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Apr 08, 2025
Jianyang hosted the visit of Dr. Takaki Komiyama from UCSD. Dr. Komiyama gave a seminar entitled “Inhibitory gating of cortical plasticity in health and disease”.
Mar 27, 2025
Our research paper, which was collaborated with Dr. Kun Li at Lerner Research Institute - Cleveland Clinic, "Investigating post-infection anxiety- and depression-like behaviors in a SARS-CoV-2 mouse model", has been accepted by Theranostics. Congratulations to Qian, our first author! 🎉.
Mar 25, 2025
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the visit of Dr. Zhigang Xiong from Morehouse University. Dr. Xiong gave a seminar entitled “ASIC1 in Neurological disorders”.
Mar 21, 2025
Dr. Jianyang Du was invited to serve as an Academic Editor for The Innovation Medicine.
Mar 04, 2025
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the visit of Dr. Bo Duan from the University of Michigan. Dr. Duan gave a seminar entitled “Touch an itch: the molecules, cells, and circuits”.
Feb 10, 2025
Dr. Jianyang Du was invited to serve as an Academic Editor for Regenerative Medicine Reports.
Jan 10, 2025
The Du lab's new R01 "The neuroimmune mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 on synaptic transmission and plasticity" was approved by NIMH. Thank you very much for all your contributions.
Jan 09, 2025
Dr. Jianyang Du was invited to present a seminar at the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, The George Washington University.
Jan 07, 2025
Our research paper, which was collaborated with Dr. Hui Lu at George Washington University, "Decoding the hidden variabilities in mPFC descending pathways across emotional states", has been "semi-accepted" by eLife. Congratulations to Gyeongah, our co-first author! 🎉.
Dec 10, 2024
Our review paper "Clearing Amyloid-Beta by Astrocytes: The Role of Rho GTPases Signaling Pathways as Potential Therapeutic Targets" was published by Brain Sciences. Congraduations~ Gyeongah 🎉.
Oct 29, 2024
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the visit of Dr. Lu Chen from Standford University. Dr. Chen gave a seminar entitled “Homeostatic Synaptic Plasticity in Health and Diseases”.
Oct 25, 2024
Our research paper "Mice lacking acid-sensing ion channel 2 in the medial prefrontal cortex exhibit social dominance" was published by Science Advances. Congraduations~ Boren, Zhen, Gyeongah, and Qian 🎉🎉🎉.
Sep 12, 2024
Our research paper, collaborated with Dr. Hui Lu at GWU, "MeCP2 deficiency alters the response selectivity of prefrontal cortical neurons to different social stimuli" was published by eNeuro. Congraduations~
Apr 22, 2024
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the visit of Dr. Dayu Lin from NYU. Dr. Lin gave a seminar entitled “Neural mechanisms of social behaviors: Innate yet flexible”.
Mar 04, 2024
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the visit of Dr. Qin Wang from Augusta University. Dr.Wang gave a seminar entitled “Exploring innovative approaching for treating Alzheimer’s disease”.
Dec 07, 2023
Our research paper "Acid-sensing ion channel 1a contributes to the prefrontal cortex ischemia-enhanced neuronal activities in the amygdala" was published by Brain Sciences. Congraduations~ Gyeongah 🎉.
Oct 24, 2023
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the visit of Dr. Serena Dudek from NIH/NIEHS. Dr.Dudek gave a seminar entitled “Insights into hippocampal function and stress signaling from studies on are CA2”
Mar 14, 2023
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the visit of Dr. Robert Smith from the Department of Neurosciences at the University of Toledo. Dr. Smith gave a seminar entitled “Assessment of Protein Kinase signaling networks in complex biological substrates”.
Nov 29, 2022
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the Zoon visit of Dr. WeiZhe Hong from the Department of Neurobiology at UCLA. Dr. Hong gave a seminar entitled “Understanding the Social Brain”.
Mar 23, 2022
Tabitha's last day in the lab. Thank you so much for your contribution to the lab. Wish you have a bright future.
Mar 08, 2022
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the Zoon visit of Dr. Larry Young from the Department of Psychiatry at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Young gave a seminar entitled “Neural Mechanisms of Social Bonding, Social Loss & Empathy: Implications for Autism”.
Jan 13, 2022
Our research paper "Acid-sensing ion channel 1a regulates the specificity of reconsolidation of conditioned threat responses" was accepted by JCI Insight. Congraduations~. Erin and Charles.
Dec 14, 2021
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the Zoon visit of Dr. Hui Lu from the Department of Pharmacology & Physiology at George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Dr. Lu gave a seminar entitled “Effects of MeCP2 loss at the level of neural circuits: an approach to understanding Rett Syndrome”
Nov 30, 2021
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the Zoon visit of Dr. Ryan T. Lalumiere from the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of Iowa. Dr. Lalumiere gave a seminar entitled “Frontal Cortical Mechanisms for Inhibiting Drug Seeking in Rodents”
Nov 16, 2021
Dr. Jianyang Du was invited to serve in American Heart Association Cell Transport and Lipids1 Study Section.
Sep 22, 2021
Du lab receives a pilot and feasibility award from CFF. Dr. Jianyang Du and Dr. Reznikov are co-PIs. Qian was the major contributor. We appreciate your contribution, Qian~
May 10, 2021
Our research paper "Activation of acid‐sensing ion channels by carbon dioxide regulates amygdala synaptic protein degradation in memory reconsolidation" was published by Molecular Brain. Congraduations~ Boren.
Apr 06, 2021
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the Zoon visit of Dr. Sarah Clinton from the School of Neuroscience at Virginia Tech. Dr. Clinton gave a seminar entitled “Neurodevelopmental and behavioral consequences of early life SSRI exposure”.
Feb 5, 2021
Dr. Jianyang Du was invited to serve in American Heart Association Basic Science 6 Study Section.
Jan 04, 2021
Our research paper "The Underlying Mechanism of Modulation of Transient Receptor Potential Melastatin 3 by protons" was accepted by Frontiers in Pharmacology. Congraduations~ Zubayer.
Jan 14, 2023
Dr. Jianyang Du was invited to serve as an Academic Editor for Brain Sciences.
Oct 12, 2020
Qian Ge joined the Du lab for a postdoc position. Welcome~ Qian
Oct 06, 2020
Gyeongah Park joined the Du lab for a postdoc position. Welcome~ Gyeongah
Jul 06, 2020
Tyler Ortyl joined the Du lab for a Lab Manager position. Welcome back~ Tyler
Apr 01, 2020
Zhen Jin joined the Du lab for a postdoc position. Welcome~ Zhen
Mar 31, 2020
The Du lab's last day at the University of Toledo
Nov 27, 2019
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the visit of Dr. Long-Jun Wu from UT Health San Antonio, Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology. Dr. Wu gave a seminar entitled “Ion channels shape the patterns of neuronal excitability in peripheral nerve and brain”. [Gallery]
Nov 12, 2019
Dr. Jianyang Du has accepted a job offer from Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. , the Du lab is transferring to Memphis early next year.
Nov 06, 2019
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the visit of Dr. Geoff Murphy from the University of Michigan, Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology. Dr. Shapiro gave a seminar entitled “L-type Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels: Complex Proteins and Complex Phenotypes”. [Gallery]
Oct 18, 2019
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the visit of Dr. Mark Shapiro from UT Health San Antonio, Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology. Dr. Shapiro gave a seminar entitled “Ion channels shape the patterns of neuronal excitability in peripheral nerve and brain”. [Gallery]
Oct 16, 2019
Dr. Jianyang Du was invited to serve in American Heart Association Cell Trans 1 Study Section.
Aug 07, 2019
Dr. Jianyang Du was invited to give a seminar at the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. Dr. Ennis hosted the seminar
Aug 02, 2019
Dr. Jianyang Du was invited to serve on the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports
Jun 12, 2019
Celebration for Erin's admission to UT medical school. Great job~ Erin. [Gallery]
May 17, 2019
The Du lab annual Picnic BBQ party & Farewell party for Amy [Gallery]
May 13, 2019
Jianyang was invited to give a seminar at the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
School of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Dr. Sadis Matalon hosted the visit.
May 08, 2019
Jianyang was invited to give a seminar at the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, University of Iowa. Dr. Amy Lee hosted the visit.
Apr 30, 2019
Jianyang was invited to give a seminar at the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. Dr. Jennifer Hill hosted the visit.
Apr 05, 2019
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the visit of Dr. Yan Dong from the Department of Neuroscience at The University of Pittsburg. Dr. Dong gave a seminar entitled “Engram synapses dictate cocaine memories”. [Gallery]
Apr 04, 2019
Undergraduate students Adam sari and Musa Lughmani received the UT 2019 Undergraduate Summer Research and Creative Activities Program (USR&CAP) to support their research in the Du lab. Congratulations, Adam and Musa!
Feb 22, 2019
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the visit of Dr. Hongbing Wang from the Department of Physiology at Michigan State University. Dr. Wang gave a seminar entitled “Physiological and pathological function of calcium-stimulated cAMP signaling in the brain”. [Gallery]
Dec 18, 2018
Du lab winter holiday luncheon. 12-18-2018 Thank you for all of your contributions! Wish you have a fruitful year 2019! [Gallery]
Oct 05, 2018
Aug 02, 2018
Undergraduate students, Erin, Charles, Olivia, and Abby, attend the UT End-of-Summer Symposium 2018 and present their posters. [Gallery]
Jul 09, 2018
May 14, 2018
Amy Xiang will join the Du lab for a Research Assistant position. Welcome~Amy
May 07, 2018
The Du lab attends the ICAN conference at the University of Michigan. [Gallery]
Apr 02, 2018
Undergraduate students Charles Kruse, Erin Koffman, Olivia Miller and Abigail Owusu, received the UT 2018 Undergraduate Summer Research and Creative Activities Program (USR&CAP) to support their research in the Du lab. Congratulations, folks! [Gallery]
Mar 30, 2018
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the visit of Dr. Lin Mei from Case Western Reserve University, Department of Neuroscience. Dr. Mei gave a seminar entitled “Synapses, neuromuscular disorders and brain disorders”. [Gallery]
Mar 02, 2018
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the visit of Dr.Xin Wang from UT Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Wang gave a seminar entitled “Early brain, symptom, and social measures associated with PTSD development after motor vehicle collision”. [Gallery]
Feb 28, 2018
Jianyang was invited to give a seminar at UT Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Dr. Youssef Sari hosted the visit.
Feb 08, 2018
The Du lab's first NIH R01 grant was approved by NIMH. Thank you very much for all of your contributions! [Gallery]
Jan 16, 2018
Melissa, Nora, Jordan, Frank, Chase, Caitlin, Rida, and Becca joined the Du lab for undergraduate research positions. Welcome~ our new blood.
Jan 16, 2018
Kritika joined the Du lab for a Lab Manager position. Welcome back~ Kritika
Dec 18, 2017
The Du lab holiday luncheon party. [Gallery]
Dec 17, 2017
Jennifer and Sandra graduated from UT. Congratulations! We appreciate your contributions to the lab.
Dec 08, 2017
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the visit of Dr. Youssef Sari from UT Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Dr. Sari gave a seminar entitled “Glial Glutamate Transporters as Potential Targets for the Treatment of Drugs of Abuse”.
Nov 17, 2017
Dr. Jianyang Du hosted the visit of Dr. Jacek Debiec from The University of Michigan. Dr. Debiec gave a seminar entitled “Social and Hereditary Determinants of Threat Learning in Infancy: Lessons from Animal Studies”.
Sep 25, 2017
Our research paper "Labeling Aversive Memory Trace in Mouse Using a Doxycycline-inducible Expression System" has been accepted by Bio-Protocol. Congats, Jianyang and Erin.
Sep 07, 2017
Olivia joined the Du lab for an undergraduate research position. Welcome~Olivia
Sep 06, 2017
Jordan joined the Du lab for an undergraduate research position. Welcome~ Jordan
Sep 01, 2017
Jennifer Page joined the Du lab for an undergraduate research position. Welcome~ Jen
Sep 01, 2017
Charles joined the Du lab for an undergraduate research position. Welcome~ Charles
Aug 28, 2017
Farzaneh joined the Du lab as a Ph.D student. Welcome, Farzaneh! Hope you enjoy your new life in UT.
Aug 28, 2017
Zubayer joined the Du lab as a Ph.D student. Welcome again!
Jul 31, 2017
Dr. Jianyang Du was invited to give a seminar at the Institute of Neurosciences, Guangzhou Medical University, China.
Jun 13, 2017
Our research paper "Transient Acidosis while Retrieving a Fear-Related Memory Enhances Its Lability" was accepted by eLife. Congats, Jianyang, Zubayer, Kritika, and Juthika.
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May 25, 2017
Our review paper "Protons: A neurotransmitter in the brain" was published by Edorium J Cell Biol. Congats, Jianyang, Zubayer and Juthika.
May 11, 2017
Ethan joins the Du lab for an undergraduate research position.
May 10, 2017
Dr. Jianyang Du was invited to give a seminar at Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB), The university of Michigan at Ann Arbor, MI.
May 06, 2017
The Du lab annual picnic BBQ party. [Gallery]
Apr 12, 2017
Dr. Jianyang Du was invited to serve in American Heart Association Cell Trans 2 Study Section.
Jan 23, 2017
Jennifer joined the Du lab for an undergraduate research position.
Jan 23, 2017
Erin joined the Du lab for a research volunteer position.
Jan 17, 2017
Sandra joined the Du lab for an undergraduate research position
Oct 20, 2016
Du lab website tests run
Oct 06, 2016
Selena joined the Du lab for an undergraduate research position.
Sep 20, 2016
Kritika Joined the Du lab as a research technician.
Sep 15, 2016
Zubayer joined the Du lab as a research technician.
Sep 01, 2016
Hedyeh joined the Du lab for an undergraduate research position
Aug 22, 2016
The first Ph.D student, Juthika Mandal, joined the Du lab
Aug 15, 2016
The first day of the Du lab at UT