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
AHMED, Alaa A. - (Integrative Physiology)
biomechanical and sensorimotor processes underlying human movement
and decision-making
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 & Neuroscience)
impact of perceived controllability of stress on brain neurochemistry
and function
AMAT, Patricia - (Psychology &
Neuroscience) impact of perceived controllability of stress on brain
neurochemistry and function; neural bases of learning and memory
BACHTELL, Ryan K. - (Psychology
& Neuroscience) neurobiology of drugs of abuse; behavioral significance
of molecular and pharmacological perturbations resulting from chronic
drug use and withdrawal
BANICH, Marie T. - (Institute
of Cognitive Science; Psychology) neural components and interactions
between brain regions in attentional processing
BARTH, Daniel S. - (Psychology
& Neuroscience) 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 &
Neuroscience) brain systems involved in perception of stress; impact
of repeated stress on physiological and psychological processes
CAREY, Gregory - (Institute of
Behavioral Genetics; Psychology & Neuroscience) development
and testing of mathematical models that relate genes to behavior
COLLINS, Allan C. - (Institute
for Behavioral Genetics; Psychology & Neuroscience) neurochemical
systems regulating behavioral responses to drugs of abuse, particularly
nicotine and alcohol
COOPER, Don C. - (Institute for Behavioral
Genetics; Psychology & Neuroscience) information processing
in the brain motivation/reward memory circuitry; adaptations and
impaired neural memory mechanisms associated with depression, addiction
and schizophrenia
CURRAN, Tim - (Institute of Cognitive
Science; Psychology & Neuroscience) cognitive neuroscience approaches
to human learning and memory, focusing on ERP studies of recognition
memory and perceptual learning
DAY, Heidi E.W. - (Psychology &
Neuroscience) 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
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
GILLEY, Phillip M. - (Speech, Language
and Hearing Sciences) functional neurodynamics of sensory processes,
including multisensory integration
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 & Neuroscience) psychophysical
mechanisms of spatial vision, visual memory, signal detection theory,
psychophysical methods and principles of Gestalt organization
HERNANDEZ, Theresa D. - (Psychology & Neuroscience) epilepsy,
brain injury and post-traumatic epilepsy
ITO, Tiffany A. - (Psychology &
Neuroscience) 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 &
Neuroscience) 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
& Neuroscience - emeritus) 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, Christopher - (Integrative
Physiology) neural mechanisms underlying anxiety states, effects
of stress on serotonergic neurotransmission in the brain, stress
physiology, 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
& Neuroscience) understanding how organisms adapt to challenge,
including environmental, immunological, pharmacologcial or sensory
events
McQUEEN, Matt – (Psychology
& Neuroscience) 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
& Neuroscience) pain regulatory systems, spinal cord gene therapy
MIYAKE, Akira - (Institute of Cognitive Science; Psychology &
Neuroscience) 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 & Neuroscience) 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 & Neuroscience) 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 & Neuroscience) 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
& Neuroscience) 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
& Neuroscience) 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 &
Neuroscience) the complementary contributions that the hippocampus
and neocortex make to learning and memory; the influence that immune
products have on memory
SADAGOPAN, Neeraja - (Speech,
Language and Hearing Sciences) effects of aging and neurological
disease on the neuromotor control and learning of speech; language-motor
interactions in speech production
SEALS, Douglas R. - (Integrative
Physiology) modulation of autonomic nervous system control of cardiovascular
and metabolic function by physiological aging and habitual exercise
in humans
SHERWOOD, David E. - (Integrative
Physiology) acquisition and control of voluntary movement in children
and adults
SMOLEN, Toni N. - (Institute for Behavioral Genetics; Psychology
& Neuroscience) biochemical and neurochemical mechanisms that
underlie initial sensitivity to drugs of abuse, and the development
of drug tolerance and dependence
SPENCER, Robert L. - (Psychology
& Neuroscience) 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
& Neuroscience) 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 & Neuroscience) 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
& Neuroscience) effects of aging and neurodegenerative diseases
on memory performance and complex skill acquisition/retention
WILLCUTT, Erik. - (Psychology
& Neuroscience) identification of etiological factors that lead
to the development of psychopathology, with a specific focus on
childhood disruptive disorders and learning disabilities
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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