Dilek Colak, PhD

Associate Professor of Neuroscience

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Highlights

1
Molecular psychiatry · 2022
BHBen Huang PLPablo Lituma PWPaul Wolujewicz MEMargaret Elizabeth Ross+1 more →DCDilek Colak
PMID: 35365802PMCID: PMC9135629DOISenior author66 citations
2
Molecular psychiatry · 2021
HTHagen Tilgner DCDilek Colak
PMID: 34789849PMCID: PMC9095467DOISenior author132 citations
3
Translational psychiatry · 2024
PWPaul Wolujewicz RLRaphael Lis MEMargaret Elizabeth Ross DCDilek Colak
PMID: 38263175PMCID: PMC10806043DOISenior author35 citations

5 grants

PI
2026-2027 Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience
Simons Foundation · 2026–2027
SFI-AN-SURFiN-00026520
PI
Astrocyte RNA degradation and cognitive function
National Institute of Mental Health · 2022–2027
R01MH129797-05
MPI
Uncovering the role of astrocyte RNA regulation in the central nervous system
Leon Levy Foundation · 2023–2027
LLF 232588-01
PI
Exploring exosomes in neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric diseases using brain organoids
National Institute of Mental Health · 2023–2026
R21MH131985-01A1
PI
Astrocytic function of the novel ASD-risk gene GIGYF1 in brain development
Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative · 2024–2026
SFI-AN-AR-Pilot-00005481

Completed grants (3)

PI
Astrocyte dysfunction in idiopathic autism
National Institute of Mental Health · 2019–2025
R01MH120156-05
PI
Local mRNA degradation in GluR1 signaling, synaptic plasticity, and cognitive function
National Institute of Mental Health · 2018–2023
R01MH114888-05
KP
Testing the Role of Small RNAs in FMR1 Promoter Silencing in Fragile X Syndrome
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke · 2014–2016
R21NS087859-02

Some Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms Linked to Astrocytes
April 21, 2022
Abnormalities in a type of brain cell called astrocytes may play a pivotal role in causing some behavioral symptoms of autism spectrum disorders, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.
Preclinical Study Finds Gut Fungi Influence Neuroimmunity and Behavior
February 16, 2022
A specific group of fungi residing in the intestines can protect against intestinal injury and influence social behavior, according to new preclinical research by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine.
“Mini-Brains” Provide Clues About Early Life Origins of Schizophrenia
December 16, 2021
Multiple changes in brain cells during the first month of embryonic development may contribute to schizophrenia later in life.