Research
Molecular and cellular and systems mechanisms of learning and memory
Appointments
- Distinguished Professor– Neurobiology, Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences and Psychology
- Director–Integrative Center for Learning and Memory
- Tennenbaum Center for the Biology of Creativity
- Brain Research Institute
- Molecular, Cellular & Integrative Physiology GPB Home Area
- Neuroscience GPB Home Area
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 molecular and genetic approaches, optical physiology, optogenetics, in vivo imaging and behavioral analysis.
Silva and colleagues have also studied the impact of these mechanisms in animal models of cognitive disorders, including intellectual disabilities. Based on these mechanistic studies, they have developed treatments for Neurofibromatosis type I and Tuberous Sclerosis, that are currently being tested in clinical trials.
The Silva laboratory is also developing bioinformatic strategies for tracking and planning experiments (researchmaps.org).
Publications
- Santana, MV, Macedo, RDS, Santos, TTMD, Silva, ASG, Almeida, ACS, Barrigossi, JAF et al.. Damage caused by Tibraca limbativentris nymphs and adults in different stages of the rice crop. J Econ Entomol. 2026; :. doi: 10.1093/jee/toag100. PubMed PMID:42012338 .
- Gomes, JPF, Leite, GBC, Marcondes, MI, Pereira, JMV, da Silva, AL, de Azevedo, RA et al.. Short communication: Performance evaluation of beef calves fed different levels of colostrum replacer in tropical conditions. Vet Anim Sci. 2026;32 :100649. doi: 10.1016/j.vas.2026.100649. PubMed PMID:42011247 PubMed Central PMC13092184.
- Machado Godoi, M, Peruzzi, CP, Hoepers, JVA, da Silva, AM, do Nascimento, HSK, Mateus, FN et al.. A modified bacterial nanocellulose-based advanced therapy product accelerates third-degree burn healing in murine models. NPJ Regen Med. 2026; :. doi: 10.1038/s41536-026-00470-1. PubMed PMID:42009692 .
- Zangirolami, LA, Arruda, IF, Ramos, RCF, Lopes, FDS, da Costa, CM, Douine, M et al.. Seroprevalence, Associated Factors, and Molecular Detection of Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Brazilian Gold Miners Working Informally in French Guiana. J Trop Med. 2026;2026 :5932796. doi: 10.1155/jotm/5932796. PubMed PMID:42005300 PubMed Central PMC13084137.
- Barros, FJS, Eduardo, SDS, Cardozo, KLP, Aguilar Vitorino, H, Aiube, CM, Sado, MLI et al.. Correction to "Tailoring Cobalt Content in MnO x Nanowires for Superior Supercapattery Performance". ACS Omega. 2026;11 (14):22392. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.6c02806. PubMed PMID:42004384 PubMed Central PMC13084476.