Associate Professor, Dept. of Neurology
and Neurosurgery
Associate Member, Depts. of Anatomy & Cell Biology, Psychology
Montreal Neurological Institute
McGill University
3801 University St.
Room MP121
Montreal, QC, H3A 2B4
Tel. 514-398-4022
Fax. 514-398-6547
E-mail: edward.ruthazer at mcgill.ca
Research Summary
Dr. Edward Ruthazer studies the development of topographic maps in the
brain at the systems, cellular and molecular levels. In particular, his lab
is interested in the influence of neural activity and early experience on
the morphology and connectivity of the individual neurons that make up these
neural maps. Individual axonal and dendritic branches in the intact brain
are constantly remodeling throughout development. Using in vivo time lapse
two-photon imaging of single neurons together with in vivo whole-cell
voltage clamp recordings, they study the mechanisms underlying the
development of brain connectivity, with a spacial focus on the visual
system. His lab is also active in developing novel imaging techniques and
analyses for the study of neuronal connectivity and intracellular signaling.
Links
Ruthazer Lab
Updated: October 2013
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