Department: Molecular & Cellular Physiology

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Tsien, Richard

Academic Appointments Emeritus Faculty, Acad Council, Molecular & Cellular Physiology

Research Interest
We study synaptic communication between brain cells with the goal of understanding neuronal computations and memory mechanisms. Main areas of focus include: presynaptic calcium channels, mechanisms of vesicular fusion and recycling. Modulation of synaptic strength through changes in postsynaptic receptors and dendritic morphology. Signaling that links synaptic activity to nuclear transcription and local protein translation. Techniques include imaging, electrophysiology, molecular biology.