Quentin S. Fischer, Ph.D.
- Friedlander Lab
4 Riverside Circle
Quentin Fischer's research is focused on investigating the cellular processes underlying neuroplasticity, with particular emphasis on how synapses are affected during development, learning, disease and injury. He also has keen interests in research advocacy and the promotion of animal welfare.
Pannoni KE, Fischer QS, Tarannum R, Cawley ML, Alsalman MM, Acosta N, Ezigbo C, Gil DV, Campbell LA, and Farris S (2025) MCU expression in hippocampal CA2 neurons modulates dendritic mitochondrial morphology and synaptic plasticity. Sci Rep. 15(1): 4540-59. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-85958-4.
Fischer QS, Kalikulov D, Viana Di Prisco G, Williams CA, Baldwin PR, and Friedlander MJ (2024) Synaptic plasticity in the injured brain depends on the temporal pattern of stimulation. J Neurotrauma 41(21-22): 2455-77. doi: 10.1089/neu.2024.0129.
Cai S, Fischer QS, He Y, Zhang L, Liu H, Daw NW, and Yang Y (2017) GABAB receptor-dependent bidirectional regulation of critical period ocular dominance plasticity in cats. PLoS One 12(6):e0180162. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0180162.
Fischer QS, Aleem S, Zhou H, Pham TA. (2007). Adult visual experience promotes recovery of primary visual cortex from long-term monocular deprivation. Learn Mem 14: 573-80. doi: 10.1101/lm.676707.
Fischer QS, Graves A, Evans S, Lickey ME, Pham TA. (2007). Monocular deprivation in adult mice alters visual acuity and single-unit activity. Learn Mem 14: 277-86. doi: 10.1101/lm.392107.
McGee AW, Yang Y, Fischer QS, Daw NW, Strittmatter SM. (2005). Experience-driven plasticity of visual cortex limited by myelin and Nogo receptor. Science 309: 2222-6. doi: 10.1126/science.1114362.
Yang Y, Fischer QS, Zhang Y, Baumgärtel K, Mansuy IM, Daw NW. (2005). Reversible block of experience-dependent plasticity by calcineurin in mouse visual cortex. Nat. Neuroscie 8(6): 791-6. doi: 10.1038/nn1464.
- Ph.D. in Psychology (Neuroscience program), University of California, Riverside CA
Thesis: The Role of Binocular Interactions in the Development of Mammalian Retinocollicular Topography - Master of Arts in Psychology (Neuroscience program), University of California, Riverside CA
Thesis: The Role of Cell Death in Sculpting Retinal Ganglion Cell Topography and Patterns of Central Projection - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Behavioral Neuroscience program), University of Colorado, Boulder CO
- Instructor, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, Houston, TX
- Instructor, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Houston, TX
- Postdoctoral Associate, Yale University Medical School, Dept. Ophthalmology & Visual Science, New Haven CT
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, Ohio University, Department of Biological Sciences, Neurobiology Program, Athens, OH
- Graduate Student, University of California, Departments of Psychology and Neuroscience, Riverside CA
- Professional Research Associate II, University of Colorado, Department of Psychology, Boulder, CO
- Research Assistant, University of Colorado, Department of Psychology, Boulder, CO