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My lab studies what the eye tells the brain. We explore the structure and function of ganglion cells, the retinal neurons that communicate directly with the brain. There are more than a dozen types of ganglion cells. Each has anatomical and physiological features matched to the requirements of specific visual behaviors. We recently discovered a bizarre new type that is a true photoreceptor, responding directly to light like a rod or cone. These cells synchronize the biological clock and constrict the pupil. We seek to understand how these cells work and how their signals are used by the brain.
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 DAVID BERSON, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1980 http://research.brown.edu/myresearch/David_Berson On The Web: Brown Scientists Uncover Inner Workings of Rare Eye Cells Discovery of new retinal photoreceptors Ganglion cell photoreceptors adapt to lighting conditions ** Lab web page ** Collaborators at other institutions: Are you David Berson? Click here to edit your research profile. |
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