The human nervous system contains billions of neurons making trillions of synapses; understanding this complex organ is one of the most exciting and challenging endeavors in biology. Characterizing the development, structure, circuit connections and molecular mechanisms regulating the nervous system is a prerequisite for understanding both normal brain function, and identifying what goes awry in a variety of neurological and psychiatric diseases. The Neurosciences Affinity Group uses cutting-edge techniques on numerous model systems to generate critical insights of nervous system function at the molecular, genetic, cellular, and circuit level, with the ultimate goal to develop translational approaches for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Labs within this group:
- Tim Petros [Head]
- Tamas Balla
- Dax Hoffman
- David Klein (emeritus)
- Claire Le Pichon (secondary)
- Y Peng Loh
- Chris McBain
- Mark Stopfer
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