Education
- PhD, 1991, Stanford University
- BSc, 1982, Biology and Biochemistry, Hebrew University, Israel
Research Summary
The property of the brain that allows it to constantly adapt to change is termed plasticity, and is a prominent feature not only of learning and memory in the adult, but also of brain development. Connections between neurons (synapses) that are frequently used become stronger, while those that are unstimulated gradually dwindle away. The Nedivi lab works to identify the cellular mechanisms that underlie the addition and elimination of synaptic connections in response to activity using genetic and in vivo imaging approaches.
Awards
- Elected Member at Large, AAAS, 2019-2023
- Elected Member, Dana Alliance, 2019
- BCS Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, 2018
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Fellow, 2016
- AFAR Julie Martin Mid-Career Award in Aging Research, 2007 – 2011
- Edgerly Innovation Fund Award, 2006
- Dean’s Education and Student Advising Award, 2003
- NSF Powre Award, 1999
- Alfred P . Sloan Research Fellowship, 1999 – 2001
- Ellison Medical Foundation New Scholar Award, 1997 – 2002
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