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Declan Ali is a Professor and Dean at the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta, where he specializes in developmental neurobiology. His research focuses on the roles of postsynaptic and presynaptic receptors in synaptic development and modulation. Ali investigates how synaptic transmission occurs through chemical and electrical signals, examining the mechanisms by which neurotransmitters released from presynaptic cells cross the synaptic cleft, interact with receptors on postsynaptic membranes, and affect synaptic plasticity. Through his work, he aims to better understand the intricate processes involved in neuronal communication and synapse formation in the central nervous system.
Faculty of Science, University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Oversees the academic and administrative functions of the Faculty of Science.
Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Conducts research and teaches courses related to biological sciences and neurobiology.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management