Neurobiology

Mazen Kheirbek, PhD

Primary Thematic Area:

Neurobiology

Secondary Thematic Area:

None

Research Summary:

Neural circuits for emotional behaviors

Theo Nicolaides, MD

Primary Thematic Area:

Cancer Biology & Cell Signaling

Secondary Thematic Area:

Neurobiology

Research Summary:

Targeted therapy for brain tumors.

Michael Oldham, PhD

Primary Thematic Area:

Neurobiology

Secondary Thematic Area:

Cancer Biology & Cell Signaling

Research Summary:

Decoding the molecular basis of cellular identity in the human brain

Yuh Nung Jan, PhD

Primary Thematic Area:

Neurobiology

Secondary Thematic Area:

Developmental & Stem Cell Biology

Research Summary:

We are interested in the mechanisms underlying normal development of the nervous system and use that information to gain insights about the cellular and molecular causes of neurological disorders, and the regulation of axon and dendrite regeneration.

Andy Chang, PhD

Primary Thematic Area:

Tissue / Organ Biology & Endocrinology

Secondary Thematic Area:

Neurobiology

Research Summary:

We are interested in mechanisms of oxygen and metabolite sensing in mammals.

Saul Villeda, PhD

Primary Thematic Area:

Neurobiology

Secondary Thematic Area:

Developmental & Stem Cell Biology

Research Summary:

Mechanisms of Brain Aging and Rejuvenation

Zena Vexler, PhD

Primary Thematic Area:

Neurobiology

Secondary Thematic Area:

Vascular & Cardiac Biology

Research Summary:

Brain microenvironment as modulator of neurovascular injury and repair after adult and neonatal stroke

Erik Ullian, PhD

Primary Thematic Area:

Neurobiology

Secondary Thematic Area:

Developmental & Stem Cell Biology

Research Summary:

My laboratory is interested in the interactions between neurons and glia that are required for the proper development and function of the nervous system.