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Yun Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology and Physiology at the University of Wyoming's College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources. She holds a Ph.D. in Physiology from the University of Texas Health Science Center and completed postdoctoral training at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Li's research investigates prefrontal cortex microcircuits involved in cognitive functions and their disruptions in disorders like dementia and autism. Her lab employs multidisciplinary approaches including miniscope in vivo calcium imaging in mouse models. Her teaching portfolio includes courses in Introduction to Neuroscience and Calcium Signaling.
Her publications predominantly explore neural mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, substance use disorders, and emotional behavior using advanced imaging techniques. Recent work focuses on TDP-43 pathology, striatal motor learning pathways, and epigenetic factors in depression.
Awards/Honors:
- None reported
She is actively recruiting graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to study prefrontal cortex dysfunctions using cutting-edge neurotechnologies.
