Department of Zoology and Physiology
1000 E. University Ave
Aven Nelson, room 114
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-4208
Fax: 307-766-5625
Email: zprequest@uwyo.edu
Biological Sciences, Room 414; Lab 425
Phone: 307-823-2699
Email: yli30@uwyo.edu
Education:
B.S., Biology: University of Science and Technology of China, 1996
M.S., Biology: University of Science and Technology of China, 1998
Ph.D., Physiology: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 2003
Postdoctoral, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Research Interests:
Dr. Li’s research program focuses on studying functions and dysfunctions of the prefrontal cortex. Prefrontal microcircuits play essential roles in planning, reasoning, decision-making, and problem-solving. Disruptions in prefrontal microcircuits are associated with behavioral abnormalities in a variety of brain disorders. The team applies multidisciplinary approaches, including the miniscope in vivo calcium imaging technique, to study aberrant neural activity and dysfunctional prefrontal network in mouse models of dementia, depression, and autism, and to help developing strategies for early detection and intervention for these brain disorders.
Teaching:
Introduction to Neuroscience (ZOO4280/ZOO5280/NEUR5280, Fall)
Advanced Topics in Physiology: Calcium Signaling (ZOO4735/ZOO5735, Spring)
Selective Publications:
** I am currently recruiting graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.
Department of Zoology and Physiology
1000 E. University Ave
Aven Nelson, room 114
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-4208
Fax: 307-766-5625
Email: zprequest@uwyo.edu