Our goal is to understand molecular mechanisms that underlie functions and plasticity of release sites for neurotransmitters and neuromodulators.
Neurons predominantly communicate through fast neurotransmission at synapses. Synaptic and neuronal activity...
We are interested in defining the molecular pathways that during development of the mammalian cerebral cortex direct the differentiation of neural progenitors/stem cells into distinct types of projection neurons, and the establishment of their...
The goal of our laboratory is to prevent the causes of brain degeneration and loss of neuronal function. In addition, we aim to repair brain function by restoration of new neurons and glia in the brain. We have three major lines of research:
(1) Lipid...
The ability of efficiently acquiring sensory information and selecting an appropriate action is the essence of flexible behaviors. To make good decisions, it is also crucial to evaluate the consequences of previous actions (gains and costs) and adjust...
The GaabLab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education focuses on auditory and language processing in the human brain and its applications for the development of typical and atypical language and literacy skills from infancy to adolescence. The GaabLab...
The research in the Sahin lab is directed at understanding the cellular mechanism(s) of axonal and synaptic development and their relationship to neurological dysfunction, especially in childhood neurological diseases. A major line of investigation in...
Our laboratory has a broad interest in microbial toxins, bacterial pathogenesis in human/animal/insects, and microbiome. Along these lines of basic research, we are keen in developing microbial protein-inspired novel therapeutics for treating genetic...