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Helen E. Scharfman is a Professor in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Neuroscience, and Department of Psychiatry at New York University. Her research focuses on the hippocampus and parahippocampal areas, examining their roles in normal function and contributions to neurological disorders and mental illness. Dr. Scharfman investigates the mechanisms controlling neuronal excitability, seizures, and epilepsy, as well as the influence of neurotrophins such as Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) on neuronal plasticity and neurogenesis in the dentate gyrus. Her work uncovers the neurobiological basis for various cognitive and emotional functions, aiming to advance the understanding of how these brain regions can be affected in pathological conditions.
Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.