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Jeff Lichtman

Jeff Lichtman

Harvard University

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Jeff Lichtman’s interest in how specific neuronal connections are made and maintained began while he was a MD-PhD student at Washington University in Saint Louis. Lichtman remained at Washington University for nearly 30 years. In 2004, he moved to Harvard University where he is Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology and a member of the Center for Brain Science. A major focus of Lichtman’s current research is to decode the map of all the neural connections in the brain. To this end, Lichtman and his colleagues have developed exciting new tools and techniques such as “Brainbow” mice and automated ultra thin tissue slicing machines.

Talks with this Speaker

The Connectome and Connectomics: Seeking Neural Circuit Motifs

Jeff Lichtman explains how mapping the connections in the brain (the connectome) may lead to a better understanding of brain function. (Talk recorded in July 2013)

  • Part 1: Connectomics: Seeking Neural Circuit Motifs
    Part 1: Connectomics: Seeking Neural Circuit Motifs
    Audience:
    • Researcher
    • Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
    Duration: 46:31
  • Part 2: Neuromuscular Connectomics
    Part 2: Neuromuscular Connectomics
    Audience:
    • Researcher
    • Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
    Duration: 38:06
  • Part 3: Brain Connectomics?
    Part 3: Brain Connectomics?
    Audience:
    • Researcher
    • Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
    Duration: 25:44

Resolution in Microscopy

Jeff Lichtman describes resolution in microscopy and the diffraction of light, a key principle in image formation and a factor that limits the resolution of a conventional light microscope. (Talk recorded in December 2012)

Resolution in Microscopy (Jeff Lichtman)
Audience:
  • Researcher
Duration: 39:00

Resolution of a Microscope

Jeff Lichtman defines the resolution of a microscope and explains the criteria that influence this resolution. (Talk recorded in December 2012)

Resolution (Jeff Lichtman)
Audience:
  • Researcher
Duration: 20:46

Point Spread Function

Jeff Lichtman explains why and how the microscope images a point as a point spread function. (Talk recorded in December 2012)

Point Spread Function (Jeff Lichtman)
Audience:
  • Researcher
Duration: 28:33

Huygens Wavelets Constructive/Destructive Interference, and Diffraction

Jeff Lichtman describes Huygens wavelets, constructive/destructive interference, and diffraction. (Talk recorded in December 2012)

Diffraction (Jeff Lichtman)
Audience:
  • Researcher
Duration: 25:54

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