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Wang Dandan
Brain Science Research Institute
Fudan University
Shanghai
Language: English, Chinese
Gpcr
Nervous System
Signal Networks
Drug Targets
Neuroscience
Orphan Receptors
Regulatory Mechanisms
Molecular Genetics
Pharmacology
Behavioral Science
Areas of Focus
- Decoding GPCR signaling networks in the nervous system and drug target discovery
Work Experience
- 2015-2021 - Postdoctoral Research: The Scripps Research Institute, Neuroscience Department
- 2015-2021 - Postdoctoral Research: Seattle Children's Hospital, Brain Science Center
- 2021-Present - Researcher: Fudan University, Institute of Brain Science
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2010 - Bachelor's Degree: China Pharmaceutical University
- 2015 - Doctoral Degree: Fudan University
- Selected for Shanghai Overseas High-Level Innovative Talent Program
- Appointed as Specially-Appointed Professor (Oriental Scholar) at Shanghai Universities
Publications
- Genetic modeling of GNAO1 disorder delineates mechanisms of Gαo dysfunction, Wang D, Dao M, Muntean BS, Giles AC, Martemyanov KA, Grill B, 2021
- Genetic behavioral screen identifies an orphan anti-opioid system, Wang D, Stoveken HM, Zucca S, Dao M, Orlandi C, Song C, Masuho I, Johnston C, Opperman KJ, Giles AC, Gill MS, Lundquist EA, Grill B, Martemyanov KA, 2019
- RPM-1 regulates axon termination by affecting growth cone collapse and microtubule stability, Borgen MA, Wang D, Grill B, 2017
- Aging as a Precipitating Factor in Chronic Restraint Stress-Induced Tau Aggregation Pathology, and the Protective Effects of Rosmarinic Acid, Shan Y, Wang D, Xu Y, Wang C, Cao L, Liu Y, Zhu C, 2016
- Beta amyloid-induced upregulation of death receptor 6 accelerates the toxic effect of N-terminal fragment of amyloid precursor protein, Xu Y, Wang D, Luo Y, Li W, Shan Y, Tan X, Zhu C, 2015
Awards
- Selected for Shanghai Overseas High-Level Innovative Talent Program
- Appointed as Specially-Appointed Professor (Oriental Scholar) at Shanghai Universities
