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Zhi-Yong Shao
Brain Science Research Institute
Fudan University
Shanghai
Language: English, Chinese
Glial Cells
Development
Function
Synapse
Cellular Mechanisms
Molecular Mechanisms
C. Elegans
Neural Circuits
Neurodevelopment
Genetic Tools
Areas of Focus
- Development and function of glial cells
- Cellular and molecular mechanisms of synapse development
Work Experience
- 2014-present - Fudan University - Researcher at the Institute of Brain Science
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2010 - PhD: Iowa State University
- Postdoctoral Research: Yale University (2010-2014)
Publications
- Temperature regulates synaptic subcellular specificity mediated by inhibitory glutamate signaling., Wang M, Witvliet D, Wu M, Kang L, Shao Z*, 2021
- A muscle-epidermis-glia signaling axis sustains synaptic specificity during allometric growth in Caenorhabditis elegans., Fan J#, Ji T#, Wang K#, Huang J, Wang M, Manning L, Dong X, Shi Y, Zhang X, Shao Z*, Colón-Ramos DA*, 2020
- Glia Promote Synaptogenesis through an IQGAP PES-7 in C. elegans., Dong X, Jin S, Shao Z*, 2020
- Wnts Promote Synaptic Assembly Through T-Cell Specific Transcription Factors in Caenorhabditis elegans., Shi Y, Li Q, Shao Z*, 2018
- Synapse location during growth depends on glia location., Shao Z, Watanabe S, Christensen R, Jorgensen EM, Colón-Ramos DA*, 2013
