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Gregory Loneyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Behavioral pharmacology
• Neural circuitry of motivated behavior
• Polysubstance abuse
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gregory Loney is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying dysregulated motivated behaviors, particularly polysubstance abuse and nonhomeostatic food consumption, with an emphasis on insular cortical dysfunction and nicotine's role in promoting polysubstance vulnerability. Education: PhD from Florida State University Using circuit-specific chemogenetic manipulations and site-specific neuropharmacology, his Neurobiology of Habitual Behaviors Lab investigates how nicotine exposure alters sensitivity to drug reinforcement, punishment efficacy, and interoceptive awareness. Recent work demonstrates nicotine's capacity to enhance opioid consumption persistence despite adverse consequences through insular cortex mechanisms. While his publications span 2011-2025, current research trends emphasize orexin-1 receptor involvement in synthetic opioid consumption, insular cortex plasticity in polysubstance use, and cross-substance interactions affecting behavioral economics of drug use. All studies employ translational rodent models integrating behavioral, pharmacological, and neuroanatomical approaches. Contact: 109 Biomedical Research Building, Buffalo NY 14260-4110 | (716) 645-0241 | gcloney@buffalo.edu

Allan E Herbisonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroendocrinology
• Reproductive Neuroscience
• Fertility Regulation
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Professor Allan E Herbison serves as Professor of Neuroendocrinology and Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellow within the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. His work is central to Cambridge Reproduction, an interdisciplinary research initiative focused on reproductive biology. As a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand (FRSNZ), he maintains significant international recognition for his contributions to reproductive neuroendocrinology. Herbison's research program investigates the neural circuitry controlling fertility, with primary focus on gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons and kisspeptin neurons. His laboratory employs advanced neuroscience approaches and mouse models to address fundamental questions about how these neural populations generate the pulsatile and surge patterns of hormone secretion responsible for puberty initiation and reproductive function maintenance. Current research examines neural mechanisms underlying infertility conditions like hypothalamic amenorrhea and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with particular interest in estrogen and progesterone modulation of reproductive circuitry. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on neural pulse generator dynamics , kisspeptin neuron synchronization , and translational applications for infertility . His work increasingly integrates optogenetics , calcium imaging , and CRISPR-based molecular techniques to dissect reproductive neurocircuitry with cellular precision. The research demonstrates consistent progression from basic neural mechanisms toward disease models, particularly PCOS and lactational infertility. Scientific recognition includes: Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellowship Fellowship in the Royal Society of New Zealand (FRSNZ) Herbison's laboratory maintains active collaborations across neuroscience and reproductive medicine, with significant contributions to understanding how stress, metabolic factors, and reproductive states modulate the GnRH pulse generator. Current projects investigate prolactin-mediated suppression of fertility during lactation, noradrenergic modulation of kisspeptin neurons, and evolutionary conservation of reproductive neurocircuitry. His work bridges fundamental neuroscience with clinical applications in contraception and infertility treatment.

Alison Holley Affinatiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Endocrinology
• Glucose Metabolism
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Alison Holley Affinati is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, affiliated with the Department of Internal Medicine and Division of Endocrinology. Her research focuses on understanding how the central nervous system regulates glucose homeostasis, particularly the role of the ventromedial hypothalamus in metabolic processes. University of Michigan Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Division of Endocrinology Her work explores neural circuits controlling glucose metabolism, stress-induced hyperglycemia, and interactions between the brain, adipose tissue, and liver. Publications highlight mechanisms of hypothalamic modulation of gluconeogenesis, leptin signaling in the substantia nigra, and neurobiological approaches to diabetes treatment. Affinati holds dual appointments as a Center Member at both the Taubman Institute and Caswell Diabetes Institute. She earned her MD and PhD from Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and completed post-doctoral training in the laboratory of Dr. Martin Myers at the University of Michigan.

• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• Pharmacology
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Marina Picciotto is the Charles B.G. Murphy Professor of Psychiatry and Professor in the Child Study Center, Neuroscience, and Pharmacology at Yale School of Medicine. She serves as Director of the Division of Molecular Psychiatry, Deputy Chair for Basic Science Research in Psychiatry, and Director of the Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program. Education: PhD in Molecular Neurobiology (Rockefeller University, 1992), B.S. in Biological Sciences (Stanford University, 1985) Research Focus: The Picciotto Lab investigates acetylcholine signaling in psychiatric illness and addiction, using molecular genetics, pharmacology, and in vivo imaging. Key projects include sex differences in addiction circuits, microglial signaling in stress-alcohol interactions, and cholinergic-GABA interactions in mood disorders. Publications Trends: Recent work spans neuroimmunology (gut-brain T cells), proteomics (PTSD biomarkers), synaptic organizer proteoforms, and cholinergic circuit mapping in threat memory. Articles emphasize translational approaches to addiction and stress-related disorders. Scientific Awards: American Academy of Arts & Sciences (2024), NIH Pioneer Award, Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Sciences, Jacob P. Waletzky Award, Bernice Grafstein Mentorship Award Leadership: Former Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Neuroscience (until 2023), current President of the Society for Neuroscience (2023-2024), and active member of the ACNP Scientific Council.

• Psychiatry
• Neuroscience
• Deep Brain Stimulation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Katherine Scangos is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and serves as Director of the Brain Circuit Therapeutics Clinic. She is affiliated with multiple research centers including the Center for Brain Imaging and Stimulation, Center for Neuromodulation of Depression and Stress, and the Penn Brain Science, Translation, Innovation, and Modulation Center. Education B.A. in Biology from Amherst College (2002) MD and Ph.D. in Neuroscience from John Hopkins School of Medicine (2012) Dr. Scangos specializes in neuromodulation techniques for psychiatric disorders, particularly through deep brain stimulation (DBS). Her research focuses on developing personalized DBS approaches for treatment-resistant depression, OCD, and opioid use disorder by integrating electrophysiological mapping, tractography, and causal circuit analysis. Recent work examines hypothesis-driven network probing and multi-lead DBS optimization. Research Trends Her publications from 2024-2025 reveal a strong emphasis on combining stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) with DBS for psychiatric applications, targeting specific neural circuits with precision. Key themes include: Personalized neuromodulation protocols Electrophysiological biomarkers for psychiatric disorders Connectome-based surgical targeting Inpatient neurostimulation workups Accreditation standards for brain stimulation

Ryan Vetrenoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroimmunology
• Epigenetics
• Developmental Neurobiology
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Ryan Vetreno, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine with appointments in both the Departments of Psychiatry and Pharmacology. He is affiliated with the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies where he maintains his laboratory. Dr. Vetreno's office is located in the Thurston-Bowles Building at CB #7178. Dr. Vetreno's research program focuses on proinflammatory neuroimmune and epigenetic mechanisms in animal models of developmental neurobiology and neurodegeneration. His primary research interests include alcohol pharmacology, adolescent neurodevelopment, cholinergic system and neurocircuitry, and Alzheimer's disease. The laboratory has two major research foci: (1) elucidation of neuroimmune and epigenetic mechanisms underlying adolescent binge alcohol-induced disruption of basal forebrain cholinergic neurocircuitry in adulthood, and (2) investigation of lasting adolescent binge drinking-induced neuroimmune priming as a novel etiological factor contributing to the onset and progression of basal forebrain neuropathology in Alzheimer's disease. His laboratory combines ex vivo and in vivo rodent models of alcohol abuse and Alzheimer's disease with innovative molecular techniques. Analysis of Dr. Vetreno's publication history reveals a strong emphasis on the neuroimmune consequences of adolescent alcohol exposure, with particular attention to cholinergic system disruption, neurodegenerative pathways, and potential interventions including exercise, indomethacin, and galantamine. His recent work increasingly connects adolescent alcohol exposure to Alzheimer's disease pathology, suggesting important translational implications for understanding risk factors in neurodegenerative conditions. Dr. Vetreno's research approach integrates multiple methodologies including molecular techniques, behavioral assessments, and neuroimaging to investigate how adolescent alcohol exposure leads to persistent changes in brain structure and function that manifest in adulthood. His work has important implications for understanding the long-term consequences of adolescent drinking patterns and potential therapeutic interventions.

• psychiatry
• stress
• treatment-resistant depression
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mark D. Kvarta serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, with primary clinical and research affiliations in psychiatry and neuroscience. His educational trajectory features: BA in Biological Sciences (Neurobiology & Behavior) from Cornell University (2008) PhD in Neuroscience from University of Maryland Baltimore (2015) MD from University of Maryland School of Medicine (2017) Physician Scientist Training Program & Psychiatry Residency at University of Maryland Medical Center/Sheppard-Pratt Hospital (2021) Dr. Kvarta's research centers on stress-induced neurobiological mechanisms underlying depression and serious mental illness, integrating neuroimaging, neuroendocrine, and genetic data with clinical symptom profiles. His work specifically targets treatment-resistant depression, anhedonia, and novel antidepressant development through translational approaches bridging rodent models and human studies. Key methodologies include brain MRI, neurogenetic analysis, and synaptic plasticity assessments in stress-response circuits. His publication record (2013-2021) reveals consistent focus on stress-depression neurocircuitry, evolving from synaptic mechanisms in rodent models (2013-2015) to multimodal human investigations (2018-2021). Core thematic threads include hippocampal-accumbens pathway dysfunction, genetic modulation of stress vulnerability, and translational biomarkers for treatment resistance, with recent work quantifying multidimensional stress-genetic interactions in depression pathophysiology. No scientific awards are documented in current professional materials. As part of the Physician Scientist Training Program, Dr. Kvarta contributes to integrated clinical-research training while collaborating across neuroscience and psychiatry departments. His translational framework connects basic synaptic findings to clinical depression phenotypes through ongoing human neuroimaging and genetic studies.

• Systems Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
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Brian Mathur, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Physiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. His research focuses on Systems Neuroscience , particularly investigating neural circuit form and function in health and alcohol use disorder. He also holds a secondary appointment in Psychiatry and leads the Mathur Lab ( mathurlab.org ). Dr. Mathur's research explores the role of the claustrum in cognitive control, striatal circuits in addictive behaviors, and neurovascular coupling mechanisms. His work integrates molecular genetics, electrophysiology, and optogenetics to study ethanol's effects on synaptic inhibition, dopamine signaling, and cortical-subcortical networks. Recent publications highlight his expertise in claustrum-cortical interactions (2025), chronic alcohol effects on striatal interneurons (2023), and neurovascular plasticity (2024). His NIH grants R01AA028070 and R01AA024845 fund research into alcohol-related neural circuit disruptions. Key research themes: Claustrum's role in perception, memory, and attention Striatal microcircuits in addiction and reward processing Endocannabinoid and dopamine interactions Chronic alcohol effects on synaptic plasticity Neurovascular coupling in cognitive function

Naomi Finebergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Behavioral Addiction
• Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders
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Professor Naomi Fineberg is a leading psychiatrist at the University of Hertfordshire , affiliated with the School of Life and Medical Sciences and Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical and Biological Science . She serves as Editor-in-Chief of Comprehensive Psychiatry and leads the NHS England Highly Specialised Service for Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders at Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. President Elect of the British Association for Psychopharmacology Co-chair of World Psychiatric Association Anxiety & Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Scientific Section Coordinator of Horizon Europe Network for Problematic Usage of the Internet Secretary of the International College of Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Her research focuses on the neurobiology and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorders and behavioral addictions , particularly exploring: Mechanisms linking compulsivity and digital behavior Novel pharmacological interventions (e.g., psilocybin studies) Cognitive flexibility in treatment-resistant OCD Neuromodulation approaches (tDCS, DBS) Psychopharmacological side effects in schizophrenia-OCD comorbidity Digital mental health interventions Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation in mixed-methods analysis , pharmacological challenge studies , and neurocognitive biomarkers . She actively investigates the intersection of digitalization and mental health in post-pandemic Europe.

Roger P Woodsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroimaging
• Psychiatry
• Medical Informatics
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Professor Roger P Woods is a Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Neurology at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine. With over 30 years of continuous NIH-funded research since 1993, his work spans neuroimaging, psychiatry, and computational biology , focusing on depression neurocircuitry, brain connectivity, and prenatal exposure effects. Key research areas include: Antidepressant mechanisms via ketamine and electroconvulsive therapy Transcranial stimulation neuroplasticity studies Vervet monkey models for genetic and neurodevelopmental research Prenatal alcohol and depression exposure impacts on child brain development His 15 most recent publications (2015-2024) demonstrate expertise in functional MRI, diffusion tensor imaging, and connectome mapping , with applications to major depression, schizophrenia, and neurodegenerative diseases . Notable collaborations include work with the Lifespan Human Connectome Project and the Center for Computational Biology .

Peter W Kalivasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Addiction
• Neurophysiology
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Peter W. Kalivas is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). His academic role focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying addiction and reward processing, with particular emphasis on synaptic plasticity and neuropharmacology. He holds a PhD in Neuroscience and has been a leading figure in translational research bridging basic science and clinical applications in substance use disorders. His research interests span addiction neurobiology, neurophysiology, and the development of novel therapeutic targets for psychiatric and substance use disorders. Key areas include studying synaptic adaptations in the nucleus accumbens and ventral pallidum, the role of astrocytes and extracellular matrix in drug relapse, and the impact of stress and cannabinoids on reward circuits. Dr. Kalivas has published extensively on topics such as GABAergic/glutamatergic interactions, matrix metalloproteinases, and the efficacy of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in treating addiction and PTSD. His work integrates animal models (e.g., rodents) with preclinical trials to explore mechanisms of vulnerability/resilience in opioid and heroin use disorders. Key affiliations: College of Medicine, Neuroscience Department at MUSC Research Themes: Synaptic plasticity, addiction neurobiology, drug relapse mechanisms Notable Projects: Multi-center studies on NAC in PTSD, genome-wide association studies in rats His contributions highlight the role of non-neuronal elements (astrocytes, extracellular matrices) in addiction, challenging traditional neuron-centric views. Collaborations span neuropharmacology, computational modeling (e.g., video denoising for microscopy), and translational medicine.

Jacqueline F McGintyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plasticity-Related Proteins in Addiction
• Neurotrophic Factors in Drug Addiction
• Neuroscience
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Jacqueline F McGinty is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the Medical University of South Carolina's College of Medicine. Her research focuses on neurobiological mechanisms underlying drug addiction, particularly the role of plasticity-related proteins and neurotrophic factors in addiction pathways. Her work employs animal models to study heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine addiction, with an emphasis on synaptic plasticity, corticostriatal circuits, and therapeutic interventions like vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). Key research themes include dopamine receptor signaling in addiction relapse, the molecular basis of drug-seeking behavior, and translational neuropsychopharmacology challenges. She has explored BDNF's therapeutic potential in cocaine use disorders and investigated oxytocin's role in reducing substance use through stress modulation. Her publications (2020–2024) demonstrate expertise in addiction neurocircuitry, including paraventricular thalamo-accumbal circuits and prelimbic cortical pathways. Her lab's findings highlight the importance of astrocyte-synapse interactions and epigenetic factors in addiction. McGinty collaborates on institution-wide mentoring programs and innovation in addiction research training.

Jennifer Anne Rinkerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Addiction Neuroscience
• Neurocircuitry
• Neuroplasticity
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Jennifer Anne Rinker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), College of Medicine. Her research focuses on the neurobiology of alcohol and stress interactions, with emphasis on neuroplasticity in CRF-expressing neurons within the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) and paraventricular thalamus (PVT). Key Research Areas: Addiction Neuroscience, Neurocircuitry, Neuroplasticity, Alcohol Use Disorder, Stress-Induced Drinking, Neurogenetics. The Rinker Lab employs advanced techniques like fiber photometry and single-cell calcium imaging to study neural dynamics in cortical and deep brain structures. Recent work highlights the role of the paraventricular thalamo-accumbal circuit in preventing heroin relapse and the sex-dependent effects of melanocortin receptor signaling on ethanol consumption. Publication Trends show a focus on CRF neuron modulation, neuroadaptive mechanisms in alcohol dependence, and opioid/thalamic circuits regulating reward-seeking behavior. Her studies span preclinical models, neurophysiology, and translational pharmacogenetic approaches. Lab Techniques include Calcium imaging Optogenetics Behavioral assays Neurocircuit mapping . She collaborates on projects involving neuroplasticity, potassium channels, and cortical-deep brain interactions.

• Neuroscience
• Neurodegenerative Disorders
• Metabolism
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Prof. Marc Tittgemeyer leads the Department of Translational Neurocircuitry at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne, Germany. His work bridges neuroendocrinology, neurodegenerative diseases, and neuroimaging, focusing on dopamine pathways, obesity mechanisms, and Parkinson’s disease progression. His research employs multimodal approaches including PET imaging, neuropharmacology, and computational modeling. Research Interests: His key areas include: Neurocircuitry of reward and motivation Dopamine-driven motor and cognitive deficits in Parkinson’s Neuroendocrine regulation of appetite and metabolism Genetic and metabolic drivers of impulse control disorders Deep brain stimulation mechanisms Key Findings: Recent work highlights dopamine’s role in movement motivation, thalamic opioid effects on sugar craving, and liraglutide’s cognitive benefits in obesity. His articles emphasize network connectivity disruptions in neurodegenerative diseases and metabolic-neural interactions. Collaborations: Engages in translational research combining clinical imaging (PET/fMRI), genetic analysis, and behavioral studies to advance disease biomarkers. Active in developing AI-driven diagnostic tools for Parkinson’s using machine learning on radiomic data.

Melissa Cheeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurobiology of Obesity
• Hypothalamic Function
• Neuronal Transmission
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Melissa Chee is a Professor of Neuroscience at Carleton University , currently serving as Graduate Chair in Neuroscience. She earned her PhD from the University of Alberta and completed postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School . Supervises graduate and undergraduate research Teaches NEUR 2001: Introduction to Research Methods in Neuroscience and NEUR 2004: Fundamentals of Scientific Writing Laboratory website: Chee Lab Research Interests: Melissa Chee's work focuses on the neurobiology of obesity , particularly the role of the hypothalamus in integrating signals related to nutrition, exercise, and mental health for body weight regulation. Her lab employs advanced techniques including: Neurocircuitry tracing Electrophysiology Neuronal imaging Behavioral neuroscience Her research spans cellular, systems, and organism-level analyses , emphasizing the interplay between metabolic disease and mental health . Recent publications highlight her work on: Fructose-induced neuronal plasticity Melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) signaling CART-mediated anxiety and feeding GLP-1 and PYY3-36 pathways Dopaminergic regulation Advising & Collaborations: Dr. Chee actively mentors students and collaborates with researchers across neuroscience, endocrinology, and molecular biology. Her lab investigates neurotransmitter interactions in metabolic regulation, including: MCH and CART co-expression NPY/AgRP neuronal circuits Endocannabinoid system modulation SCAP and SIRT1/FoxO1 pathways