Vilain, Eric, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Genetics of sex determination and development of the human reproductive system Appointments Biography The research goals of the Vilain laboratory are to understand which molecules are responsible for the differences between male and female brains. The classical view is that testosterone and other similar steroids secreted by the gonads are the only factors involved […]
Szilagyi, Peter, M.D., M.P.H.
Research Pediatrics, Clinical and Translational Research, Population Health, Community Health Engagement and Training Appointments Publications
Sofroniew, Michael V., M.D., Ph.D.
Research Neural injury and repair Appointments Biography Our work is directed at achieving a better understanding of the cell biology of the response to injury in the adult central nervous system. We are particularly interested in the roles played by specific cell types (e.g. astroglia) and specific molecules (e.g. growth factors and cytokines) in mediating […]
Silva, Alcino J., Ph.D.
Research Molecular and cellular and systems mechanisms of learning and memory Appointments Biography The Silva laboratory is studying the biology of learning and memory. They are interested in the molecular, cellular and circuit processes that underlie the allocation, encoding and storage of information. To accomplish this they are using a variety of techniques including sophisticated […]
Samarasinghe, Ranmal, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Mechanisms of neural network formation and dysfunction in epilepsy and autism Appointments Biography We seek to understand the biological mechanisms that result in the formation of neural circuits and how neurological disease can result in circuit dysfunction. Our goal is to parlay a deeper understanding of neural circuit formation and function into improved treatments […]
Portera-Cailliau, Carlos, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Imaging the assembly and plasticity of cortical circuits with two-photon microscopy Appointments Biography One research interest is investigation of the mechanisms of synaptogenesis and how dendritic filopodia mature into dendritic spines, which has implications for various neuropsychiatric disorders such as fragile X syndrome. A second project is aimed at understanding how coordinated neuronal activity […]
Poe, Gina, Ph.D.
Research The focus of our lab is to Investigate the mechanisms by which sleep traits serve learning and memory consolidation. We are interested in how disrupted sleep seen in IDD patients may impact learning and memory. Appointments Biography The Poe lab investigates the mechanisms by which sleep traits serve learning and memory consolidation. Memories are […]
Phelps, Patricia E., Ph.D.
Research Intercellular relationships and molecules that control neuronal migration in the developing mammalian spinal cord Appointments Biography The Phelps laboratory studies the mechanisms of neuronal migration in developing rodent spinal cord. Recent experiments focused on migration errors in mice with gene deletions in the Reelin-signaling pathway. Phelps and her colleagues discovered that the loss of […]
Paul, Ketema, Ph.D.
Research Genetic, molecular, and neural underpinnings of sleep and sleep deprivation Appointments Biography Dr. Paul studies the genetic, molecular, and neural underpinnings of sleep. His primary interests are comprised of uncovering the mechanisms responsible for the negative effects of sleep deprivation in adults and children. He also probes the origins of gender/sex differences in the […]
O’Connor, Mary
Research Association between prenatal alcohol exposure and child socio-emotional development Appointments Biography Dr. O’Connor’s current work examines psychosocial and psychiatric risk due to prenatal alcohol exposure. Dr. O’Connor has conducted research on the prevention of alcohol consumption in pregnant women, intervention with children with prenatal alcohol exposure, and medical and allied health education on prevention, […]