جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

April Shuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Psychiatric Genetics
• Epidemiology
• Autism Genetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

April Shu, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences and the Center for Genetic Epidemiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Her research focuses on psychiatric genetics, epigenetics, and single-cell transcriptomics, leveraging machine learning to study mental and behavioral disorders. She leads the Shu Lab, which investigates autism genetics, substance use epigenetics, and precision medicine approaches in mental health. Education: PhD in Mental Health (Psychiatric Genetics), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health MS in Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins University MS in Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Research Interests: Dr. Shu’s work bridges computational methods with genetic epidemiology, emphasizing: Identification of genetic/epigenetic factors in autism and substance use disorders Machine learning applications in health data analysis Gene-environment interactions in aging and cognitive health Key Contributions: Recent work includes uncovering novel autism risk genes, developing biomarkers for opioid toxicity, and analyzing how urban greenness interacts with genetic factors in cognitive outcomes. Awards: 2020 College on Problems of Drug Dependence Early Career Award 2018 DREAM Challenge Winner (Single-cell Transcriptomics) 2016 Lucy Shum Memorial Scholarship Lab & Team: The Shu Lab collaborates across disciplines to advance computational genetics. Their work is published in top journals like Nature Genetics and Genetics in Medicine .

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

Mariët van Buurenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social cognition
• Self-concept
• Adolescent development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mariët van Buuren is an Assistant Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, affiliated with the Clinical Developmental Psychology department and research groups IBBA and LEARN!. Her work focuses on social cognition, self-concept, and brain mechanisms in adolescents. She combines neuroimaging (fMRI) with ecological assessments to study mental health and social functioning. Education: While specific degrees aren’t listed, her academic roles imply advanced training in psychology and neuroscience. She holds teaching qualifications (University Teaching Qualification and Senior Teaching Qualification). Research interests include adolescent brain development, social trust, and mental health stigma. Her projects investigate how self-concept and social cognition relate to psychopathology risks. She leads the SocialSelves lab and collaborates on initiatives like the VriJeGeest project on adolescent mental health. Teaching roles include program director of the Research Master Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology and lecturer in neuroimaging courses. She actively supervises master’s and PhD students, with two completed PhD theses under her guidance. Grants: Principal investigator/researcher on the VriJeGeest project (2021–2025). Ancillary activities include advisory roles in healthcare (OBS Herman Gorter).

Sabine Spijkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Neurobiology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuropsychiatric Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

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

• Neurophysiology
• Perceptual Decision-Making
• EEG Data Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mana Biabani is a Research Fellow in Psychology at Monash University's Turner Institute for Brain & Mental Health. Her research focuses on perceptual decision-making, neurophysiological mechanisms underlying ADHD, and advanced EEG/TMS-EEG methodologies. She leads projects like 'Human perceptual decision-making: bridging molecules, systems and behaviour' and co-investigates the 'Transcranial focused ultrasound neuromodulation system' initiative. Her expertise includes EEG data processing (via the RELAX pipeline), cerebellar-cortical connectivity, and brain stimulation techniques. She has received prestigious awards including the ACNS Emerging Researcher Award (2021) and the Monash Bridging Postdoctoral Fellowship (2020). She actively supervises PhD students through Monash's SupervisorConnect program. Awards: 5 major prizes including thesis/poster awards and fellowships Projects: 2 active grants focusing on decision-making and neuromodulation Collaborations: International networks in cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being through advancements in mental health research.

Josh Hendrikseمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Neuroplasticity
• Cognitive Function
• Motor Learning
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Josh Hendrikse is a Research Fellow at Monash University's Turner Institute for Brain & Mental Health. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Monash University (2015–2021), a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Deakin University (2013–2014), and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Melbourne (2009–2011). His research focuses on the effects of physical exercise and non-invasive brain stimulation on neuroplasticity and cognitive function, particularly in aging populations. He employs neuroimaging techniques (MR spectroscopy, fMRI, EEG), transcranial magnetic stimulation, and exercise physiology methods (e.g., indirect calorimetry). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing education and health improvements. He has secured competitive grants, including an Australian Research Council project (2024–2026) as Primary Chief Investigator. Notable achievements include the 2021 Best ECR Oral Presentation award and the 2022 Faculty Bridging Fellowship. His research highlights include studies on exercise-induced neuroplasticity in memory and motor learning, as well as investigations into white matter alterations in chronic cannabis use disorder. Recent projects include exploring synergies between exercise, brain stimulation, and neuroplasticity, and developing transcranial focused ultrasound neuromodulation systems. He has supervised students and authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on aging-related cognitive decline and exercise interventions.

Suresh Sundramمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Schizophrenia
• Molecular Neuroscience
• Psychopharmacology
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Professor Suresh Sundram is Head of the Department of Psychiatry at Monash University's School of Clinical Sciences and Director of Research at Monash Health's Mental Health Program. He holds a PhD in Psychiatry from the University of Melbourne (2001), following earlier degrees in Medicine (MBBS, 1988) and Psychiatry (MMed, 1999). His research focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders, integrating pharmacological, neurochemical, and neuropathological approaches. Notable areas include treatment resistance, suicide neurobiology, and maternal immune activation effects on neurodevelopment. He leads over 19 active research projects, including biomarker identification and clinical trials in autism and psychosis. His work has produced >150 publications and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals on health and well-being. He serves as deputy editor for the Asian Journal of Psychiatry and advises UN agencies. Education: MBBS (1988), MMed (1999), PhD (2001) - University of Melbourne Expertise: Schizophrenia, Molecular Neuroscience, Refugee Health, Psychopharmacology Recent research trends emphasize maternal-child health impacts of viral infections, neurodevelopmental mechanisms in autism, and translational research bridging molecular and clinical psychiatry. His articles analyze epigenetic changes, immune system interactions, and novel therapeutic targets like NMDA receptor subunits. Projects include global collaborations on psychedelic medicine and preterm birth interventions. He advises governmental bodies and international organizations on mental health policy, particularly regarding refugee populations. Current grants include a Phase 2 trial evaluating cannabidiol for autism and biomarker development for early psychosis.

Harvey Grillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Affective neuroscience
• Behavioral neuroscience
• Energy balance regulation
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Harvey Grill is a Professor and Director of the Obesity Unit at the Institute of Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, University of Pennsylvania. His work focuses on neurobiological mechanisms of energy balance, obesity, and metabolic disorders. He holds a BA in Psychology from City College (CUNY), a PhD in Physiological Psychology from NYU, and completed postdoctoral training at Rockefeller University. Research Interests include: Affective neuroscience: food reward, drug reward, and neural systems of feeding motivation Neurophysiology of sensation and perception: taste, gastrointestinal interoception, and vagal afferents Clinical translation: neural control of energy expenditure, obesity drug development, and diabetes treatment Recent work emphasizes distributed neural circuits (hindbrain, hypothalamus, prefrontal cortex) and molecular signaling pathways (GLP-1, leptin, oxytocin) influencing food intake and energy balance. His studies highlight anatomically distributed systems integrating peripheral signals (e.g., ghrelin, vagal afferents) with central motivational processes. Advising includes graduate student Hallie Wald and postdoctoral fellow Tito Borner. Key collaborations involve the Obesity Unit, Perelman School of Medicine, and translational initiatives in pharmaceutical research. His lab actively investigates pharmacological targets for obesity treatment, emphasizing chronic disease management strategies. Labs/Teams: Director of the Obesity Unit, Institute of Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, Penn Medicine.

Tobias H. Donnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurophysiology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Decision-Making Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Tobias H. Donner is a Professor and Deputy Director at the Institute of Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology, part of the Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf. His research focuses on neurophysiological mechanisms underlying decision-making, neuromodulation, and cognitive processes. Key areas include the role of arousal systems in shaping cortical interactions, neurotransmitter dynamics (serotonin, noradrenaline), and computational models of evidence accumulation. His work bridges clinical and experimental neuroscience, investigating topics like psychosis proneness, aging-related cognitive changes, and neuropsychiatric disorders. Recent studies explore how catecholamines modulate decision biases and sensory processing. Donner’s lab employs advanced neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, MEG) and pharmacological interventions to dissect neural circuitries involved in perceptual and cognitive functions. Publications highlight themes such as pupil-linked arousal biomarkers, GABAergic inhibition in auditory processing, and large-scale brain network dynamics. Despite extensive contributions, no specific academic awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts. Advising and grant details are not detailed here, though his role as Principal Investigator suggests active research leadership. His work is conducted within the Center for Experimental Medicine, emphasizing translational research between basic neuroscience and clinical applications.

• Brain Network Connectivity
• Neuroimaging (fMRI/MEG/EEG)
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Peter Fransson is a Professor of Brain System Physiology at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Clinical Neuroscience. He holds a PhD from 1999 and became Associate Professor in 2006 before advancing to his current role since 2014. His research focuses on brain network connectivity, functional MRI (fMRI), magnetoencephalography (MEG), and EEG, with emphasis on neurodevelopmental disorders, chronic pain mechanisms, and neurological conditions like fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. Research Interests: Investigating large-scale brain network architecture, functional connectivity dynamics, and their implications in health and disease. Key areas include resting-state networks, pain modulation, neuroplasticity after stroke, and developmental neuroscience. Grants: Swedish Research Council grants (2024–2026, 2021–2024, etc.) for studies on neural plasticity, traumatic brain injury, and olfactory system development. Publications: Over 200 peer-reviewed articles, including work on fibromyalgia pain processing, neonatal brain connectivity, and computational modeling of brain networks. Recent studies focus on multimodal imaging and genetic influences on brain function. Labs/Teams: Leads the 'Large-scale Network Connectivity in the Human Brain' group, collaborating on projects like the Stockholm Sleepy Brain study and the RATSS twin study on neurodevelopmental disorders.

Matthieu Chidharomمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Attention Mechanisms
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Matthieu Chidharom is a Researcher in the Department of Psychology at The University of Chicago, affiliated with the Cognition, Attention & Brain (CAB) Lab and the Awh & Vogel Lab. His research focuses on understanding the human attentional system, particularly the mechanisms underlying goal-directed behaviors and attentional control. He explores how cognitive processes like proactive and reactive control, attentional suppression, and neural mechanisms contribute to attentional biases and fluctuations. His work integrates behavioral experiments with neuroimaging techniques (e.g., EEG, fMRI) to study how attentional systems respond to rewards, threats, and distractors. Recent studies investigate individual differences in cognitive control efficiency, the neural correlates of sustained attention lapses, and applications in mental health, such as antidepressant response prediction using EEG connectivity. Key themes in his research include the interplay between attentional templates, cognitive load, and neural dynamics, with implications for understanding conditions like schizophrenia and depression. His findings contribute to theories of cognitive neuroscience and have potential translational applications in clinical settings.

• Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Fear Conditioning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Avishek Adhikari serves as Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of California, Los Angeles, within the College of Letters and Science. His research program focuses on elucidating the neural circuit mechanisms underlying emotional behaviors, particularly fear, anxiety, and defensive responses to threats. Dr. Adhikari's research interests center on the neural substrates of emotional processing and behavior. His laboratory employs advanced techniques including optogenetics, electrophysiology, and sophisticated behavioral paradigms to investigate how specific neural circuits control defensive behaviors. His work particularly examines the roles of the periaqueductal gray, amygdala, hypothalamus, and prefrontal cortex in orchestrating appropriate behavioral responses to threats. The research has significant translational implications for understanding and treating anxiety disorders, PTSD, and other conditions involving maladaptive fear responses. Analysis of Dr. Adhikari's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on neural circuit mechanisms of defensive behaviors. His work systematically examines how specific pathways, particularly involving the periaqueductal gray and hypothalamus, control different aspects of threat responses including freezing, flight, and defensive aggression. A notable trend is his investigation of how these circuits process both innate and learned threats, and how they interact with systems involved in spatial navigation, decision-making, and habit formation. His 2025 publications particularly highlight work on stress-induced habit formation, hypothalamic control of flight behavior, and hippocampal contributions to spatial coding in neurological disorders. Dr. Adhikari's research has been supported by NIH T32 Training Grants and other funding mechanisms associated with UCLA's Bioscience programs. His work has garnered substantial attention in the scientific community, with numerous publications in high-impact journals and significant citation counts across his career. His laboratory operates within UCLA's vibrant neuroscience community, collaborating with researchers across departments including Psychology, Neurobiology, and other bioscience disciplines. The research environment provides access to advanced facilities for neural recording, optogenetic manipulation, and behavioral analysis, supporting the sophisticated experiments described in his publications. His collaborations with prominent researchers including Jonathan Kao, Alcino Silva, and Kate Wassum reflect the interdisciplinary nature of his work.

Itzhak Friedمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Memory Consolidation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Itzhak Fried is a Professor-in-Residence in Neurosurgery and Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA . His work bridges epilepsy surgery and cognitive neuroscience , focusing on single-neuron activity during memory, navigation, and consciousness studies. Key research areas: neural coding of memory , theta oscillations , epileptic network analysis , and brain-computer interfaces . Current NIH-funded projects: Decoding and modulating human memory via deep brain stimulation (U01NS123128), sleep-dependent memory consolidation (U01NS108930), and mechanisms of memory enhancement (R01NS084017). Recent publications analyze fast ripple networks in epilepsy, neural dynamics of navigation , and modulation of speech-related neurons in Parkinson's disease. His team develops wearable neurostimulation platforms and machine learning tools for seizure detection, while exploring consciousness and volition through intracranial recordings.

Hannah Filmerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hannah Filmer is a Research Fellow at the Queensland Brain Institute (The University of Queensland), specializing in cognitive neuroscience and neurophysiology. Her research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying decision-making, working memory, and the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on cognitive processes. She leads studies on how brain stimulation interacts with neurochemical factors (e.g., dopamine, GABA) and structural brain differences to influence learning, attention, and executive functions. Her work bridges clinical and basic research, addressing topics like mild traumatic brain injury’s long-term cognitive impacts and the neuroplasticity induced by combined behavioral training and stimulation. Key areas include: Neurochemical predictors of learning efficacy Mind wandering and prefrontal-parietal cortex dynamics Individual differences in response to brain stimulation Applications of tDCS in cognitive enhancement and clinical settings Her research employs methods such as fMRI, electrophysiology, and behavioral experiments, with a focus on translational outcomes. Over 40 peer-reviewed articles and datasets highlight her contributions to understanding neural substrates of cognition and neurorehabilitation strategies.

Naomi Finebergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Behavioral Addiction
• Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

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.