Dr. Lane Bekar BSc, MSc, PhD
Dr. Bekar has two primary research directions. One explores the role of inflammation, stress and diet on neurodegenerative processes in non-transgenic mice. The other explores the role of astrocytes in neuromodulator-mediated changes in sensory processing that are associated with our behavior and perceptions. Techniques in the lab consist of whole mouse behavior, extracellular/intracellular/ion-selective electrophysiology and basic biochemistry/histology.