Glen G. Ernstrom

Glen G. Ernstrom is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology and Neuroscience at Bates College, located in Lewiston, Maine. His research focuses on the genetic pathways governing neurotransmitter release in neurons, using the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans as a model system. He investigates how synaptic vesicle proton pumps (V-ATPase) regulate neurotransmitter packaging and synaptic function.

Key research areas include neurobiology, genetics, and neuropharmacology. Techniques employed include electrophysiology, confocal imaging, optogenetics, and electron microscopy. His work addresses fundamental questions in nervous system function with potential translational applications for drug therapies targeting conserved proteins between worms and humans.