Menglong Zeng

Menglong Zeng is a Research Scientist at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of synaptic plasticity, with emphasis on phase separation dynamics in postsynaptic density complexes. He investigates how protein interactions and phase transitions regulate synaptic function and dysfunction in neurological disorders.

Research interests include synaptic biology, molecular neuroscience, and protein phase separation. He employs advanced imaging techniques to study multiprotein assemblies and their roles in neurodegenerative diseases. Recent work highlights mechanisms underlying AMPA receptor trafficking, synaptic signaling, and pathological protein condensates.

His publications over 2016–2024 reveal a consistent focus on phase separation in synaptic contexts, exploring its role in synapse formation, plasticity, and disease-related disruptions. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. He is affiliated with the McGovern Institute's neurobiology research programs but no lab-specific details are disclosed here.