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Killam Seminar Series: The Role of Synapse Diversity and Synaptome Architecture in Behaviour and Disease

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 16:00to17:00
Montreal Neurological Institute de Grandpre Communications Centre, 3801 rue University, Montreal, QC, H3A 2B4, CA

Supported by the generosity of the Killam Trusts, The Neuro's Killam Seminar Series invites outstanding guest speakers whose research is of interest to the scientific community at The Neuro and Â鶹AV.


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Seth Grant

Professor of Molecular Neuroscience, Edinburgh University

Host:Ìýtimothy.kennedy [at] mcgill.ca (Tim Kennedy)

Abstract:ÌýThe synaptome architecture (SA) encompasses the remarkable spatial arrangement and organization of diverse excitatory synapse types and subtypes within the mammalian brain. Diverse synapses are found within every dendrite, neuron and brain region. The SA provides a new framework for understanding how information, including behavioral patterns and cognitive representations, is encoded—shaped by the interaction between genetic and environmental factors. In this lecture, we will explore the dynamic properties of the SA throughout the lifespan, examining how it is influenced by experience and sensory input, the effects of sleep deprivation on its daily functioning, and how genetic disorders target vulnerable synapses.

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