Basic Research Laboratories

Atkinson Pain Research Laboratory

In the Atkinson Pain Research Laboratory, we study connections from the spinal cord to the brain that are involved in bodily "feelings." . . . more

Systemic Inflammation Laboratory

The research focus of the laboratory is on the neural basis and molecular mechanisms of the physiological and behavioral manifestations of systemic inflammation . . . more

Cognitive Neurometabolism Laboratory

The focus of the Cognitive Neurometabolism Laboratory is brain energy metabolism, particularly the causes and effects of mitochondrial energy metabolism deficiencies in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other neurodegenerative conditions . . . more

Electron Microscopy

The Electron Microscopy Laboratory's principal goal is to provide electron microscopy services to Barrow Neurological Institute investigators.  During the past 40 years, the laboratory has collaborated on studies . . . more

Laboratory of Ion Channel Biophysics

The long-term research goal of this laboratory is to elucidate the structural mechanisms of the GABA-receptor function and modulation though an interdisciplinary approach. . . . more

Motor Systems Neurophysiology Laboratory

One of the primary goals of neuroscience is to understand how cells of the nervous system interact to produce global behavioral capabilities. Any behavior is ultimately displayed as some sort of movement: a smile, talk, laugh, hand-shake, dance, run, gesture, etc. Research in our laboratory focuses on neuronal mechanisms that underlay complex whole-body movements . . . more

Neural Physiology Laboratory

Our laboratories study Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor (nAChR) Physiology, Pharmacology, and Pathophysiology; Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Epilepsy; and Cellular Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration . . . more

Neurochemistry Laboratory

Movement, respiration, emotion, and thought are just a few of the essential but complex processes that result from cascades of chemical signals in the brain, body, or both. . . . more  

Neuroimmunology Program

The Neuroimmunology Program is a collaborative program that encompasses the Neuroimmunology Laboratory, the Clinical Research Team, and the North American Research Committee on Multiple Sclerosis (NARCOMS) Project. . . . more

Spinal Biomechanics Laboratory

Spinal Biomechanics Laboratory studies the mechanical behavior of the spine in its normal condition and after injury, disease, or surgical intervention. . . . more