Miriam K. Bell

Membrane mechanics dictate axonal morphology and function

This study shows that axon morphology and function are influenced by membrane mechanics, with activity modulating cholesterol levels and affecting conduction velocity.

Spatiotemporal modeling reveals geometric dependence of AMPAR dynamics on dendritic spine morphology

This paper develops a spatiotemporal model to study how dendritic spine geometry influences AMPAR dynamics during long-term potentiation, finding non-monotonic relationships between spine volume and AMPAR changes.

Dendritic spine morphology regulates calcium-dependent synaptic weight change

The paper shows that dendritic spine morphology affects calcium dynamics and synaptic weight change through deterministic relationships.

Crosstalk between biochemical signaling and trafficking determines AMPAR dynamics in synaptic plasticity

The paper develops models to study how signaling and trafficking influence AMPAR dynamics in synaptic plasticity, finding that model properties and stimulus frequency affect AMPAR binding at synapses.

Dendritic spine geometry and spine apparatus organization govern the spatiotemporal dynamics of calcium

This study uses mathematical modeling to investigate how dendritic spine geometry and spine apparatus organization influence calcium dynamics in neurons.