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Kenneth Muller is a Professor of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He has held part-time roles as Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University and was a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School and the Carnegie Institution of Washington. His research focuses on the nervous system's functioning, repair, and development, with notable contributions to retinal regeneration and synaptic signaling mechanisms. He has developed widely used methods for neuronal tracer injection and laser microsurgery, advancing understanding of neural structure and physiology.
Education:
- PhD in Biology/Physiology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1971)
- SB in Physics, University of Chicago (1966)
- Postdoctoral Fellowships at Harvard Medical School (1973-1975, Cell Biology/Neurobiology) and Carnegie Institution (1975-1983, Embryology)
Research Interests: Dr. Muller explores nerve regeneration, retinal development, and synaptic signaling. Recent work combines visual system studies with stem cell applications, including transplanting ganglion cell progenitors into retinas and investigating microglial cell behavior. He emphasizes the interplay between neuron structure and physiology.
Scientific Awards:
- JFAH Visiting Professorship at Kyoto University
- Provost's Award for Outstanding Scholarship (University of Miami)
Teaching & Advising: For over 35 years, he directed an NIH T32 training grant supporting neuroscience trainees. He has taught at MIT, Harvard, Cold Spring Harbor Lab, Marine Biological Lab, and the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), including courses in Brazil, Bulgaria, and beyond. Currently, he co-directs a Neuroscience Phase 3 selective for medical students.
Labs & Collaborations: Collaborates with teams at Cold Spring Harbor Lab, Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), and the Grass Fellows Program. Active in organizing international neuroscience meetings and NIH/National Science Foundation study sections.
