Vision Laboratory

Are you interested in how the visual system works? 

If you would like to be involved in research focused on understanding the function of neural networks in an intact and "approachable
part of the brain"  and you are thinking about doing a summer research project, graduate diploma, Honours, MSc or a PhD, you can
contact Dr Dario Protti (dariop@physiol.usyd.edu.au) to talk about available projects.

We are particularly interested in the changes that take place during the switch from nighttime to daytime vision. This transition is strongly influenced by the neurotransmitter dopamine, which acts as a light signal.

We are also interested in the neuronal networks that generate the different components of the receptive field of retinal ganglion cells and in the interactions between the glial and neuronal networks in the retina.

Projects are available in the aforementioned areas of research:

• Patch-clamp recordings in retinal slices and whole mount retina.
• Intracellular staining and morphological reconstruction