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David Blake is a Professor at the Medical College of Georgia, holding dual appointments in the Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine and the Department of Neurology. His academic work is administered through The Graduate School, with office location CA 4002.
Dr. Blake's primary research focuses on neural mechanisms of memory and neurodegenerative processes. His laboratory investigates basal forebrain stimulation effects on cortical biochemistry, prefrontal neural dynamics during cognitive tasks, and translational applications for conditions like Alzheimer's disease. Recent work explores micromagnetic alternatives for neural interfaces.
His publication trends (2022-2023) reveal concentrated expertise in cholinergic system modulation, amyloid-beta regulation, and neural plasticity during learning. Key methodologies include in vivo neural recording, behavioral assessment in rodent and primate models, and biomedical device development, primarily targeting neurodegenerative and cognitive disorders.
Dr. Blake teaches advanced neuroscience courses including NURO 9210 (Investigation of a Problem in Neuro), BIOM 8080 (Neuroscience I), and BMNN 5101 (Nervous System & Neuroscience I).
His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Neurobiology and Anatomy from Johns Hopkins University (1995) and a B.S. in Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering from Duke University (1990).
