Neurobiologists focus on the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underpin brain function, examining how neurons and glial cells interact to maintain brain health and cognition. They study the complex processes of neural signaling, neurotransmitter release, and synaptic plasticity, all of which contribute to learning, memory, and behavior. By understanding how the nervous system develops, neurobiologists explore how genetic and environmental factors influence brain formation and function. This research is vital for uncovering the biological basis of neurological disorders, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's disease. Neurobiologists also investigate the role of neuroinflammation and oxidative stress in brain aging and injury, which can inform new therapeutic approaches. They collaborate with geneticists and pharmacologists to develop strategies for manipulating molecular pathways in the brain, aiming to treat or prevent various neurological conditions. Additionally, neurobiologists contribute to the field of neuroregeneration, seeking ways to repair or replace damaged neurons and restore brain function after injury. Their research is integral to advancing regenerative medicine, gene therapies, and targeted drug development to address neurological disorders that currently lack effective treatments.
Title : Novel important cellular responses, signaling mechanisms and therapeutic options in vascular dementia
Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
Title : TBI updates in 2025
Jonathan Eskenazi, Cedars Sinai / UCLA, United States
Title : A case of vile vindictive primary CNS vasculitis
George Diaz, Memorial Healthcare Systems, United States
Title : Non-pharmacological strategies to counteract oxaliplatin toxicity: Protective effects of vagal nerve stimulation and resistance training on neuropathy, motor dysfunction, and muscle atrophy
Ricardo Aparecido Baptista Nucci, Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Brazil
Title : Synapticare: Integrating sleep data and tau biomarkers to assess depression severity
Medha Menon, John Foster Dulles HS, United States
Title : How have we eliminated infection: From the bone to brain?
Thomas J Webster, Interstellar Therapeutics, United States