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Wade Regehr is a distinguished professor at Harvard Medical School specializing in Neurobiology. His lab focuses on synaptic plasticity and cerebellar function, exploring the intricate control of neurotransmitter release and the behavioral roles of the cerebellum. Regehr's long-standing interest in synaptic plasticity has evolved to include detailed examinations of the molecular controls underlying release kinetics and short-term synaptic changes. The lab's recent work has uncovered the complex circuits within the cerebellum and their significant roles in behavior, revealing that the cerebellum's influence on motor control and cognitive function is more profound than previously understood. This research not only enhances our understanding of normal cerebellar function but also provides insights into how dysfunction within these circuits can lead to neurological disorders such as autism.
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