Cynthia L. Jordan, PhD
- East Lansing, Faculty, Training Faculty, Behavioral & Systems, Cellular & Molecular
Professor, Neuroscience Program
Ph.D. 1988, University of California, Los Angeles
East Lansing Campus
239 Giltner Hall
517-355-1722
jordancy@msu.edu
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Research Interests
Methodologies. Ongoing studies use approaches at the behavioral, cellular and molecular levels of analyses in addition to genetic mouse models that alter the expression of genes of interest in a cell specific and time-dependent manner using cre/lox technology and transgenesis. Some methods routinely used in the lab include tests of motor competence (such as rotarod, open field, paw print analysis, grip strength test), cellular methods such as immunocytochemistry, tract tracing, stereology, confocal microscopy, and molecular techniques such as quantitative PCR, in situ hybridization, Westerns and gene transfection.
Models. Several rodent models are used in the lab, including rodents carrying spontaneous mutations in the androgen receptor gene and several lines of genetically engineered mice, including transgenic, knock-in, and conditional knock out models.
Assistant Professor, Psychology
East Lansing Campus
206 Giltner Hall
517-432-8779
mjallman@msu.edu
Timing and time perception in autism
Assistant Professor, Psychology
East Lansing Campus
213A Giltner Hall
arguell5@msu.edu
Neural circuits and reconsolidation mechanisms contributing to drug relapse
Professor, Pharmacology & Toxicology
East Lansing Campus
B331 Life Science
517-353-4947
atchiso1@msu.edu
Neurotransmitter release and synaptic transmission; models of human neuromuscular disorders of peripheral and central neurotransmission, chemical neurotoxicity, ion channel pharmacology
Professor, Pharmacology & Toxicology
East Lansing Campus
B426 Life Science
517-432-3154
barman@msu.edu
Central neural control of the cardiovascular system; sympathetic rhythms
Assistant Professor, Physiology
East Lansing Campus
2193 Biomedical and Physical Sciences
517-884-5046
beattyj7@msu.edu
Neurological effects of Fragile X Syndrome, regulation and modulation of neuronal excitability of thalamocortical circuits and interactions between basal ganglia and thalamic circuits.
Assistant Professor, Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Assistant Professor, Neurology and Ophthalmology
East Lansing Campus
W. Fee Hall, Room 637
517-884-7606
bender@epi.msu.edu
Cognitive neuroscience of aging and lifespan development.
Assistant Professor, Translational Neuroscience
Grand Rapids Campus
Grand Rapids Research Center
616-234-0957
alison.bernstein@hc.msu.edu
Epigenetics in Parkinson's disease; toxicological models of Parkinson's disease
Associate Professor, Neurology & Ophthalmology
East Lansing Campus
A217 Clinical Center
517-884-2482
bozoki@msu.edu
Effects of aging and dementia on the memory networks of the brain, using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)
Assistant Professor, Psychology
East Lansing Campus
282A Psychology
517-355-9562
brascamp@msu.edu
The human visual system
Barnett Rosenberg Professor of Neuroscience
Professor, Integrative Biology, Psychology
East Lansing Campus
240 Giltner Hall
517-355-1749
breedsm@msu.edu
Effects of steroids on and the activation of plasticity in the human nervous system
Assistant Professor, Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences, Translational Neuroscience
East Lansing Campus
C211 East Fee
517-355-7553
laura.cabrera@ht.msu.edu
Ethical and societal implications of neurotechnology and advances in neuroscience
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Human Development; College of Human Medicine
Grand Rapids Campus
4012 Grand Rapids Research Center; 400 Monroe Ave NW; Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-234-2839
Daniel.Campbell@hc.msu.edu
Cerebral cortex development: (e.g., neural development of sensory systems)
Associate Professor, Pharmacology & Toxicology
East Lansing Campus
B446 Life Science
517-353-5479
cobbett@msu.edu
Ion channels and neuromuscular physiology of human and veterinary parasites
Professor, Translational Neuroscience
Grand Rapids Campus
Grand Rapids Research Center
(616)234-0953
collie69@msu.edu
Models of Parkinson's disease to study mechanisms of degeneration and therapeutics; neurobiology of aging
Associate Professor, Translational Neuroscience
Grand Rapids Campus
Grand Rapids Research Center
616-234-0997
scott.counts@hc.msu.edu
Molecular pathogenic mechanisms of selective neuronal vulnerability in AD
Chair, Physiology
Professor, Physiology
East Lansing Campus
2201E Biomedical and Physical Sciences
517-884-5060
coxclee@msu.edu
Neurophysiology and neuroplasticity within thalamocortical circuits. Neurophysiological alterations associated with Developmental disorders (fragile X syndrome, Autism), Epilepsy, and Parkinson's Disesase
Assistant Professor, Physiology
East Lansing Campus
2168 Biomedical and Physical Sciences
517-884-5055
cranda86@msu.edu
Structure and function of neural circuits in the mammalian brain; Basic physiology of neurons and synapses; Physiology of sensory systems; Optogenetics
Professor, Entomology
East Lansing Campus
438 Giltner Hall
517-432-2034
dongk@msu.edu
Insect voltage-gated ion channels, interaction between ion channels and insecticides and other neurotoxins, and molecular mechanisms of insecticide resistance
Professor, Pharmacology & Toxicology
East Lansing Campus
B340 Life Science
517-432-7403
dorranc3@msu.edu
Cerebral ischemia and cerebral vessel structure and function
Professor, Integrative Biology
East Lansing Campus
342 Natural Science
517-353-1953
eisthen@msu.edu
Neuroethology, comparative and developmental vertebrate neurobiology
Associate Professor, Psychology
East Lansing Campus
289B Psychology
517-432-6258
kfenn@msu.edu
Acquisition and consolidation of complex skills and episodic memory
Professor, Pharmacology & Toxicology
East Lansing Campus
B327 Life Science
517-353-4648
finkg@msu.edu
Neural control of blood pressure and body fluid homeostasis, autonomic nervous system; neuropeptides
Associate Professor, Psychology
East Lansing Campus
205 Giltner Hall
517-432-8446
awj@msu.edu
Neuronal mechanisms of learning and motivation
Professor and Chair, Translational Neuroscience
Professor, Neurology & Ophthalmology
Grand Rapids Campus
Grand Rapids Research Center
616-234-0950
jack.lipton@hc.msu.edu
Developmental exposure to drugs of abuse, development of the dopamine system, etiology and experimental therapeutics of Parkinson's disease
Associate Professor, Pharmacology & Toxicology
East Lansing Campus
B432 Life Science
517-353-8971
lookingl@msu.edu
Development of neuroprotective pharmacological agents and strategies for the treatment of dopamine neurodegenerative disorders including Parkinson's Disease and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Professor, Biomedical Engineering and Department of Radiology
East Lansing Campus
2S Biomedical Engineering Building
Neuromodulation, Neuroimaging of cortical function, Post-injury plasticity, Somatosensory system, Traumatic brain injury, Peripheral nerve injury, molecular probes, Optical imaging, Development of molecular-based neuromodulation technologies
Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical And Computer Engineering
East Lansing Campus
334A Engineering
517-432-8137
epurcell@msu.edu
Regenerate and redefine the interface between neurons and electrodes implanted in the brain, improving the understanding and control of device-tissue integration
Professor, Translational Neuroscience
Grand Rapids Campus
Grand Rapids Research Center
616-234-0959
caryl.sortwell@hc.msu.edu
Primary neuronal cultures, ex vivo and in vivo gene therapy, stereotaxic surgery, immunohistochemistry, neuro substructure microdissections, behavioral evaluations of motor performance, microscopy, long term deep brain stimulation platform
Professor, Physiology
East Lansing Campus
2198 Biomedical and Physical Sciences
517-884-5041
weberar@msu.edu
Structure-function relation of retinal ganglion cells undergoing glaucoma-related degeneration in the primate eye. Development of treatment strategies aimed at mitigating or preventing glaucomatous retinal ganglion cell degeneration
Professor, Radiology, Psychology
Adjunct Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
East Lansing Campus
Radiology Building, Room 124, 846 Service Road
517-884-3345
David.Zhu@radiology.msu.edu
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technique development. Use neuroimaging to understand mild traumatic brain injury, normal aging, Alzheimer's disease (AD), AD risk reduction, and effects of hypertension on the brain.