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Elek Molnar is a professor and the Academic Director of International Education at the University of Bristol's Faculty of Health Life Sciences. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of glutamate and GABA receptors in the central nervous system, particularly their roles in synaptic transmission, plasticity, and development. His lab investigates how these receptors are involved in neurodevelopmental processes and cellular interactions in the brain, aiming to understand how oligodendrocytes respond to various signals during their development. This work is crucial for developing treatment strategies for white matter damage in premature infants. Through the use of biochemical, immunocytochemical, fluorescence imaging, and other cell biological approaches, he studies the organization and function of glutamate receptors and their impact on neuronal behavior and health. His contributions to the field are significant in elucidating the cellular and molecular events that underpin neuronal development and function, particularly in the context of glutamate's role as a major excitatory neurotransmitter.
University of Bristol • Bristol, UK
Managed research projects focusing on the molecular functions of glutamate receptors in the central nervous system.
Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.