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Dr. Albert Berrebi is a Professor and Vice-Chair for Research in the Department of Neuroscience at the West Virginia University School of Medicine. He also holds a faculty position at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and is a member of the WVU Cancer Institute Research Programs.
Research Interests: The Berrebi lab investigates the organization of neuronal microcircuits in the central auditory pathway, focusing on chemical phenotypes via immunocytochemical techniques. Their work employs:
- Brain microinjections for tract-tracing
- Electron microscopy for ultrastructural analysis
- In vivo extracellular recordings of auditory neurons
- Pharmacological receptor blocking to study inhibition
Key research areas span the superior olive nuclei (MNTB and SPON), synaptic connectivity, and auditory prosthetics. Recent publications highlight studies on forward masking, postinhibitory rebound spiking, and ketamine effects.
Techniques: The lab integrates anatomical, physiological, and cytological methods, including light/electron microscopy and electrophysiology. Their long-term goal is to advance understanding of auditory neural mechanisms and improve cochlear prostheses for hearing impairment.
