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Wei-Yang Lu is a Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Western University. He obtained his MD from Shandong University and both MSc and PhD from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Before joining Western University, he completed post-doctoral fellowships at the University of Toronto. His research lab focuses on the mechanisms by which inflammatory factors regulate glutamatergic synaptic transmission and plasticity, as well as cellular and molecular mechanisms of GABA signaling in non-neuronal cells. His work has significantly contributed to understanding how visceral inflammation and neurodegenerative diseases interact and has led to potential therapeutic approaches for neurological disorders. He has published extensively on the role of nitric oxide in neuronal development and GABA-mediated signaling in endocrine and immune cells. With a strong background in physiology and pharmacology, Lu emphasizes collaboration in his research endeavors, fostering innovative discoveries alongside students and colleagues.
Western University • London, ON
Research and teaching in the field of physiology and pharmacology.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.