Xiao-Bing Gao PhD
Associate Professor of Comparative Medicine and of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences
Departments & Organizations
Comparative Medicine: Integrative Cell Signaling & Neurobiology of Metabolism (ICSNM)Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences: Reproductive Neurosciences Group
Research Interests
Neurotransmission; Neurotransmitter response and synaptic plasticity; Cellular physiology of neuropeptides (hypocretin/orexin, melanin concentrating hormone, neuropeptide Y, ghrelin, leptin, and a-MSH); Ion channels (Na+, Ca2+, K+ channels); Electrophysiology/patch clamp recording; calcium imaging; Hypothalamus/lateral hypothalamic area; Energy homeostasis/feeding regulation; Sleep homeostasis and regulation; Drug addiction
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Education
- Ph.D., Shanghai Institute of Physiology, China , 1996
Selected Publication
- Liu, Z.W., Faraguna, U., Cirelli, C., Tononi, G., Gao, X.B. (2010) Direct evidence for wake-related increases and sleep-related decreases in synaptic strength in rodent cortex. J Neuroscience 30: 8671-8675.
Latest Honor and Recognition
- Scientist Development Grant(2001) , American Heart Association
Articles
July/August 2011
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