X receptor pathways Her recent work includes groundbreaking studies on PIEZO1 channels in microglial amyloid clearance and NMDA receptor regulation in neurological processes. Lab Affiliation: Dr. Anthony Koleske’s lab, where she aims to establish her own neuroscience research group.

Jiming Kongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurobiology
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Aging Biology
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Dr. Jiming Kong is a Professor in the Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, with cross-appointments in Psychiatry and the College of Pharmacy. His research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), aging mechanisms, and myelination processes. He holds prestigious awards including the New Investigator Award from the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the National Science and Technology Award for Distinguished Young Scientists of China. Education: PhD in Human Anatomy, Southern Medical University (1994) Master of Science in Human Anatomy, Southern Medical University (1986) Bachelor of Science in Medicine, Southwest Medical University (1983) Postdoctoral fellowships in Pharmacology, Anatomy, and Biochemistry (1998–2002) Research Interests: ALS pathogenesis and therapeutic development Oxidative stress in neurodegeneration Microglial roles in myelination Age-related neuronal vulnerability Grants and Labs: His lab has been continuously funded since 2002, focusing on SOD1 misfolding and myelin repair. He is affiliated with the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM). Professional Contributions: Supervised over 130 papers, a book, and five book chapters. Active in training graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Sophie Layéمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurobiology
• Nutritional Neuroscience
• Cognitive Aging
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Sophie Layé is a leading neurobiologist and Research Director at INRAE, affiliated with the University of Bordeaux and Bordeaux INP, where she directs the NutriNeuro institute. Her work bridges neuroscience and nutrition, focusing on how dietary components—particularly omega-3 fatty acids—influence brain health across the lifespan. Her research interests center on the role of nutrition in cognitive aging, depression, and neurodegenerative diseases. She explores how omega-3s modulate neuroinflammation and microglial function, and how dietary imbalances during gestation or postnatal periods may predispose individuals to neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. Her work combines experimental models with clinical translational approaches to develop dietary interventions for brain health. The recent publications highlight a strong focus on omega-3 fatty acids, neuroinflammation, and brain development. Key themes include microglial phagocytosis, synaptic pruning, lipid metabolism in depression, and the developmental origins of brain disorders. The research spans molecular neuroscience, immunometabolism, and nutritional psychiatry, indicating a highly interdisciplinary and translational profile. Scientific Awards: INRAE Scientific Challenge Laureate (2015) Sophie Layé leads major research initiatives including the international Food4BrainHealth network and its associated OptiNutriBrain laboratory, fostering collaboration between French and Canadian researchers. She has secured significant research funding through INRAE and international partnerships, enabling large-scale studies on diet and brain function. She actively mentors researchers and contributes to public science communication through documentaries and media interviews. She is involved with the NutriNeuro laboratory, a joint research unit integrating expertise from INRAE, the University of Bordeaux, and Bordeaux INP. This team conducts cutting-edge research on the gut-brain axis, lipid neuroscience, and nutritional interventions for cognitive and mood disorders.

Michelle L. Olsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Astrocyte biology
• Central nervous system (CNS) function and dysfunction
• Neurodegenerative diseases
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Michelle L. Olsen is a Professor and Director of the School of Neuroscience at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Blacksburg, VA). She holds a PhD in Neurobiology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and leads research projects investigating astrocyte biology in central nervous system (CNS) function and disease. Her lab focuses on astrocyte contributions to CNS development, epilepsy, neurodegenerative diseases, and neurodevelopmental disorders using electrophysiology, imaging, and molecular techniques. PhD: Neurobiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham Current affiliation: School of Neuroscience, Virginia Tech Research areas: Astrocyte biology, CNS disorders, Epigenetics, Synaptic maturation Her recent publications highlight cross-disciplinary work spanning Neuroscience and Epigenetics , with specific subfields including astrocyte transcriptomics, neuroinflammation, and ion channel function. She has trained 3 graduate students (2 PhD, 1 accelerated MS) and currently oversees 4 PhD candidates and 1 postdoctoral fellow. Teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Neuroscience , Mechanisms of Learning and Memory , and Fundamentals of Cellular Neuroscience . Lab projects address astrocyte roles in health, aging, Rett syndrome, and anesthesia.

Martin Korteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Synaptic plasticity
• Neuroinflammation
• Neurodegenerative diseases
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Prof. Dr. Martin Korte is a faculty member at the Technische Universität Braunschweig , serving as Professor of Cellular Neurobiology and Director of the Zoological Institute . Since 2012, he has led the Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration research group at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research , bridging infection biology with neurodegenerative disease mechanisms. PhD in Signaling Systems at Hippocampal Synapses from the Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology Research focus: Synaptic plasticity, neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease, and infection-induced neurological impairments Methodological expertise: Neurophysiology, in vivo models, metabolomics, and neuroimaging His work systematically explores how viral infections (e.g., H7N7, H1N1) alter neuroinflammatory states, demonstrating mechanisms like immune challenge effects on noradrenergic systems and protective roles of interventions such as IL-37 expression or influenza vaccination. He investigates metabolite-based therapies (e.g., itaconate, OLT1177) for neuroinflammation and maintains critical contributions to understanding synaptic dysfunction in genetic models (APP/APLP families, Fragile X syndrome). Recent publications highlight his role in: Elucidating BDNF-inflammatory protein interactions via Mendelian randomization Establishing sex-specific neuroinflammatory responses to viral infections Advancing metabolic immunomodulation for Alzheimer's Linking digital media use to brain plasticity in his 2020 Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience article

• Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• Myelination
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Minqing Jiang is a Research Scientist at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Their work focuses on neurobiology and myelination processes, with expertise in primate neuroscience and translational neuroimaging. Key research areas include neural circuits in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s, gene editing in non-human primates, and software development for myelin analysis (e.g., MyelTracer). Education and institutional affiliations are not explicitly stated in the provided text, but Jiang’s role at the McGovern Institute indicates strong ties to MIT’s Brain and Cognitive Sciences department. Research interests span myelination mechanisms, microglia biology, and neurodevelopmental disorders, with a focus on translational applications in primate models. Publications highlight contributions to understanding oligodendrocyte biology, microglial activation, and circuit-level defects in Parkinson’s. Collaborative efforts in next-generation neuroimaging strategies are emphasized. No awards or grants are explicitly mentioned.

• Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Audrey Effenberger is a Researcher in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Her work focuses on neurobiology and neurodegenerative diseases, particularly the role of APOE4 in myelination and lipid metabolism. She also has expertise in amphibian ecology, as evidenced by her earlier studies on the Climbing Mantella frog. Research Interests: Neurodegenerative mechanisms involving APOE4 Myelination and cholesterol dysregulation in oligodendrocytes Microglial surveillance and neuroinflammation Seasonal adaptations in amphibian physiology and toxicity Her recent publications highlight contributions to Alzheimer's research through studies on APOE4's impact on myelin formation and lipid transport. Earlier work explored ecological and toxicological adaptations in amphibians.

Freda Millerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurobiology
• Stem Cell Biology
• Regenerative Medicine
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Dr. Freda Miller is a Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC), holding roles in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medical Genetics, and as Deputy Director of the Michael Smith Laboratories (MSL). Her research focuses on neurobiology, stem cell biology, and regenerative medicine, particularly neural stem cell regulation and tissue regeneration mechanisms. She discovered dermal and neural stem cells, contributing to therapies for neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. Her lab's work includes identifying mesenchymal cells critical for digit tip regeneration and demonstrating metformin's potential in promoting brain repair. Education: PhD in Biophysics/Molecular Biology (details not explicitly stated in text). Key Research Areas: Neural stem cell dynamics, oligodendrocyte development, myelination, and leveraging therapies like metformin to activate endogenous stem cells. Dr. Miller has pioneered studies on the leptomeninges' role in brain health and developed a 3D neurosphere system modeling amyloidosis. Her work bridges basic science and clinical applications, including co-founding biotech companies to advance therapies. Awards/Honors: Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, AAAS, Howard Hughes Scholar, Canada Research Chair. Grants: CIHR funding for brain repair and white matter damage research (2021). Her lab investigates neural stem cell niches, microglial ligands for remyelination, and aging-related senescence effects on neural precursors. Outreach efforts like MSL's science education programs reflect her commitment to public engagement.

Olivia Corradinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Genetic and epigenetic regulation
• Gene regulatory elements in disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
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Olivia Corradin is the Class of 1922 Career Development Professor in MIT's Department of Biology and a Core Member of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research. Her research focuses on genetic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying human diseases, particularly Multiple Sclerosis and Opioid Use Disorder. She earned her PhD in 2015 from Case Western Reserve University and a BS in Biochemistry from Marquette University (2010). Her lab investigates how genetic variants in regulatory elements disrupt gene expression programs, combining multi-omic approaches to study disease risk. Notable contributions include identifying oligodendrocyte mechanisms in MS and uncovering epigenetic vulnerabilities in opioid addiction. Awarded the NIH Pioneer Award (2017), her work bridges basic science and clinical applications. Current projects include CRISPR-based screening to dissect disease pathways and understanding microglial roles in neurodegenerative disorders. Lab members include PhD students Yasmine Sami (Biology, MIT) and Chesna Apere (Neuroscience), postdoc Pavana Rotti (epigenetics), and data scientists An Hoang and Fatir Qureshi. Collaborations span computational biology, stem cell models, and post-mortem tissue analysis.

Hernandez Moura Silvaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Immunology
• Tissue Physiology
• Metabolic Syndrome
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Hernandez Moura Silva is an Assistant Professor of Biology at MIT and a Core Member of the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT & Harvard. His research focuses on immune-related pathways modulating organ and tissue physiology to develop therapeutic strategies for human diseases. His lab, the Laboratory of ImmunoPhysiology, employs an interdisciplinary approach to study macrophage biology and immune-tissue interactions. Education: PhD in Biology from the University of São Paulo (2011), MSc in Molecular Biology from the University of Brasilia (2008), and BS in Biology from the University of Brasilia (2005). Research Interests: Immunology, Tissue Physiology, Metabolic Syndrome, Inflammatory Disease, Macrophage Biology, and Immunotherapy. His work emphasizes how immune cells like macrophages maintain tissue homeostasis and contribute to pathologies like obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cancer. Notable Awards: 2012 CAPES Thesis Award (Brazil). Grants & Collaborations: His work is supported by initiatives like the HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholar program. He collaborates widely, evidenced by co-authored studies on topics like p53 mutation effects in pancreatic cancer and Th17 cell regulation. Labs/Teams: Leads the ImmunoPhysiology Lab at MIT, integrating immunology, physiology, and systems biology to study immune-tissue interfaces.

Carl Sellgren Majkowitzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psychiatry
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Glial Biology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Carl Sellgren Majkowitz is an Associate Professor and Group Leader at the Karolinska Institutet , where he leads the Applied Developmental Neurobiology Research Group within the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. His work bridges preclinical and clinical research, focusing on molecular mechanisms of psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder . By combining human brain organoids , cellular reprogramming , and clinical data from large-scale studies (e.g., the Karolinska Schizophrenia Project), he investigates how neuron-glia interactions and genetic risk variants drive disease pathology. Key research themes include synaptic pruning , neuroinflammation , and kynurenine pathway dysregulation in mental illness. His team has uncovered novel mechanisms, such as excess synaptic elimination in schizophrenia models linked to C4A gene overexpression , with follow-up studies confirming elevated C4A protein in cerebrospinal fluid of first-episode patients. His 15 most recent articles (2025-2023) span schizophrenia , bipolar disorder , COVID-19 neurodegeneration , and complement system roles in synaptic pruning. Collaborations with institutions in Denmark , Switzerland , and USA have secured major grants, including DKK 30 million from the Lundbeck Foundation (2025) and Swedish Foundations’ Starting Grant (2021). He has received accolades like the One Mind – Kaiser Permanente Rising Star Research Award (2019) and the Sven och Ebba-Christina Hagberg Prize (2022). His lab trains PhD students and postdoctoral fellows in human disease modeling , genetic engineering , and multi-omics analysis . Current projects involve large-scale genetic risk variant studies and neuroimmune interactions in brain organoids to harmonize preclinical findings with clinical biomarkers (e.g., PET imaging , cerebrospinal fluid proteomics ).

Matthias Kneusselمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Neurogenetics
• Synaptic Plasticity
• Neurodegeneration
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Prof. Dr. Matthias Kneussel is a German neuroscientist and director of the Institute for Molecular Neurogenetics at the Center for Molecular Neurobiology Hamburg (ZMNH) since 2010. His work focuses on molecular mechanisms of synaptic plasticity, cytoskeletal dynamics, and their roles in learning, memory, and neurodegenerative diseases. Kneussel has held leadership roles in major research initiatives, including the DFG-Research Unit FOR 2419 (2016–2023) and the German Neuroscience Society executive committee (2015–2019). Education: PhD from University College London (1997), habilitations in Molecular Biology (University of Hamburg, 2005) and Biochemistry (University of Frankfurt, 2004). Awards: Chica and Heinz Schaller Foundation Award (2006), Young Investigator Award (2001). Research interests include synaptic receptor trafficking, molecular motors (e.g., kinesins and myosins), and the role of cytoskeletal modifications in neuronal function. His lab uses mouse models to study how synaptic activity influences intracellular transport and protein targeting in learning-related processes. Notable contributions include discoveries about gephyrin’s role in inhibitory synapse formation and the interplay between tau protein aggregation and tubulin modifications in neurodegeneration. Publications highlight advancements in understanding synaptic plasticity mechanisms, with recent work on muskelin’s role in actin-dependent synaptic changes and the impact of tubulin polyglutamylation on cognitive deficits. Collaborations span neurobiology, genetics, and cell biology, addressing translational questions in dementia and psychiatric disorders.