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Anirban Paulمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroscience
• GABAergic inhibitory circuits
• Interneuron biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anirban Paul is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics at Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the Penn State Neuroscience Institute. His research focuses on cellular and molecular mechanisms of GABAergic inhibitory circuits, with particular emphasis on interneuron biology and its implications in neurological disorders. Dr. Paul's research spans multiple neuroscience domains, with primary focus on GABAergic inhibitory circuits and interneuron biology. His work investigates how specific neuron subtypes, particularly Chandelier cells and cortical interneurons, contribute to brain function and dysfunction. He has made significant contributions to understanding the role of these cells in schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, and other neurological conditions. His research integrates molecular, cellular, and systems-level approaches to uncover fundamental mechanisms of neural circuit assembly, plasticity, and function. Key areas include RNA regulation in neuronal development, transcriptomic subtypes of inhibitory neurons, and cell-type specific vulnerabilities in neurodegenerative diseases. His research portfolio demonstrates consistent productivity with publications spanning from 2003 to 2025, showing an evolving focus from basic molecular neuroscience to translational research in neurological disorders. Recent work emphasizes single-cell analysis techniques and the role of specific interneuron populations in disease mechanisms, particularly in schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease. His publications appear in high-impact neuroscience journals including Neuron, BMC Biology, and Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience. Dr. Paul has received the NARSAD Young Investigator Award (2018), recognizing his promising research in neuroscience. His scientific contributions have been supported by multiple competitive grants from prestigious organizations including the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. He serves as Principal Investigator on multiple active research projects, including two major grants from the National Institute on Aging focused on cell-type specific risk and resilience in Alzheimer's disease and aging (2021-2024 and 2024-2026), as well as previous projects from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation investigating Chandelier cells in schizophrenia. His research program demonstrates sustained funding and scientific leadership in the field of interneuron biology and its clinical implications.

Marc V Fuccilloمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Synaptic transmission
• striatal circuits
• inhibition
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Marc V Fuccillo is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, where he leads a research laboratory focused on understanding the neural circuit mechanisms underlying behavioral control. His work bridges molecular, synaptic, and behavioral approaches to investigate how striatal circuits regulate mouse behavior from simple motor patterns to complex goal-directed actions. Fuccillo holds dual appointments in the Neuroscience and Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Groups at Penn and maintains an active laboratory investigating the synaptic and circuit basis of neuropsychiatric disorders. Education: B.A. in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Music Performance (Violin) from Brown University (1998) Ph.D. in Developmental Genetics from New York University School of Medicine (2007) M.D. from New York University School of Medicine (2008) Fuccillo's research centers on the synaptic and circuit mechanisms of behavioral control, with particular emphasis on striatal circuits. His laboratory employs a range of technologies including mouse genetics, in vitro electrophysiology, in vivo imaging, and quantitative behavioral analysis to explore how neural circuits of the striatum regulate behavior and how disruptions in these circuits contribute to neuropsychiatric disorders. His work has particularly focused on autism-associated abnormalities in behavioral control, examining how synaptic adhesion molecules like neuroligins and neurexins shape circuit function and behavior, with significant findings regarding D1 dopamine receptor positive medium spiny neurons in the nucleus accumbens. Analysis of Fuccillo's recent publications reveals a strong focus on striatal circuit function across multiple dimensions. His work spans molecular neuroscience (examining synaptic adhesion molecules), cellular physiology (studying specific neuron types in striatal circuits), systems neuroscience (mapping circuit connectivity), and behavioral neuroscience (quantifying motor learning and decision-making). A unifying theme is how disruptions in specific molecular pathways lead to circuit-level abnormalities that manifest as behavioral phenotypes relevant to neuropsychiatric disorders, with particular attention to autism, OCD, and schizophrenia models. Scientific Recognition: Publications in high-impact journals including Nature Neuroscience, Current Biology, Cell Reports, and Neuron Research supported by multiple NIH grants including NIMH F32, NIMH K01, and HHMI Gilliam Fellowship awards for lab members Fuccillo actively mentors a diverse group of trainees including postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduates. His laboratory has produced numerous successful alumni who have gone on to faculty positions, medical residencies, and graduate programs at prestigious institutions. His mentoring approach emphasizes technical skill development across multiple neuroscience disciplines while fostering independent scientific thinking. Current research in his lab is supported by NIH funding focused on understanding the molecular architecture of striatal circuits and their role in behavioral control, with three major research directions exploring molecular logic of striatal circuits, circuit mechanisms of behavioral control, and striatal dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disease models. The Fuccillo Laboratory operates within the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania, with access to state-of-the-art facilities for molecular, electrophysiological, imaging, and behavioral neuroscience research. The lab maintains active collaborations with other neuroscience research groups at Penn and beyond, creating a rich intellectual environment for studying the neural basis of behavior. Current research directions include investigating whether there is a molecular logic to striatal circuit composition, how striatal circuits shape behavioral control, and what mouse models of autism, schizophrenia, and OCD can reveal about striatal circuit dysfunction in disease pathophysiology.

Kevin M. Franksمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neurobiology
• Olfactory System
• Neural Circuits
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kevin M. Franks is an Associate Professor of Neurobiology at Duke University, where he investigates how the olfactory system forms neural representations of sensory environments. His work focuses on functional neural circuits in the olfactory bulb and piriform cortex, using techniques like in vivo recordings, optogenetics, and behavioral assays. His research explores Neural circuit dynamics and plasticity Odor coding mechanisms Role of recurrent circuitry Integration of sensory modalities Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding cortical odor representations, developmental neural connectivity, and cross-modal interactions. Awards include the 2024 Don Tucker Finalist recognition. He teaches advanced neuroscience courses at Duke, including Neurobiology research and concepts in neuronal systems.

• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
• In vivo imaging
• MRI pulse sequence development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Guy Williams is a leading academic at the University of Cambridge with a focus on imaging science and clinical neurosciences, affiliated with Downing College and the Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre . Holding a PhD in Physics from his initial Natural Sciences degree, he specializes in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and MRI techniques for brain imaging. Education: BA, PhD in Physics His research centers on non-invasive imaging of brain structure and function, particularly in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia. His work involves developing novel MRI pulse sequences and advanced data analysis algorithms, including AI-based diagnostic tools. He leads studies on white matter integrity post-trauma, longitudinal dementia assessment, and applications of MRI in disorders of consciousness and addiction. Recent publications highlight collaborations in traumatic brain injury outcomes, AI-guided dementia prediction, and neuroimaging of post-COVID cognitive deficits. His team's work on ultra-high field laminar fMRI and distortion correction methods has advanced clinical neuroscience applications. Key techniques include diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), 7 Tesla MRI, and positron emission tomography (PET/MR). His research spans from basic NMR physics to clinical translation, with a strong emphasis on multi-site studies and real-world diagnostic implementation.

• Neuroscience
• Synaptic Plasticity
• Neural Circuit Formation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Colin J Akerman is Professor of Neuroscience and Group Leader in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Oxford, concurrently serving as Corange Fellow and Medical Tutor at Corpus Christi College. His research investigates fundamental mechanisms of synaptic circuit formation and plasticity, with direct implications for epilepsy, dementia, and schizophrenia through multidisciplinary approaches integrating electrophysiology, optical imaging, and computational modeling. His primary research interests encompass Synaptic Plasticity, Neural Circuit Formation, and Excitatory-Inhibitory Balance, with specific focus on neuronal progenitor influences on connectivity, chloride dynamics in inhibitory transmission, and learning mechanisms in disease contexts. The lab employs custom-built equipment and molecular tools to probe synaptic function across in vivo , in vitro , and in silico platforms, emphasizing how activity-dependent processes shape neural networks during development and disease. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal strong thematic convergence on intracellular chloride regulation in sleep-wake cycles, cortical circuit assembly from embryonic progenitors, and innovative optical tools for neural monitoring. This work bridges molecular neuroscience with systems-level understanding of synaptic plasticity, particularly regarding ionic mechanisms in epilepsy and sleep homeostasis. No scientific awards or fellowships are explicitly documented in the source materials. Professor Akerman currently mentors four PhD students (Vourvoukelis, Selfe, Wang, Gemayel) and multiple postdoctoral researchers, having previously trained scientists now leading independent groups in Toronto, Edinburgh, Cape Town, Oxford, and London. His research is funded by the European Research Council, Innovative Medicines Initiative, and Wellcome Trust, supporting investigations into synaptic mechanisms underlying neurological disorders. The Akerman Group, established in 2008, operates as an integrative neuroscience hub within Oxford's Pharmacology Department. The 10-member team combines expertise in patch-clamp electrophysiology, optogenetics, multiphoton imaging, and computational modeling, with current projects spanning neuronal progenitor biology, inhibitory synaptic plasticity, and learning rule implementation in neural networks. The lab emphasizes technical innovation, regularly developing custom instrumentation and molecular tools for neural observation and manipulation.

• Self-organized criticality
• Neuronal network dynamics
• Excitation/Inhibition balance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anna Levina is an Assistant Professor for Computational Neuroscience at the University of Tübingen , affiliated with the Department of Computer Science under the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on the self-organization of neuronal activity, critical dynamics in neural networks, and the excitation/inhibition balance in cortical circuits. Current positions: Assistant Professor (since 2018), Group Leader (2017-2018), Equality Officer (Computer Science) Previous roles: IST Fellow (2015-2017), Associated Researcher (2011-2015), Postdoc/PI (2011-2015), Postdoc (2008-2011) Her research integrates mathematical modeling , statistical physics , and computational neuroscience to study criticality phenomena, neural avalanches, and adaptive network dynamics. Key interests include: Self-organized criticality in neural systems Excitation/Inhibition balance mechanisms Network topology and dynamics Timescale analysis in neural processing Stochastic modeling of neural activity Recent publications reveal trends in understanding critical dynamics across biological and artificial networks, with applications to memory systems, sensorimotor integration, and disease modeling. She has received recognition as an IST Fellow .

Hillel Adesnikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Neural Circuits
• Optogenetics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hillel Adesnik is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley, and a leading researcher in the neural basis of sensory perception. His lab focuses on cortical microcircuits, optogenetics, and neural coding, with emphasis on visual processing and memory formation. Key Research Areas: Cortical Microcircuits Optogenetic Tools Gamma Band Rhythms Neural Coding Mechanisms Dr. Adesnik has pioneered high-speed optical methods like 3D-MAP and 3D-SHOT to manipulate neural activity. His work spans cortical dynamics, synaptic plasticity, and cortical layer interactions, with applications in understanding learning algorithms and sensory inference. Selected Trends from Publications: Recent preprints and papers highlight advancements in cortical VIP neuron function, channelrhodopsin structures, and inter-areal computations. His team utilizes two-photon holography, cryo-EM, and computational modeling to decode perception-related neural codes. Scientific Awards: NIH Director's New Innovator Award (2013) Dr. Adesnik's lab collaborates with institutions like NIH and develops tools for awake animal studies. Funding includes grants from the Beckman Young Investigator Program and NIH.

Istvan Modyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Neurology
• Pharmacology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Istvan Mody is a Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with appointments in the Department of Neurology and Department of Physiology . His research focuses on synaptic signaling in health and disease, including mechanisms of GABAergic transmission, calcium homeostasis, and their roles in neurological disorders such as epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, stress, alcoholism, and postpartum depression. He utilizes advanced techniques like patch-clamp electrophysiology, neuroanatomical and immunohistochemical methods, and molecular biology in animal models and human brain tissue . Research Interests: Dr. Mody investigates the physiology, pharmacology, and pathology of synaptic transmission and extrasynaptic receptor activation , with a particular emphasis on GABA(A) receptors and their subunit-specific modulation. His work explores how disruptions in excitation-inhibition balance contribute to neurological diseases, including mechanisms of tonic inhibition , calcium signaling , and neurosteroid interactions . He also studies the effects of chronic stress and hormonal fluctuations on neural excitability and behavior. Publications Trends: Recent studies highlight his work on gamma oscillations in Alzheimer's models, microglial dynamics , and rehabilitation strategies for stroke. His lab develops optical tools like dqGEVI for neuronal activity monitoring and investigates human brain organoids to model network dysfunction in epilepsy and intellectual disability. Laboratory Location: 635 Charles Young Dr S, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States.

Matthew W. Buczynskiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Drug Addiction
• Pharmacology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew W. Buczynski is an Assistant Professor at the School of Neuroscience , part of the College of Science at Virginia Tech . Holding a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of California San Diego (2008) and postdoctoral training at The Scripps Research Institute (2009-2016), he joined Virginia Tech in August 2016 after completing his postdoctoral fellowship. Education: B.S. in Chemistry, University of Michigan , 2001 Ph.D. in Biochemistry, University of California San Diego , 2008 Postdoctoral Training, The Scripps Research Institute , 2009-2016 Dr. Buczynski’s research program focuses on identifying novel druggable targets for addiction and neurological disorders through mass spectrometry and behavioral pharmacology . His work integrates chemical biology , molecular pharmacology , and in vivo microdialysis to study molecular changes in the brain during chronic drug exposure. Key areas include nicotine dependence , ethanol withdrawal , and cross-talk between pain and addiction mechanisms. His recent publications highlight endocannabinoid system modulation , TRPV1/TRPA1 receptor activation in pain, and diacylglycerol lipase (DAGL) mechanisms in nicotine withdrawal. He employs both self-administration and forced exposure models to validate therapeutic targets. Prospective students can contact him directly through his lab’s website .

Kamal Senمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neural Coding of Natural Sounds
• Hierarchical Auditory Processing
• Neural Discrimination
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kamal Sen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Boston University, serving as Director of the Natural Sounds and Neural Coding Laboratory and Director of Admissions and Recruitment for Master’s Programs. He holds a PhD and MA in Physics from Brandeis University and a BA in Physics from Bates College. His research focuses on understanding how neurons encode natural sounds, particularly in the auditory cortex. Key areas include neural coding efficiency, hierarchical auditory processing, and the role of learning in shaping receptive fields. He developed the BOSSA algorithm to address sound segregation challenges in noisy environments, with applications for hearing aid technology. Sen’s work integrates electrophysiological techniques with theoretical approaches from signal processing, information theory, and systems theory. His lab explores neural discrimination of behaviorally relevant sounds and models cortical processing dynamics using computational frameworks. Recent studies investigate parvalbumin neuron contributions to temporal coding and cortical noise reduction in complex auditory scenes. His publications span neural circuit modeling, fNIRS applications in BCI, and biomimetic algorithms for auditory scene analysis. Research highlights include exploring schizophrenia-related gene effects on neural circuits and developing 3D neurosphere models for Parkinson’s disease.

Rishidev Chaudhuriمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neural Dynamics
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rishidev Chaudhuri is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior within the College of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on computational neuroscience and neural dynamics, employing mathematical models to investigate how neural circuits generate cognitive processes such as memory, perception, and decision-making. His work explores neural dynamics through models of memory systems, attentional mechanisms, and probabilistic inference. Recent publications highlight advances in understanding hippocampal memory scaffolds, parietal-frontal interactions, and neuromorphic computing inspired by brain architecture. Education: BA in Physics (Amherst College), PhD in Applied Mathematics (Yale University) Centers: Center for Neuroscience; affiliated with Applied Mathematics and Neuroscience Graduate Groups Scientific awards and honors are not explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.

• Cognitive/Systems Neuroscience
• Computation and Theory
• Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Larry Abbott is the William Bloor Professor of Theoretical Neuroscience at Columbia University, with joint appointments in the Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics (within Biological Sciences) and the Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute. He serves as Co-Director of the Center for Theoretical Neuroscience and is a Senior Fellow at HHMI Janelia Farm. PhD in Physics (1977), Brandeis University His research focuses on computational and mathematical modeling of neurons and neural networks, emphasizing spike-timing-dependent plasticity, sensory encoding in olfaction, and dynamics of internally generated neural activity. He explores how chaotic neural activity is harnessed for motor output and how perception involves dynamic inference and synaptic plasticity. Recent publications highlight applications of recurrent neural networks, hierarchical control mechanisms, and sensory-motor integration. Collaborative work spans institutions like MIT, Hebrew University, and the Allen Institute for Brain Science. Awards include the NIH Director’s Pioneer Award and the Swartz Prize in Theoretical Neuroscience. NIH Director’s Pioneer Award (2004) Swartz Prize (2010) First Annual Prize in Mathematical Neuroscience (2013) Irving Institute Mentor of the Year (2013)

• Neurochemistry
• Radiology
• Biomedical Imaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nabeel Nabulsi is a Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging at Yale School of Medicine. He serves as Associate Director of the Yale PET Center, Deputy Director of the PET Center Chemistry Section, and Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Control at the Yale PET Center. His research focuses on developing radiopharmaceuticals for PET imaging in CNS disorders and oncology, particularly targeting Alzheimer's disease, pancreatic cancer, and FAAH inhibition. BA in Chemistry (pre-Medicine), University of Texas at Arlington (1980) MS in Organic Chemistry, Texas Tech University (1984) PhD in Organic/Bioorganic Chemistry, Louisiana State University (1991) Dr. Nabulsi specializes in synthetic methodologies for radiopharmaceuticals with short half-life radionuclides (C-11, F-18). His work explores: Synaptic density imaging via SV2A radioligands in Alzheimer's and schizophrenia Neuroimmune mechanisms in PTSD and alcohol use disorder Pancreatic cancer detection through PepT1 transporter-targeted radiotracers Endocannabinoid system analysis in psychiatric disorders HDAC6 imaging for neurodegenerative research Key collaborations include Richard Carson, Jean-Dominique Gallezot, and Yiyun Huang. He contributes to clinical trials on synaptic density in Alzheimer's disease and cortisol metabolism imaging.

Michelle CD Bridiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Synaptic Plasticity
• Sleep Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michelle CD Bridi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at West Virginia University School of Medicine , with a joint affiliation at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute . Her research integrates synaptic plasticity , sleep physiology , and neurological conditions to investigate dynamic synaptic regulation under typical and atypical states. Education: BS , McGill University, 2006 PhD , University of Pennsylvania, 2013 Research Focus: The Bridi Lab explores how daily oscillations in excitation/inhibition (E/I) balance are disrupted in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) , aging , and post-stroke states . Current projects address: 1) synaptic adaptation to sleep/wake cycles, 2) E/I imbalance in neurodevelopmental disorders, and 3) molecular mechanisms maintaining neuronal firing rate homeostasis. Publication Trends: Recent work spans REM sleep plasticity , autism models , and neurodegenerative interventions , emphasizing synaptic oscillations , NMDA receptor pathways , and gene therapy applications. Collaborative efforts with Morgan Bridi's lab extend findings to stress and stroke contexts. Grants & Collaborations: Research is funded by NIH/NIGMS , BBRF , and NSF . The lab actively collaborates with cross-institutional teams and is recruiting postdocs and students for ongoing studies.

Trond Vidar Hansenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organic Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Pharmacology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Trond Vidar Hansen is a Professor at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Oslo , and leads the LIPCHEM research group . He collaborates with institutions including the University of Bergen and Vestlandets Innovasjonsselskap through the VITADEL project, which recently received NOK 5,000,000 in verification support from the Research Council of Norway. His research focuses on the synthesis and biological evaluation of specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators derived from omega-3 fatty acids, with applications in inflammation resolution, neuroinflammation, and drug development. University : University of Oslo Department : Department of Pharmacy Research Group : LIPCHEM Collaborations : University of Bergen, Vestlandets Innovasjonsselskap Research Interests : H Hansen's work centers on the organic synthesis of bioactive lipid derivatives, particularly pro-resolving mediators from omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. His team investigates their roles in inflammatory disease models , neuroinflammation , and PPAR receptor activation , aiming to develop therapeutic agents for conditions like chronic pain, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders. The research integrates stereoselective chemistry , biochemical profiling , and pharmacological evaluation to validate these mediators' clinical potential. Recent Awards : 2025: NOK 2,000,000 verification support from Research Council of Norway 2025: Co-leader of NOK 5,000,000 VITADEL project Publications : His articles (2015–2024) reveal a focus on stereoselective synthesis of resolvins, protectins, and maresins, with applications in anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective therapies . Key subfields include omega-3 metabolite profiling , PPAR agonist design , and biosynthetic pathway elucidation , often utilizing human cell models and mouse disease models . Collaborative projects emphasize commercialization of academic research and translational medicine .