Robert James Dunn, PhD
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Neurosciences
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Focus of research is in molecular neurobiology. Studies include ion channels and synaptic receptors. Use of viral vectors for studies on the cell biology of neurons. Studies on the teleost electrosensory system with an emphasis on gene regulation, ion channel expression and subcellular targeting.ion channels, electrosensory system, sensory neurobiology, gene expression, Semliki Forest virus vectors
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ion channels, electrosensory system, sensory neurobiology, gene expression, Semliki Forest virus vectors
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Montreal General Hospital Publications:
Lee D. Ellis,1 W. Hamish Mehaffey,2 Erik Harvey-Girard,3 Ray W. Turner,2 Leonard Maler,3 and Robert J. Dunn. A role for SK channels in the control of frequency tuning of electrosensory neurons. J.Neuroscience 27; 9491-9502: 2007.
Ellis, Lee; Krahe, Rudiger; Bourque, Charles; Dunn, Robert; Chacron,Maurice. Muscarinic receptors control frequency tuning through the downregulation of an A-type potassium current. J Neurophys. 98; 1526-1537: 2007.
Deng Q. Rashid AJ. Fernandez FR. Turner RW. Maler L. Dunn RJ. C-terminal domain directs Kv3.3 channels to dendrites. J.Neuroscience 25;11531-11541:2005.
