Faculty of the Center for Neuroscience
AHN, Natalie G. - (Chemistry & Biochemistry) mitogen activated
protein (MAP) kinase pathways controlling cell growth and differentiation;
signal transduction pathways and functional proteomics
ALLEN, David L. - (Integrative Physiology)
molecular biology and genetics of skeletal muscle gene expression
and interactions with exercise; genetics of nicotine addiction susceptibility
AMAT, Jose - (Psychology) impact of
perceived controllability of stress on brain neurochemistry and
function
AMAT, Patricia - (Psychology)
impact of perceived controllability of stress on brain neurochemistry
and function; neural bases of learning and memory
BANICH, Marie T. - (Institute
of Cognitive Science; Psychology) neural components and interactions
between brain regions in attentional processing
BARTH, Daniel S. - (Psychology)
neural mechanisms of sensory processing, neural excitability, and
human epilepsy
BEEMAN, David - (Electrical &
Computer Engineering) structurally realistic computer modeling of
neurons and biological neural networks
BEKOFF, Anne - (Integrative Physiology)
development of motor behaviors, including embryonic motility, hatching,
walking and courtship and aggressive displays
CAMPEAU, Serge - (Psychology)
brain systems involved in perception of stress; impact of repeated
stress on physiological and psychological processes
CAREY, Gregory - (Institute of
Behavioral Genetics; Psychology) development and testing of mathematical
models that relate genes to behavior
COLLINS, Allan C. - (Institute
for Behavioral Genetics; Psychology) neurochemical systems regulating
behavioral responses to drugs of abuse, particularly nicotine and
alcohol
CURRAN, Tim - (Institute of Cognitive
Science; Psychology) cognitive neuroscience approaches to human
learning and memory, focusing on ERP studies of recognition memory
and perceptual learning
DAY, Heidi E.W. - (Psychology) neural
circuitry involved in stress responsiveness, with particular regard
to the extended amygdala
DUBIN, Mark W.
- (Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology) use of Immersive
Virtual Reality environments for diagnosis of cognitive disorders
EATON , Robert C. - (Integrative
Physiology- Professor Emeritus) neurophysiological mechanisms underlying
sensorimotor integration, particularly in orientation responses
or other rapid movements such as escape and startle
EHRINGER, MARISSA A. - (Institute
for Behavioral Genetics; Integrative Physiology) molecular genetics
of alcohol, tobacco and substance use in humans.
ENOKA, Roger M. - (Integrative
Physiology) neuromuscular mechanisms responsible for acute adjustments
(arousal, muscle fatigue) and chronic adaptations (aging, gender,
limb immobilization, strength training) in humans
FALKE, Joseph J. - (Chemistry & Biochemistry) molecular understanding
of biological sensory and signaling pathways, including the switching
of receptors and signaling proteins between their "on"
and "off" signaling states
FARLEY, Claire T. - (Integrative Physiology) biomechanics and
neural control of locomotion, including the study of how natural
and artificial systems can learn to solve complex motor tasks
FINAN, Donald (Speech, Language,
and Hearing Sciences) neural control (development, coordination,
and sensory modulation) of speech and centrally-patterned behaviors
in human infants and children
FLESHNER, Monika - (Integrative
Physiology) neuroendocrine and immune consequences of stress in
physically active vs. sedentary organisms
FOX, Jeffrey S. - (Mathematics) representation
theory of topological groups, K-theory and applications of operator
algebras to differential geometry
GAVIN, William - (Speech, Language
and Hearing Sciences) inter-relationships among speech and language
acquisition, development of higher order cognitive functions, and
electrophysiological brain activity in typically developing and
hearing-impaired children
HAN, Min - (Molecular, Cellular &
Developmental Biology) signal transduction pathways affecting morphogenesis
and nuclear migration and anchorage; functions of lipid synthesis/metabolism
in development, behavior and human diseases
HARVEY, Lewis O., Jr. - (Institute
of Cognitive Science; Psychology) psychophysical mechanisms of spatial
vision, visual memory, signal detection theory, psychophysical methods
and principles of Gestalt organization
HERNANDEZ, Theresa D. - (Psychology) epilepsy, brain injury and
post-traumatic epilepsy
ITO, Tiffany A. - (Psychology)
affect, attitudes, emotion, and prejudice, integrating psychological
and physiological measures
JOHNSON, Thomas E. - (Institute
for Behavioral Genetics; Integrative Physiology) genetic bases of
life extension, stress resistance, and alcoholism
JONES, Kevin - (Molecular, Cellular
& Developmental Biology) analyses of the role of neurotrophins
(nerve growth factor, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, neurotrophin-3,
and neurotrophin-4/5) in neural development
JONES, Pamela P. - (Integrative Physiology)autonomic nervous system
(ANS) in primary human aging, including the influence of the ANS
on circulation and metabolism
KIM, Albert. - (Institute of Cognitive Science; Psychology) The
neural bases of human language processing, using ERP studies of
written and spoken word and sentence comprehension
LANDAUER, Thomas K. - (Institute of Cognitive Science; Psychology)
understanding the way in which human memory acquires and uses vast
fields of knowledge, for example the vocabulary of a language, and
the design and evaluation of computer-based tools to enhance learning
and intellectual work
LINK, Chris - (Institute for
Behavioral Genetics; Integrative Physiology) using C. elegans to
model aspects of Alzheiemer's disease and other neurodegenerative
diseases
LOWRY, Chris - (Institute for Behavioral
Genetics; Integrative Physiology) neural mechanisms underlying anxiety
states, effects of stress on serotonergic neurotransmission in the
brain, peripheral immune activation, serotonergic neurotransmission
and emotional behavior
LYNCH, G. Robert - (Integrative Physiology) examination of how
seasonal changes in photoperiod (=daylength) trigger physiological
adjustments in reproduction, thermoregulation and behavior
MAIER, Steven F. - (Psychology)
understanding how organisms adapt to challenge, including environmental,
immunological, pharmacologcial or sensory events
McQUEEN, Matt – (Psychology)
investigation of genetic determinants underlying complex disease,
with a particular interest in psychiatric, behavioral and neurologic
disorders
MENN, Lise - (Linguistics) psycholinguistic
and computational modeling of functional syntax to understand aphasic
syntactic deficits; acquisition and on-line use of morphological
rules
MEYER, Francois G. - (Electrical
Engineering) image processing, biomedical signal and image analysis,
image and video compression, and diverse applications of wavelets
to signal and image processing
MILLIGAN, Erin D. - (Psychology)
pain regulatory systems, spinal cord gene therapy
MIYAKE, Akira - (Institute of Cognitive Science; Psychology) the
nature and organization of working memory and executive control
functions as well as their roles in complex cognitive activities,
such as language processing and learning, visuospatial thinking,
and problem solving
MOORE, Russell L.- (Integrative Physiology)
the influence of physiological (exercise) and pathological (advanced
aging and heart failure) stressors on myocardial Ca2+ regulation,
contractile function, and associated membrane currents
MOZER, Michael C. - (Institute of
Cognitive Science; Computer Sciences) neural networks; machine learning;
cognitive neuroscience of vision, attention, and awareness; computational
modeling
MUNAKATA, Yuko - (Institute of
Cognitive Science; Psychology) cognitive development from infancy
through childhood, using converging evidence from behavior, computational
modeling, and cognitive neuroscience, with a focus on working memory,
problem-solving skills, and spatial cognition
NORRIS, David O. - (Integrative
Physiology) natural and anthropogenic environmental factors acting
through neuroendocrine pathways so to affect development, sexual
maturation, seasonal reproduction, and aging
OLSON, Richard K. - (Institute for
Behavioral Genetics; Psychology) etiology and remediation of reading
disabilities; genetic and environmental influences on reading and
related language deficits
O’REILLY, Randall C. - (Institute
of Cognitive Science; Psychology) biological and computational bases
of human cognition, using computational modelling of neuronal function
PALMER, Amy E. - (Chemistry and Biochemistry)
chemical biology, biosensor design, imaging of signal transduction
pathways
PATTERSON, Susan L. - (Psychology)
role of growth factors in altering the functional strength and structure
of connections between nerve cells in the brain during normal learning
and memory; perturbations of growth factor signaling in neurodegenerative
and psychiatric disorders
RAMIG, Lorraine - (Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences) voice
and speech disorders in individuals during normal again and with
neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease
RAMSBERGER, Gail - (Speech,
Language, and Hearing Sciences) neurologic, cognitive, linguistic
and social variables that contribute to communicative success for
people with acquired language disorders
RICHARDSON, Emily D. - (Psychology)
neuropsychological correlates of decline in daily living abilities
of older adults, and cognitive and biological interventions to ameliorate
risk of decline in aging populations
RUDY, Jerry W. - (Psychology) the
complementary contributions that the hippocampus and neocortex make
to learning and memory; the influence that immune products have
on memory
SEALS, Douglas R. - (Integrative
Physiology) modulation of autonomic nervous system control of cardiovascular
and metabolic function by physiological aging and habitual exercise
in humans
SMOCK, Timothy K. - (Psychology)
brain neuropeptides in a variety of species, most recently on peptides
that organize social behavior in mammals; violence and aggression
in primates
SMOLEN, Toni N. - (Institute for Behavioral Genetics; Psychology)
biochemical and neurochemical mechanisms that underlie initial sensitivity
to drugs of abuse, and the development of drug tolerance and dependence
SNYDER, Lynn - (Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences) reading
instruction and assessment in normal and hearing impaired subjects
SPENCER, Robert L. - (Psychology)
stress neurobiology; neuroendocrine mechanisms of stress adaptation;experience
dependent gene expression and hippocampal function
STITZEL, Jerry A. - (Institute
for Behavioral Genetics; Integrative Physiology) use of genetic
strategies to identify the underlying biological bases for the behavioral
and physiological actions of drugs of abuse with special emphasis
on nicotine
STOWELL, Michael - (Molecular,
Cellular & Developmental Biology) structure and mechanism at
the chemical synapse
TSAI, Pei-San - (Integrative Physiology)
functional and structural evolution of neuropeptides, regulation
of neurohormone secretion and neural control of reproduction
WACHTEL, Howard - (Electrical
and Computer Engineering) Neural bioengineering, technological approaches
to cognitive dishabilities, neural effects of electromagnetic fields,
head injury biophysics
WATKINS, Linda R. - (Psychology)
pain regulatory systems, immune regulation of brain and behavior,
brain/stress regulation of immune system function;neurobiological
and psychological impacts of stress
WEHNER, Jeanne M. - (Institute
for Behavioral Genetics; Psychology) genetic and biochemical regulation
of sensitivity and tolerance to alcohol, genes that are essential
for learning and memory processes, and genes regulating individual
differences in learning ability
WIDNER, Robert L. - (Institute of Cognitive Science; Psychology)
effects of aging and neurodegenerative diseases on memory performance
and complex skill acquisition/retention
WRIGHT, Kenneth P.- (Integrative
Physiology) sleep and circadian regulation of human brain function,
physiology and behavior
XUE, Ding - (Molecular, Cellular &
Developmental Biology) mechanisms of programmed cell death (apoptosis)
using genetic, molecular, biochemical and structural biological
approaches
YIN, Hang (Hubert) - (Chemistry &
Biochemistry) structure-based drug design and membrane protein regulation;
drug discovery of new pharmacotherapies for treating pain; development
of exogenous peptide and small-molecule agents that target transmembrane
helices
YOSHINAGA-ITANO, Christine - (Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences)
development of speech and language deaf and hard-of-hearing children,
early identification and early intervention of children with hearing
loss
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