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Sex/gender differences in neurophysiology in the normal and pathological brain

Guest Editors:
Ruiyang Ge, PhD: The University of British Columbia, Canada
Massimiliano Valeriani, MD, PhD: Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Italy

BMC Neurology called for submissions to a forthcoming Collection focused on exploring sex/gender differences in neurophysiology within the normal and pathological brain. This collection aimed to highlight the intricate interplay between sex/gender and neurobiology, unraveling the diverse aspects of brain function across populations.


New Content ItemThis collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being, SDG 5: Gender Equity, and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.

Meet the Guest Editors

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Ruiyang Ge, PhD: The University of British Columbia

Ruiyang Ge, PhD, is currently a research scientist at the Department of Psychiatry and Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, University of British Columbia. His current research is dedicated to studying brain disorders, with a particular focus on major depression, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. Dr. Ge's work involves the application of brain imaging technology to investigate neuromodulation methods for the treatment of brain diseases. He actively contributes to the development of computational methods for analyzing brain imaging data, with the ultimate goal of enhancing diagnostic accuracy and individualized treatment approaches for brain disorders. Dr. Ge has published research papers in prestigious international journals, including the American Journal of Psychiatry, Molecular Psychiatry, and JAMA Psychiatry.

Massimiliano Valeriani, MD, PhD: Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital

Dr Massimiliano Valeriani is the Director of the Developmental Neurology Unit of Ospedale Bambino Gesù in Rome, Italy. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Center for Sensory-Motor Interaction of Aalborg University, Denmark. His scientific activity is mainly focused on clinical neurophysiology of pain and pediatric headaches. He coordinates the special interest group on pediatric headaches of the Italian Society for the Study of Headaches. He is Past President of the Italian Society of Psychophysiology and Cognitive Neurosciences. He is Chief Editor of Pain Research and Management and on the Editorial Board of Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurological Sciences, and several other scientific journals. He has published more than 250 articles in international journals and written several book chapters.

About the collection

BMC Neurology called for submissions to a forthcoming Collection focused on exploring sex/gender differences in neurophysiology within the normal and pathological brain. This collection aimed to highlight the intricate interplay between sex/gender and neurobiology, unraveling the diverse aspects of brain function across populations.

Sex and gender are fundamental aspects of human identity. By considering the influence of sex and gender on neurophysiology, we can identify unique patterns, mechanisms, and vulnerabilities that may differ between them. This knowledge is vital for advancing precision medicine, as it enables the development of tailored diagnostic and therapeutic strategies that take into account sex/gender-specific factors. Ultimately, by exploring sex/gender differences in the normal and pathological brain, we can foster a deeper understanding of human neurobiology and pave the way for more effective and personalized approaches to neurological health and well-being.

We invited original research articles and methodological papers that investigate various aspects of sex/gender differences in neurobiology, including, but not limited to:

• The impact of sex/gender on brain development, including neuroplasticity, synaptogenesis, and neural circuitry in both typical and atypical conditions/cases
• Investigating sex/gender-related differences in brain structure, connectivity, and functional networks using advanced neuroimaging techniques in neurology and/or psychiatry
• Examining the role of sex hormones in modulating brain function
• Sex and gender and the impact on health equity
• How sex/gender differences manifest in cognitive processes, including memory, attention, language, and executive function
• Exploring variations in neurotransmitter systems between sexes/genders and their implications for brain function
• Sex/gender and the impacts of implicit bias on minority health in neurology and/or psychiatry

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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Sex/gender differences in neurophysiology in the normal and pathological brain" from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Guest Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Guest Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.