Astrocyte Electrical Activity in Plasticity and Learning

Award Collaborative Pairs Pilot Project Awards (Cycle 2) (Phase 1)

Focus Area Fundamental Neuroscience

Project Description

to define the role of a newly discovered form of astrocyte electrical activity on neuronal function, synaptic plasticity, and learning and memory using novel in vitro and in vivo imaging approaches.

Investigators

Yoav Adam, PhD

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Chris Dulla, PhD

Tufts University School of Medicine