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XB-PERS-4044
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Name: Ayako Yamaguchi
Position: Associate Professor
Research Description:
Neural mechanisms underlying vocal production in male and female Xenopus. Currently, research training opportunities are available for a postdoctoral fellow and graduate students. Successful candidates will work on a project that investigates the cellular and synaptic mechanisms underlying rhythmic vocal production in the African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis. A unique feature of the Xenopus vocal system is that we can study the functional properties of the vocal pathways in vitro using a “singing brain in a dish” preparation that we previously developed. By applying a variety of experimental methods including electrophysiological, pharmacological, immunohistochemical, and optogenetic techniques that we are developing, we will strive to answer how neurons function together to generate male- and female-specific vocal rhythms in androgen-dependent manner. The positions are funded through an NSF grant, and available immediately. A background in cellular, systems neurobiology and/or electrophysiology is preferred for postdoctoral candidates. In addition to receiving a strong training in cellular and systems neuroscience, the collaborative nature of the research program together with the diverse faculty in the neuroscience community on campus provides an opportunity to pursue various directions of research including computational neuroscience, optical imaging, and molecular neuroscience. Please e-mail a CV and a list of references to Dr. Ayako Yamaguchi (a.yamaguch at utah.edu).
Lab Memberships
Yamaguchi Lab
(Principal Investigator/Director)
Contact Information
Address:
257 South 1400 East Rm 201
257 South 1400 East Rm 201
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0840, USA
Web Page: http://yamaguchi.biology.utah.edu/
General/Lab Fax: 8015859841
Phone: 8015859841