Australia Fellowship

大脑中神经细胞之间的连接通常发生在被称为树突的扩大突起上。这项建议将研究树突棘的特性，并将脊椎特性的差异与突触可塑性联系起来。这些信息可以用来更好地了解和治疗与脊柱功能障碍相关的神经疾病，如某些形式的智力低下，并可能有助于理解在衰老和痴呆期间发生的记忆丧失。

Connections between nerve cells in the brain often occur onto enlarged protrusions called dendritic spines. This proposal will investigate the properties of dendritic spines, and relate differences in spine properties to synaptic plasticity. This information can be used to better understand and treat neurological disorders associated with spine malfunction, as occur in some forms of mental retardation, and may help with understanding the memory loss that occurs during ageing and dementia.