Professor Dr. Meyer Jackson

Biography

Meyer Jackson is a prominent researcher in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he holds the position of Kenneth S. Cole Professor. He earned his Ph.D. in 1977 from Yale University, focusing on the mechanisms of synaptic transmission at the molecular and cellular levels. His research interests primarily include the study of synaptic mechanisms and the physiological processes underlying synaptic transmission in mammalian systems. Jackson employs various methods including electrophysiological imaging techniques to investigate synaptic release and the roles of specific proteins, such as synaptotagmin and SNAREs, in membrane fusion processes. He is particularly interested in observing how these mechanisms are translated at the circuit level within defined populations of neurons. Recently, his work has centered on the dentate gyrus and somatosensory cortex, utilizing genetically-encoded voltage sensors to gain insights into neural circuitry and the dynamics of neuron activation. Jackson's contributions to the field are documented through numerous publications accessible via his research profile.

Research Interests