Richard Tsien

Richard Tsien, PhD, is the Druckenmiller Professor of Neuroscience and Professor of Neurology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He holds a PhD from Oxford University and leads the Tsien Lab, which investigates neuronal network mechanisms underlying information processing in the brain. His research focuses on ion channels, neuromodulation, synaptic plasticity, and the interplay between neuronal activity and gene expression.

**Education**: PhD in Neuroscience from Oxford University.

**Research Interests**: Molecular mechanisms of ion channels, synaptic transmission, neuromodulation (e.g., acetylcholine and oxytocin), and the molecular basis of neurological disorders. His lab explores how neuronal networks adapt to information demands, including studies on cannabidiol’s effects on excitability and synaptic balance.

**Lab & Collaborations**: The Tsien Lab collaborates widely, with members including postdoctoral fellows, graduate students (e.g., Gariel Grant, Houda Khaled), and undergraduate researchers. Notable alumni include Karl Deisseroth, Edward Boyden, and Patrick Ellinor.