Chiayu Chiu

Chiayu Chiu is an Associate Research Scientist in Neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine (Yale University). He holds a PhD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry (2005). His research focuses on synaptic plasticity, GABAergic inhibition, and the molecular mechanisms underlying neuronal communication.

Key research interests include BK channel function, cannabinoid receptor signaling, and the regulation of synaptic strength in health and disease. His work integrates electrophysiology, molecular biology, and computational approaches to understand how synaptic plasticity contributes to neural circuit function.

Notable contributions include studies on presynaptic mGluR-LTD mechanisms in neonatal hippocampus (2025), non-canonical cannabinoid signaling in retinal processing (2024), and the role of TRPV1 channels in central synapses (2022). His articles highlight innovative investigations into synaptic physiology and neuropharmacology, with a focus on inhibitory circuits and calcium-dependent neuroprotection (2023).