148th iCeMS Seminar/CeMI Seminar Series 41: Dr. Yukiko Goda
Dendrite is a neuronal structure specialized for receiving and
processing information through its many synapses. How incoming
activity modifies synaptic strength distribution across the dendrite is
fundamental to understanding brain function although much
remains unclear. Using a combination of electrophysiology and
imaging approaches in simple circuits, Dr. Yukiko Goda and her
colleagues have studied the relationship between neighbouring
synapses in single postsynaptic neurons. In this seminar, she will
show evidence they obtained for a novel cellular mechanism in
balancing presynaptic strengths of convergent synaptic
connections that target the same dendritic tree.
| Lecturer |  RIKEN Brain Science Institute Laboratory for Synaptic Plasticity and Connectivity |
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| Title | Regulating synaptic strength distribution in the dendritic tree |
| Date / Time | November 27, 2013 / 15:00-16:00 |
| Venue | 2nd floor Seminar Room (#A207), iCeMS Main Building, Kyoto University
Directions |
| Flyer |  PDF (98KB) |
| Host | Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Kyoto University |
| Registration | Not required. |
| Contact | iCeMS Kusumi Group | kusumi-g@icems.kyoto-u.ac.jp |