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Alexander Strobelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Psychology
• Biopsychology
• Molecular Genetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alexander Strobel is a Professor of Differential and Personality Psychology at Technische Universität Dresden since 2009. He holds a position in the Institute of General Psychology, Biopsychology, and Methods of Psychology within the Faculty of Psychology. His research focuses on the interplay between cognition and temperament, employing neuroimaging, psychophysiological measures, and molecular genetics to explore neurobiological mechanisms. Education: He earned a Diploma in Psychology from TU Dresden (1998), completed his PhD (2005) there under Prof. Burkhard Brocke, and obtained his Habilitation in Psychology (2008) at Goethe University Frankfurt/M. under Prof. Sabine Windmann. Notable awards include the 2009 Habilitation award from Hermann-Willkomm-Stiftung and the 2006 Heinz-Heckhausen Young Scientist Award. Research emphasizes cognitive control of temperamental states, neurobiological mechanisms, and altruistic behavior. Key contributions include studies on dopamine genetics and altruism, emotion regulation via EEG, and the Coscience EEG-Personality Project. His work bridges personality neuroscience with clinical applications like anorexia nervosa research. Professional highlights include interim professorships at Goethe University (2008–2009) and collaborative projects across Europe. His publications span cognitive effort investment, moral judgment genetics, and emotion regulation strategies, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to psychological phenomena.

Bernadette von Dawansمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Clinical Psychology
• Biological Psychology
• Stress and Stress Protection
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Bernadette von Dawans is a Research Associate and Senior Academic Advisor in Research and Teaching at the Department of Biological and Clinical Psychology, Faculty I, University of Trier, Germany. She is also a licensed psychological psychotherapist and certified supervisor in cognitive behavioral therapy, leading the Psychotherapy Outpatient Clinic for Stress, Social Interaction and Behavioral Medicine. Her research focuses on the psychobiology and clinical aspects of stress, including social interaction, stress protection mechanisms (e.g., social support, oxytocin), stress management across age groups, and the impact of sex hormones on behavior. She investigates methods of stress induction and measurement, with applications in personality disorders, social phobia, and burnout. Her recent publications, primarily in psychoneuroendocrinology and clinical psychology journals, reveal a strong trend in examining how acute stress modulates social cognition, emotion recognition, prosocial behavior, and hormonal responses. She frequently employs the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST-G) and explores gender differences, hormonal influences (e.g., oral contraceptives, cortisol, oxytocin), and interventions like glucose intake or internet-based stress management. Common oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) polymorphism and social support interact to reduce stress in humans Oxytocin, vasopressin, and human social behavior Dr. von Dawans has contributed to research on stress resilience, affiliative behaviors under stress, and the neuroendocrine underpinnings of social functioning. She collaborates extensively with researchers such as Markus Heinrichs and Gregor Domes. She supervises clinical work and contributes to training early-career researchers in clinical psychology, though no formal advisees are listed. Her work is supported by empirical studies and systematic reviews, contributing significantly to stress and social behavior research.

• Endocrinology
• Diabetes Research
• Type 1 Diabetes
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Jerry Greenfield is a distinguished Endocrinologist and Clinical Researcher at the University of New South Wales, holding multiple leadership positions including Head of Department of Endocrinology and Director of Diabetes Services at St Vincent's Hospital, as well as Head of St Vincent's Clinical Campus. His academic career spans decades of significant contributions to diabetes research and clinical practice. Greenfield completed his medical education at the University of New South Wales, graduating with Honours (Class 1) in 1995. He earned his PhD at the Garvan Institute (2001-2004) under the supervision of Professors D Chisholm, L Campbell, and K Samaras. His early career included an NHMRC Neil Hamilton Fairley Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Cambridge (2005-2006) where he worked with Prof Stephen O'Rahilly and Dr Sadaf Farooqi. His research interests focus on endocrinology with particular emphasis on type 1 and type 2 diabetes, obesity, metabolic disorders, insulin resistance, and cardiometabolic risk. Greenfield has pioneered work on SGLT2 inhibitors and their applications across various patient populations, including heart transplant recipients and those with specialized complications. His research bridges clinical practice with translational science, addressing critical gaps in diabetes management. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on cardiometabolic protection in diabetes, particularly examining SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists for cardiovascular and renal protection in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. His work spans clinical trials, population studies, and consensus guidelines development, with increasing attention to specialized populations including transplant recipients and those with monogenic diabetes. NHMRC Neil Hamilton Fairley Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Editorial Board member, Clinical Obesity Executive Council Member, Australian Diabetes Society Professor Greenfield leads significant research initiatives examining the role of novel diabetes medications in cardiometabolic protection. His work has secured substantial research funding through NHMRC and other competitive grants. He actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across endocrinology, cardiology, and transplant medicine to advance diabetes care. His leadership extends to developing national consensus statements on genetic testing for monogenic diabetes and improving management of diabetic ketoacidosis across Australia. Greenfield maintains strong affiliations with the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and St Vincent's Hospital, where his research team investigates metabolic pathways, insulin resistance mechanisms, and clinical applications of novel diabetes therapies. His work with the Australian Diabetes Society has significantly influenced clinical practice guidelines and research directions in the field.

Philippe Toblerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroeconomics
• Social Neuroscience
• Decision Making
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Philippe Tobler is an Associate Professor of Neuroeconomics and Social Neuroscience at the Department of Economics, University of Zurich. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying decision making, reward learning, and social behavior, particularly studying brain structures like the dopaminergic midbrain, striatum, and prefrontal cortex. He employs functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and pharmacological interventions to investigate how economic reward parameters (e.g., risk, delay, probability) are processed in the brain. His work also explores individual differences in reward processing and the implications for conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Tobler has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, including studies on social threat learning, testosterone's impact on social behavior, and the role of neurotransmitters in decision-making processes. He collaborates with institutions like the Zurich Center for Neuroeconomics and teaches courses on decision neuroscience and neuroeconomics.

Jonas Burenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Metabolic Diseases
• Nutrition
• Dietary Interventions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jonas Buren is an Associate Professor at the Department of Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science , Umeå University. His research spans metabolic diseases, nutrition, and dietary interventions, with a focus on adipose tissue biology, cortisol metabolism, and insulin resistance. He collaborates with Anna Sjödin and is part of the Sports Sciences Research Network at Umeå University. Teaches: Physiology for Dietetics, Sports Nutrition, Gastronomic Chemistry, Nutritional Chemistry, Metabolism Key research areas: Metabolic dysregulation, low-carb diets, adipose tissue inflammation, glucocorticoids, insulin signaling His recent work examines the effects of ketogenic diets on body composition and lipid metabolism in controlled trials. Earlier studies explored adipose tissue dysfunction in diabetes and the role of glucocorticoids in obesity. Current projects include Dietitian Online (2018-2022), Elite Sport North (2015-2030), and a longitudinal study on ketogenic diets (2018-2025). Publications reveal trends in: Ketogenic diet impacts on lipid profiles and muscle fatigue Adipose tissue inflammation in postmenopausal women Insulin resistance mechanisms in diabetes Glucocorticoid-induced metabolic dysfunction Cross-disciplinary collaborations between nutrition, physiology, and culinary science He actively supervises thesis students and advocates for expanded nutrition research collaborations.

Alf Garcia-Bennettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nanomedicine
• Drug Delivery Systems
• Materials Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alf Garcia-Bennett is an Associate Professor in the School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University. His research focuses on the development of nanomedicine technologies, including mesoporous silica-based drug delivery systems, plasmonic nanoparticles for biosensing, and advanced biomaterials for cancer therapy and tissue engineering. He leads projects such as the ARC Training Centre for Facilitated Advancement of Australia's Bioactives (FAAB) and investigations into next-generation immunotherapies through novel adjuvant designs. Projects: FAAB (2022-2027), Next Generation Adjuvants (2020-2025), Multi-functional SEM for High-throughput Analysis (2017-ongoing) Key Research Areas: Nanoparticle drug delivery, protein corona dynamics, transdermal drug penetration, 3D cancer metastasis models, and plasmonic biosensors. His work integrates materials science with biomedical applications, with notable contributions to the design of porous silica platforms for controlled drug release, plasmonic nanostar technologies, and experimental models for cancer micrometastasis. Collaborations span institutions globally, emphasizing translational research in bioactives and nanomedicine.

David Terburgمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Neuroscience
• Psychoneuroendocrinology
• Fear Processing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

David Terburg is Associate Professor in Social Neuroscience at Utrecht University's Department of Psychology (Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences). His research examines neurobiological mechanisms of social behavior using multimodal approaches including hormone administration, fMRI, and lesion studies. His research focuses on: Neural basis of social motivation and aggression Amygdala function in threat processing and escape behaviors Hormonal modulation of social decision-making Cross-species validation of social neuroscience findings Analysis of his publications shows strong emphasis on the basolateral amygdala's role in rapid threat responses, and hormonal influences (testosterone, oxytocin) on social cognition. Recent work develops neurocomputational models of cerebellum-amygdala interactions. Scientific awards include: NWO Veni Award (2013) for research on neuroendocrine mechanisms of defense behaviors He teaches courses in neuropsychology and social neuroscience, employing methods like eye-tracking and psychophysiology. His lab uses pharmacological interventions and neuroimaging to study clinical populations including psychopathy and social anxiety. Research is supported by Dutch Science Foundation grants and involves international collaborations across Europe and South Africa.

Ken Ongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Epidemiology
• Genetics
• Metabolism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Ken Ong is Professor of Paediatric Epidemiology at the University of Cambridge , jointly appointed in the Department of Paediatrics and the MRC Epidemiology Unit , School of Clinical Medicine . He co-leads the Unit’s Early Life Aetiology and Mechanisms of Diabetes and Related Metabolic Disorders programme with Dr John Perry and serves as an honorary consultant paediatric endocrinologist and clinical lead for childhood obesity at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust . He also chairs the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition’s Subgroup on Maternal and Child Nutrition . Education: PhD in Paediatrics, University of Cambridge and University of Oxford – investigating gene-environment interactions in fetal and early childhood growth using large population-based studies. Research Interests: Professor Ong’s overarching research addresses the early-life determinants of obesity, type 2 diabetes and related metabolic disorders . His programme integrates epidemiology, genetics, physiology and public health to identify developmental trajectories that confer long-term disease risk. Key themes include: The role of rapid postnatal growth and weight gain in programming later metabolic disease. Genetic and environmental influences on puberty timing and their consequences for obesity, diabetes and psychosocial outcomes. Mechanistic pathways linking early growth, reproductive maturation and lifelong health, with a view to informing behavioural interventions that delay puberty and prevent childhood obesity. Publication Trends: Across >150 publications, Professor Ong’s recent work (2024-2025) demonstrates a strong focus on large-scale genetic discovery (GWAS, exome and whole-genome sequencing) for traits such as adiposity, puberty timing, birth weight, proteomic aging and diabetes risk . Methodologically, his team employs Mendelian randomization to infer causality, integrates multi-omics (genomics, epigenomics, metabolomics) and leverages population cohorts (UK Biobank, ALSPAC, TOPCHILD Collaboration). Comparative studies now extend to canine models to validate obesity genes across species, while intervention coding work within TOPCHILD seeks to distil effective behavioural components for obesity prevention in early childhood. Scientific Awards & Recognition: While specific named prizes are not listed in the text, Professor Ong’s sustained leadership of a major MRC programme, chairmanship of national SACN subgroups and honorary NHS consultant role collectively denote significant peer recognition. Grants & Funding: Professor Ong’s programme is core-funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) through the Early Life Aetiology and Mechanisms of Diabetes and Related Metabolic Disorders strategic award. Additional project grants arise from cross-disciplinary initiatives within Cambridge Reproduction and the Cambridge Metabolic Network. Laboratory & Team: He heads a multidisciplinary team located within the Institute of Metabolic Science on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, integrating bioinformaticians, geneticists, epidemiologists and clinical researchers. Active collaborations span the MRC Epidemiology Unit, Department of Paediatrics, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust and international consortia.

T. Hugh Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Testosterone Deficiency
• Diabetes
• Endocrinology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor T. Hugh Jones is an Honorary Professor of Andrology at the School of Medicine and Population Health, University of Sheffield, and serves as a Consultant Physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Barnsley Hospital NHS Trust and as an Honorary Consultant Endocrinologist at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. With over four decades of clinical and research experience, Professor Jones is recognized as a world leader in the field of testosterone deficiency research, particularly regarding its role in heart disease and diabetes pathogenesis. Professor Jones completed his Biochemistry BSc(Hons) from 1972-1975 and his medical degree from 1975-1980 at Sheffield University. He attained MRCP(UK) in 1984 and served as a Clinical Research Fellow in the Department of Human Metabolism and Biochemistry from 1985-1988 before becoming a Lecturer in Medicine at the University of Sheffield from 1988-1993. His clinical career includes service as a Consultant Physician with special interest in Diabetes and Endocrinology at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital from 1984-1998 and at Barnsley Hospital from 1998 to the present. Professor Jones's research has made significant contributions to understanding testosterone's role in metabolic health, being first to demonstrate that testosterone reduces insulin resistance, improves glycemic control (HbA1c), and quality of life in men with type 2 diabetes and hypogonadism. His work identified that 40% of men with Type 2 Diabetes have symptomatic testosterone deficiency. His recent publications focus on testosterone replacement therapy's effects on cardiovascular risk, bone health, inflammatory markers, and glycemic control in hypogonadal men with diabetes. His research demonstrates consistent themes of testosterone's cardioprotective effects, anti-inflammatory properties, and metabolic benefits. President of the Androgen Society (International) 2021-2023 Vice President of Androgen Society 2019-2021 Treasurer of Androgen Society 2017-2019 Chair Academic Sub-committee Association of British Clinical Diabetologists 2014-2020 Guideline committee Member for European Association of Urology 2015-2024 Guideline Committee Member British Society for Sexual Medicine 2017-2023 Professor Jones has led numerous clinical trials including the TIMES2 study on testosterone replacement in hypogonadal men with metabolic syndrome and diabetes, and the STRIDE study on testosterone therapy in hypogonadal men with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. He has served as Training Programme Director for SpR's in Diabetes and Endocrinology in South Yorkshire (1999-2010) and chaired specialist education committees for diabetes and endocrinology training. His laboratory work has investigated testosterone's mechanisms of action on vascular function, inflammation, and metabolic pathways using both clinical studies and animal models.

Ed Wagnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroendocrinology
• Energy Homeostasis
• Cannabinoid Regulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ed Wagner, PhD Ed Wagner is a Professor of Physiology at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) at Western University of Health Sciences. He joined the institution in 2001 and has held roles including Director of the MSBS Program since 2018. His academic career spans over three decades, with postdoctoral training at Oregon Health Sciences University and faculty appointments in Pharmacology, Neuroscience, and Physiology. Education Dual Ph.D. in Pharmacology & Toxicology/Neuroscience, Michigan State University (1994) B.S. in Psychobiology, UCLA (1986) Orange Coast College (1983) Research Focus Wagner’s work centers on sex differences in cannabinoid regulation of energy homeostasis and gonadal steroid modulation of hypothalamic circuits. Key areas include: Cannabinoid effects on feeding behavior Sex-specific responses to CB1 receptor agonists/antagonists Estrogen’s role in attenuating cannabinoid-induced effects Neuroendocrine control of energy balance via POMC and SF-1 neurons His lab employs optogenetic, chemogenetic, and molecular approaches, with NIH funding since 2017. Awards & Recognition Provost’s Distinguished Scholar Award (2018) WesternU College of Osteopathic Medicine Distinguished Faculty Award (2015) Invited speaker at conferences including the International Congress on Steroids and the Nervous System (multiple years) Grants & Funding NIH R15 Grant (2017–2020): Investigating sex differences in cannabinoid regulation of energy homeostasis. Prior grants include NIDA K01 and NICHD R01 support. Labs & Collaborations Leads a research group focusing on neuroendocrine mechanisms, collaborating with institutions like UCLA and University of North Texas. Active in mentoring students in the MSBS Program.

• Geriatrics
• Fall Prevention
• Frailty Assessment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Natalie A. Sanders is an Associate Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Utah, specializing in faint, fall, and frailty syndromes with expertise in delirium prevention. She serves as Program Director for the ACGME-approved Geriatric Fellowship and will assume Medical Directorship of the University of Utah Madsen Geriatrics Clinic in July 2023, while maintaining clinical practice at the University of Utah Geriatrics Clinic and leadership in the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). Her educational journey includes: B.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of Nevada D.O. from Western University of Health Sciences Internal Medicine Internship, Residency, and Geriatrics Fellowship at University of Utah School of Medicine (serving as Chief Medical Resident) Dr. Sanders' research centers on geriatric syndromes, investigating baroreceptor function in fall pathogenesis, testosterone-exercise interventions for fracture prevention, and prognostic value of frailty assessments. She actively disseminates the Patients Priority Care framework to align clinical practice with patient-centered goals, supporting the University of Utah's Age Friendly Health System accreditation through evidence-based approaches to elder care. Her publication record (2011-2019) demonstrates consistent focus on fall prevention, frailty assessment, and cardiovascular-geriatric interfaces, with significant contributions to clinic model innovation, cost analysis of specialized geriatric services, and educational frameworks for interdisciplinary care. These works collectively advance the understanding of multifactorial geriatric syndromes through rigorous clinical investigation and practical implementation science. Her professional recognition includes: Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) Dr. Sanders mentors medical students, residents, and geriatric fellows while co-leading the Medicine-Geriatrics integrated residency/fellowship program. Her leadership extends to the pioneering University of Utah Faint and Fall Clinic (where she expanded frailty assessments as Medical Director) and the HELP program, both critical to the institution's national recognition in age-friendly care. Current initiatives focus on scaling Patients Priority Care implementation and refining fall prevention protocols through multidisciplinary collaboration across clinical and academic units. She directs clinical operations for geriatric services at the Madsen Health Center while contributing to national geriatric education through American Geriatrics Society curricula, maintaining active roles in both clinical innovation and training the next generation of geriatric specialists.

Livia Tomovaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Adolescent Development
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Livia Tomova is a Lecturer at the School of Psychology, Cardiff University , leading the Developing Social Minds Lab . Her research bridges Social Neuroscience and Developmental Psychology , focusing on how social isolation, loneliness, and digital technology affect adolescent cognition and mental health. Academic Roles: Lecturer (Assistant Professor) since 2024; previously held fellowships at Cambridge, MIT, and the University of Maryland. Methodologies: fMRI with MVPA, behavioral experiments, and secondary analysis of longitudinal datasets like ABCD. Research Themes : Neural basis of social craving compared to physiological needs Stress impacts on self-other distinction and prosocial behavior Interactions between social media use and adolescent brain development Cognitive effects of acute social isolation in experimental settings Scientific Recognition : Jacobs Foundation Project Grant for Isolationtracker research during the pandemic L’Oréal/UNESCO Fellowship for Young Female Scientists Erwin Schroedinger Fellowship for transnational research Collaborations include leadership with Sarah-Jayne Blakemore (Cambridge), Rebecca Saxe (MIT), and networks like the Loneliness and Social Isolation in Mental Health Research Network .

Steven Neeseمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Learning and Memory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steven Neese serves as an Associate Professor of Psychology at Cornell College, teaching core courses in Neuroscience, Research Methods, Memory and Cognition, and Behavioral Neuroscience. His research program investigates how early life diet, hormonal factors, and social environments shape learning, memory, and compulsive behaviors through rodent model experimentation. Academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (2007) M.S. in General Psychology, New Mexico Highlands University (2003) B.A. in Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2000) A.D. in General Studies, University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan (1999) Neese's research centers on behavioral endocrinology and developmental neurotoxicology , with emphasis on estrogenic compounds (bisphenol A, phytoestrogens), dietary fats, and childhood obesity models. His work examines sex-specific behavioral outcomes across developmental stages using paradigms like marble-burying tests and spatial memory tasks. Recent projects investigate how high-fat/sucrose diets during adolescence alter cognitive function in adulthood, revealing significant sex differences in memory and anxiety-related behaviors through interdisciplinary integration of neuroscience, endocrinology, and psychology. Publication analysis (2010-2018) shows consistent focus on dietary and environmental endocrine disruptors affecting cognition. Key patterns include dose-dependent estrogen receptor effects on spatial memory, developmental vulnerability windows for bisphenol A exposure, and sex-dimorphic responses to nutritional interventions. Methodologically, his work predominantly employs rodent models with behavioral assays including radial arm maze, delayed alternation, and operant conditioning tasks, highlighting interactions between hormonal status and cognitive performance. Neese actively mentors undergraduate researchers, with 29 student co-authors across 9 years of symposium presentations. His teaching philosophy emphasizes collaborative problem-solving through case studies like zombie neuroscience scenarios to engage students in spatial cognition and observational methodology. Laboratory work occurs within Cornell College's behavioral neuroscience facilities where student-faculty teams conduct rodent studies on diet-behavior relationships, with current projects modeling childhood obesity and sex differences in early-adult behavioral paradigms.

• Urology
• Urolithiasis
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ramazan KOCAASLAN is a Professor in the Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine at Kafkas University. His academic journey includes a Bachelor's from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (1995-2003), a medical specialization from Istanbul Training and Research Hospital (2003-2008), and an Associate Degree in Law from Anadolu University (2017-2020). He holds certifications in robotic surgery (Da Vinci) and multilingual proficiency (English YDS:71, German YDS:83). His research focuses on urological conditions including urolithiasis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, erectile dysfunction, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He explores innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, often incorporating pharmacological and surgical interventions. KOCAASLAN's publications emphasize evidence-based urology, with recent work analyzing surgical techniques for kidney stones, biomarkers for urinary infections, and medical therapies for urological disorders. His research frequently employs randomized trials and retrospective analyses to evaluate clinical outcomes. Awards & Honors: TÜYK Sertifikası (Turkish Urology Association, 2009) THE GPIU Study (European Association of Urology, 2008) EUREP (European Urology Residents Education Programme, 2006) He has led one major research project on renal cell carcinoma biomarkers (2013-2015) and collaborates extensively with urology researchers nationally. No formal advising roles or lab affiliations are documented.

Elizabeth Andersenمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Women's Mood Disorders
• Neurophysiology of Affective Illness
• Adolescent Psychiatry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elizabeth Andersen is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Her work focuses on neurophysiological mechanisms of affective disorders in adolescent girls during puberty, bridging neurobiology, reproductive endocrinology, and clinical psychiatry. Her research interests include: Women's Mood Disorders across the reproductive lifespan Neurophysiological correlates of hormone-depression relationships Stress reactivity and cortisol dynamics in peripubertal females Frontal cognitive control mechanisms in pubertal depression Novel methodologies for studying menstrual cycle effects She employs multimodal approaches combining hormone fluctuation tracking with neurophysiological stress responses and cognitive challenges. Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong concentration on: Hormone-mood interactions from menarche to menopause Pubertal vulnerability windows for depression Translational applications of estradiol treatments Methodological innovations for adolescent endocrine research Stress-hormone-symptom tripartite relationships Scientific recognition includes: NIMH K01 Research Scientist Career Development Award for investigating sex hormones' role in frontal cognitive control and depression risk Dr. Andersen actively mentors adolescent girls in science careers and develops research opportunities for young women. Her work extends to developing manualized interventions for women's mental health and examining impacts of life stress on neuroendocrine pathways. She collaborates extensively on reproductive psychiatry studies across the female lifespan, with particular focus on peripubertal and perimenopausal transitions.