I am a University Professor running a laboratory specializing in the electrophysiology of central nervous system neurons. Specialties include synaptic transmission, synaptic plasticity and function of neural networks and neural circuits. Other areas of expertise include neuropharmacology and cell biology. The goals of the laboratory are to perform discovery science related to the detailed function and regulation of synapses and the larger issues of learning and memory, drug addiction, Alzheimer's disease, Down Syndrome, Fragile X syndrome and their underlying causes.Professional goals include maintaining a research program that works on the cutting edge of discovery science, to train outstanding scientists, and to provide consulting and collaborative service to biotech, pharmaceutical and biology-related industry.Specialties: Neurosciences, Electrophysiology of the Central Nervous System, Experimental design, Biological basis of neurological disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Fragile X Syndrome, Autism, Learning and Memory, Synaptic Plasticity, Grant application review, Scientific review, Laboratory management, Scientific consulting, Science advisory, Government grant evaluation and management