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Matthew Holahan is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Carleton University. His academic pursuits involve a comprehensive understanding of rodent behavioral neuroscience, particularly through pharmacological manipulations and advanced cellular and molecular techniques such as Golgi impregnation, immunohistochemistry, Western blots, and quantitative PCR. Holahan aims to foster a collaborative research environment in his lab, emphasizing the development of undergraduate and graduate students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills. His research is primarily focused on integrative neuroscience, exploring the influences on neural structure and function within behavioral contexts. Notably, his work delves into pre-clinical models for Parkinson’s disease and the resultant developmental manipulations that impact neural memory functions. Holahan has successfully supervised numerous students, contributing to a robust publication record that reflects their collaborative projects in behavioral and molecular neuroscience.
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