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Kristina Micheva is a researcher at Stanford University, specializing in the molecular and cellular physiology of synapses in the Central Nervous System. Her research interests include the basic functions and the modulation of synaptic plasticity, with a strong focus on the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease and the role of endocannabinoids. The laboratory employs a variety of electrophysiological techniques, including extracellular field potential recording and intracellular whole cell single channel recording in hippocampal slices and cultured neurons. Micheva’s recent projects involve studying the modulation of synaptic inhibition by the amyloid peptide A-beta and investigating the role of Fragile X mental retardation protein in the formation of neural circuits. Additionally, her lab utilizes high-resolution imaging techniques to examine synaptically connected pairs of neurons, contributing to a greater understanding of how external stimuli and disease states influence behavior and memory.
Madison Lab, Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Conducting research on synaptic functions and plasticity, focusing on neurological disorders.
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