[76] plasticity of excitatory synaptic
To understand how synaptic function affect the organization of the synapse, the postsynaptic density (PSD), the morphology of dendritic spines.
To understand whether and how neuronal activity modifies the network of excitatory synaptic connections.
To identify the molecular mechanisms controlling presynaptic filopodia
formation, spine and synapse formation with a special focus on synaptic
proteins and adhesion molecules.
To understand how genes
involved in mental retardation affect development of synaptic networks
and properties of synaptic plasticity both in vitro and in vivo.
To understand how synaptic plasticity contributes to brain repair.