More than 50 Faculty have research interests towards understanding the neural substrates of neurological and psychiatric diseases. One of the major strengths of our Program is the broad range of basic and clinical research accessible to Graduate students because of the large number of neuroscience faculty part of clinical departments. The proximity of Emory Hospital and Emory clinic are major assets that contribute to the successful development of translational research. The Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology comprise more than 30 Faculty who combine basic and clinical research to understand the neurochemical changes that underlie psychotic and neurological disorders.

Emory is acknowledged as leader in the study of the pathogenesis, pathophysiology and experimental therapeutics of Parkinson's and Alzheimer¹s disease and mental disorders. These research areas include a broad range of projects that span from basic in vitro and in vivo mechanistic studies in cell culture and animal models to clinical studies in patients. The success of Faculty in these research areas has been recognized nationally by the development of three national Center Grants.

Faculty with interests in Neurological and Psychiatric Disease:

• Alexander, Garrett [gea@synapse.neuro.emory.edu]
  Neurophysiology, motor control, cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, neural networks, functional imaging.
• Archer, David R [darcher@emory.edu]
  Stem cell therapy for the treatment of inherited and acquired diseases.
• Bassell, Gary [gbassel@emory.edu]
  Mechanisms of mRNA transport and local protein synthesis in neurons, and their dysfunction in mouse models of fragile x syndrome and spinal muscular atrophy.
• Betarbet, Ranjita [rbetarb@emory.edu]
  Influences of genetic and environmental factors on Parkinson's disease pathogenesis.
• Berns, Gregory [gberns@emory.edu]
  Relationship of neural systems to behavior in people with substance abuse.
• Boulis, Nicholas. [nboulis@emory.edu]
  My laboratory is trying to develop strategies for neuroprotection and control of neural activity and synaptic transmission through gene delivery.
• Bremner, Douglas J [jdbremn@emory.edu]
  Neuroimaging and neurochemical measures to study correlates and neurobiology of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression.
• Buffalo, Elizabeth [Elizabeth.Buffalo@emory.edu]
  Neural mechanisms of learning and memory.
• Chin, Lih-Shen [chinl@pharm.emory.edu]
  Our research interest is to elucidate the molecular pathogenic mechanisms of Parkinson's disease.
• Csete, Marie E [marie_csete@emoryhealthcare.org]
  Role of oxygen and oxidative stress in the development, differentiation and plasticity of stem cells.
• Cubells, Joseph F [jcubells@genetics.emory.edu]
  Interactions of genetic and environmental factors in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders.
• Davis, Michael [mdavis4@emory.edu]
  Delineation of neural pathways and neurotransmitters in fear and anxiety using the fear-potentiated startle reflex.
• DeLong, Mahlon R
  Functional organization of the basal ganglia and thalamus; pathophysiology of and surgical treatments for movement disorders.
• Dingledine, Raymond [rdingle@bimcore.cc.emory.edu]
  Genetic control of glutamate receptor function.
• English, Arthur W [art@cellbio.emory.edu]
  Axon regeneration after nerve injury.
• Escayg, Andrew [aescayg@emory.edu]
  Molecular and genetic bases of inherited neurological disorders.
• Garlow, Steven [sgarlow@emory.edu]
  Molecular and functional assessment of 5-HT systems in maternally deprived animals as models for cocaine abuse.
• Glass, Jonathon [jglas03@emory.edu]
  Axonal Biology and specifically axonal degeneration as it relates to the pathogenesis and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders including peripheral neuropathies, ALS, and multiple sclerosis.
• Gross, Robert [robert_gross@emory.org]
  The goal of my laboratory is to develop novel surgical therapies utilizing cell and/or gene therapy, or electrical stimulation, for ameliorating neurological diseases.
• Goodman, Mark M [mgoodma@emory.edu]
  Design and evaluation of radiotracers for PET and SPECT analysis of the neural substrates of neurodegenerative diseases and drug dependence.
• Hochman, Shawn [shawn.hochman@emory.edu]
  Neuromodulation, plasticity, and regeneration of spinal cord functional systems.
• Hoffman, Stuart W [swhoffm@emory.edu]
  Mechanisms of secondary injury following traumatic brain injury (TBI).
• Howell, Leonard [leonard@rmy.emory.edu]
  Behavioral neuropharmacology of CNS stimulants in nonhuman primates.
• Hu, Xiaoping P [xhu@bme.emory.edu]
  Use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and in vivo magnetic resonance spectroscopy to study human brain.
• Humphrey, Donald R [dhumphr@emory.edu]
  Development of functions of central motor systems; regeneration and plasticity.
• Juncos, Jorge L [jlj@neuro.emory.edu]
  Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
• Kahn, Richard [rkahn@emory.edu]
  Signal transduction and cell regulation by GTP-binding proteins; regulation of membrane traffic in general and specifically of Alzeheimer;s precursor protein (APP), BACE and ?-secretase.
• Kilts, Clinton [sdpcdk@emory.edu]
  Dr. Kilts is s a psychopharmacologist and neuroscientist focusing on the application of brain imaging technology to the study of normal and abnormal human behavior.
• Kuhar, Michael J [mkuhar@rmy.emory.edu]
  Biological basis of drug addiction focusing on drug receptors and novel genes involved in the addiction process.
• Lah, James J [james.lah@emory.edu]
  Basic pathogenic mechanisms of Alzheimer¹s disease.
• LaPlaca, Michele C [michele.laplaca@bme.gatech.edu]
  Cell mechanics and tissue engineering related to traumatic brain injury (TBI).
• Levey, Allan I. [al@neuro.emory.edu]
  Molecular neurobiology of neurotransmitter receptors and neurodegenerative disorders.
• Li, Lian [lianli@pharm.emory.edu]
  Molecular basis of neurotransmitter release and pathogenic mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases.
• Li, Xiao-Jiang [xioali@gmm.gen.emory.edu]
  Molecular mechanisms of selective neurodegeneration mediated by protein misfolding
• McKeon, Robert [mckeon@cellbio.emory.edu]
  Glial response to neural injury; axonal regenerative failure; neuroprotection.
• Miller, Andrew [amill02@emory.edu]
  Glucocorticoids as mediators of interactions between the CNS and the immune system.
• Miller, Gary W [gwmille@emory.edu]
  Role of environmental and genetic factors in neurological diseases.
• Muly, E. Christopher [ecmuly@rmy.emory.edu]
  Architecture of neuronal signaling proteins at excitatory synapses and the effects of experience or psychotropic medication.
• Neill, Darryl B [darryl@fs1.psy.emory.edu]
  Drugs of abuse; brain reward systems.
• Neigh, Gretchen [gmccand@emory.edu]
  We focus on the role of cerebral vascular compromise in the generation of affective disorders.
• Nemeroff, Charles [cnemero@emory.edu]
  Effects of psychopharmacological agents on brain neuropeptide systems.
• Owens, Michael [mowens@emory.edu]
  Interactions between neuropeptides and clinically efficacious psychotropic drugs; neuropsychopharmacology.
• Pace, Thaddeus [Thaddeus.pace@emory.edu]
  Neuroendocrine-immune alterations observable at rest and after psychosocial stress challenge in participants with current major depression.
• Papa, Stella [spapa@emory.edu]
  Movement Disorders, particularly, Parkinson's disease, Basal Ganglia physiology and Experimental Therapeutics.
• Pardue, Machelle [mpardue@emory.edu]
  Developing treatments for retinal diseases, including retinal prosthetics and anti-apoptotic agents; genetic and environmental mechanisms of refractive development and eye growth.
• Pearce, Brad [bpearce@emory.edu]
  Neuroimmunology and virology of Alzheimer¹s disease, HIV encephalitis, schizophrenia, major depression, and autism.
• Peng, Junmin [jpeng@genetics.emory.edu]
  Genomic and proteomic approaches for the study of neurodegenerative diseases.
• Rainnie, Donald [drainni@emory.edu]
  Neurophysiological mechanisms underlying emotional aspects of congition in the CNS.
• Ressler, Kerry J [kressle@emory.edu]
  Plasticity and role of the amygdala in fear and olfactory memory formation. Development of novel treatment strategies for Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in humans.
• Rye, David B [drye@emory.edu]
  Molecular, pharmacological, and systems dissection of substrates responsible for human sleep disorders such as restless legs syndrome (RLS), and narcolepsy-like syndromes characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness.
• Sathian, Krish [krish.sathian@emory.edu]
  Neuroscience and physiology of tactile perception, visual attention and neural plasticity; psychophysics, neuroimaging.
• Smith, Yoland [yolands@rmy.emory.edu]
  Synaptic localization and functional interactions between glutamate and GABA receptors in the CNS.
• Traynelis, Stephen [strayne@emory.edu]
  Control of glutamate receptor activation in stroke, epilepsy, and normal brain function.
• Wainer, Bruce [bwainer@emory.edu]
  Mechanisms of signal transduction and control of gene expression that lead to neuronal differentiation.
• Walker, Elaine [walker@fs1.psy.emory.edu]
  Neurodevelopmental aspects of psychopathology; role of neuroendocrinology in mental disorders.
• Walker, Lary [lary.walker@emory.edu]
  Transgenic models of Alzheimer¹s disease, evaluating the efficacy and side effects of therapeutic immunization for Alzheimer¹s disease.
• Warren, Stephen [swarren@emory.edu]
  Genetic mechanisms of inherited human brain diseases.
• Weinshenker, David [dweinshenker@genetics.emory.edu]
  Drug addiction, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, depression, and hibernation.
• West, Charles HKart [lclarke@emory.edu]
  Neural mechanisms of goal directed behavior; models of depression and drug abuse.
• Wichmann, Thomas [twichma@emory.edu]
  Primate research on the physiology of the basal ganglia; pathophysiology of movement disorders, such as PD.
• Wolf, Steven L [swolf@emory.edu]
  Postural and movement capabilities in humans with impairments caused by the aging process or CNS pathology.
• Wright, David W [dwright@emory.edu]
  Development of novel therapeutic approaches for traumatic brain injury (TBI) in humans.
• Zola, Stuart [szola@rmy.emory.edu]
  Neural basis of memory.