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Wei Wei is a Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on the synaptic basis of neural computation in the retina, addressing critical questions about how distinct neuronal types convey processed visual information to higher brain processes through specific retinal ganglion cells. Wei’s lab utilizes various techniques including multiphoton microscopy, visual stimulation, and electrophysiology to investigate developmental and adult patterns of synaptic connections in retinal circuits, enhancing our understanding of how these connections influence visual processing. By leveraging genetic tools to label specific retinal neuron types, the lab characterizes the maturation and function of synapses, with implications for fundamental questions regarding the organization of synapses in the central nervous system. Wei's work has been supported by multiple grants and has contributed significantly to the field of neurobiology.
University of Chicago • Chicago IL
Leading research in the Department of Neurobiology, focusing on synaptic mechanisms and visual processing.
Department of Philosophy