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Ma Long
Life Science
Central South University
Hunan
Language: English, Chinese, German
Genetics
Molecular
Biology
Neurobiology
Human
Diseases
Mechanisms
Animal
Models
Research
Areas of Focus
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
- Neurobiology
- Molecular Genetic Mechanisms and Animal Models of Human Diseases
Work Experience
- 2001-2002 Postdoctoral Researcher: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- 2003-2009 Postdoctoral Researcher: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Biology
- 2009-present Professor: Central South University, School of Life Sciences
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1988-1992 Bachelor's Degree: Peking University, Department of Biology
- 1992-1995 Master's Degree: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences
- 1995-2000 PhD: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Publications
- Neuronal NT-3 is not required for synaptic transmission or long-term potentiation in area CA1 of the adult mouse hippocampus, Ma L., Reis G., Parada LF., Schuman EM., 1999
- Molecular characterization of the TrkA/NGF receptor minimal enhancer reveals regulation by multiple cis elements to drive embryonic neuron expression, Ma L., Merenmies J., Parada LF., 2000
Awards
- The Charles A. King Medical Foundation Fellowship (2004-2005)
- Ministry of Education New Century Excellent Talents (2010)
