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Ramiro Salasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Brain Imaging
• Neuropharmacology
• Reward processing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ramiro Salas is an Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine , affiliated with the Center for Translational Research on Inflammatory Diseases (CTRID) and the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center . His research focuses on human brain imaging to study drug addiction, depression, anxiety, autism , and related conditions. He integrates genetic and clinical data with neuroimaging to advance psychiatric diagnostics and personalized treatment. Dr. Salas' work emphasizes neuropharmacology and microbiome-brain interactions , particularly in understanding reward/disappointment processing and inflammation-related neural connectivity . His recent publications highlight applications of machine learning to neuroimaging datasets from consortia like ENIGMA , spanning topics such as suicidality prediction, impulse regulation, and neurodegenerative disorders . Key trends in his research include connectome-based modeling , KCNQ channel modulation therapies , and multimodal assessment of psychiatric biomarkers . He has contributed to understanding brain structure alterations in youth with internalizing/externalizing disorders and gut-brain axis mechanisms in depressive disorders. His work bridges computational neuroscience and clinical psychiatry , with implications for personalized mental health interventions.

Tamara Mikeladze-Dvaliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cell Biology
• Developmental Biology
• Centrosome Research
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tamara Mikeladze-Dvali is a Professor in the Faculty of Biology at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, specializing in Cell & Developmental Biology. She leads an active research laboratory (TDvaliLab) focused on understanding centrosome and centriole regulation during multicellular development. Her research employs genetic, cell biological, and imaging approaches using Caenorhabditis elegans and zebrafish as model organisms. Dr. Mikeladze-Dvali investigates how centrioles are regulated in a cell type-specific manner during development, with particular interest in their role in proliferating cells, differentiated tissues, and gametogenesis. Her work has significant implications for understanding human diseases including tumorigenesis, ciliopathies, and microcephaly, which have been linked to abnormalities in centriole biogenesis and dynamics. Current research projects include studying PCMD-1's role in PCM scaffold stabilization, centriole separation mechanisms, and the regulation of centriole dynamics during development. Dr. Mikeladze-Dvali actively participates in the European centrosome and cilia research community, contributing to initiatives like the European Shipping Hub for CGC strain distribution. Her laboratory maintains an active presence on scientific social media platforms, sharing research findings and engaging with the broader scientific community. Research on centrosome and centriole regulation during development Studies using C. elegans and zebrafish model systems Investigations into centriole fate in different cell types Research on centriole elimination in oocytes and contribution through sperm Analysis of centriole roles in cilia formation and function Her work bridges fundamental cell biological questions with implications for human disease mechanisms, particularly those involving centrosome and cilia dysfunction.

Erika Nurmiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Genetics
• Pharmacogenomics
• Neuroscience
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Erika Nurmi, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (David Geffen School of Medicine) within the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences. She serves as Medical Director of the UCLA Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program and Associate Director of the Psychiatry Residency Research Track. Her research integrates genetics, neuroimaging, and pharmacogenomics to investigate childhood OCD, tic disorders, autism, ADHD, anxiety, and substance abuse. Key collaborations with James McCracken (UCLA) and Edythe London (UCLA) on pharmacogenomic and neuroimaging studies Active participation in the ENIGMA-OCD Consortium for global neuroimaging research Leverages machine learning for treatment outcome prediction in OCD Focus on CYP2D6 genotype effects on brain structure and methamphetamine use Explores microbiome-bile acid interactions in antipsychotic side effects Her publications span 2014-2025 , emphasizing GWAS , polygenic risk scores , and neuroimaging biomarkers . Recent work includes machine learning models for CBT response prediction, ENIGMA Consortium connectomic analyses, and pharmacogenomic studies of psychiatric medications. She contributes to clinical guidelines, including the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium recommendations for atomoxetine therapy. Current research examines genetic moderators of treatment response in ADHD and autism, gene-environment interactions in anxiety disorders, and neuroinflammatory markers in substance abuse. As a member of the UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) , she bridges genomic discoveries to clinical applications through interdisciplinary teams and training programs.

Lilianne R. Mujica-Parodiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Psychiatry
• Neuroimaging
• Metabolic Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lilianne R. Mujica-Parodi is Professor and Director of the Laboratory for Computational Neurodiagnostics at Stony Brook University, with additional appointments in the Departments of Neurology, Psychiatry, and Physics, and affiliations at the Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology and the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Her research integrates control theory and metabolic neuroscience to investigate neural circuit regulation across physiological systems in health and disease. A Niles G. Whiting Fellow and NIH Training Fellow , she received her PhD from Columbia University after undergraduate studies at Georgetown in mathematical logic and physics foundations. Key publication themes include brain aging , metabolic psychiatry , neuroimaging biomarkers , and computational modeling . Her work explores nonlinear brain dynamics, ketosis effects on neural function, and machine learning applications for neurodiagnostics. Scientific Awards : National Science Foundation CAREER Award Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award Her lab develops novel neuroimaging methodologies, including motion correction algorithms and data-driven models for psychiatric disorders, while investigating metabolic interventions to counteract age-related cognitive decline.

Cal Adlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychiatry
• Neuroimaging
• Bipolar Disorder
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Cal Adler is a Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He serves as Vice Chair of Clinical Research and Director of the Center for Imaging Research. His work focuses on neuroimaging techniques to investigate healthy cognitive processes and the neuropathophysiology of bipolar and psychotic disorders, with a particular emphasis on psychopharmacologic treatments. B.S., Pennsylvania State University M.D., Thomas Jefferson University Psychiatry Residency, Georgetown University Medical Center Experimental Therapeutics Fellowship, National Institute of Mental Health Research Interests: Dr. Adler specializes in neuroimaging studies of bipolar disorder, including longitudinal analyses of brain structure/function, medication response mechanisms, and risk prediction models for youth offspring of bipolar parents. His work bridges psychiatric neurobiology with advanced imaging modalities like fMRI, MRS, and DTI. Publication Trends: His articles (2015-2021) focus on Neurochemical alterations in bipolar disorder Predictive modeling of treatment response Brain connectivity in mood episodes Lithium and antipsychotic effects Cortical thickness and white matter integrity AI applications in neurotrauma outcomes Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed in the text. Grants: Major funding includes NIH grants (K23, R01, ARRA supplements) for studies on neuroimaging markers of bipolar treatment response, glutamatergic neurotransmission, and multimodal imaging in adolescent mania. He has also received private foundation support from the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Affective Disorders.

Benedikt Kauferمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Viral Integration
• Tumorigenesis
• Virus Evolution
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Benedikt Kaufer serves as Professor and Managing Director of the Institute of Virology at Freie Universität Berlin's School of Veterinary Medicine, where he leads the "Viral Integration and Tumorigenesis" research group. Holding the Lichtenberg Professorship, his work centers on molecular mechanisms of viral integration, oncogenesis, and evolution in herpesviruses including Marek's disease virus and human herpesvirus 6, with significant implications for veterinary and human medicine. His research interests focus on chromosomal integration of herpesviruses, viral-induced tumor development, and host-pathogen coevolution. Key investigations include telomeric repeat-mediated viral integration, immune evasion strategies of oncogenic viruses, and molecular determinants of viral virulence. This work bridges fundamental virology with translational applications in vaccine development and xenotransplantation safety. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate consistent emphasis on herpesvirus integration mechanisms (particularly HHV-6 and MDV), antiviral nanotechnology, and xenotransplantation-relevant viral screening. A notable trend involves applying multi-omics approaches to understand viral pathogenesis, with increasing focus on developing broad-spectrum antiviral strategies targeting viral entry and replication. Scientific recognition includes: Lichtenberg Professorship Prof. Kaufer directs the Berlin Equine Virus Lab (BEVL), which specializes in equine viral pathogens and their zoonotic potential. The lab maintains active collaborations with international xenotransplantation research consortia and contributes to WHO guidelines on porcine virus screening for organ transplantation safety.

• Peripheral Neurobiology
• Diabetic Polyneuropathy
• Neurosciences of Regeneration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Douglas Zochodne is a Professor at the University of Alberta, serving as Divisional Director of Neurology and Director of the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute. He has held faculty positions at Queen’s University, the University of Calgary, and the University of Alberta. His research focuses on peripheral nervous system biology, diabetic polyneuropathy, and neuronal regeneration. MD and FRCPC in Neurology from the University of Western Ontario Research Fellowship at Mayo Clinic under Drs. Philip Low and Peter J. Dyck His research has explored intrinsic molecular mechanisms in adult sensory neuron plasticity, including tumour suppressor pathways in neurons. Funded continuously since 1988, his lab has produced over 280 publications and four books. Key areas include diabetic polyneuropathy , peripheral nerve regeneration , and molecular neurobiology . Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to diabetic neuropathy, neuroplasticity, and molecular pathways. He has received recognition as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and held leadership roles in journals and societies. Editor-in-Chief, Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences (1999-2007) President, Peripheral Nerve Society (2009-2011) Lead, Regeneration Unit in Neurobiology, University of Calgary (2009-2014) His laboratory, continuously funded by CIHR, CDA/DC, and ADI, investigates molecular mechanisms of peripheral neuron plasticity and regeneration, with clinical applications in diabetes-related nerve damage.

Justin Jeongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroimaging
• Diffusion MRI Tractography
• Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Justin Jeong is a Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at Wayne State University School of Medicine , where he serves as a principal investigator in the Translational Imaging Laboratory. With a background in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering from University of Southern California, Dr. Jeong combines technical expertise with clinical applications to improve outcomes for pediatric neurological patients. B.S. Biomedical Engineering - Yonsei University M.S. Electrical Engineering - University of Southern California Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering - University of Southern California His research focuses on advanced diffusion MRI tractography and multimodal neuroimaging to identify structural/functional biomarkers for epilepsy, developmental delays, and neurovascular disorders. Current NIH-funded work develops: Deep learning-based DWI methods Dynamic tractography with stereotopic rendering Integration with PET and electrocorticography Publications across Neuroimage , Epilepsia , and Clinical Neurophysiology demonstrate expertise in: Neural activation propagation High-resolution connectome mapping Postoperative brain reorganization Developmental neuroimaging Machine learning applications in MRI Neonatal brain abnormality detection Key collaborations include Eishi Asano , Csaba Juhasz , and Harry Chugani in developing clinical translation of these imaging methodologies.

• Neurosciences
• Mental Health
• Cancer
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Clinical Associate Professor Lavier Gomes is affiliated with the University of Sydney at the Westmead Clinical School in the field of Medical Imaging. His research spans Neurosciences , Mental Health , and Diagnostic Imaging , with a focus on Brain Tumours , Neuroimaging , and Radiology . He can be contacted at lavier.gomes@sydney.edu.au . Research Themes : Cancer, Neurosciences and Mental Health, Healthy Ageing Keywords : Brain Tumours, Diagnostic Imaging, Neuroimaging, Radiology His publications highlight expertise in neuroimaging for conditions like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) , multiple sclerosis , and schizophrenia , often involving MRI , fMRI , and evoked potentials . Key trends include structural and functional biomarkers , neurodegenerative disease imaging , and diagnostic challenges in rare tumours . Collaborations with researchers such as S. Foster , M. Korgaonkar , and L. Williams underscore his interdisciplinary work in neurological and psychiatric imaging.

Juho Joutsaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurology
• Movement Disorders
• Neuroimaging
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Juho Joutsa serves as Professor of Neurology at the University of Turku and Chief Neurologist at Turku University Hospital since 2023, while chairing the Turku Brain and Mind Center. His academic journey includes progression from Adjunct Professor (2015) through Assistant and Associate Professor roles in Neuroimaging at the Turku Brain and Mind Center, alongside clinical specialization in Neurology (2020). Professor of Neurology, Clinical Neurosciences, University of Turku (2023-present) Chief Neurologist, Neurocenter, Turku University Hospital (2023-present) Chair, Turku Brain and Mind Center (current) Adjunct Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Turku (2015-present) Professor Joutsa's research focuses on elucidating neurobiological mechanisms of brain disorders through innovative lesion network mapping combined with advanced neuroimaging and neuromodulation techniques. His work spans neurological movement disorders (dystonia, tremor), addiction neuroscience, and epilepsy, with particular emphasis on translating circuit discoveries into therapeutic interventions. The laboratory employs a multimodal approach integrating causal brain lesion analysis, state-of-the-art MRI/PET/SPECT imaging, and brain stimulation methods (TMS, DBS, MRgFUS) to identify and modulate pathological brain networks. Recent publication trends reveal a strong focus on lesion-based circuit mapping across diverse neurological conditions. High-impact 2022-2025 papers in Nature Medicine, Brain, and Neurology demonstrate consistent methodological innovation in identifying disease-specific brain networks for movement disorders, stuttering, and addiction. The research shows increasing international collaboration and translational emphasis, with recent work directly informing neuromodulation treatment targets. As Lead Teacher in Neurology for the M.D. curriculum, Professor Joutsa integrates clinical expertise with research insights. His laboratory leverages the Turku PET Centre's exceptional resources including multiple PET/CT scanners and hybrid MRI/PET systems, facilitating cutting-edge multimodal studies. The laboratory maintains close operational ties with Turku University Hospital's clinical neurology and neurophysiology departments, enabling direct patient-researcher collaboration. The Brain Stimulation and Neuroimaging Laboratory (Turku Brainlab), established in 2018, operates within the Turku Brain and Mind Center with access to neuronavigated TMS, transcranial electrical stimulation, and comprehensive electrophysiology systems. This environment supports interdisciplinary research bridging clinical neurology, neuroscience, and engineering to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for brain disorders.

• Trauma and Critical Care
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Mental Health Outcomes after Injury
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Terri A. deRoon Cassini is a Professor in the Department of Surgery with a focus on Trauma and Critical Care at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She serves as the Center Director for CTSI Research Informatics REDCap and maintains active affiliations with the Center for Microbiome Research, Comprehensive Injury Center, and Neuroscience Research Center. Dr. deRoon Cassini's research program centers on understanding the psychological and neurological consequences of traumatic injury, with particular emphasis on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mental health outcomes, and the role of the endocannabinoid system in stress response. Her work examines how social determinants of health—including race, neighborhood disadvantage, and social support—influence trauma recovery trajectories. She has made significant contributions to understanding how racial discrimination increases vulnerability to PTSD and worsens physical and emotional quality of life after traumatic injury, particularly for Black Americans. Her publication record demonstrates expertise in both clinical assessment and biological mechanisms of trauma response, with over 160 publications spanning neuroimaging, biomarker research, health disparities, and clinical intervention studies. Her recent work has increasingly focused on the intersection of social determinants of health and neurobiological responses to trauma, employing sophisticated analytical approaches to understand complex biopsychosocial pathways. Dr. deRoon Cassini is an active collaborator in major research consortia including the ENIGMA-PGC PTSD working group and the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium, contributing to large-scale efforts to understand the neurobiology of trauma response across diverse populations. Her research has important implications for developing more effective screening tools, prevention strategies, and treatment approaches for trauma survivors.

• Addiction Neuroscience
• Adolescent Brain Development
• Neuroimaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan Tapert, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego School of Health Sciences. She directs groundbreaking longitudinal studies including the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study and National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence-Adulthood (NCANDA-A), where she serves as Associate Director/Site PI and Co-Director/Site PI respectively. Previously, she held leadership as Vice Chair of Academic Affairs (2019-2024) in her department. Her NIH-funded research program examines neural risk factors and consequences of adolescent substance use through advanced neuroimaging and neuropsychological methods. Key focus areas include: Impact of alcohol, cannabis, and polysubstance use on developing brain systems Neurocognitive predictors of addiction trajectories Adolescent brain maturation in typical and high-risk populations Pandemic effects on youth mental health and behavior Her 275+ publications demonstrate consistent focus on substance use neurobiology, adolescent development, and methodological innovation. Recent work (2024-2025) emphasizes multimodal brain imaging, wearable technology validation, digital phenotyping, and machine learning approaches to predict risk. Major honors include: Research.com 2022 Best Female Scientist Award American College of Neuropsychopharmacology’s Julius Axelrod Mentorship Award (2022) American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Outstanding Mentor Award (2021, 2016) Research Society on Alcoholism Marlatt Mentorship Award (2019) She leads federally funded investigations including ABCD ($34M+), NCANDA ($26M+), and predictive modeling grants. Her mentorship extends through NIH training grants and leadership roles in national consortia.

Gitte Moos Knudsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Neurology
• Brain Research
• Neuropsychopharmacology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Gitte Moos Knudsen is a Clinical Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, and serves as Chair of the Neurobiology Research Unit at Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet. With over 30 years of experience, she is a translational neurobiologist and clinical neurologist whose research focuses on brain disease mechanisms and responses to neuromodulatory interventions. Her research interests span neurology, brain research, neuropsychopharmacology, PET imaging, fMRI, and translational neuroscience, with particular expertise in serotonin research, psychedelics, alcohol use disorder, depression, and epilepsy. She utilizes advanced imaging techniques including PET brain scanning to image brain receptors and fMRI to evaluate drug effects on brain hemodynamics and functional connectivity. Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on psychedelic research, serotonin receptor mapping, depression treatment mechanisms, and addiction neuroscience. These works reveal consistent themes in neuromodulation, receptor occupancy studies, and the application of advanced imaging techniques to understand brain function in health and disease. Mogens Fog Prize 1993 Synthelabo Recherche Award 1994 Anne Bochardt Prize 1999 Member of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters since 2004 Carlsberg Foundation Researcher Award for Sciences, 2014 Kuhl-Lassen Award 2024 As leader of the Neurobiology Research Unit (NRU) since 2004, she oversees approximately 120 staff members and affiliates, publishes around 60 peer-reviewed papers annually, and manages an annual budget of roughly $5 million. She serves as Principal Investigator of the strategic alliance BrainDrugs since 2019, funded by a Lundbeck Foundation grant of 2.1 million euros. Her research institute supervises about 30 national and international pregraduate and PhD students each year. She leads the NRU laboratory focused on precision medicine approaches to identify optimal treatments for patients with major depressive disorder or epilepsy, working within the BrainDrugs alliance. Her team employs sophisticated molecular imaging techniques and maintains strong international collaborations across multiple research consortia.

Smita Krishnaswamyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Unsupervised Machine Learning
• Manifold Learning
• Deep Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Smita Krishnaswamy is an Associate Professor of Genetics and Computer Science at Yale University with joint appointments in both departments. She is affiliated with multiple interdisciplinary programs including the Applied Mathematics Program, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Program, Yale Center for Biomedical Data Science, Yale Cancer Center, and the Wu Tsai Institute. Her research bridges computational methods development with biomedical applications, focusing on unsupervised machine learning approaches for high-dimensional data analysis. Associate Professor of Genetics, Yale School of Medicine Associate Professor of Computer Science, Yale University Affiliated Faculty, Applied Mathematics Program Affiliated Faculty, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Member, Yale Center for Biomedical Data Science Member, Yale Cancer Center Member, Wu Tsai Institute Dr. Krishnaswamy's research focuses on developing unsupervised machine learning techniques, particularly manifold learning and deep learning methods, to analyze high-dimensional biomedical data. Her lab creates algorithms for non-linear dimensionality reduction, data geometry learning, denoising, imputation, and inference of multi-granular structures from complex datasets. These methods are applied to diverse data types including single-cell RNA-sequencing, mass cytometry, electronic health records, and connectomic data across multiple biological systems. Her work spans several key application areas including immunology and immunotherapy, cancer research, neuroscience, developmental biology, and health outcomes analysis. The lab employs approaches from geometric deep learning, multiscale graph signal processing, and topological data analysis to extract meaningful biological insights from complex datasets. Recent publications demonstrate the lab's leadership in developing methods for spatial transcriptomics, brain-state trajectory modeling, and organ donation prediction. Excellence in Science Early-Career Investigator Award from FASEB (2022) Yale Cancer Center Class of '61 Cancer Research Award (2025) Dr. Krishnaswamy maintains active collaborations across Yale and secures research funding supporting her work in computational biomedicine. She advises students through multiple programs including Genetics, Computer Science, and the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program, fostering interdisciplinary training at the intersection of computation and biomedicine. The Krishnaswamy Lab operates at the forefront of computational biomedicine, developing mathematical approaches that enable new biological discoveries from complex datasets.

• Perinatal Imaging
• Brain Development
• Neonatal MRI
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Serena Counsell is a leading researcher in perinatal imaging and early brain development at King's College London's Centre for the Developing Brain within the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine. She holds the Chair in Perinatal Imaging & Health and leads cutting-edge research using advanced MRI techniques to study brain development in fetuses and neonates. Professor Counsell's research expertise spans multiple critical areas: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (100% expertise according to fingerprint analysis) Brain Development (74%) Diffusion MRI (61%) Fractional Anisotropy (60%) Thalamus research (45%) Diffusion Tensor Imaging (36%) Gray Matter analysis (35%) Premature Labor studies (29%) Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on understanding how genetic factors, congenital conditions, and environmental influences affect early brain development. Professor Counsell's work bridges neuroscience, cardiology, and imaging technology to improve outcomes for vulnerable infants, with particular emphasis on congenital heart disease and its neurological impacts. With over 18,081 citations across 255 research outputs, Professor Counsell has received significant recognition for her contributions to perinatal neuroscience. Her research has been consistently supported by major funding bodies including the Medical Research Council, British Heart Foundation, and National Institutes of Health. As an active supervisor, Professor Counsell has guided the work of 10 students and currently leads multiple research projects examining critical questions in perinatal brain development. Her Centre for the Developing Brain serves as a hub for innovative research at the intersection of neuroscience, imaging, and perinatal medicine, contributing to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being.