Incorporating and developing cutting edge technology to unravel fundamental membrane biophysical mechanisms underlying our auditory system 

The plasma membrane is a key regulator of cellular excitability and is a greatly understudied area of cellular neuroscience. Our lab's focus on the role of membrane in cochlear hair cell mechanoelectrical transduction (MET), and its importance for hearing, constitutes a new exciting direction in the field of auditory and cellular neuroscience. The peripheral auditory system provides us with an excellent primary model to work out fundamental principles of how the lipid bilayer affects cellular excitability. 

The George lab believes in promoting diversity in science. I will strive to build and maintain an inclusive environment in which our members support and feel supported by each other both professionally and personally.

Positions available in the lab!

Please contact Dr. Shefin George for more details