Ben W. Strowbridge

Ben W. Strowbridge is a Professor in both the Department of Neurosciences and the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine. His research focuses on understanding how small groups of neurons function collectively in the central nervous system, integrating cellular physiology with synaptic and network-level dynamics. His work employs electrophysiological techniques (e.g., whole-cell patch clamp) and optical imaging in acute brain slices to study microcircuit behaviors in brain regions like the hippocampus and olfactory bulb.

Key research areas include the role of ionic currents in shaping neuronal excitability, synaptic plasticity, and network oscillations. He has contributed to understanding how endogenous neuromodulators like acetylcholine influence network activity and how inhibitory circuits regulate sensory processing. His lab also develops computational models to simulate emergent behaviors in neural microcircuits.

Recent publications highlight investigations into spike afterhyperpolarizations, GABAergic inhibition in olfactory circuits, and the functional implications of persistent activity in cortical networks. While no specific awards are listed here, his sustained contributions to neuroscience are evident through his consistent publication record and methodological innovations in imaging and electrophysiology.