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Bing Ye is a Burton L. Baker Collegiate Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School and a research professor in the Life Sciences Institute. His research focuses on the assembly and function of neural networks, exploring how neuronal development contributes to these processes and how defects can lead to brain disorders. His interests include studying the development of dendrites and axons, the specifics of neuronal connections, and the interaction between an organism's experiences and genetic influences on neural networks. He employs a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates genetics, cell biology, developmental biology, biochemistry, advanced imaging, electrophysiology, and computational techniques, including machine learning and computer vision. Ye is dedicated to training future scientists and promoting diversity in research environments. He has mentored a wide range of individuals from middle school students to junior faculty, and he is actively involved in outreach and education initiatives, including teaching science in economically challenged areas.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science