A postdoctoral position is available for studying the development and function of the Drosophila visual system (Curr. Opin. Neurobiol. 17:65-72, 2007). We are investigating TGF-beta signaling mechanism in regulating neuronal target selection (Neuron 56:793-806, 2007). In addition, a large genetic screen based on visual-driven behaviors has been conducted and novel loci identified in this screen are now ready for analysis. We employ a combination of genetic, DNA microarray, behavioral, and confocal/EM imaging techniques. A second focus is the neural mechanism of high visual functions. We use behavior assays (video tracking and computer-generated visual stimuli) and functional imaging to dissect the circuits involved in color-vision and motion detection (Neuron 56:155-70, 2007). Candidates for these positions should hold either a Ph.D. or M.D., and should have less than five years of postdoctoral experience.

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Chi-Hon Lee, M.D., Ph.D.
Unit of Neuronal Connectivity
Laboratory of Gene Regulation and Development
NICHD, NIH
Building 18T, Room 106
MSC 5431
Bethesda, MD 20892
Tel: (301) 435-1940
Fax: (301) 496-4491
E-mail: leechih@mail.nih.gov


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