A. Don Murphy
Email Address: dmurphy@uic.eduCollege: Liberal Arts and Sciences Department: Biological Sciences
Title: Associate Professor
Office: 4275 SEL M/C 067 Phone: 9968087
Webpage: http://www.uic.edu/~dmurphy
Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program: Yes
Research Interest:
Neurobiological mechanisms underlying rhythmic behaviors (e.g. feeding, locomotion, etc). We exploit the nervous systems of gastropod mollusks to define the specific neural circuits mediating feeding behaviors. Comparative studies provide a basis for ascertaining how defined neural circuits may evolve along with changes in the behaviors that they underlie. Techniques include electrophysiology, neuronal staining by dye injection or immunocytochemistry, neuropharmacology, and behavioral analysis. Minimum time commitment in hours per week: Qualifications of a Student:
Completion of one course in biology; Genuine interest in research Contact researcher via URE Email Webform
