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Affiliated Faculty Research at the UC San Diego School of Medicine

  • Ursula Bellugi

    Dr. Ursula Bellugi is a pioneer in the study of the biological foundation of language. She is regarded as the founder of the neurobiology of American Sign Language. Bellugi is currently studying individuals with Williams Syndrome.

    UC San Diego Health Sciences Neurograd Program | ubellugi@ucsd.edu | website

  • Mark Bondi

    Dr. Mark Bondi’s research investigates the preclinical period of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In addition, his research has examined the concept of Mild Cognitive Impairment, and the role of genetic and neurobehavioral factors in recovery following traumatic brain injury.

    Department of Psychiatry | mbondi@ucsd.edu | website

  • Pascal Gagneux

    Dr. Pascal Gagneux’s research focuses on the evolutionary mechanisms responsible for generating and maintaining primate molecular diversity. The Gagneux lab looks at the roles of molecular diversity in protecting populations from pathogens as well as potential consequences for reproductive compatibility.

    Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine | pgagneux@ucsd.edu | website

  • Frank Haist

    Dr. Frank Haist’s research focuses on developmental cognitive neuroscience – specifically characterizing development for face processing, social development, and identifying brain correlates of academic achievement for mathematics from early school age through adulthood.

    Department of Psychiatry | fhaist@ucsd.edu | website

  • Terry Jernigan

    Dr. Terry Jernigan’s research investigates brain development and neuropsychiatric conditions using brain imaging techniques, specifically magnetic resonance imaging. Her work also looks at the development of human brain architectures, behavioral phenotypes, and individual differences in social, emotional, and cognitive functions.

    Department of Psychiatry and Department of Radiology | tjernigan@ucsd.edu | website

  • William Kremen

    Dr. William Kremen is a a director for The Vietnam Era Twin Study of Aging (VETSA). His research focuses on behavior genetic studies of aging and psychiatric disorders.

    Department of Psychiatry | wkremen@ucsd.edu | website

  • Jessica Suhrheinrich

    Dr. Jessica Suhrheinrich’s research aims to improve community-based services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

    Department of Psychiatry | jsuhrheinrich@ucsd.edu