Neurobiology
Neurobiology faculty in the Biology Department conduct cutting-edge research that addresses fundamental questions in modern neuroscience. Faculty research interests include: neuronal excitability, synaptic transmission, neuroethology, behavioral neuroendocrinology, and sensory processing in the visual and olfactory systems.
Faculty research laboratories and shared facilities are well equipped to implement experimental methods in genetics, cellular and molecular biology, HPLC, electron microscopy, confocal and other imaging techniques, electrophysiology, vocal learning, and behavior. A diverse range of organisms are used in our research: ants, crayfish, Drosophilia, lobsters, salamanders, goldfish, chickens, songbirds, rats and mice. Members of the biology faculty are also active participants in an interdepartmental graduate Program in Neuroscience, the newly established Center for Neuroscience, and several campus-wide neuroscience seminar series.
Faculty with Related Research
News & Events
- Nov 05, 2009
The research of Dr. Peter Buston and his collaborators was featured on the
cover of this month's journal of Molecular Ecology.
Read more. - Oct 28, 2009
Drs. Finnerty and Gilmore's research was recently highlighted in the online Public Library of Science journal, PLoS ONE.
Read more. - View our News & Events page.