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Andres Villu Maricq is a Professor of Neurobiology and Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Utah. His research focuses on synaptic function, glutamate receptors, and neural circuits using the nematode C. elegans as a model system. He integrates molecular biology, optical imaging, and behavioral studies to unravel the mechanisms underlying learning and memory.
- Education: B.S. from Brown University, M.D. from University of California, San Francisco, and Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from University of California, Berkeley.
Research Interests: Dr. Maricq investigates the molecular machinery governing synaptic transmission and plasticity. His work addresses fundamental questions about how synapses are built, how they contribute to neural circuits, and how these circuits enable learning and memory. Key areas include receptor trafficking, kinesin-mediated transport, and Wnt signaling in adult nervous systems.
Recent Publications highlight studies on AMPA receptor regulation, auxiliary proteins like SOL-1 and SOL-2, and the role of Wnt signaling in synaptic plasticity. These works emphasize the evolutionary conservation of synaptic mechanisms and their implications for neural excitability.
