Lipshutz, Gerald, M.D.
Research Gene and Cellular Therapy for Genetic Disorders by In utero and Neonatal Therapy Appointments Biography Dr. Lipshutz’s research is directed toward the development of strategies for gene and cellular transfer that may permit the cure of many forms of inherited disease. In these studies, the primary goals are to: Publications
Levine, Michael S., Ph.D.
Research The mechanisms underlying neuronal dysfunction in the basal ganglia and cortex in neurodegenerative disorders Appointments Biography Our primary research interests are directed toward understanding the mechanisms underlying neuronal dysfunction in the basal ganglia and cortex in neurodegenerative disorders. The research consists of a multidisciplinary approach combining neurophysiological, morphological and molecular techniques. This research has […]
Laugeson, Elizabeth, Ph.D.
Research Developing and expanding applied clinical research in the treatment of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders Appointments Biography Dr. Laugeson is the Director of The Help Group – UCLA Autism Research Alliance, which is a collaborative research initiative between The Help Group and the UCLA Semel Institute, dedicated to developing and expanding applied […]
Krantz, David E., M.D., Ph.D.
Research Regulation of neurotransmitter transporters in Drosophila Appointments Biography Dr. Krantz is interested in the molecular mechanisms that regulate synaptic transmission, and the relationship between changes in neurotransmitter release and neuropsychiatric illnesses such as depression and Parkinson’s disease. His laboratory focuses on the function of neurotransmitter transporters, the proteins responsible for transporting neurotransmitters such as […]
Kornblum, Harley I., M.D., Ph.D.
Research Neural stem cells, neural repair, and brain tumors Appointments Biography Dr. Kornblum’s laboratory works in the areas of neurodevelopment, neural repair and brain tumors. He is one of the co-discoverers of stem cell-like cells in brain tumors. These cells are thought to be critical means by which brain tumors resist therapies. Dr. Kornblum’s laboratory […]
Kasari, Connie, Ph.D.
Research Social-emotional development of children with autism and of children with Down syndrome. Appointments Biography The overarching emphasis of Kasari’s academic career has been the development, evaluation, and dissemination of empirically supported assessment and treatment methods for high-risk children and children with established disabilities. Her early work focused on the social and emotional abilities of […]
Harris, Neil G., Ph.D.
Research Brain Trauma: plasticity, blood flow & metabolism, neurogenesis, PET, MRI Appointments Biography Dr. Neil Harris has worked within the fields of hydrocephalus, stroke and traumatic brain injury. The major theme of his current research at UCLA is understanding the potential for plasticity and function after trauma utilizing both light microscopy cell biology techniques as […]
Green, Shulamite A.
Research Functional neuroimaging, psychophysiology, and behavioral observation to understand sensory processing differences among children particularly at risk (e.g., autism, ADHD, early life stress, prenatal drug exposure) Appointments Biography Dr. Green’s current research combines functional neuroimaging, psychophysiology, and behavioral observation to understand sensory processing differences among children particularly at risk (e.g., autism, ADHD, early life stress, […]
Golshani, Peyman, M.D., Ph.D.
Research GABAergic network function in awake behaving mice; GABAergic network dysfunction in models of autism and developmental epilepsy Appointments Biography The Golshani Lab is focused on understanding how changes in the connectivity and excitability of cortical circuits results in autism and intellectual disability. We use cutting edge tools, such as in-vivo two-photon calcium imaging, high […]
Ghiani, Cristina A., Ph.D.
Research Molecular and cellular mechanisms of neuron-glia cross talk and gene-environmental interactions involved in brain development Appointments Publications