67 faculty and 0 courses in Neuroscience at Tulane University.
- Demetrius M. Maraganore, Professor h-index 76
Relate to 1) microbiota compositions and methods using the same to prevent cognitive decline and dementia; 2) promoting adherence to the Mediterranean diet in neurology clinical practices; 3) population health initiatives to prevent cogniti
- Xiaoying Wang, Professor h-index 75
Es on experimental investigation of molecular pathophysiology following cerebrovascular diseases and traumatic brain injury (TBI), and translational therapeutic strategy development. Dr. Wang is an established Principal Investigator, had le
- Franck Mauvais-Jarvis, Professor h-index 64
- S. Michal Jazwinski, Professor h-index 61
In the areas of genetics of aging, molecular genetics, and population genetics. Research His research interests are in the areas of genetics of aging, molecular genetics, and population genetics. Genetics of aging in yeast and humans Mo
- Michael J. Moore, Professor h-index 61
The focus of our laboratory is to develop in vitro models of neural growth, physiology, and disease by manipulating the chemical and physical extracellular microenvironment. Toward this end, we employ a number of microengineering tech
- Chad Steele, Professor h-index 58
- Lu Xu, Assistant Professor h-index 57
Notable: “COVID-19: Abnormal liver function tests” (2020) · 1,081 citations
- Hai Huang, Associate Professor h-index 57
- Jay Rappaport, Professor h-index 53
- Yu-Ping Wang, Professor h-index 49
Notable: “Mental health problems and social media exposure during COVID-19 outbreak” (2020) · 2,808 citations
- Jeffrey Tasker, Professor h-index 48
Notable: “Nongenomic Glucocorticoid Inhibition via Endocannabinoid Release in the Hypothalamus: A Fast Feedback Mechanism” (2003) · 793 citations
- James Zadina, Professor h-index 44
The neurobiology of opioids and their role in alleviating pain and producing adverse effects, particularly opioid abuse. A current focus is on the development of novel, safer analgesics based on modifications (analogs) of naturally
- Gregory Bix, Professor h-index 40
In the role and therapeutic potential of the extracellular matrix and its receptors in stroke and vascular dementia. Research Dr. Bix is currently studying vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia and the effect
Notable: “Graded reduction of Pafah1b1 (Lis1) activity results in neuronal migration defects and early embryonic lethality” (1998) · 574 citations
- Lawrence T. Reiter, Professor h-index 35
Notable: “A Systematic Analysis of Human Disease-Associated Gene Sequences In Drosophila melanogaster” (2001) · 973 citations
- Tiffany Seagroves, Professor of Medicine h-index 33
Understanding the biology of genes that regulate the hypoxic response to promote metastasis and characterizing the safety and efficacy of novel colchicine-binding site tubulin inhibitors (CBSIs) that bypass taxane resistance in collabor
- Gary P. Dohanich, Professor Emeritus h-index 33
- Partha Chandra, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology h-index 29
Virology Molecular Biology Gene therapy Research Broadly, with my chemistry background, my research field includes virology, molecular biology, gene therapy and cancer with a keen focus to understand the molecular mechanism of the developme
- Matthew Dalva, Professor h-index 28
The Dalva Lab is focused on understanding synaptic development and function. UPTOWN CAMPUS 201 Lindy Claiborne Boggs Center 6823 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA Telephone: Fax:
Notable: “Calcium regulation of neuronal gene expression” (2001) · 1,030 citations
- Sarah Lindsey, Associate Professor of Pharmacology h-index 28
Estrogen Receptors Cardiovascular Biology Hypertension Research Dr. Lindsey's Lab Website Tulane Center of Excellence in Sex-Based Biology & Medicine Interests Premenopausal females have a lower incidence of many cardiovascular d
- Prasun K. Datta, Associate Professor h-index 28
- Tracy Fischer, Associate Professor h-index 27
- Jill M. Daniel, Professor h-index 27
Notable: “Behavioral and Anatomical Correlates of Chronic Episodic Hypoxia during Sleep in the Rat” (2001) · 586 citations
- Ricardo Mostany, Professor h-index 27
Cortical circuits show a certain degree of plasticity during normal brain functions (e.g., sensory stimulation, memory storage and learning). This plasticity can be altered during development, e.g., autism, but also when the brain is pertur
Notable: “Long-term, high-resolution imaging in the mouse neocortex through a chronic cranial window” (2009) · 1,082 citations
- Andrea Zsombok, Professor h-index 27
Regulation of autonomic functions Hypothalamic and brainstem ciruits Diabetes and obesity Synaptic function and plasticity Viral tracing Research Dr. Zsombok’s laboratory focuses on the understanding of brain circuits involved in the regula
Notable: “Lipid Processing in the Brain: A Key Regulator of Systemic Metabolism” (2017) · 274 citations
- Xiangming Zha, Professor h-index 26
Es on brain acid signaling, mediated by acid sensitive ion channels and G protein-coupled receptors, in ischemic stroke, cerebrovascular function, and cognitive impairment. His research is supported by NIH and AHA grants. Through his tenure
Notable: “Immunoaffinity profiling of tyrosine phosphorylation in cancer cells” (2004) · 1,138 citations
- Andrew MacLean, Associate Professor h-index 26
Notable: “Cytokines and Chemokines at the Crossroads of Neuroinflammation, Neurodegeneration, and Neuropathic Pain” (2013) · 636 citations
- Gregory Macleod, Professor of Physiology h-index 26
Neurophysiology Synaptic function and plasticity Mitochondria Neuroscience Research Rapid communication between cells is the basis for most of the functions of the nervous system, including sensory transduction, learning, memory, and locomo
Notable: “The GTPase dMiro Is Required for Axonal Transport of Mitochondria to Drosophila Synapses” (2005) · 626 citations
- Woong-Ki Kim, Chair of Microbiology Division h-index 26
- Laura Schrader, Professor h-index 25
Molecular mechanisms of synaptic plasticity and learning and memory. Techniques include: Patch clamp electrophysiology in brain slices, behavioral paradigms, molecular biology and biochemistry. Our ultimate goal is to better underst
Notable: “Structure and Function of Kv4-Family Transient Potassium Channels” (2004) · 367 citations
- Laura Harrison, Professor of Practice h-index 23
Focus on the regulation of intracellular signaling pathways of membrane receptors, with particular emphasis on novel GTP-binding proteins. The ultimate goal is to provide a mechanism to target drugs to particular cellular signaling pathways
- Stryder Meadows, Professor h-index 23
- Elizabeth Engler-Chiurazzi, Assistant Professor h-index 22
Neuroimaging Brain aging Rodent fuctional assessments Community
Notable: “Estrogens as neuroprotectants: Estrogenic actions in the context of cognitive aging and brain injury” (2016) · 209 citations
- Iboyla Rutkai, Research Assistant Professor h-index 22
- Andrei Derbenev, Associate Professor of Physiology h-index 21
Neurophysiology Research Central Neural Control of the Autonomic Nervous System: Using whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiological techniques combined with calcium imaging, neuro-pharmacological, immunochemical, and molecular biological met
- Wenyan Sun, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery h-index 20
Neurodegenerative disorders Contributions A full list of published work: Departments menu children Basic Sciences Basic Sciences sub-menu Biochemistry & Molecu
- Norman Kreisman, Professor h-index 20
Neuroscience Protection of brain from hypoxic-ischemic injury Medical education Research Dr. Kreisman’s early research was in the investigation of epilepsy, particularly cerebral blood flow and oxygen delivery in status epilepticus. H
Notable: “Practical Electrophysiological Methods” (1993) · 158 citations
- Jonathan P. Fadok, Associate Professor h-index 19
Notable: “Neuronal circuits for fear and anxiety” (2015) · 1,815 citations
- Gregory W. Stewart, Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedics h-index 19
Orthopedic surgery physical medicine and rehab sports medicine Research NFL Player Care Foundation Healthy Body and Mind Screening Program - Age related research of former NFL players Contributions Stewart GW , McQueen-Borden E, Bell RA, Ba
Notable: “Differential GLP-1R Binding and Activation by Peptide and Non-peptide Agonists” (2020) · 221 citations
- Kevin Zwezdaryk, Assistant Professor h-index 17
Cytomegalovirus; mitochondria; metabolism; adipose tissue; antivirals; aging Departments menu children Basic Sciences Basic Sciences sub-menu Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Microbiology & Immunology Pharmacology Physiology Struct
- Maria Galazo, Associate Professor h-index 14
Focus on understanding the molecular mechanisms controlling the development and function of brain circuits underlying higher cognitive skills, and how disruptions in these mechanisms underlie abnormal brain functions. To this end, we use a
Notable: “Molecular logic of neocortical projection neuron specification, development and diversity” (2013) · 883 citations
- Julie Markant, Associate Professor h-index 14
Es on mechanisms that link the development of selective attention and efficient learning during infancy and early childhood. Her work takes a bidirectional approach by investigating 1) the role of developing attention control in promoting m
Notable: “An Eye Tracking Investigation of Developmental Change in Bottom-up Attention Orienting to Faces in Cluttered Natural Scenes” (2014) · 156 citations
- Elizabeth Crabtree, Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology h-index 11
Notable: “Renal Infarction: A Clinical and Possible Surgical Entity” (1948) · 62 citations
- Beth E. F. Wee, Senior Professor of Practice Emeritus h-index 8
Biological rhythms (seasonal and circadian), neuroendocrinology, reproduction, learning and memory, and animal behavior.
- Sara Clark, Senior Professor of Practice h-index 7
- Rebecca Solch-Ottaiano, Assistant Professor h-index 4
Nutrition Microbiota Aging Research Dr. Rebecca “Becca” Solch-Ottaiano is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Tulane University School of Medicine. She is also the Director of the Clinical Neuroscience Research Cente
Notable: “Neurological sequelae of long COVID: a comprehensive review of diagnostic imaging, underlying mechanisms, and potential therapeutics” (2025) · 29 citations
- Prasad V.G. Katakam, Associate Professor h-index 1
Notable: “Intermittent cytomegalovirus infection alters neurobiological metabolism and induces cognitive deficits in mice” (2024) · 17 citations
- Aaron S. Dumont, Professor
- Aimee Aysenne, Vice Chair for Clinical Neuroscience
- Alex Birdsill, Assistant Professor of Neurology
- Benjamin Deen, Assistant Professor
- Bruce C. Gibb, Professor
Es on the development and study of novel supramolecular systems in aqueous solution. The aim of our work is two-fold. First, we seek to identify new and unique phenomena that can only arise though the precise structural control of nano-scal
- Daniel Burnston, Associate Professor
- David M. Corey, Senior Professor of Practice
- David W. Busija, Regents Professor
Vascular Biology Reactive oxygen species; Cyclooxygenase; Mitochondria Brain circulation; Stroke; Insulin resistance-Diabetes Research Current Funding R01 HL148836 Busija (PI) 02/15/2020–12/31/2023 Mitochondrial structure and functio
- Di Tian, Associate Professor
Molecular diagnosis of brain tumors Sleep regulation Autism spectrum disorders Awards & Recognitions Dr. Di Tian and the COVID Testing Team Awarded the Tulane Spirit Award The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is pr
- Haddwen L. Brooks, Professor
- Harry Howard, Associate Professor
- Jack Horne, Senior Professor of Practice
Focus on identifying effective strategies for teaching undergraduate biology. Previous research included investigating the cell biological mechanisms of neural development in zebrafish. Dr. Horne also served as Senior Editor for
- Jeffrey C. Rouse, Assistant Professor
- Lydia Bazzano, Associate Professor of Epidemiology
- Michele Longo, Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology
- Ning Liu, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Focuses on the investigation of molecular pathological mechanism and therapeutic strategy development of the acute brain injuries such as cerebral ischemia and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Liu is highly productive and has expertise in molecu
- Norman Haughey, Professor of Physiology
Of the laboratory are: To identify biomarkers markers for neurodegenerative diseases including HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s disease. In these studies, blood and cerebral spinal fluid samples o
Notable: “UBQLN2 Links Proteotoxicity with Lipid Metabolism in Neurodegeneration” (2026)
- Selin Zeytinoglu, Assistant Professor
- Stacy Overstreet, Professor
Focus broadly on children at risk for maladjustment due to the presence of chronic stressors in their lives. In her current research, Professor Overstreet utilizes an ecological-transactional model to understand the effects of community vio
- Stephen Nelson, Associate Professor
- Thomas J. Hebert, Senior Professor of Practice
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