Naweed Syed, University of Calgary

Research

Cell Culture Electrophysiology Neural Networks Neurotrophic Factors Synapse Formation Synaptic Plasticity Neurodegeneration

Latest papers

A tuned gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogel facilitates myelination of dorsal root ganglia neurons in vitro.
Materials science & engineering. C, Materials for biological applications · 2021 · senior author
Mechanisms of Anesthetic Action and Neurotoxicity: Lessons from Molluscs.
Frontiers in physiology · 2017 · senior author
The Mock Academic Faculty Position Competition: A Pilot Professional and Career Development Opportunity for Postdoctoral Fellows.
Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges · 2016 · senior author

All 6 publications

Latest funding

Leveraging novel brain-chip interfacing technologies for seizure detection, prediction, and management with mid-throughput drug screening devices
CIHR · 2022 · Supervisor
$105,000
Cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying anesthetic actions and neurotoxicity
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$240,000
Synapse formation, synaptic plasticity and neurodegeneration: The role of MEN1 gene and its products
CIHR · 2016 · Nominated PI
$863,885

All 18 grants and awards

6 publications.

01

A tuned gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogel facilitates myelination of dorsal root ganglia neurons in vitro.

Shahidi S, Janmaleki M, Riaz S, Sanati Nezhad A, Syed N

Materials science & engineering. C, Materials for biological applications2021Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112131 PMID: 34082948

02

Mechanisms of Anesthetic Action and Neurotoxicity: Lessons from Molluscs.

Armstrong R, Riaz S, Hasan S, Iqbal F, Rice T, Syed N

Frontiers in physiology2017Senior author

DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2017.01138 PMID: 29410627

03

The Mock Academic Faculty Position Competition: A Pilot Professional and Career Development Opportunity for Postdoctoral Fellows.

Henderson RI, Syed N

Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges2016Senior author

DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000001111 PMID: 26862841

04

The mitochondrial division inhibitor Mdivi-1 rescues mammalian neurons from anesthetic-induced cytotoxicity.

Xu F, Armstrong R, Urrego D, Qazzaz M, Pehar M, Armstrong JN, Shutt T, Syed N

Molecular brain2016Senior author

DOI: 10.1186/s13041-016-0210-x PMID: 27009068

05

Effect of planar microelectrode geometry on neuron stimulation: finite element modeling and experimental validation of the efficient electrode shape.

Ghazavi A, Westwick D, Xu F, Wijdenes P, Syed N, Dalton C

Journal of neuroscience methods2015

DOI: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2015.03.024 PMID: 25845480

06

Quercetin targets cysteine string protein (CSPalpha) and impairs synaptic transmission.

Xu F, Proft J, Gibbs S, Winkfein B, Johnson JN, Syed N, Braun JE

PloS one2010

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0011045 PMID: 20548785

Leveraging novel brain-chip interfacing technologies for seizure detection, prediction, and management with mid-throughput drug screening devices

SupervisorCIHR2022Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Scholarships

Principal investigators: Iqbal, Fahad

Keywords: Biomedical Engineering; Brain Slice; Cell Culture; Electrophysiology; Epilepsy; Laser; Micro-Electrode Arrays; Neuroscience; Patch-Clamp

$105,000

Cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying anesthetic actions and neurotoxicity

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Syed, Naweed

$240,000

Synapse formation, synaptic plasticity and neurodegeneration: The role of MEN1 gene and its products

Nominated PICIHR2016Project Grant

Principal investigators: Syed, Naweed I

Keywords: Cell Culture; Electrophysiology; Neural Networks; Neurotrophic Factors; Synapse Formation; Synaptic Plasticity

$863,885

Novel Brain-Chip Technology Development for Mammalian Neurons

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Syed, Naweed

$149,462

Mechanisms underlying short-term synaptic plasticity and synapse formation between identified neurons

Principal investigatorNSERC2015Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Syed, Naweed

$140,000

Synapse formation, synaptic plasticity and neurodegeneration: The role of MEN1 gene

Nominated PICIHR2015Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Syed, Naweed I

Keywords: Cell Culture; Electrophysiology; Neural Networks; Neurodegeneration; Neurotrophic Factors; Synapse Formation; Synaptic Plasticity

$100,000

Cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying synapse formation and synaptic plasticity

Nominated PICIHR2011Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Syed, Naweed I

Keywords: Cell Culture; Electrophysiology; Neural Networks; Neurotrophic Factors; Synapse Formation; Synaptic Plasticity

$100,000

Neuronal and chemosensory basis of respiratory rhythm generation in a model system

Nominated PICIHR2011Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Syed, Naweed I

Keywords: Ca2+ Imaging; Electrophysiology; Hypoxia; Neural Control Of Breathing; Respiratory Chemoreceptors; Respiratory Pattern Generator; Synaptic Transmission

$591,775

Mechanisms underlying short-term synaptic plasticity between identified neurons

Principal investigatorNSERC2010Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Syed, Naweed

$165,000

High and low light level image sensor with emission filter for lab-on-a-chip applications

Co-investigatorNSERC2010Strategic Projects - Group

Principal investigators: YadidPecht, Orly

$457,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Amir Sanati Nezhad

Biomedical Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2021

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Cell Culture Dear Professor Syed, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "A tuned gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogel facilitates myelination of dorsal root ganglia neurons in vitro." (2021), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying anesthetic actions and neurotoxicity" (2020), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]