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Dr. Kurt Haas is a Professor in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences and the School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on molecular and cellular mechanisms of early brain circuit formation, with a particular emphasis on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia, and epilepsy. He employs cutting-edge imaging technologies, including in vivo microscopy and high-throughput cell assays, to study neural development and dysfunction.
- Expertise: Neurodevelopmental disorders, synaptic plasticity, in vivo imaging techniques
- Key Projects: Development of gene delivery methods, analysis of PTEN mutations in ASD, and creation of curated databases like BrainPalmSeq
Research interests include structural and functional plasticity in the developing brain, dysfunctional neural networks, and the application of novel microscopy techniques. His lab integrates electrophysiology, molecular biology, and computational modeling to understand how genetic mutations impact neuronal development and connectivity.
Recent work highlights contributions to imaging technologies (e.g., ultrafast two-photon microscopy) and functional analysis of disease-associated genes using yeast models. His studies on PTEN mutations reveal molecular mechanisms underlying protein dysfunction in autism and cancer.
Dr. Haas collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advance translational research, bridging basic neuroscience with clinical applications in neurodevelopmental disorders.
