Welcome to the Tajima Lab at CWRU
We are dedicated to advancing molecular neuroscience through cutting-edge research and bold, innovative approaches. Join us in pushing the boundaries of discovery and shaping the future of brain science.
Research
Structural Biology
We aim to understand the assembly of neuronal membrane protein complexes that mediate synaptic transmission.
Electrophysiology
The ultimate goal of our studies is to elucidate the molecular and cellular mechanisms of glutamate receptors. To achieve this, we combine multiple techniques, including patch-clamp electrophysiology.
Drug Development
Glutamate receptors play a central role in various neurological and neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and epilepsy. Our research focuses on developing novel therapeutics that target these receptors to improve the treatment of brain diseases.
Recent News
August, 2025
Oral presentation at the 2025 iGluR meeting.
Nami is excited to give a talk at the 2025 iGluR Annual Meeting!
May 29, 2025
Our first research paper publication. Congratulations, Pita & Changping!!
Our manuscript,“Kainate Receptor in Apo and in Complex with a Partial Agonist,” has been published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology.
Congratulations to Pita and Changping on this achievement!
May 12, 2025
Poster presentations at the 2025 CCMSB Symposium!
Changping and Pita presented posters at the CCMSB Annual Symposium, Cleveland.
May 5, 2025
Congrats, Sara!
Sara Amaral Soares De Albergaria, a star undergraduate in the lab, graduates from Case Western Reserve University, the Dept. of Neuroscience!
Congratulations, Sara!
April 2025
Research paper submission.
Our manuscript on Kainate Receptor Desensitization has been submitted to bioRxiv.
Congratulations to Changping and Pita on this milestone!
Job Openings
Postdoctoral Fellow in Electrophysiology & Cryo-EM
We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to lead a project focused on understanding the structure and function of glutamate receptors and their accessory proteins.
Join Our Team!
Have a question or want to learn more about our research? Fill out the contact form below or reach out to Nami at nxt193@case.edu.
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