Microproteomics: quantitative proteomic profiling of small numbers of laser-captured cells.

Dr. Jarvis' laboratory studies the neurobiology of vocal communication. Emphasis is placed on the molecular pathways involved in the perception and production of learned vocalizations. They use an integrative approach that combines behavioral, anatomical, electrophysiological and molecular biological techniques. The main animal model used is songbirds, one of the few vertebrate groups that evolved the ability to learn vocalizations. The generality of the discoveries is tested in other vocal

Dr. Thompson's research focuses on the development and deployment of proteomics and metabolomics mass spectrometry techniques for the analysis of biological systems. He is the Assistant Director of the Proteomics and Metabolomics Shared Resource in the Duke School of Medicine. In this role, he enjoys utilizing mass spectrometry 'omics techniques in research collaborations with investigators throughout the Duke community.