Assistant Professor
Molecular Mechanisms that Mediate Glial Barrier Function
Glial barriers form at the boundary of healthy nervous system tissue where they control exchange of substances with the surrounding fluids, form a protective barrier to seal off damaged areas and co-ordinate immune signalling with the periphery. By studying the molecular mechanisms that mediate glial barrier function Dr. Smith hopes to improve understanding of their role in disease, optimize the delivery of therapeutics to the central nervous system and identify novel targets for therapeutic intervention.
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https://profiles.ucsf.edu/alexander.j.smith
Research Areas:
Neuro-Ophthalmology, Retina or Retinal Diseases, Visual System Development
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