Center for Dynamic Imaging of Nervous System Function
The Center for Dynamic Imaging of Nervous System Function aims to provide a centralized and staffed facility to allow both the expert and the novice to use the most modern research tools in their studies, and to equip these instruments for dynamic imaging in physiological studies. The center’s work revolves around three cores: the Dynamic Imaging Core, which contains two two-photon microscopes, spectral detection confocal microscopes, total internal reflectance fluorescence microscope together with photolysis attachments; the Data Analysis Core, which provides opportunities for off-line analysis of all data collected with the Center’s microscopes; and a Consultation Core for new and established users of the Center’s Dynamic Imaging Core. The center’s goals fall into three scientific clusters: neuronal development, regulation of ion channels and synaptic transmission and glia-neuron interactions.The resultant synergistic interactions between faculty members using the center will revolutionize the ability to study basic functions of the nervous system function and will ultimately enhance the understanding of these functions in human health and disease.