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Liqun Luo is the Ann Bill Swindells Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Biology. He earned his bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Science and Technology of China and completed his PhD at Brandeis University. With postdoctoral training at the University of California, San Francisco, Dr. Luo established his lab in December 1996, focusing on the assembly of neural circuits and their functions. His research investigates the intricate connections between neurons, particularly in the fly olfactory circuit, and extends to broader developmental processes in mouse brains. His work employs diverse methodologies, including genetic tools, transcriptomics, and live imaging. Dr. Luo has authored the widely used textbook 'Principles of Neurobiology' and served on editorial boards of notable journals. He has received several prestigious awards, including the NAS Award in Neurosciences and the Jacob Javits Award from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. As a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, his contributions significantly advance the field of neuroscience.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Ann Bill Swindells Professor in the Department of Biology and a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
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