Baylor College of Medicine · NeuroscienceAxon Health and Neuroprotection Unit
Matthew N Rasband · Houston, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Matthew Rasband's lab at Baylor College of Medicine focuses on understanding the structure and function of axons, particularly how they communicate and maintain stability in the nervous system. They study the molecular mechanisms that govern axon health and integrity, especially in the context of diseases like bipolar disorder and other neuropsychiatric conditions. By using advanced genetic and imaging techniques, they aim to discover new therapies that could potentially repair or preserve axon function during injury or disease.
axon structureion channelsmyelin formationbipolar disorderelectrophysiologycytoskeletal proteinsproteomicsgenome editing
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the molecular architecture of axon initial segments and nodes of Ranvier.
AIM 02Identify the interactome involved in myelin formation and axon-glia interactions.
AIM 03Understand the role of AnkG in oligodendrocyte function during normal development and aging.
Skills the Lab Values
electrophysiologymolecular imagingCRISPR/Cas9 gene editingcell culturemouse modelsproteomicsimmunofluorescence microscopybiotinylation techniquesgenetic manipulation
Output against the department
Publications212top 35% of dept.232nd of 671
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Citations14ktop 28% of dept.189th of 671
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