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James L. Salzer is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and the Department of Neurology at New York University. His research laboratory investigates the interactions between axons and glial cells, which drive the assembly of myelinated fibers. Understanding these interactions is critical for elucidating the biology of neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis. His research aims to determine how axons influence glial cell differentiation and myelination, and to characterize the mechanisms that govern these processes. Salzer’s studies explore the role of neuregulins in triggering Schwann cell myelination and the specific interactions at the axon initial segment that are essential for proper action potential conduction. Additionally, he employs genetic fate mapping strategies to investigate the contributions of adult neural stem cells to these processes.
Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.