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Department of Physiology melissa.vollrath [at] mcgill.ca |
Research Area: Cellular Physiology
Research Description:
My research focuses on sensory cells, called hair cells, in the auditory and vestibular system. I am interested in understanding how these cells transduce sensory information using mechanically-gated ion channels and in understanding which genes are essential for their survival and regeneration. Our experimental approaches include electrophysiology and molecular biology using the mouse and zebrafish models.
Teaching:
Coordinates and teaches in PHGY209 Mammalian Physiology 1 and PHGY212 Introduction to Physiology Laboratory 1
Teaches in: PHGY 210 Mammalian Physiology 2, PHGY 213 Introduction to Physiology Laboratory 2, PHGY 314 Integrative Neuroscience, PHGY604 Responsible Conduct in Research, PHGY351 Techniques in Physiology
Education: B.Sc., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Ph.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Post-Doctoral Training, Harvard Medical School
Link to Dr. Vollrath's publications