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Gord Fishell is a Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School. His research focuses on the diversity and functional attributes of inhibitory interneurons in the brain. Fishell’s laboratory investigates how different types of interneurons are generated and integrate into neural circuits within brain structures. This research has important implications for understanding various brain disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, and schizophrenia. Fishell studies the genetic programs that create cardinal interneuron subtypes and how local cues influence their final characteristics in cortical and subcortical areas. His work has broadened the understanding of the complexities of inhibitory interneuron populations, significantly contributing to the field of neurobiology.
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