ABOUT US
Biological Structure has a long history of applying cutting edge methods to advance understanding of the structure, function and development of complex cellular systems. Today our department is home to an exciting group of scientists who use molecular, cellular and systems-level tools to explore biological systems from development to behavior. We use molecular techniques to study cell death and regeneration, advanced imaging methods to obtain the structure of molecules and reconstruct entire neural circuits, and physiological tools to functionally image or record the activity of hundreds to thousands of neurons simultaneously. Major areas of research interest include, regeneration of sensory cells, assembly and repair of neural circuits, neural processing in the visual system, and brain-wide processes related to sensation, cognition, aggression and addiction.
In addition to graduate teaching, the Biological Structure faculty include award-winning educators who provide instruction in Neuroscience and Gross Anatomy to the talented and diverse students of the School of Medicine.
We welcome you to explore our vibrant community of scholars, experimentalists, skilled technicians, diverse graduate students and postdoctoral trainees from around the world.
