جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mark Bearمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Synaptic Plasticity
• Visual Cortex Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mark Bear is the Picower Professor of Neuroscience at MIT's Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences and a principal investigator at the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory. He previously served as Director of the Picower Institute (2007–2009) and was on the faculty of Brown University School of Medicine for 17 years before joining MIT in 2003. His research focuses on synaptic plasticity mechanisms underlying learning, memory, and neurodevelopmental disorders like fragile X syndrome and autism. Key contributions include discovering the mGluR theory of fragile X syndrome, which revolutionized treatment approaches, and pioneering methods to reverse amblyopia in animal models. Education: B.S. from Duke University, Ph.D. in neurobiology from Brown University, followed by postdoctoral training at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research (Frankfurt, Germany) and Brown University under Wolf Singer and Leon Cooper. Research interests encompass visual cortex development, hippocampal plasticity, and translational studies for neurodevelopmental disorders. His lab employs electrophysiology, molecular biology, and behavioral assays to study synaptic modifications. Recent work explores non-ionotropic NMDA receptor signaling, retinal inactivation therapies for amblyopia, and electrophysiological biomarkers for fragile X syndrome. Publications highlight groundbreaking discoveries in synaptic plasticity mechanisms, amblyopia recovery pathways, and therapeutic strategies for autism spectrum disorders. His work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications, particularly in fragile X syndrome and amblyopia treatment.

Ila Fieteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ila Fiete is a Professor in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT, an Associate Investigator at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research, and Director of the K. Lisa Yang Integrative and Computational Neuroscience (ICoN) Center. Her research focuses on understanding neural mechanisms underlying memory, navigation, and learning through computational and theoretical neuroscience approaches. Education: B.S. in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Michigan; Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University. Research Interests: Grid cell function, spatial cognition, neural network dynamics, cognitive mapping, and the interplay between neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Her work has elucidated theoretical frameworks for grid cell activity stabilization, developmental emergence, and their roles in spatial and episodic memory. She pioneered studies connecting neural error correction codes to fault-tolerant networks and developed computational models of hippocampal-entorhinal circuits. Awards: 2022 Swartz Prize for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience (Society for Neuroscience). Labs/Teams: Leads the Fiete Lab and directs the ICoN Center, fostering interdisciplinary research at the interface of neuroscience, computation, and AI. Her work bridges biological plausibility with machine learning innovation. Current Projects: Exploring modular neural architectures, fault tolerance in biological systems, and the cognitive foundations of spatial navigation. Active in developing neuro-inspired AI models and studying neural dynamics across scales.

Jeremy Trottمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jeremy Trott is a Lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles, affiliated with the Psychology Department and the undergraduate Neuroscience program. He holds a B.S. and Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Vermont and UCLA, respectively. Educational Background: B.S. in Neuroscience, University of Vermont Ph.D. in Neuroscience, University of California, Los Angeles His research and teaching focus on the behavioral and biological aspects of neuroscience. Key areas include: Contextual fear learning and generalization Defensive behavior systems and stress responses Sex differences in neural mechanisms Role of neurotransmitter systems (e.g., muscarinic, dopaminergic, PACAP) in fear and reward processing Synaptic physiology and plasticity Computational modeling of neural circuits His work spans both behavioral experiments and computational analyses, emphasizing hippocampal and amygdala microcircuits. Publications highlight trends in: Neurobiological basis of fear conditioning and extinction Interactions between substance use and trauma-induced fear sensitization Sexual dimorphism in neural modulation Temporal dynamics of reward-related motor behaviors

Laura Denardoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Cortical Circuits
• Medial Prefrontal Cortex (mPFC)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Laura Denardo, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology at the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA. She holds a dual BA in Molecular and Cell Biology and Art Practice from UC Berkeley (2007) and a PhD in Neurosciences from UC San Diego (2013). Her postdoctoral work at Stanford University with Dr. Liqun Luo focused on cortical microcircuits and the development of the TRAP2 tool for activity-dependent genetic labeling. Her research investigates medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) circuit organization and function in health and psychiatric disorders. Research Interests : The DeNardo lab studies how mPFC circuits mediate adaptive behaviors like fear memory and avoidance. They explore developmental mechanisms of mPFC circuits and their vulnerability to disorders like anxiety and autism. Techniques include viral-genetic tools, transgenic mice, and whole-brain imaging. Recent Article Trends : Recent work highlights mPFC circuit dynamics in threat avoidance, hypothalamic aggression circuits, and microglial roles in synaptic development. Her 2025 studies reveal developmental changes in fear memory networks and top-down circuit architectures. Awards : 2024 Vallee Scholar Award 2021 Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship 2019 BBRF Young Investigator Award 2017 McKnight Endowment Fellowship Lab & Grants : The DeNardo lab opened at UCLA in 2019. Current grants include NIH awards (NIMH, NINDS) and foundation support. They collaborate on projects linking mPFC dysfunction to psychiatric diseases.

Anne Andrewsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurochemical Sensing
• Biosensor Development
• Neuropsychopharmacology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Anne Andrews holds joint appointments in Chemistry & Biochemistry and Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA. She leads research in neurochemical sensing, developing implantable biosensors for real-time neurotransmitter monitoring. Her innovations include aptamer-based field-effect transistors for serotonin/dopamine detection and wearable cortisol trackers. Her laboratory advances flexible electronics for neurological applications, combining nanotechnology with machine learning to optimize neurochemical detection. Recent work establishes serotonin's role in stress response circuitry and examines pharmacological interventions during pregnancy. Honors include NSF's PECASE Award and fellowships in biomedical engineering. She currently advises six doctoral candidates and maintains NIH-funded projects on molecular sensing platforms and neuropharmacology.

• Neuroinflammation
• Immunobiology
• Viral Infections
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Markus Hofer is a researcher at the University of Sydney with over 15 years of experience in clinical neuropathology. His primary affiliations include the School of Life and Environmental Sciences within the Faculty of Science, with additional memberships at The Centre for Drug Discovery Innovation, the Brain and Mind Centre, and the Charles Perkins Centre. Research focuses on neuroinflammation mechanisms in neurological diseases, immunobiology, and interferon-mediated pathologies. Key themes include brain-immune system interactions, cytokine signaling, and therapeutic interventions for cerebral interferonopathies. Publication analysis reveals dominant themes in neuroimmunology (70%), viral pathogenesis (20%), and neurodevelopmental disorders (10%), with emerging work on therapeutic oligonucleotides and microvascular pathology. Selected Grants: Defining microglia roles in autism spectrum disorder models (2023) Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome vascular research (2022) The Hofer Lab combines neuropathology techniques with molecular immunology to investigate neuroinflammatory processes and mentor graduate researchers.

• Neuroanatomy
• Neurophysiology
• Spinal Cord Circuitry
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor David I Hughes is a Professor of Neuroanatomy at the School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Glasgow. His research focuses on spinal dorsal horn neurocircuitry, particularly mechanisms underlying pain perception and chronic pain states. Collaborations include Dr Brett Graham (University of Newcastle, Australia) and international partners such as Prof Robert Callister (Australia) and Prof Masahiko Watanabe (Japan). His work combines anatomical and electrophysiological approaches to identify cell populations influencing touch and pain sensation. Funding sources include BBSRC, NHMRC (Australia), and NC3Rs. Notable research areas include spinal interneuron function, synaptic connectivity, and developing treatments for neuropathic pain. Key findings involve calretinin and parvalbumin-expressing neurons' roles in tactile allodynia and mechanical hyperalgesia. Teaching roles include coordinating undergraduate anatomy programs and leading advanced courses on neuroanatomy and bioimaging. He supervises BSc, MSc, and PhD students, mentoring over 10 researchers annually. Professional activities include editorial roles at Frontiers in Neural Circuits and international conference presentations. Laboratory activities are centered at the Spinal Cord Group, with lab details at davehugheslab.org . Recent grants (2023–2025) explore spinal modulation of nociceptor input and osteoarthritis pain mechanisms.

Hazem Toutounjiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Computational Neuroscience
• Reinforcement Learning
• Avoidance Behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hazem Toutounji is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Sheffield's School of Psychology. His research focuses on computational neuroscience, reinforcement learning, and avoidance behavior, with a particular interest in how these processes underpin cognitive flexibility and psychiatric disorders. He leads the Neural Dynamics and Computation Lab and collaborates with institutions such as the University of Nottingham. Education: Dr. rer. nat. in Cognitive Science M.Sc. in Computational Science B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering His research interests include modeling avoidance behavior using reinforcement learning frameworks, abstract rule learning, and species-conserved neural mechanisms. He integrates computational models with experimental data to explore how neural dynamics support adaptive cognition. Recent work examines the computational underpinnings of avoidance in humans and its implications for anxiety disorders. Dr. Toutounji supervises PhD students in projects such as 'Modelling avoidance using reinforcement learning,' which explores avoidance behavior across health and disease. He is affiliated with the Neuroscience Institute and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives in cognitive neuroscience. His collaborative approach spans experimental psychology, computational modeling, and clinical applications.

Martin K. Schwarzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• Epilepsy Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Martin K. Schwarz is a Research Professor and Principal Investigator (PI) at the Institute for Experimental Epileptology and Cognition Research, University of Bonn. His research focuses on structural and functional characterization of neuronal networks in the mammalian brain, particularly in the context of epilepsy and olfactory-driven behaviors. He holds a PhD from the Max-Planck Institute and has held academic positions since 1998, including leadership in the Viral Vector Core Facility and editorial roles in prominent journals. Education: 1989–1995: Diploma/Mag. Rer. Nat., University of Vienna and Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP), Austria 1995–1998: Doctoral thesis (Dr. Rer. Nat.), Max-Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Germany Research Interests: His group develops novel techniques like recombinant rabies virus tools and light-sheet microscopy to map neuronal circuits. Key areas include synaptic architecture, optogenetic modulation, and behavioral paradigms linked to epilepsy and olfaction. They also investigate circuit alterations in epilepsy and functional specializations of neuroglia. Awards: 1999 OTTO-HAHN-MEDAILLE (Max-Planck Society) 2000–2002 EMBO Long-term Fellowship Grants & Leadership: Notable grants include NIH R01 (2016) and DFG Priority programs (2016–2017). He co-leads the Viral Vector Core Facility and serves on microscopy and nanobody steering committees. His lab collaborates with the Bonn Technology Campus for advanced resources like transgenic mice and viral vectors. Lab & Teams: The Schwarz Group (Functional Neuroconnectomics) includes PhD students (e.g., Joyce Jayakumar), MSc students (Sharon Innocent Gnanasekar), and postdocs. They utilize cutting-edge facilities for 3D circuit analysis, behavioral experiments, and optogenetic tools.

Lino Teichmannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Innate Immunity
• Immune Signaling
• Autoimmune Diseases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lino Teichmann is a Researcher at the University of Bonn's University Hospital, leading a research group focused on innate immunity and immune signaling in autoimmune diseases and cancer. His team studies mechanisms of innate immune sensor activation in chronic diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus and myeloproliferative neoplasms. Research integrates computational and experimental approaches to understand how myeloid cells contribute to inflammation and tissue damage. Current projects examine monocyte and neutrophil contributions to organ inflammation in lupus models and immune evasion mechanisms in lung tumors using CRISPR/Cas9 technology.

Michael Wenzelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Epilepsy Mechanisms
• In Vivo Neuroimaging
• Seizure Propagation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Wenzel is Professor at the University of Bonn's Department of Epileptology and Principal Investigator at the Institute for Experimental Epileptology and Cognition Research. As a Hertie Network of Excellence scholar, he leads translational neuroscience research bridging clinical epileptology and systems neurobiology. His lab investigates fundamental mechanisms of seizure formation and propagation using cellular-resolution in vivo two-photon imaging, field electrophysiology, and nanopipette technology in chronic epilepsy models. Research combines murine and human studies to identify shared circuit elements in epileptic networks. Collaborative work spans medicinal chemistry (photopharmacology) and biomedical engineering (implantable neurodevices). Publications demonstrate expertise in seizure microprogression mapping, neural ensemble dynamics, and advanced neuroimaging methodologies. Recent work emphasizes multi-scale recording techniques, anesthesia effects on synaptic architecture, and minimally invasive electrophysiology.

Ullrich Bartschمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sleep Neurophysiology
• Neurodegeneration
• Psychiatric Disorders
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ullrich Bartsch is a Lecturer in Sleep and Neurodegeneration at the University of Surrey's School of Biosciences, affiliated with the Surrey Sleep Research Centre. He holds a Dipl.Biochem. from Ruhr-Universität Bochum and a PhD from the University of Plymouth. His research focuses on sleep neurophysiology, neurodegeneration, and psychiatric disorders, particularly using electrophysiological techniques like polysomnography and EEG to study sleep dynamics in healthy and patient populations. He explores interventions such as electrical brain stimulation to modulate sleep-related brain activity. As a Surrey AI Fellow, he integrates machine learning and wearable devices for sleep monitoring in conditions like dementia. Dr. Bartsch contributes to teaching modules including Neuroscience (BMS2048), Integration of Physiological Systems (BMS2038), and Cellular and Molecular Pathology (BMSM028). His research interests emphasize electrophysiological signatures of sleep in neuropsychiatric disorders, leveraging advanced analytical approaches to link sleep patterns to symptom dimensions. Recent work includes phase-locked auditory stimulation during REM sleep and closed-loop interventions targeting alpha/theta oscillations. He also investigates applications of L-DOPA in enhancing slow-wave sleep for Alzheimer's prevention. Collaborations include the Sleep and Circadian Group at the Dementia Research Institute and the Institute for People-Centred AI. Dr. Bartsch's grants include a £1.7m award for improving sleep in dementia patients. His work spans neurodevelopmental models (e.g., schizophrenia, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome) and translational studies (e.g., Batten disease in sheep). He advocates for non-invasive sleep monitoring technologies to address aging-related cognitive decline and neuroinflammatory conditions like atopic dermatitis.

Heather Broihierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurodevelopment
• Synapse formation and remodeling
• Neuroglial interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Heather Broihier is a Professor in the Department of Neurosciences at the School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University. She serves as Director of the Neurosciences PhD Program and Deputy Director of the Medical Scientist Training Program. Her research focuses on understanding how neural circuits form and remodel during development, with particular emphasis on synaptic organization and critical period plasticity using Drosophila and mammalian models. Key areas of study include neuron-glia interactions, innate immune signaling in circuit refinement, and the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders like autism-spectrum disorders. Her work combines CRISPR-based genome engineering, high-resolution imaging, and behavioral assays to explore topics such as α2δ proteins’ roles in synaptogenesis, Crimpy’s dual functions in TGFβ and IGF signaling, and the role of FoxO in neuronal plasticity. The Broihier Lab investigates how disruptions in these processes lead to neurological diseases, contributing to translational research in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions. Recent publications highlight discoveries in glial-mediated synaptic pruning during critical periods, autocrine BMP signaling in synapse organization, and the interplay between immune signaling and developmental plasticity. Her research has been published in high-impact journals including Developmental Cell, Nature Communications, and PLOS Genetics. Broihier’s contributions to academic leadership include shaping interdisciplinary training programs and mentoring students through the Neurosciences PhD Program. Her lab collaborates extensively, working with institutions like the Tabuchi and Philippidou labs on projects involving circadian behavior and mammalian motor neuron development.

Polyxeni Philippidouمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neural Circuit Development
• Motor Neuron Identity
• Respiratory Circuitry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Polyxeni (Pola) Philippidou, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosciences at Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine. She holds the Weidenthal Family Designated Professorship in Career Development and directs the Neurosciences PhD Program. Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms governing neural circuit assembly, particularly respiratory motor neuron development and Hox gene functions. Education: PhD in Neurobiology & Behavior from Stony Brook University (2009), Postdoctoral Fellowship at New York University Medical Center (2015). Research Interests: Investigates how Hox5 genes regulate phrenic motor neuron identity, synaptic specificity in respiratory circuits, and environmental influences on circuit formation. Combines molecular genetics, viral tracing, electrophysiology, and physiological assays to study neuronal identity and connectivity. Lab Activities: Actively recruiting graduate students and researchers. Current projects explore transcriptional control of respiratory circuits, environmental signal integration with genetic programs, and therapeutic potential for respiratory disorders like ALS and Rett Syndrome. Labs/Teams: Leads the Philippidou Lab at CWRU, focusing on neural circuit assembly and respiratory dysfunction mechanisms.

Qian Sunمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Hippocampal Circuitry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Qian Sun, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosciences at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Her lab focuses on understanding the hippocampal circuit’s role in memory formation and its implications for neuropsychiatric disorders such as PTSD, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Using electrophysiology, optogenetics, and mouse behavior models, her research explores cellular and circuit mechanisms underlying hippocampal information processing. Education: PhD in Neuroscience, Brandeis University (2011) Lab Website: www.qiansunlab.org Research Interests: Long-term goals include elucidating CA3 circuit mechanisms in memory storage and pattern completion, and identifying strategies to address hippocampus-related behavioral deficits. Current studies emphasize CA3’s understudied role in memory processing and its dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders. Publications highlight her work on hippocampal synaptic dynamics, CA3 pyramidal neuron properties, and serotonin’s role in memory formation. Recruitment for postdocs, graduate students, and technicians is ongoing.