جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Simon Dannerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neural Control of Locomotion
• Spinal Circuits
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simon Danner, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy at Drexel University College of Medicine. His research focuses on computational modeling of spinal neural circuits controlling locomotion, sensorimotor integration, and recovery mechanisms following spinal cord injury. Doctorate in Engineering Sciences, Vienna University of Technology (2013) MSocEcSc in Computer Science Management, Vienna University of Technology (2011) MSc in Medicine and Computer Science, Vienna University of Technology (2010) BSc in Medicine and Computer Science, Vienna University of Technology (2008) Dr. Danner's work combines neural network modeling with musculoskeletal simulations to investigate the interaction between spinal circuits and somatosensory feedback. His studies explore how spinal cord injury alters neural connectivity and how transcutaneous stimulation can modulate locomotor function. Current projects examine V3 interneurons in interlimb coordination and propriospinal neurons in post-injury recovery. His research has been recognized with awards including the Goldberger/Murray/Boyne/Levine Outstanding Junior Faculty Award (2021) and Young Investigator Award from the Austrian Society for Biomedical Engineering (2015). Dr. Danner's publications span top journals such as eLife , Current Biology , and Brain , with a focus on spinal cord stimulation and computational neurorehabilitation . He leads the Danner Laboratory, which collaborates with experimentalists to develop predictive neuromechanical models . Current lab members include postdoc Shravan Tata Ramalingasetty and PhD students Andrew Lockhart, Laura Schoenhals, and Austin Chuang. Funded by NIH/NINDS grants R01 NS112304 and R01 NS115900, his work aims to establish therapeutic foundations for improving locomotor function after spinal injury. Goldberger/Murray/Boyne/Levine Outstanding Junior Faculty Award (2021) Reviewer of the Year, Journal of Neural Engineering (2019) Visiting Scholarship, Stanford University (2018) Best Poster Award, Karniel Workshop (2018) Young Investigator Award, Austrian Society for Biomedical Engineering (2015)

Michael Laneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Spinal Cord Injury
• Neural Plasticity
• Cell Therapy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael Lane, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy at Drexel University College of Medicine. He leads a research team focused on spinal cord injury (SCI), particularly cervical SCI and its impact on respiratory and motor functions. His work emphasizes neural plasticity, cell transplantation therapies, and rehabilitative strategies to enhance functional recovery. Prior to Drexel, he held positions at the University of Florida and served as a lecturer at The Ohio State University. Education: PhD in Pharmacology (University of Melbourne, 2004); BSc in Anatomy and Physiology (University of Tasmania, 1999, summa cum laude). Research Interests: Spinal cord injury recovery, neural plasticity mechanisms, cell-based therapies (e.g., neural progenitor transplants), respiratory function restoration, and activity-based rehabilitation. Key projects include NIH-funded studies on respiratory training and neural transplants. Awards: Includes the Molly and Bernard Sandberg Award (2019), Best Mentor Award (2017), and election as President of the American Society for Neural Therapy and Repair (2022). Grants: Current funding includes projects on respiratory training (Pennsylvania Department of Health, 2021-2023), neural transplants (NIH NINDS R01, 2018-2023), and stem cell-derived neural progenitors (Moseley Foundation, 2019-2022). Lane Lab: Focuses on preclinical research to bridge discovery and clinical application, emphasizing strategies like cell transplantation and activity-based therapies to improve post-SCI outcomes.

Bo Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
• Neurobiology
• Neural Circuits
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bo Chen, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). Holding a doctorate in Applied Biomedical Science from the University of Reading, his research focuses on developing innovative strategies for spinal cord injury (SCI) recovery through molecular neuroscience and translational approaches. B.Sc. Biological Science - University of Birmingham, U.K. M.Sc. Biomedical Science - Durham University, U.K. Ph.D. Applied Biomedical Science - University of Reading, U.K. Research spans two primary domains: (1) Developing multidisciplinary methods to examine pathological changes in spinal neurons and circuits post-SCI, and (2) Creating translational treatments to enhance brain-spinal cord connectivity for functional recovery. His work employs advanced techniques including neuronal visualization, behavioral analysis, and molecular interventions. Publications demonstrate expertise in neural plasticity, neuroregeneration, and neurotherapeutic development. Recent studies focus on KCC2 modulation, propriospinal neuron engineering, and excitatory neuron swelling reduction. Methodological innovations include optical clearing, light sheet microscopy, and AI-driven image analysis. Collaborative efforts involve Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, and international institutions. Research methodologies combine molecular neuroscience, behavioral quantification, and neuroengineering approaches to understand and repair injured spinal circuits.

• Neuroscience
• Motor Control
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claire Francesca Meehan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Her research focuses on motor control mechanisms, particularly in the context of neurodegenerative diseases like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). She leads the Meehan Lab, which investigates neural plasticity, spinal cord function, and neuromuscular disorders using advanced neurophysiological techniques. Dr. Meehan's primary research interests span several key areas in neuroscience: Mechanisms of motor neuron dysfunction in ALS Neural plasticity in spinal cord circuits Axon initial segment dynamics and function Cholinergic modulation of motor neurons Neuromuscular junction pathology Translational approaches to neuromuscular disorders Her recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying ALS progression, particularly examining TDP-43 pathology, axon initial segment plasticity, and C-bouton alterations. Her work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications, using both rodent models and human patient data to identify potential therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases. The research shows progressive investigation from molecular mechanisms to potential therapeutic interventions. Dr. Meehan is actively involved in academic service, having contributed editorials on propriospinal neurons and their role in locomotion and spinal cord injury. Her research has been cited multiple times across various publications, indicating significant impact in the neuroscience community. She has also contributed to pain research through work on PDZ domain inhibitors for neuropathic pain treatment. She leads the Meehan Lab, which appears to focus on motor control neuroscience with particular emphasis on spinal cord circuitry and neuromuscular function. The lab utilizes a range of techniques including neurophysiology, molecular biology, and animal models to investigate mechanisms of motor neuron disease and potential therapeutic interventions.

Tuan Buiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurobiology
• Motor control
• Sensorimotor integration
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Tuan Bui serves as Chair of the Department of Biology at the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on understanding spinal cord circuits controlling movement, particularly in zebrafish and mice models. Techniques employed include electrophysiology, immunocytochemistry, and computational modeling. Research Interests : Neurobiology, motor control, sensorimotor integration, spinal cord function, electrophysiology, computational modeling, and cell biology. Experimental Models : Zebrafish and mice are central to studies of locomotion and hand function. Recent work explores spinal circuits for grasping, spinal cord injury recovery, and neuronal plasticity. Key contributions include identifying dI3 interneurons' role in cutaneous control of motor behavior and developing optogenetic and computational tools (e.g., SiliFish). Collaborative projects address spinal circuit reorganization post-injury and regenerative strategies using plant-based materials. Advising and grants: While specific grants are not listed, his publications reflect sustained research activity. His lab investigates sensorimotor connectivity maturation and spinal microcircuits' role in functional recovery. Labs/Teams: Leads a research group at the University of Ottawa studying spinal motor circuits, integrating experimental and computational approaches.

Judith L. Schotlandمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار بالینی

• Sensorimotor Integration
• Spinal Coordination of Movement
• Educational Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Judith L. Schotland is a Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College , where she teaches Gross Human Anatomy and Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology . She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Northwestern University and an MS in Library and Information Science from Simmons College. Her research focuses on sensorimotor integration and spinal coordination of movement . Education : BS (Zoology), Oklahoma State University; PhD (Neuroscience), Northwestern University; MS (Library and Information Science), Simmons College Schotland's scholarly work explores how spinal networks organize motor primitives and how monoamines like serotonin and dopamine modulate locomotor circuits. Her research spans comparative neurophysiology , using models like lampreys and frogs to understand fundamental motor control mechanisms. Her publications highlight collaborations with leading neuroscientists and emphasize neural network dynamics , neuromodulation , and reflex coordination . Key findings include insights into neurotransmitter interactions in spinal circuits and the role of propriospinal systems in motor patterning. Scientific Awards & Fellowships : Whitney R. Powers Teaching Excellence Award (2005) Fogarty International Fellow (1992) National Research Service Awards (NIH, 1987-1990, 1993-1995) MacArthur Fellow (1987-1990) Schotland has received NSF grants for research on spinal network dynamics and systems of oscillators. She has presented at major conferences such as Neural Control of Movement and Winter Conference on Brain Research, and contributed to educational technology innovations.

Zhigang Heمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Axon Regeneration
• Neural Repair
• Spinal Cord Injury
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zhigang He is a Professor at Boston Children's Hospital, directing the Viral Core which supports viral vector technologies for academic research. His research focuses on restoring CNS function after spinal cord injury through axon regeneration and synaptic reconnection, addressing critical challenges like axonal guidance and functional synapse formation. He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto and completed postdoctoral training at UCSF under Marc Tessier-Lavigne. His awards include the Klingenstein Fellowship and 2019 Reeve-Irvine Research Medal. Education: PhD, University of Toronto; Postdoctoral Fellowship, UCSF Key Research Areas: Neural repair mechanisms, spinal cord injury recovery, optic nerve regeneration Viral Core Facilities: Offers custom AAV/lentiviral vector production for neuroscience applications Recent articles emphasize axonal regeneration strategies, mechanosensory pathways, and spinal-cortical circuitry. His work bridges molecular mechanisms with clinical translation, exploring combinatorial approaches like gene therapy and rehabilitation training. Over 150 peer-reviewed publications demonstrate leadership in neuroregeneration science.

Eiman Azimمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neural Circuits
• Motor Control
• Spinal Cord Function
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eiman Azim is an Associate Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies , holding the William Scandling Developmental Chair. His research focuses on neural circuits governing dexterous movement, particularly how the brain and spinal cord coordinate complex motor behaviors. He employs molecular genetic tools, electrophysiology, and advanced imaging to dissect motor pathways. Education: BS in Biology and BA in Philosophy of Science (Stanford University); PhD in Neuroscience (Harvard University); Postdoc (Columbia University). Affiliations: Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind. Research Interests: Investigating sensorimotor integration, spinal circuits for skilled movements, and how feedback mechanisms enable precise motor control. His work has revealed modular neural circuits for specific movements and identified pathways critical for stability and adaptability during motion. Awards: Includes the 2024 Brain Research Foundation Award, PECASE (2019), McKnight Scholar Award (2018), and multiple NIH grants. His lab collaborates on neural recording technologies and translational research for neurodegenerative diseases and prosthetics. Labs/Teams: Azim Lab at Salk, focusing on motor control with interdisciplinary approaches. Collaborations include work with Sam Pfaff and Axel Nimmerjahn on spinal cord recording techniques, and projects with clinicians on deep-brain stimulation for Parkinson’s patients.

David S. K. Magnusonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spinal Cord Injury
• Locomotor Neuroscience
• Propriospinal Neurons
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David S. K. Magnuson is the Friends for Michael Endowed Professor at the University of Louisville, holding joint appointments in Neurological Surgery, Anatomical Sciences & Neurobiology, and Biomedical Engineering. He leads the Magnuson Lab within the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center (KSCIRC), focusing on spinal circuitry and translational strategies for spinal cord injury (SCI) recovery. His research investigates propriospinal neurons' role in locomotion, activity-based rehabilitation, and bioinformatics-driven SCI analysis. Research Interests: Neuronal circuits controlling locomotion Propriospinal neuron plasticity post-SCI Activity-based therapies (e.g., treadmill training, cycling) Spinal cord injury as a systemic syndrome Neurophysiological mechanisms of recovery Teaching: Teaches neurophysiology to first-year medical students, directs the Interdisciplinary Program in Translational Neuroscience (IPTN), and oversees graduate neuroscience courses. Lab personnel include Brandon Brown, Mary-Ellen DeHoff, and postdocs at institutions like Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Cleveland FES Center. Key Publications (2023): Focus on silencing propriospinal neurons to enhance hindlimb stepping post-injury, heterogeneous neuronal plasticity, and bioinformatics databases for SCI research. Collaborations include Drexel University and University College London. Labs/Teams: Leads the Magnuson Lab, contributing to KSCIRC's multi-disciplinary approach. Ongoing projects include spinal circuit modeling, exercise therapy efficacy, and spasticity management strategies.