معرفی
Hiroyasu (Hiro) Furukawa is a Professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL), a Cancer Center Member, and a structural biologist renowned for his research on NMDA receptors. His work bridges biophysics and neuroscience to elucidate molecular mechanisms of memory and neurological disorders.
- Education:
- Ph.D., University of Tokyo, 2001
- Research Interests:
- Structural analysis of NMDA receptors and their role in Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, and epilepsy
- Molecular basis of drug-receptor interactions (e.g., ketamine, ifenprodil)
- Cryo-EM and x-ray crystallography techniques
- Autoimmune encephalitis and antibody-receptor dynamics
- Scientific Awards:
- Nakaakira Tsukahara Memorial Award (2020) from the Japan Neuroscience Society
- Funding Sources:
- National Institutes of Health
- Austin’s Purpose
- Robertson Research Fund
- Doug Fox Alzheimer’s Fund
- Heartfelt Wings Foundation
- International collaborations with institutions in Japan, Germany, and Korea
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