Chemical Neurobiology: Ion Channel Structure-Function, Synaptic Plasticity
One of the most amazing properties of the mammalian central nervous system is its ability to process and store information. Changes in the strength of synapses appear to underlie such learning and memory. Major research efforts in our group are directed towards understanding the molecular basis for this synaptic plasticity. We use a combination of synthetic organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology and electrophysiology in our research.
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