BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Data::ICal 0.22 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Prof. Tracy Larson \, University of Virginia - Biology Departme nt \n\n
The Larson lab works to uncover the origin\, function\ , and mechanisms underlying natural variation in the spatial and temporal patterns of adult neurogenesis\, or birth of new neurons in the adult brai n. We utilize the unique relationship between neuronal birth and death in the adult male songbird brain and the ability of the songbird to sing high quality\, &lsquo\;attractive&rsquo\; song to explore questions like: What are the mechanisms that promote regeneration of the adult brain? Can mech anisms that are robust in songbirds be exploited to encourage the addition of new functional neurons in the poorly regenerating mammalian brain? Wha t cellular mechanisms modulate adult neurogenesis and how have they evolve d? To accomplish our research aims\, we combine several approaches includi ng behavioral genomics\, comparative neuroanatomy\, cellular and molecular biology\, and electrophysiology with mechanistic studies. \; span>
\n DTSTART:20211103T200000Z LOCATION:Online\, Room via Zoom SUMMARY:Mechanisms of Adult Neurogenesis in the Avian Song Circuit END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR