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Pascal Kaeser is a Professor at Harvard Medical School, specializing in Neurobiology. His research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying neurotransmitter release and synaptic plasticity. The laboratory investigates how synaptic vesicles containing neurotransmitters fuse at presynaptic nerve terminals known as active zones, which are complex molecular machines that facilitate synaptic transmission. His team aims to dissect the molecular components involved in dopamine release and to explore the mechanisms of neuromodulation, especially concerning neuro-psychiatric disorders. Employing a combination of biochemical methods, gene targeting, and optogenetic techniques, Professor Kaeser strives to unveil the intricacies of neuronal communication and plasticity.
Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA
Leading research in neurobiology with a focus on neurotransmitter release and synaptic plasticity.
Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS). GRE is not required and will not be considered for BBS, Immunology, and Neuroscience.