Neurophotonics Platform Core Researchers

Neurophotonics Platform | Core Researchers

Yves De Koninck, Ph.D.

Director | Neurophotonics Center
Project Leader | Canadian Neurophotonics Platform

Studies nervous signal transmission using state of the art techniques with the aim of alleviating chronic pain

André Longtin, Ph.D.

University of Ottawa Centre of Excellence leader

Theoretical and computational studies of the nervous system

Daniel Côté, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Université Laval

Optical techniques for imaging structure and function of the nervous system

Edward Fon, MD, FRCP(C)

Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery & Scientific Director of the Montreal Neurological Institute

McGill testing node: study of the molecular events – with particular emphasis on -synuclein, parkin, and PINK1 - leading to the degeneration of dopamine neurons in Parkinson's disease

Edward S Ruthazer, Ph. D.

Professor, McGill - Researcher, Montreal Neurological Institute

How the Brain Rewires Itself: Exploring Plasticity in the Human Brain

Jaideep S Bains, Ph.D.

Studies how neural circuits respond and adapt to stress

Jean-Claude Béïque, Ph.D

Investigates the basis of synapse function and plasticity

Keith Murai, photo credit: McGill University Health Centre

Keith Murai, PhD

Director | Centre for Research in Neuroscience, McGill University

McGill testing node: understanding how neural connections are formed, remodeled, and maintained in the brain and its relevance for cognition and disease.

Lynn Raymond - Photo credit Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute

Lynn A Raymond, MD PhD

Director, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health

UBC testing node: Investigates the pathogenic mechanisms of Huntington disease

Marie-Ève Paquet, PhD

Coordinator of the Molecular Tools Platform

Builds and provides viral tools for the neuroscience community.

Paul De Koninck, Ph.D.

Professor, Université Laval | Director, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience division, CERVO

Studies synaptic signaling and remodeling of neural networks with advanced optogenetic approaches

Reza Sharif Naeini, Photo credit: McGill University

Reza Sharif-Naeini, PhD

Associate Professor, McGill University

McGill testing node: understanding the molecular bases of mechanotransduction, and the role of mechanosensory neurons in normal and pathological pain transmission

Robert E Campbell, Ph.D.

Scientific Advisor | Optogenetics Protein Engineering Facility
University of Alberta and University of Tokyo

Uses protein engineering to invent novel tools for neurophotonics

Stephanie Borgland, photo credit: Hotchkiss Brain Institute

Stephanie Borgland, PhD

Professor, University of Calgary & Member, Hotchkiss Brain Institute

UCalgary Testing node: Studies how neuropeptides modulate plasticity and affects a number of homeostatic processes (satiety, sleep/wake cycles, mood regulation, and response to stress

Stuart Trenholm - Photo credit: McGill University

Stuart Trenholm, PhD

Researcher, Montreal Neurological Institute & Assistant Professor, McGill University

McGill testing node: understanding how the specific wiring of neuronal circuits in the visual system leads to complex visually responsive neurons and ultimately leads to perception.

McGill testing node: applying novel stem cell technology, combined with CRISPR genome editing, mini-brain models and new microfluidic technologies towards elucidating the underlying causes of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Timothy H Murphy, Ph.D.

Professor, University of British Columbia

Studies connectivity in the brain and the effects of stroke

Tomoko Ohyama, PhD

Assistant Professor, McGill University

McGill testing node: study of locomotion and behavior sequences using sensory information from multiple stimulus modalities, prior experience, and internal states in Drosophila

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