Stress and The Brain: Evidence from Molecular Mechanisms to Interventions and Therapies

Dr. Nasrollah Moradikor is currently the research director and principal investigator at the International Center for Neuroscience Research in Tbilisi, Georgia. Dr. Nasrallah's research program is dedicated to developing interventions for the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders. His team investigates the molecular mechanisms and therapeutics of brain disorders, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, employing both clinical and experimental models. In 2021, Dr. Nasrollah founded a new community platform named “Neuroscience Network” to support and develop neuroscience in the world. He currently serves as an editor, editorial board member and section editor of several reputed journals in the field of neuroscience. Dr. Chinna Orish is an MBBS graduate with a PhD in Anatomy and is a Senior Faculty member at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship in Neurotoxicology at the National Center for Toxicological Research, USA, from 2016 to 2017. She is the founder of Women in Neuroscience and the Youth Neuroscience Association of Nigeria, where she is dedicated to empowering young minds and promoting gender equality in the field of neuroscience. Additionally, she serves as the lead investigator at the Neuro-Provictoire Research Laboratory, spearheading pioneering research initiatives. She coordinates the Neuroscience Group at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, significantly contributing to the academic and research environment. Her active involvement in international scientific communities is evident through her memberships in prestigious organizations such as the International Society of Neurochemistry, the American Society of Neurochemistry, the Society for Neuroscience, and the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria. These affiliations reflect her commitment to staying at the forefront of global developments in neuroscience. Her research focuses on understanding sexual dimorphism in the molecular mechanisms of heavy metal-induced environmental toxicants in neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, using both animal and Drosophila models. Her work has also shed light on the potential therapeutic roles of natural products in mitigating the adverse effects of environmental toxins on the nervous system. This research is crucial as it bridges the gap between basic neuroscience and practical therapeutic applications, offering hope for new treatments and preventative strategies in neurodegenerative diseases. Her expertise is also recognized in the academic publishing world, where she serves as an editor for several prestigious journals, including the American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, the Journal of Life Neuroscience (NeuroLife), the British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, the Journal of Human Anatomy, and Clinical and Experimental Anatomy. Chinna's contributions to neuroscience have been acknowledged through numerous awards from reputable organizations, including the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) and the International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN). These accolades highlight her impact on the field and her ongoing commitment to advancing neuroscience research and education. She has several publications in reputable journals, contributing valuable knowledge and insights to the scientific world.

• 1. Introduction to physiology and neurobiology of stress2. Mechanisms underlying stress effects on the brain3. Early Life Stress and Brain Development: Neurobiological and behavioral effects of chronic stress4. Molecular mechanisms underlying stress response and adaptation5. The Effects of Stress on Cognitive Performance6. Stress and sleep: What's the link?7. Stress-Related psychiatric disorders8. Stress and the Gut Microbiota-Brain Axis9. Epigenetic Regulation of Stress10. Mapping Neural Networks in Stress-Brain Connectivity11. Stress-related Neurodegenerative Diseases: Molecular Mechanisms Implicated in Neurodegeneration and Therapeutic Strategies12. The Stress-Immune System Axis: Exploring the Interplay Between Stress and Immunity13. Stress and Gender Differences in Brain Development14. Models developed to explain the effects of stress on brain and behaviour15. Novel treatment and strategies targeting stress-related disorders16. Stress in Specific Population: Cognitive Decline in Aging, Occupational Challenges, Strategies for Medical Professionals”17. Addiction and Stress: Exploring the reward pathways in brain affected by different drugs18. Stress-Induced Neurodegeneration and Behavioral Alterations in Caenorhabditis elegans: Insights into the Evolutionary Conservation of Stress-Related Pathways and Implications for Human Health19. The Neuroscientific Basis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): From Brain to Treatment20. Effect of stress on neuronal cells: Morphological to molecular approach