Edwin R. Chapman, Ph.D.

The release of neurotransmitters at synapses, or the connections between neurons, is a fundamental process that is crucial for normal nervous system function. Dr. Chapman’s research applies novel methods to unresolved questions about the early steps in this process, in which vesicles containing neurotransmitters fuse with the releasing neuron’s cell membrane. Insights from this research may inform the development of treatments that work by altering neurotransmitter release.