QBI Neuroscience Seminar: 'Neuronal Trafficking - Linking mechanisms to functions in live neurons'

Event Details

Date:

Wednesday, 27 September 2017 - Wednesday, 27 September 2017

Time:

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Room:

QBI Level 7 Auditorium

UQ Location:

Queensland Brain Institute (St Lucia)

URL:

http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au/neuroscience-seminars

Event category(s):

Full Description:: Dr Iris Wang - Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland

Title: 'Neuronal Trafficking - Linking mechanisms to functions in live neurons'

Abstract:
Neurons are the most polarized cells in the human body, with highly specialized dendritic and axonal structures to facilitate the information flow through the brain circuits. A dynamic intracellular vesicle trafficking system enables the efficient material transport underlying complicated neural activities. Here I will share my recent studies using advanced microscopy techniques to explore the neuronal trafficking in axons and postsynaptic dendritic spines of live neurons.