Yang Lab
Synapses are the fundamental units of neural communication in the brain. Using multidisciplinary approaches, we study how synaptic structure and function are precisely shaped during development and how their dysfunctions lead to neurological disorders. By understanding the physio-pathological roles of critical synaptic proteins and ion channels at the cellular, circuitry and system levels, we aim to identify novel targets and further develop pharmacological and genetic therapies for neurodevelopment disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder.
- Multi-electrode patch-clamp
- Confocal and two-photon imaging
- In vivo Ca2+ Imaging
- Chemogenetics
- Optogenetics
- Viral gene transfer
- Viral neuronal tracing
- Biochemistry and immunocytochemistry
- Molecular biology
- Mouse behavioral analysis
- Transgenic mouse models
Associate Professor, Principal Investigator
Yuan Hsin (Owen) Chao, PhD
Assistant Professor
Salil Saurav Pathak, PhD
Researcher 5
PAST LAB STAFF
Nathan Dunaway
Undergraduate Student
Postdoctoral Associate
Graduate Student
Undergraduate student
Name: Yi-Mei (Amy) Yang, PhD
Title: Principal Investigator
Email: ymyang@d.umn.edu
Phone: (218) 726-7818
Office Address:
Department of Biomedical Sciences
337 SMed
1035 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
