Neuroscience and Neurobiology
The Neuroscience and Neurobiology Group studies development, basic function, disorders and diseases of the brain using Drosophila and rodent models.
We aim to understand molecular and cellular networks underlying neuronal development, brain functions like learning and memory, addictions like alcohol dependency, disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorders and diseases like Alzheimer’s. We use most modern tools and techniques, including molecular biology, biochemistry, optogenetics, genetics, and use quantitative approaches to investigate on a genome- and transcriptome-wide scale.
Our community of neuroscientists mind our 'brain business' collaboratively to nurture talents like you to reach their full potential as future citizens of neuroscience.
Join our group
If you are interested in pursuing Ph.D. or M.S. in Neurobiology/Neuroscience research at UC Merced, please contact us. We are currently accepting graduate students through the QSB Graduate Program.
Faculty in this Group
Ruben Michael Ceballos
The Ceballos lab studies virus-host dynamics, including how viral infection affects cell function and cell-cell signaling in neuronal systems.
Michael D. Cleary
We are interested in the ability of Black Soldier Fly larvae to bioconvert organic waste, focusing on fly genetics and the gut microbiome.
Ramen Saha
The Saha laboratory is a venture in neuronal signal transduction, gene transcription and neuroepigenetics.
Fred Wolf
Molecular and neural circuit mechanisms for simple behavioral actions: alcohol plasticity for addiction, thirst motivation. Drosophila genetics and behavior.
