M. Neal Waxham

M. Neal Waxham is a Professor and Vice-Chair for Research at the William M. Wheless III Professorship in Biomedical Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. His work focuses on the molecular mechanisms of synaptic plasticity and memory formation through calcium signaling pathways.

• Research spans neuroscience, biochemistry, and biophysics
• Utilizes cryo-electron microscopy and optical imaging techniques
• Investigates calmodulin-dependent protein kinases in synaptic function

His recent publications emphasize cryo-EM applications, lipid membrane dynamics, and calcium/calmodulin signaling pathways. Key trends include mitochondrial energy production, actin-cytoskeleton interactions, and structural characterization of synaptic proteins. Collaborative work extends to computational modeling of intracellular signaling networks and biophysical analysis of membrane systems.