Junior Research Group

We are interested in understanding the mechanisms by which neurons and glial cells interact to support normal communication in the nervous system. Directed action potential dependent fusion of neurotransmitter-filled vesicles occurs at synapses, points of contacts between neurons, and enables rapid intercellular signalling in the brain. We have recently shown that action potentials also induce fast release of neurotransmitter onto glial cells in white matter - an area of the brain that does not contain synapses. Read more...