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Michael Iuvone , Ph.D. |
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Emory University School of Medicine |
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5107 Rollins Research Center |
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1510 Clifton Road |
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Atlanta, GA 30322-3090 |
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Tel: 404-727-5989 |
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Tel: 404-727-0358 (Lab) |
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Fax: 404-727-0365 |
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miuvone@pharm.emory.edu |
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Ph.D., University of Florida, 1976 |
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Postdoctoral Fellow, National Institute of Mental Health, 1976-78 |
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Emory University, 1978 |
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Jointly Professor of Ophthalmology |
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Research Interest: |
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Current and General Research Activities: Neurotransmitters, neuromodulators and hormones are three major classes of compounds responsible for intercellular communication in vertebrates. The general research interest of my laboratory is in the molecular, cellular and pharmacological regulation of these compounds. Currently, we are studying the regulation of melatonin and catecholamine systems in retina, brain, and pineal gland. Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland and also functions as a retinal neuromodulator, synthesized in photoreceptors. Dopamine functions as both a neurotransmitter and a neuromodulator in retina and brain. In my laboratory, cell culture, tissue culture, and neurochemical methodologies are used to investigate the cellular mechanisms for regulating the synthesis, release and actions of these compounds, with specific interests in receptors, second messengers, and enzyme regulation. |
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