Antonieta Lavin, PhD
Assistant Professor
Contact Information
lavina@musc.edu
843.792.6799
843.792.1442 (Lab)
Education
BS, Biology, 1988, University of Veracruz, Mexico
PhD, Neuroscience, 1994, National University, Mexico
Research Interests
Dr. Lavin’s research interest is focused on understanding the cellular
mechanisms that underlie attention and working memory. In particular, her lab
investigates how some types of neurotransmitters regulate the electrophysiological
properties of neurons located in the frontal cortex. It is thought that dopamine
and noradrenaline, by modulating cortical networks, play a role on focusing attention
and working memory. Areas of research interest include synaptic electrophysiology,
network activity and cortical circuitry. Techniques being employed include in
vitro and in vivo electrophysiology and slice cell culture.