Laboratory of Dr. Charles Allen
Research Interests
The long-term goal of our research is to understand the functional properties of SCN neurons and how the circadian clock regulates these properties. To reach this goal we are pursuing four lines of research (click for a summary of our work in these areas):
Cellular electrophysiology of the suprachiasmatic nucleus
Regulation of retinal input to the SCN
Role of intracellular Ca2+ as a signaling molecule in the circadian system
Characterization of the retinal ganglion cells projecting to the SCN
Publications
Find Dr. Allen's publications on PubMed
Lab Members
Robert Irwin, M.D., MPH
Senior Investigator
Dr. Irwin received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Portland State University and his M.D. and M.P.H. from Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon. Dr. Irwin is using cellular imaging techniques to study the role of calcium signaling in the suprachiasmatic nucleus. More information.
Mykhaylo Moldavan, Ph.D.
Senior Research Associate
Dr. Moldavan received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Kyiv State University in Kyiv, Ukraine and his Ph.D in Physiology from the Bogomoletz Institute of Kyiv, Ukraine. He is studying the modulation, by presynaptic receptors, of optic nerve signaling to the suprachiasmatic nucleus. More information.
Michelle Sorensen, B.A.
Research Assistant & Technician
