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Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
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Program in Developmental Neuroscience

Head: Christophe J. McBain

The Program takes a comprehensive approach to the study of developmental neuroscience using the techniques of neurophysiology, molecular and cellular biology, crystallography, imaging and biobehavioral analysis in a variety of animal models as well as humans and nonhuman primates. Together, this research is focused on the development, physiology and pathophysiology of the mammalian central nervous system. Program researchers study receptors, ion channels and signaling mechanisms in preparations that range from isolated proteins and cells, to highly ordered neural networks in both physiological and pathophysiological conditions from both wildtype and numerous transgenic animals. Basic biobehavioral research is targeted towards understanding cognitive, social-emotional, and biological development in humans and in nonhuman primates.

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