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Jim Robinson is a graduate student at Joiner Lab, UC San Diego. His research interests lie in understanding the molecular mechanisms of neural circuitry that control sleep, specifically in fruit flies. He has worked on projects that explore the regulation of synaptic function by Ly6 proteins in the mammalian brain. Jim is investigating the interactions between Ly6 proteins and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors to elucidate their roles in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and nicotine addiction. His studies aim to provide a pharmacological basis for combating disease states and better understanding the homeostatic nature of sleep and its neuroanatomical correlates. Robinson employs high-throughput techniques and innovative models to map functional neural circuits, contributing to the broader knowledge of sleep regulation and synaptic plasticity.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).