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Thomas Schwarz is a Professor of Neurobiology at Harvard University and conducts research through the Department of Neurology at Boston Children's Hospital. His academic work focuses on the intricate cell biology of neurons and their unique challenges in fundamental biology and neuroscience. His lab aims to understand how nerve cells function and maintain their health by investigating various processes, such as axonal transport of organelles, particularly mitochondria, and the development and structural plasticity of synapses. The lab's work also sheds light on neurodegenerative disorders by exploring how neurons meet functional challenges and how these processes are affected in conditions like Parkinson’s disease and peripheral neuropathies. Schwarz's research approach integrates genetics, biochemistry, electrophysiology, pharmacology, and imaging techniques to address scientific questions, frequently utilizing various model organisms including Drosophila melanogaster, mice, and human cell lines.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).