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'''Annette Dolphin''' is a | == Annette Dolphin == | ||
[[File:Annette-Catherine-Dolphin-FRS.jpg|thumb|right|Annette Dolphin]] | |||
'''Annette Catherine Dolphin''' is a prominent British neuroscientist known for her extensive research on [[voltage-gated calcium channels]]. Her work has significantly contributed to the understanding of the role these channels play in [[neurotransmission]] and [[neurological disorders]]. | |||
== Early Life and Education == | == Early Life and Education == | ||
Annette Dolphin was born in the | Annette Dolphin was born in the United Kingdom. She pursued her undergraduate studies in [[Natural Sciences]] at the [[University of Cambridge]], where she developed a keen interest in [[neuroscience]]. She later completed her [[PhD]] at the [[University of London]], focusing on the mechanisms of [[synaptic transmission]]. | ||
== Research and Career == | |||
Dolphin's research primarily focuses on the function and modulation of voltage-gated calcium channels. These channels are crucial for the release of neurotransmitters in the [[central nervous system]]. Her work has provided insights into how these channels are regulated and how their dysfunction can lead to various neurological conditions. | |||
== | === Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels === | ||
Voltage-gated calcium channels are essential for the conversion of electrical signals into chemical signals in neurons. Dolphin's research has elucidated the structure and function of these channels, as well as their role in [[pain]] and [[epilepsy]]. | |||
Dolphin | === Academic Positions === | ||
Annette Dolphin has held several prestigious academic positions. She is a Professor of Pharmacology at [[University College London]] (UCL) and has been a Fellow of the [[Royal Society]] since 2015. Her contributions to neuroscience have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. | |||
== | == Contributions to Neuroscience == | ||
Dolphin's work has advanced the understanding of how calcium channels contribute to [[synaptic plasticity]] and [[neurodegenerative diseases]]. Her research has implications for the development of new therapeutic strategies for conditions such as [[chronic pain]] and [[Alzheimer's disease]]. | |||
== | == Related Pages == | ||
* [[Neuroscience]] | |||
* [[Voltage-gated ion channel]] | |||
* [[Neurotransmitter]] | |||
* [[Synaptic transmission]] | |||
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[[Category:British neuroscientists]] | [[Category:British neuroscientists]] | ||
[[Category:Women neuroscientists]] | [[Category:Women neuroscientists]] | ||
[[Category:Fellows of the Royal Society]] | |||
[[Category:Academics of University College London]] | [[Category:Academics of University College London]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:24, 16 February 2025
Annette Dolphin[edit]
Annette Catherine Dolphin is a prominent British neuroscientist known for her extensive research on voltage-gated calcium channels. Her work has significantly contributed to the understanding of the role these channels play in neurotransmission and neurological disorders.
Early Life and Education[edit]
Annette Dolphin was born in the United Kingdom. She pursued her undergraduate studies in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, where she developed a keen interest in neuroscience. She later completed her PhD at the University of London, focusing on the mechanisms of synaptic transmission.
Research and Career[edit]
Dolphin's research primarily focuses on the function and modulation of voltage-gated calcium channels. These channels are crucial for the release of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system. Her work has provided insights into how these channels are regulated and how their dysfunction can lead to various neurological conditions.
Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels[edit]
Voltage-gated calcium channels are essential for the conversion of electrical signals into chemical signals in neurons. Dolphin's research has elucidated the structure and function of these channels, as well as their role in pain and epilepsy.
Academic Positions[edit]
Annette Dolphin has held several prestigious academic positions. She is a Professor of Pharmacology at University College London (UCL) and has been a Fellow of the Royal Society since 2015. Her contributions to neuroscience have been recognized with numerous awards and honors.
Contributions to Neuroscience[edit]
Dolphin's work has advanced the understanding of how calcium channels contribute to synaptic plasticity and neurodegenerative diseases. Her research has implications for the development of new therapeutic strategies for conditions such as chronic pain and Alzheimer's disease.
