College of Engineering Research Forum (No. 796): Zebra-fish Models for Brain Disorders
Talk Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Zebra-Fish Models for Studying Brain Disorders |
| Speaker | Prof. Allan V. Kalueff (Russian Academy of Sciences) |
| Hosts | College of Engineering; MOE Key Lab of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology; Department of Biomedical Engineering |
| Series | Engineering Research Academic Forum (No. 796) · BME Seminar |
| Time | June 3, 2026 (Wednesday), 10:00 AM |
| Venue | BME Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, New Administrative Building |
Abstract
Zebra-fish (Danio rerio) are currently the second most used model organism in biomedical research. With high genetic and physiological homology to mammals, they are increasingly used to study how the brain controls complex behaviors.
The talk will outline critical behavioral domains in zebra-fish — including stress-related and affective deficits — and discuss recent findings on several novel signaling pathways involved. Overall, zebra-fish demonstrate a remarkable evolutionary conservation of major CNS syndromes, making them a powerful model system for translational biomedicine. The lecture also covers molecular biomarkers and the use of AI-driven behavioral recognition to accelerate drug discovery.
About the Speaker
Prof. Allan V. Kalueff is an Academy Professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chair of the ZNRC, and a full member of Academia Europaea. He is internationally recognized for translational neuroscience and biological psychiatry, particularly his pioneering work using zebra-fish to study the molecular mechanisms of neuropsychiatric disorders (anxiety, depression, addiction) and AI-based drug discovery.
- Over 400 published papers, H-index of 90, more than 32,000 citations
- Ranked among the Top 2% global scientists and #1 neuroscientist in Russia
All faculty and students are welcome.
Source: STU OA Notice (College of Engineering)