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Rob Jackson is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Tufts University School of Medicine. His research focuses on understanding neural circuits and glial-neuronal interactions that regulate circadian behavior and sleep, using Drosophila as a model system. Key contributions include discovering astrocyte roles in circadian rhythms and sleep regulation through genetic screens and transcriptomic profiling.
Education: Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles (1982); B.A., California State University (1975).
Research Interests: Jackson’s lab investigates astrocyte-neuron communication mechanisms underlying circadian behavior and sleep. Major topics include astrocyte gene expression, microRNA regulation, and glial factors in rhythmic behavior. Recent work explores Drosophila astrocyte heterogeneity and secreted proteins influencing sleep.
Publications Overview: Over 95 publications highlight his lab’s focus on astrocyte functions, circadian clock modulation, and Drosophila behavioral genetics. Key themes include glial gene discovery, microRNA roles, and molecular pathways in circadian regulation.
Grants: NIH-funded projects include studies on astrocyte proteins in rhythmic behavior (2021–2023) and glial modulation of sleep (2020–2021). Long-term support from NIH and NINDS for neuroglial research.
Teaching & Labs: Teaches advanced neuroscience courses (e.g., Neurosci Lab Techniques, Journal Club). Lab members include researchers like You S., Ng FS., and Sengupta S., focusing on astrocyte-neuron signaling and circadian behavior.
