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Thomas Christopher Brown, PhD |
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Brief Bio
Thomas Christopher Brown's research centers on understanding how drugs, diseases, and experiences influence the functional properties of neurons in the brain. Using the visual system as a model for observing brain activity, his work incorporates a range of techniques, including immunohistochemistry, behavioral assays, and multiphoton calcium imaging, to explore the mechanisms underlying neuronal plasticity. His research has numerous therapeutic implications, with a particular focus on how modulating plasticity can impact developmental disorders such as autism and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. He is enthusiastic about contributing to the collaborative environment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and is dedicated to fostering a sense of community.
Before relocating to Arizona, Dr. Brown completed his graduate studies at the University of Louisville College of Medicine in the Department of Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology. He holds undergraduate degrees in both biology and bluegrass music from East Tennessee State University. Outside of his research, Dr. Brown is passionate about science education and outreach, as well as exploring new places and restaurants.