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Minoru Koyama is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell & Systems Biology at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). His research focuses on understanding the neural circuit mechanisms underlying behavioral development, particularly in zebrafish models. He employs advanced techniques such as optogenetics, voltage imaging, and CRISPR-based methods to study circuit maturation in the hindbrain and spinal cord.
Education: Koyama holds a Ph.D. (2006), M.Sc. (2002), and B.Sc. (2000) in Biological Sciences from the University of Tokyo.
Research Interests: His work investigates how neural circuits mature post-birth and contribute to complex behaviors, with applications to developmental brain disorders. His lab uses zebrafish as a model system, combining optics, genetics, and machine learning for behavioral analysis. Key projects include studying motor coordination development and refining imaging techniques like multi-plane microscopy and voltage indicators.
Publications Highlight: Koyama’s recent work includes innovations in microscopy (e.g., HiLo speckle illumination) and genetic tools (e.g., TEMPO lineage tracing). These advancements enable precise observation of neural circuits and cellular dynamics.
Lab & Recruitment: The Koyama Lab actively recruits graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. No specific grants are detailed, but his work reflects broad interdisciplinary collaborations in neuroscience and biotechnology.
Labs/Teams: His lab focuses on developmental neurobiology, leveraging cutting-edge imaging and genetic engineering to explore neural circuit function across vertebrate development.
