SHUWEN CHANG
ASSOCIATE INVESTIGATOR
1068 Xueyuan Avenue, Shenzhen University Town, Shenzhen, P.R.China
Summary
I am a neuroscientist and enjoy using real time methodology to visualize synaptic activity. In combination of super-resolution light microscopy and electrophysiology, the ultimate goal is to understand how synaptic proteins work to modulate synapse plasticity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Investigator
Shenzhen Institute Of Advanced Technology
11.2020 - Current
- Study how intrinsically disordered region driven liquid-liquid phase separation regulates postsynaptic assembly.
- Investigate how high-order inositol phosphate in regulation short-term synaptic plasticity.
- Supervise graduate students and junior researchers, providing guidance on research methods, project management, and professional development opportunities.
Postdoc Research
The Hospital For Sick Children
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Investigated how IQ motif of P/Q type Ca2+ channel regulates Ca2+ dependent facilitation.
- Established optogentic tool to modulate phosphoinositol at presynaptic active zone.
Postdoc Research
Charite Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Neurocure
01.2014 - 03.2017
- Investigated molecular mechanism underlying dynamic synaptic vesicle docking using flash-and-freeze and electron microscopy.
Education
Ph.D. - Neuroscience
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Göttingen, Germany 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
National Yang-Ming University
Taipei, Taiwan06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
National Cheng-Kung University
Tainan, Taiwan06.2005
Skills
Timeline
Associate Investigator
Shenzhen Institute Of Advanced Technology
11.2020 - Current
Postdoc Research
The Hospital For Sick Children
01.2019 - 12.2020
Postdoc Research
Charite Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Neurocure
01.2014 - 03.2017
Ph.D. - Neuroscience
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
National Yang-Ming University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
National Cheng-Kung University
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