معرفی
Shengtao Yang is an Associate Research Scientist in Neuroscience at Yale School of Medicine, Yale University. He holds a PhD from Fudan University (2014) and specializes in understanding synaptic mechanisms and cognitive functions in primate and rodent models. His research focuses on prefrontal cortical circuits, working memory, synaptic plasticity, and the impact of aging and neurodegenerative pathologies.
Key research areas include calcium signaling dysregulation in Alzheimer's disease models, adrenergic and cholinergic receptor modulation of neuronal activity, and molecular mechanisms underlying cognitive disorders. Collaborations with co-authors like Min Wang, PhD, and Dr. Arnsten highlight his work on primate models of stress and aging.
Publications emphasize translational neuroscience, exploring therapeutic targets like glutamate-carboxypeptidase-II inhibition and dopamine receptor agonists. His studies bridge basic neurobiology with clinical implications for schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, and other cognitive impairments.
- Education: PhD in Neuroscience (Fudan University, 2014)
- Research Themes:
- Primate prefrontal cortex physiology
- Synaptic dysfunction in mental disorders
- Aging and neurodegenerative biomarkers
- Cholinergic/GABAergic modulation
- Labs/Teams: Collaborates within Yale's Systems Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology groups
