Rae Silver

Rae Silver is the Helene L. and Mark N. Kaplan Professor of Natural and Physical Sciences at Barnard College, Columbia University. She works in the Department of Neuroscience & Behavior and is affiliated with the Silver Lab, focusing on circadian rhythms, mast cells, and drug anticipatory behavior.

• Neuroscience & Behavior Department, Barnard College
• ResearchGate publications available

Research Interests: Dr. Silver's work explores the intersection of neuroscience and immunology, particularly the role of mast cells in the central nervous system (CNS). Her lab investigates how mast cells influence brain vasculature, neuronal transmission, and behaviors like fear and anxiety. Additional projects include circadian rhythm regulation and spatial organization of clock proteins in the suprachiasmatic nucleus.

Scientific Contributions: The Silver Lab has discovered mast cell dynamics linked to developmental age, reproductive status, and core body temperature regulation during sepsis. Their research employs cluster analysis and advanced imaging techniques.

• Mast cell entry pathways into the CNS
• Chemotactic agents and cellular interactions
• Implications for anxiety and arousal disorders

Scientific Awards:

• Helene L. and Mark N. Kaplan Professor of Natural and Physical Sciences

Contact: Dr. Silver can be reached at Columbia University, Room 406 Schermerhorn Hall, New York, NY 10027, or via phone at (212) 854-5531.