The lab
- Six fully-equipped electrophysiological rigs capable of performing dual whole-cell recording (optical stimulation options)
- Zeiss 880 Confocal microscope with live imaging capability
- Piezo-controlled fast solution application system to study ion channel properties
- Equipment for in utero electroporation and stereotaxic injection
- Regular molecular, biochemical, cell biological and histological equipment
- Behavioral equipment for learning, memory, sleep, stress, and reward tests
- A wireless in vivo recording system, an in vivo calcium/neural activity imaging system, and an EEG recording system
Intellectual environment at NIH
- There are over 200 neuroscience laboratories studying from molecules to cognition at NIH.
- Each year, many neuroscientists around the world travel to NIH to present their research work and exchange ideas (View Neuroscience Seminar Series and NIH Videocast).
- There are diverse research interest groups that foster scientific interaction and career development for graduate students and postdoc fellows (visit NIH Office of Intramural Research Scientific Interest Groups (SIGs) and Neurobiology Interest Group).
Core facilities
- We have access to following NINDS core facilities, including DNA Sequencing, Mass Spectrometry, Flow Cytometry, Light Imaging Core and Electron Microscope.
- In addition, we have access to NIMH/NINDS/NICHD machine shop, where custom-made instruments, apparatus, and tools for neurophysiological and imaging research can be made.
- We also have access to rodent behavior core and transgenic core at NIH.
Fellowships and awards
- Junior postdoc fellows have the opportunity to apply for NINDS Competitive Postdoctoral Fellowship.
- Senior postdoc fellows have the opportunity to apply for NIH K-awards, such as K99/R00 award.
- There are other opportunities that facilitate trainees' career development.