Yao Zhang

I am interested in understanding the interplay between neurons and glia in the central nervous system, especially the role of glia in regulating neuronal activity and its implication in learning & memory, as well as neurological disorders such as epilepsy. I also have a long standing interest in the structural and functional plasticity of synapse. I am trying to develop novel tools to dissect the highly dynamic nature of synaptic establishment, elimination and activity.