H. Jung, Ph.D.
I’m interested in understanding
the role of ion channels in learning and memory.
Currently I am trying to do this by creating genetically modified mice
that allow me to have temporal control over intrinsic plasticity/neuronal
excitability within specific regions of the brain.
Publications
| Title | Journal | Date | Authors |
Translational Control by MAPK Signaling in Long-Term Synaptic Plasticity and Memory. |
Cell |
2004 |
Kelleher RJ, Govindarajan A, Jung H, Kang H, Tonegawa S. |
Action potential bursting in subicular pyramidal neurons is driven by cacium tail currents. |
Journal of Neuroscience 21:3312-3321 |
2001 |
Jung H, Staff NP, Spruston N. |
Resting and active properties of pyramidal neurons in subiculum and CA1 of rat hippocampus. |
Journal of Neurophysiology 84:2398 –2408 |
2000 |
Staff NP, Jung H, Thiagarajan T, Yao M, Spruston N |
| Dendritic calcium spike initiation and repolarization are controlled by distinct potassium channel subtypes in CA1 pyramidal neurons. | Journal of Neuroscience 19:8789 –8798 | 1999 | Golding NL, Jung H, Mickus T, Spruston N. |
| Properties of slow, cumulative sodium channel inactivation in rat hippocampal CA1 pyramidal neurons. | Biophysical Journal, 76:846-860 | 1999 | Mickus T, Jung H, Spruston N. |
| Prolonged sodium channel inactivation contributes to dendritic action potential attenuation in hippocampal pyramidal neurons. | Journal of Neuroscience 17:6639-6646 | 1997 | Jung, H, Mickus T, Spruston N. |
Scholastic Achievements
| Dates | School | Degree |
2001 |
Northwestern University, Evanston, ILL | Ph.D. |
Contact Information
E18-353