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George W. Huntley, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He serves as Director of the Neuroscience PhD Graduate Training Area and Ombuds for the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. His lab focuses on synaptic circuit development and plasticity, particularly in mouse models of autism and Parkinson's disease.
Dr. Huntley earned his PhD from the University of California. His research explores mechanisms underlying synaptic connectivity modifications during development or adulthood, with a focus on genetic mutations linked to neurological disorders.
- Education: PhD in Neuroscience, University of California
Research interests include synaptic adhesion molecules, corticostriatal circuit development, and the impact of Parkinson's risk gene mutations on synaptic plasticity. Recent studies highlight how mutations like LRRK2-G2019S disrupt AMPAR trafficking and synaptic function in striatal neurons.
No scientific awards explicitly listed. Collaborative projects involve investigating behavioral and cellular adaptations to chronic stress in Parkinson's models. The lab also explores cholinergic modulation of prefrontal cortical control in cognitive functions.
Advising includes mentoring PhD students Pamela del Valle, Alexander Tielemans, and Ally Magee. The lab team includes Swati Gupta (Instructor) and technician Nate Westneat. Huntley's work bridges developmental neurobiology and translational neuroscience, with implications for understanding non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's.
The Huntley Laboratory is located in the Hess CSM Building, with lab space in Room 9-302 and office in Room 9-108. Contact via phone: 212.824.8981 (office) or 212.824.9133 (lab).
