The title of his research project is “Neuromodulation of neuronal networks that produce rhythmic activity.” Neuromodulation affects both intrinsic properties of neurons, and the dynamics of synapses that connect them. Dr. Manor will study the influence of dose-dependent neuromodulation on the pyloric rhythm in the stomatogastric nervous system in crustaceans, via the combined effects on intrinsic properties and synaptic strength and dynamics. Insights obtained from his studies in a small neuronal network will apply to larger vertebrate circuits. Dr. Manor is funded by The Gruss Lipper Foundation.