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Yongchun Yu
Life Science
Fudan University
Shanghai
Language: Chinese, English
Synaptic Circuits
Cerebral Cortex
Neuronal Development
Molecular Mechanisms
Information Processing
Multichannel Patch-Clamp Recording
Optical Stimulation
Electroporation
Mouse Genetics
Cellular Biology
Areas of Focus
- Development of synaptic circuits in the cerebral cortex
Work Experience
- 2006-2007 - University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - Postdoctoral Researcher
- 2007-2009 - Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Postdoctoral Researcher
- 2009-2012 - Fudan University Institute of Neurobiology - Associate Researcher (Independent PI)
- 2013-Present - Fudan University Institute of Neurobiology - Researcher
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1994-1999 Bachelor in Clinical Medicine: Yanbian University Medical College
- 1999-2002 Master in Medical Physiology: Yanbian University
- 2003-2006 PhD in Neurobiology: Fudan University
Publications
- Specific synapses develop preferentially among sister excitatory neurons in the neocortex, Yu, Y.C., Bultje, R.S., Wang, X., Shi, S.H., 2009
- Histamine enhances voltage-gated potassium currents of ON bipolar cells in macaque retina, Yu, Y.C., Wu, S.M., Marshak, D.W., 2008
- Modulation by brain natriuretic peptide of GABA receptors on rat retinal ON-type bipolar cells, Yu, Y.C., Cao, L.H., Yang, X.L., 2006
- Inwardly rectifying potassium channels in rat retinal ganglion cells, Chen, L., Yu, Y.C., Zhao, J.W., Yang, X.L., 2004
