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Modulation and trafficking of SK channels in the lateral amygdala (2008–2010)

Abstract:
The amygdala is a brain structure that underlies emotional processing. Malfunctions in emotional processing are thought to be the cause of anxiety disorders. Understanding amygdala physiology is thus vital for developing therapies to treat these disorders. We have recently found a novel role for an ion channel in controlling amygdala excitability. in this grant we will investigate how this ion channel is modulated, which will elucidate a novel way in which activity in the amygdala is regulated.
Grant type:
NHMRC Project Grant
Researchers:

  • Dr Luli Faber

    Lecturer
    School of Biomedical Sciences
    Faculty of Medicine
    Lecturer
    School of Biomedical Sciences
    Faculty of Medicine

  • Professor Pankaj Sah

    Institute Director
    Office of the Provost
    Institute Director
    Queensland Brain Institute
    Centre Director of The Asia-Pacific
    Asia-Pacific Centre for Neuromodulation
    Queensland Brain Institute
    Centre Director of The Science of L
    Science of Learning Centre
    Queensland Brain Institute
Funded by:
National Health and Medical Research Council