Tristan Wallis

Dr. Tristan Wallis is a Research Fellow at the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), The University of Queensland. His research focuses on synaptic mechanisms, lipid signaling, and the molecular basis of memory formation. He employs advanced imaging and proteomic techniques to study synaptic vesicle dynamics, protein-nanoclustering, and lipid metabolic pathways in neurons.

Key research interests include the role of free fatty acids in long-term memory, the structural organization of synaptic vesicles, and the impact of neurotoxins like botulinum on presynaptic machinery. His work integrates biochemical assays, super-resolution microscopy, and computational modeling to dissect neurobiological processes at the nanoscale.

Dr. Wallis has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals like Nature Communications, The EMBO Journal, and Journal of Neuroscience. His publications emphasize nanoscale organization of synaptic proteins, lipid-mediated signaling, and the application of cutting-edge mass spectrometry techniques.