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Susumu Tomita is a Professor in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology at Yale University. His research focuses on understanding synaptic transmission in the brain, particularly the modulation of neurotransmission that supports complex brain functions such as learning and memory. Tomita's laboratory investigates the primary functional components of neural circuits, including the anatomical wiring and synaptic transmission, which involve the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. His work aims to uncover the dynamics of synaptic transmission over various time scales and how it is influenced by synaptic plasticity and receptor properties. He has contributed significantly to the field of Neuroscience and has been recognized with awards such as the Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship and the NARSAD Young Investigator Award.
Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.