Brandeis University · BiologyNeural Stability and Resilience Lab
Eve E Marder · Waltham, Massachusetts
Research Focus
Dr. Eve Marder's lab focuses on understanding how neurons and circuits in the nervous system maintain stability and resilience when faced with changes in their environment, like temperature shifts. By studying simple neural circuits in crabs, they aim to uncover general principles that apply to all nervous systems, including humans. Their research looks at how extreme conditions can disrupt normal functions and how prior experiences can influence these responses.
neuron resilienceneural circuitstemperature responsesynaptic strengthneuromodulationnervous system disorders
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate how temperature extremes affect neuronal stability.
AIM 02Examine the relationship between circuit parameters and resilience to perturbations.
AIM 03Determine the factors that lead to disrupted motor patterns in extreme conditions.
AIM 04Characterize gene expression changes related to temperature adaptation.
AIM 05Explore how long-term experiences influence circuit function in varying conditions.
Skills the Lab Values
electrophysiologyneural circuit mappingdata analysis with MATLABgene expression techniquesmolecular biology methodstemperature acclimation experimentsbehavioral assaysanimal handling techniques
Output against the department
Publications518top 7% of dept.76th of 1,033
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Citations33ktop 10% of dept.100th of 1,033
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