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Leonard J. Kass is an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Maine's School of Biology and Ecology. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois (1980) and leads research in neurophysiology and sensory systems. His laboratory investigates biological rhythms and cellular neurobiology using Limulus photoreceptors as model systems.
Research focuses on:
- Vision mechanisms through voltage-clamp recordings
- Circadian modulation of photoreceptor function
- Mathematical modeling of photoreceptor kinetics
- Neural pathway tracing in central nervous systems
Publications demonstrate consistent focus on visual neurophysiology across marine species, with recent work on enzymatic regulation of photoreceptor function. Collaborative projects include mathematical modeling and cross-species comparative studies.
Laboratory techniques include whole-cell recordings, biochemical injections, neural staining, and behavioral studies. Collaborations extend to mathematics departments and international research teams studying arthropod neurobiology.
