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Kyle Biesecker Entering Class - 2011 E-mail: bies0051@umn.edu

Undergraduate Institution and Major/Degree:

• B.A. Psychology with Neuroscience, May 2011
  St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN

Major Advisor(s):

• Eric Newman

Research Description:

I study glial physiology to try and understand how neurons and glia communicate with each other. Historically, glial cells were considered passive members of the central nervous system, but recent research has revealed active roles for glial cells in regulating neuronal excitability and vascular diameter in response to neuronal activity. To try and better understand these active roles, I study imaging of intracellularcell calcium signals in Müller cells in response to neuronal activity in the retina. Additionally, I study astroctye responses to neuronal activity in the hippocampus.

Lab Rotations:

• Karen Ashe
• Michael Lee
• Eric Newman
• Sylvain Lesne

Courses Taken Beyond the Core Courses:

• Stat5303 - Designing Experiments

Awards and Honors:

• Stark Travel Award - 2012

Home Town:

• Bethesda, MD