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The NINDS has over 40 research sections and units listed on this page (generally referred to as “labs”), all conducting cutting-edge neuroscience in a unique research environment that fosters collaboration. Labs conduct research in the basic, translational, and clinical neurosciences. Some are organizationally grouped under larger Branches or Labs with common research interests and shared resources. To learn more about these investigators and their research programs, visit the sites linked below and contact investigators for more details.
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| Principal Investigator | Section/Unit |
|---|---|
| Carsten Gerhart Bönnemann, M.D. | Neuromuscular and Neurogenetic Disorders of Childhood Section |
| Desmond A. Brown, M.D., Ph.D. | Neurosurgical Oncology Unit |
| Prashant Chittiboina, M.D., M.P.H. | Neurosurgery Unit for Pituitary and Inheritable Diseases |
| Leonardo G. Cohen, M.D. | Human Cortical Physiology and Neurorehabilitation Section |
| Irene Cortese, M.D. | Experimental Immunotherapeutics Unit |
| Jeffrey S. Diamond, Ph.D. | Synaptic Physiology Section |
| Jozef H. Duyn, Ph.D. | Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging Section |
| Lucy R. Forrest, D.Phil. | Computational Structural Biology Section |
| Edward S. Giniger, Ph.D. | Axon Guidance and Neural Connectivity Section |
| David S. Goldstein, M.D., Ph.D. | Autonomic Medicine Section |
| Rebecca F. Gottesman, M.D., Ph.D. | Cognition and Neuroepidemiology Section |
| Christopher Grunseich, M.D. | Inherited Neuromuscular Diseases Unit |
| Yi Gu, Ph.D. | Spatial Navigation and Memory Unit |
| John D. Heiss, M.D. | Neurosurgical Residency Director |
| Miguel Holmgren, Ph.D. | Molecular Neurophysiology Section |
| Sara K. Inati, M.D. | Neurophysiology of Epilepsy Unit |
| Sadhana Jackson, M.D. | Developmental Therapeutics and Pharmacology Unit |
| Steven Jacobson, Ph.D. | Viral Immunology Section |
| Zayd M. Khaliq, Ph.D. | Cellular Neurophysiology Section |
| Alan P. Koretsky, Ph.D. | Section of Plasticity and Imaging of the Nervous System |
| Lawrence L. Latour, Ph.D. | The Acute Cerebrovascular Diagnostics Unit |
| Ariel Levine, M.D., Ph.D. | Spinal Circuits and Plasticity Section |
| Dorian B. McGavern, Ph.D. | Viral Immunology & Intravital Imaging Section |
| Joseph A. Mindell, M.D., Ph.D. | Membrane Transport Biophysics Section |
| Amreen Mughal, Ph.D. | Neurovascular Research Unit |
| Derek Narendra, M.D., Ph.D. | Inherited Movement Disorders Unit |
| Avindra Nath, M.D. | Section of Infections of The Nervous System |
| John Jay Ngai, Ph.D. | NIH Brain Initiative |
| Daniel S. Reich, M.D., Ph.D. | Translational Neuroradiology Section |
| Katherine W. Roche, Ph.D. | Receptor Biology Section |
| Lorna W. Role, Ph.D. | Circuits, Synapses, and Molecular Signaling Section |
| Antonina Roll-Mecak, Ph.D. | Cell Biology and Biophysics Section |
| Sonja W. Scholz, M.D., Ph.D. | Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Section |
| Zu-Hang Sheng, Ph.D. | Synaptic Function Section |
| David R. Sibley, Ph.D. | Molecular Neuropharmacology Section |
| Kenton J. Swartz, Ph.D. | Molecular Physiology & Biophysics Section |
| David Talmage, Ph.D. | Genetics of Neuronal Signaling Section |
| Mark J. Wagner, Ph.D. | Neocortex-cerebellum Circuitry Unit |
| Michael E. Ward, M.D., Ph.D. | Inherited Neurodegenerative Diseases Section |
| Eric M. Wassermann, M.D. | Behavioral Neurology Unit |
| Susan Wray, Ph.D. | Cellular & Developmental Neurobiology Section |
| Ling-Gang Wu, Ph.D. | Synaptic Transmission Section |
| Richard J. Youle, Ph.D. | Biochemistry Section |
| Quan Yuan, Ph.D. | Dendrite Morphogenesis and Plasticity Section |
| Kareem A. Zaghloul, M.D., Ph.D. | Functional Neurosurgery Section |
NINDS Adjunct Investigators
NINDS further supports several researchers who participate in the NINDS intramural program as Adjunct Investigators. While their primary appointment is with another NIH Institute, these Adjunct Investigators often collaborate closely with NINDS researchers, frequently share resources, and contribute to the NINDS mission.
| Investigator | Institute/Section/Unit |
|---|---|
| Anirban Banerjee, Ph.D. | NICHD, Section on Structural and Chemical Biology |
| James Bourne, Ph.D. | NIMH, Section on Cellular and Cognitive Neurodevelopment |
| Alexander Chesler, Ph.D. | NCCIH, Sensory Cells and Circuits Section |
| David H. Epstein, Ph.D. | NIDA, Translational Addiction Medicine Branch, Real-world Assessment, Prediction, and Treatment Unit |
| Ashley Elizabeth Frakes, Ph.D. | NIDDK, Glial Biology Section, Genetics & Biochemistry Branch |
| David Leopold, Ph.D. | NIMH, Section on Cognitive Neurophysiology and Imaging (SCNI), Neurophysiology Imaging Facility |
| Christopher James McBain, Ph.D. | NICHD, Section on Cellular and Synaptic Physiology |
| Priyanka Narayan, Ph.D. | NIDDK, Human Disease Section, Genetics & Biochemistry Branch |
| Farinaz Safavi, M.D., Ph.D. | NIAID, NeuroImmunopathogenesis Unit (NIU) |
| Han-Yu Shih, Ph.D. | NEI, Neuro-Immune Regulome Unit |
| Bryan J. Traynor, M.D., Ph.D., MMSc, FANA, FRCPI, FRCP | NIA, Laboratory of Neurogenetics |
| Zhengping Zhuang, M.D., Ph.D. | NCI, Center for Cancer Research, Neuro-Oncology Branch |
Scientist Emeriti
NINDS supports several Scientist Emeriti. This is a special designation given to retired scientists who remain actively involved in the NINDS intramural program. These individuals often mentor junior investigators and trainees, collaborate on research projects, contribute to leadership committees and strategic planning initiatives, and/or continue to publish research. The honorary title recognizes their distinguished service and ongoing contributions to the NINDS community.
Scientist Emeriti:
Organizational Laboratories and Branches
NINDS organizational Laboratories and Branches include:
- The Laboratory of Functional and Molecular Imaging, Dr. Alan Koretsky, Chief
- The Neurogenetics Branch, Dr. Carsten Bönnemann, Acting Branch Chief
- The Stroke Branch, Dr. Rebecca Gottesman, Branch Chief
- The Surgical Neurology Branch, Dr. Kareem Zaghloul, Branch Chief