جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ryoma Hattoriمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Reinforcement Learning
• Decision Making
• Number Sense
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ryoma Hattori is an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida, based at the UF Scripps Biomedical Research campus in Jupiter, FL. His laboratory, the Hattori Lab, focuses on neural mechanisms underlying cognitive functions, learning, and their disruption in autism. Dr. Hattori received his educational degrees from prestigious institutions: Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Harvard University (2016) A.M. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Harvard University (2012) B.S. in Biophysics and Biochemistry from the University of Tokyo (2010) His research interests center on decision making, reinforcement learning, and number sense, using systems and computational approaches. The lab employs techniques such as in vivo 2-photon imaging, optogenetics, virtual reality behaviors, and machine learning to investigate neural activity and plasticity dynamics in mice. A significant focus is understanding how these processes are impaired in autism spectrum disorder. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on computational neuroscience and neural circuit mechanisms. His work spans from developing advanced imaging and analysis tools to uncovering fundamental principles of value coding and meta-reinforcement learning, with applications in both basic neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Dr. Hattori has received numerous scientific awards, including: Outstanding Mentor Award 2025 from Society of Research Fellows, UF Scripps SFARI Bridge-to-Independence Award 2022-Current from Simons Foundation Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholar Award 2021-2024 from Warren Alpert Foundation Postdoctoral Grant Award 2021-2022 from The KANAE Foundation And several fellowships during his postdoctoral and graduate training. As a principal investigator, Dr. Hattori leads multiple active grants, including the Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (2025-2026) and a project on "Neural activity and plasticity dynamics for reinforcement learning in autism" funded by the Simons Foundation. His mentorship has been recognized with the Outstanding Mentor Award. The Hattori Lab is a dynamic research group utilizing cutting-edge technologies to explore the neural basis of cognition, with a particular interest in translational implications for autism and related disorders.

Charan Ranganathمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Memory
• Executive Control
• Neuroimaging
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Charan Ranganath is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, and director of the Dynamic Memory Lab. He is affiliated with the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience and the Center for Mind and Brain, focusing on human memory and executive control using neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and behavioral methods. His research explores the neural basis of memory, including roles of the prefrontal cortex, medial temporal lobes, and hippocampus in working and long-term memory. Education: Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Northwestern University M.S., Clinical Psychology, Northwestern University B.A., Psychology, University of California, Berkeley Ranganath’s research spans hippocampal-cortical interactions, curiosity-driven memory enhancement, schizophrenia-related memory deficits, and computational models of memory systems. His work reveals overlapping prefrontal and medial temporal lobe activity in memory tasks and investigates how stress, aging, and neuromodulation affect memory dynamics. His research trends emphasize episodic memory , relational memory , neural oscillations , cortico-hippocampal networks , curiosity-driven learning , and clinical applications in mental illness. Scientific Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship Leverhulme Trust Visiting Professorship Laird Cermak Award Samuel Sutton Award Chancellor’s Fellow award Young Investigator Award (Cognitive Neuroscience Society) National Security Science and Engineering Faculty Fellowship (2015) He has secured grants from the Department of Defense, National Institute of Mental Health, and private foundations. His lab collaborates with Andy Yonelinas on recognition memory and with others on field potentials in hippocampal studies. He teaches Human Learning, Cognitive Neuroimaging, and Current Research in Psychology.

Fabian Grabenhorstمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neurophysiology of Reward
• Decision-Making Processes
• Amygdala Function
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Fabian Grabenhorst is an Associate Professor at the University of Oxford's Department of Experimental Psychology and a Tutorial Fellow at Jesus College. His academic background includes a DPhil in Experimental Psychology from Oxford, post-doctoral work in neurophysiology at Cambridge, and a Wellcome Trust Sir Henry Dale Fellowship. He leads a research group investigating the neurophysiological mechanisms of reward processing, decision-making, and social cognition, with a focus on the amygdala's role in these processes. His research employs single-neuron recordings, functional neuroimaging, and computational modeling to study how sensory, nutrient, and social factors influence decision-making. Key areas of investigation include the amygdala's role in simulating social partners' decisions, nutrient-based economic value, and oral texture perception. Selected publications highlight his work on amygdala neurons' dynamic coding of reward attributes, social risk processing, and the neural basis of saving strategies. He has received the Wellcome Trust Sir Henry Dale Fellowship, reflecting his contributions to neuroscience and decision-making research. Professor Grabenhorst teaches experimental psychology and neuroscience at Jesus College, focusing on courses in Psychology, Psychology-Philosophy-Linguistics, and Experimental Psychology. His research group's interdisciplinary approach bridges neuroscience, psychology, and economics to understand fundamental brain mechanisms guiding human behavior.

• Music Cognition
• Neuroscience
• Brain Imaging
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Peter Vuust is a Professor at the Center for Music in the Brain, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University. With over 397 publications and 22 ongoing or completed research projects, his work bridges neuroscience, music cognition, and clinical applications. His research spans multiple decades with significant publication output from 2000-2025, showing increasing productivity in recent years with 27 publications in 2024 and 19 in 2025. His research interests focus on music cognition and neuroscience, particularly examining how the brain processes musical elements like rhythm, harmony, and beauty. Vuust employs advanced neuroimaging techniques including fMRI, MEG, and EEG to investigate auditory processing, neural entrainment, and the relationship between music training and cognitive abilities. Key areas include mismatch negativity, auditory cortex function, brain networks, and functional connectivity during music perception. His work spans fundamental research on rhythm perception and musical beauty to clinical applications involving cochlear implants and music therapy. Vuust's recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on the neural correlates of musical experience, with particular attention to rhythm perception, musical beauty, and the relationship between music training and sensory processing. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaborations and combines behavioral measures with neuroimaging to provide comprehensive insights into music cognition. Current research directions include studying rhythmic complexity, neural entrainment, music's therapeutic applications for sleep, and the development of music processing skills in cochlear implant users. Professor Vuust actively engages with the public through numerous presentations and media appearances, including recent talks at Roskilde Oplysningsforbund, Lægeforeningen, Folkekirkens Uddannelses- og Videnscenter, Djursland Jazzfestival, and HerningErMusik in 2024. His research is supported by various funding sources including Helsefonden (Danish Health Foundation), with multiple ongoing projects exploring musical rhythm, neural entrainment, developmental aspects of music processing, and music's therapeutic applications. At the Center for Music in the Brain, Vuust collaborates with researchers including Elvira Brattico, Simone Dalla Bella, Morten Kringelbach, and Bjorn Petersen. His interdisciplinary team spans neuroscience, musicology, and clinical medicine, working together to unravel the complex relationship between music and the brain through both basic and applied research.

David Terburgمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Neuroscience
• Psychoneuroendocrinology
• Fear Processing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

David Terburg is Associate Professor in Social Neuroscience at Utrecht University's Department of Psychology (Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences). His research examines neurobiological mechanisms of social behavior using multimodal approaches including hormone administration, fMRI, and lesion studies. His research focuses on: Neural basis of social motivation and aggression Amygdala function in threat processing and escape behaviors Hormonal modulation of social decision-making Cross-species validation of social neuroscience findings Analysis of his publications shows strong emphasis on the basolateral amygdala's role in rapid threat responses, and hormonal influences (testosterone, oxytocin) on social cognition. Recent work develops neurocomputational models of cerebellum-amygdala interactions. Scientific awards include: NWO Veni Award (2013) for research on neuroendocrine mechanisms of defense behaviors He teaches courses in neuropsychology and social neuroscience, employing methods like eye-tracking and psychophysiology. His lab uses pharmacological interventions and neuroimaging to study clinical populations including psychopathy and social anxiety. Research is supported by Dutch Science Foundation grants and involves international collaborations across Europe and South Africa.

Stephanie Borglandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Neurobiology of reward and addiction
• Synaptic plasticity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Borgland is a Professor at the University of Calgary and a member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute . Her research integrates cellular physiology , pharmacology , and behavioral neuroscience to explore the neurobiological underpinnings of addiction , obesity , and motivational disorders . She leads a laboratory that uses brain slice electrophysiology , optogenetics , and immunohistochemistry to study synaptic plasticity and neuropeptide signaling in dopaminergic circuits. Research Interests: Neuropeptide modulation of synaptic plasticity in reward circuits Dopamine signaling in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) Obesity and compulsive eating behavior Drug addiction and reward processing Neuroadaptations following chronic drug exposure Her recent work has focused on how cannabis exposure during development affects metabolism and behavior, how orexin and dynorphin modulate dopamine neurons, and how diet-induced obesity alters decision-making and reward circuits. Her studies span from molecular mechanisms to behavioral outcomes, often incorporating sex differences and developmental perspectives . Contact & Support: Email: s.borgland@ucalgary.ca Office: HSC2107, University of Calgary Phone: 403-220-6967 Administrative Assistant: Dolma Dejikhangsar ( dolma.dejikhangsar@ucalgary.ca ) She maintains an active publication record with over 100 peer-reviewed articles indexed in PubMed and Google Scholar, reflecting her leadership in translational neuroscience research.

Lara Rayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Alcohol Use Disorder
• Clinical Neuroscience
• Behavioral Genetics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lara Ray is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she serves as a faculty member in the College of Life Sciences. She is a leading researcher in clinical neuroscience of addiction, focusing on alcohol use disorder (AUD), behavioral genetics, and pharmacological interventions. Research Focus: Neural mechanisms of addiction, sex differences in AUD, neuroimmune signaling, stress reactivity, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Awards: Recipient of the Nancy Petry Mid-Career Award for exceptional contributions to addiction research. Recent Publications: 15 most recent studies include machine learning for AUD subtyping, neuroimaging of cue reactivity, and pharmacological interventions targeting neuroinflammation. Media Engagement: Featured in CNN’s This is Life with Lisa Ling and interviewed by KCRW and ABC 7 on AUD trends and social media addiction parallels.

Adam Kepecsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Neuroscience
• Decision-Making
• Neural Circuits
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Adam Kepecs is a Professor of Neuroscience and Professor of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine, where he leads the Kepecs Lab as a BJC Investigator. His research focuses on reverse-engineering the computational and neurobiological processes underlying cognition and decision-making with applications to biological psychiatry and artificial intelligence. Kepecs earned his BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics from Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary (1997) and his PhD in Neuroscience from Brandeis University (2002). His research spans multiple areas including neural basis of confidence in decisions, cortical circuits and interneurons, neuromodulatory systems, computational psychiatry, neuro-immune interactions, and neuro-inspired artificial intelligence. His research interests center on understanding the algorithms governing behavior, how specific neural circuits and cell types generate cognition, motivation, and emotion, and how brain-body interactions shape physiology and behavior. He employs a multidisciplinary approach combining quantitative behavioral analysis, high-density electrophysiology and imaging, optogenetics, anatomical tracing, molecular biology, and computational modeling to understand how populations of neurons control behavior and cognitive functions. The most recent publications reveal a strong focus on confidence computation across species, neural mechanisms of decision-making, dopamine signaling in perception and psychosis, neuro-immune interactions in cancer, and developing computational frameworks for translating behavioral phenomena across species. His work bridges fundamental neuroscience with clinical applications, particularly in psychiatric disorders. James and Cathleen Stone Faculty Award, CSHL Kavli Frontiers of Science Fellow Eppendorf and Science prize for Neurobiology, Finalist John Merck Scholar Klingenstein Fellow Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow McKnight Memory & Cognitive Disorders Award Kepecs leads a multidisciplinary team that brings together researchers from diverse backgrounds to tackle neuroscience's toughest questions. His lab has expanded into biological psychiatry and immunology since joining Washington University, exploring new frontiers in brain-body physiology. They are committed to translating findings from animal models to clinical applications to improve mental health research and care. The Kepecs Lab is known for pioneering a computational behavioral approach to isolate distinct cognitive processes and translate them across species, including establishing a rigorous framework linking human confidence reports to statistical decision confidence.

Tor Endestadمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Brain Imaging Methodology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tor Endestad is an Associate Professor in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Oslo, specializing in Cognitive Neuroscience and Brain Imaging Methodology. He leads the Endestad Brain Imaging Group (EBIG) and serves as Head of the fMRI Laboratory at the Center for the Study of Human Cognition. His research focuses on visual information processing, attention, memory control mechanisms, and motor responses to conflicting stimuli. International collaborations with University of Regensburg (Germany) and University of California, Berkeley (USA) Key research areas: source memory, constructive perception, neural oscillations, and music-brain interactions Recent publications span topics like auditory stream encoding, musical sensibility genetics, and neuroimaging techniques. His work integrates fMRI, EEG, and fNIRS methodologies across cognitive and clinical domains. EBIG members include postdoctoral fellows and researchers from psychology, medicine, computer science, and linguistics disciplines. The group participates in UiO:Life Sciences initiatives.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neurolinguistics
• Auditory Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Markus Christiner is a researcher at the Institute of Psychology , University of Graz , affiliated with the Faculty of Natural Sciences . Their work explores intersections between music, language, and cognitive processes, focusing on individual differences in auditory perception and learning. Research interests include: Musical ability and language acquisition ADHD/dyslexia in auditory processing contexts Neuroplasticity of the auditory system Phonetic aptitude and accent imitation Developmental psychology of singing and language performance Neuromorphological correlates of neurodevelopmental disorders Publications emphasize neuroscientific approaches to music-language interactions, with methodological diversity spanning behavioral studies, longitudinal analysis, and neuroimaging. Key themes include cortical auditory processing patterns, cross-modal skill transfer, and developmental trajectories in musical and linguistic domains.

Ryan Parsonsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fear Learning
• Memory Consolidation
• Neurobiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ryan Parsons is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Neuroscience at Stony Brook University, where he leads the Parsons Lab. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2008) and specializes in the neurobiological mechanisms of fear learning and memory consolidation using rodent models. His research focuses on understanding how prior experiences influence subsequent learning, particularly in contexts of fear conditioning, anxiety disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Techniques employed include pharmacological interventions, chemogenetics, immunohistochemistry, and molecular biology to study neural plasticity in brain circuits involved in fear acquisition, extinction, and reconsolidation. Key research interests include fear learning modulation, memory maintenance, and individual variability in fear extinction recall. His work bridges basic neuroscience with translational implications for anxiety-related psychopathologies. Dr. Parsons actively mentors graduate students and reviews applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Parsons Lab is located in Psychology A-341 at Stony Brook University, Long Island, NY.

Monika P. Jadiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neuroengineering
• Cortical Circuits
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Monika P. Jadi is an Assistant Professor at Yale School of Medicine , affiliated with both the Department of Psychiatry and Department of Neuroscience . Her work bridges computational neuroscience and neuroengineering, focusing on cortical circuit dynamics and dendritic computations. Ph.D. in Neuroengineering, University of Southern California (2010) Postdoctoral Training, Salk Institute Computational Neurobiology Laboratory (2017) Research spans computational principles of flexible brain information processing, utilizing applied physics and machine learning methodologies. Key interests include: Dendritic Synaptic Inhibition Cortical Oscillation Mechanisms Interneuron Class Modulation Population Coding Temporal Dynamics Neuromodulation in Columnar Circuits Recent publications examine spatial context effects on visual cortex information flow, brain-state dependencies in cortical processing, and primate behavioral modeling . The lab employs both computational modeling and in vitro experiments to dissect neural circuit properties. Awarded the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00), her work receives institutional support from Yale's Molecular Psychiatry Division and Neuroscience Program . Collaborations span neurophysiology, computational modeling, and translational brain imaging initiatives.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John-Dylan Haynes is a Professor of Theory and Analysis of Large Scale Brain Signals at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, leading the Berlin Center for Advanced Neuroimaging. His academic journey includes a PhD in Biology (2003, Bremen University) and a Diploma in Psychology (1997, Bremen University). His research focuses on decoding neural mechanisms underlying decision-making, attention, and conscious perception using advanced neuroimaging techniques. Professional highlights include roles as Head of the independent research group “Attention and Awareness” at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (Leipzig, 2005–2010), and postdoctoral positions at University College London and Plymouth University. He is an Editorial Board Member of NeuroImage and organizer of major conferences in computational neuroscience and cognitive science. Haynes’ work bridges cognitive neuroscience with neuroimaging, emphasizing multivariate decoding methods to interpret large-scale brain signals. His recent publications explore rule representations in prefrontal cortex, saliency processing, and reward anticipation mechanisms. He leads interdisciplinary initiatives to advance neuroimaging technologies and their applications in understanding human cognition.

Patrick J. Mulhollandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Addiction
• Synaptic Plasticity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Patrick J. Mulholland is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), part of the College of Medicine. He holds dual affiliations in the Departments of Neuroscience and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. His research focuses on neural mechanisms underlying alcohol addiction, synaptic plasticity, and the neurotoxic effects of alcohol. Dr. Mulholland earned his PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychopharmacology from the University of Kentucky before completing postdoctoral training at MUSC. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2015 and Professor in 2020. His research investigates how alcohol exposure alters synaptic function, particularly through glutamatergic systems and potassium channel regulation. Key areas include ethanol-induced neurotoxicity, dendritic spine adaptations, and stress-alcohol interactions. He leads components of the Charleston Alcohol Research Center, serving as PI of a research program and Co-Director of the Pilot Project Core. Dr. Mulholland’s work spans preclinical models, exploring mechanisms of alcohol dependence, relapse, and neural circuit dysregulation. Education: PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience & Psychopharmacology (University of Kentucky) Publications highlight studies on ethanol’s effects on hippocampal and cerebellar neurons, glucocorticoid interactions, and novel therapeutic targets for alcohol use disorders. His lab employs electrophysiology, slice cultures, and behavioral assays to dissect addiction-related neuroplasticity. Collaborative projects include investigating Kcnq4 channel regulation and cross-species synaptic biomarkers in heavy-drinking macaques.

• Human Evolution
• Philosophy of Biology
• Systematics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Camilo José Cela Conde is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), holding the position of Catedrático since January 1999. He serves as Director of the Laboratory of Human Systematics at UIB, where he leads interdisciplinary research integrating evolutionary biology, cognitive neuroscience, and philosophy. His research spans Human Evolution , Philosophy of Biology , Systematics , Cognitive Processes , Aesthetic Perception , and Moral Behavior . Cela-Conde pioneers neuroaesthetics, investigating how neural mechanisms shape beauty appreciation and moral cognition through fMRI and EEG studies. His work reveals cultural-biological interactions in aesthetic judgment and evolutionary foundations of moral behavior. Recent publications (2011-2014) demonstrate a cohesive focus on neural dynamics of aesthetic experience, with collaborative projects mapping brain networks during beauty appreciation and exploring fractal dimensions in art perception. His research consistently bridges evolutionary theory with empirical neuroscience. Key honors include: Fundación Juan March Award in Sociology (1975) Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (1999) Membership in the Center for Academic Research and Teaching in Anthropogeny (2008) Cela-Conde has mentored nine doctoral students across philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience, including Nadal Roberts (aesthetic preference neuroscience) and Flexas Oliver (abstract/figurative stimulus perception). His laboratory fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration between anthropologists, neuroscientists, and philosophers to decode the evolutionary origins of human cognition and aesthetic capacity.