Gabriela Popescu, PhD ProfessorDepartment of Biochemistry, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical SciencesUniversity of Buffalo Popescu LaboratoryAbstract NMDA receptors are members of the tetrameric ionotropic glutamate receptor family that fulfill unique and critical roles during the normal development and function of the central nervous system. These roles are supported by characteristic kinetic attributes of the glutamate-evoked output, which in turn reflect the receptor’s operation. In this talk, I will review the biologically salient features of the NMDA receptor response and describe recent mechanistic insights afforded by kinetic modeling of one channel currents. In addition, I will present unpublished data on novel modalities of gating host: Andres Barria
Mechanisms underlying flexible information flow across the brain Karel Svoboda, Ph.D. Director, Allen Institute: Abstract: Neural computation and behavior are produced by shifting configurations of multi-regional neural networks, implemented by dynamic coupling between brain regions. We...