Opportunities for Young Scientists
The research mission of the Mao Lab is to gain mechanistic understanding of the neural circuitry underlying motor control and sensori-motor integration in both normal and motor deficient animals. We value high quality science, collaboration and career development for young scientists. RO1 funded postdoctoral fellow positions are currently available. We also encourage graduate students and undergraduate students who are excited by our research to contact us.
Please email Tianyi Mao (✉ mao AT ohsu DOT edu) with any inquiries.
News and Publications
Stochastic growth and ligand–receptor interaction-mediated stabilization generate stereotyped dendritic arbors.
↗ [10.1038/s41593-026-02278-0]
Comprehensive 3D mapping reveals distinct spatial gradients of genetically-identified SST, PV, and TH interneurons across the mouse caudoputamen.
↗ 10.3389/fncel.2026.1795921
We are thrilled that our manuscript detailing the neuronal architecture of the mouse insular cortex has found a home at Nature Neuroscience. A huge congrats to Bart, Yang, and the rest of the crew! The paper is currently in press—watch this space for a link to the published edition.
A massive congratulations to project lead, Dr Haining Zhong, and the rest of the project investigators—Drs Tianyi Mao, Isabelle Baconguis, Jun Ding, and Emad Tajkhorshid—on securing a massive UM1 grant from the BRAIN Initiative to optimize cAMP and PKA sensors for cell-specific dissection of neuronal circuits in vivo!
Many congratulations to Landon for successfully defending her PhD thesis, “Opposing Modulation of Striatal Projection Neurons by Opioids”! We wish her all the best as she migrates from bench back to bedside to complete the other half of her MD/PhD!
Neuronal architecture of the mouse insular cortex underlying its diverse functions.
↗ 10.1101/2025.10.23.68369
A high-performance genetically encoded sensor for cellular imaging of PKC activity in vivo.
↗ 10.1038/s41467-025-61729-7