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The Science of Neuro-Glia Interaction

Welcome to the Science of Neuro-Glia Interaction Lab

My research program focuses on neuroglia interactions. Specifically, my lab studies how neuromodulators mediate the unique interactions between neurons, astrocytes, and microglia in healthy brains and how disruptions in neuronal-glial crosstalk contribute to ADHD, epilepsy, and insulin resistance. My research program is supported by the NIH, NSF, and DOD. 

Lab Members

Nathan A. Smith, M.S., Ph.D.

Nathan A. Smith, M.S., Ph.D.
Principal Investigator

Projects

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Astrocytes modulate synaptic plasticity via Norepinephrine

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NCS-FR: Protecting the Aging Brain: Self-Organizing Networks and Multi-Scale Dynamics Under Energy Constraints

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Role of astrocytes in Ca2+-dependent microglia modulation of synaptic plasticity 

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Identification of biomarkers for biochemical pathophysiological and neurological effects of high ammonia

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Publications

    1. Rasmussen RN
    2. Smith NA
    ; Trends in neurosciences; Vol 45(2). 2022 Feb.
    1. Smith NA
    2. Helmreich DL
    3. Adamantidis A
    4. Bovolenta P
    5. Foxe JJ
    6. Smith Y
    7. Vaidya VA
    ; The European journal of neuroscience. 2021 Dec 21.
    1. Johnson KO
    2. Smith NA
    3. Goldstein EZ
    4. Gallo V
    5. Triplett JW
    ; eNeuro; Vol 8(4). 2021 Jul.
    1. James T
    2. Kula B
    3. Choi S
    4. Khan SS
    5. Bekar LK
    6. Smith NA
    ; The European journal of neuroscience; Vol 54(8). 2021 Jan.

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Affiliations

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  Nathan Smith Lab
The Science of Neuro-Glia Interaction