Dr. Michael Jonz
Department of Biology
University of Ottawa
mjonz@uottawa.ca
I am a neurobiologist interested in the physiology, morphology, and development of sensory systems in vertebrates. Research in my lab is currently focused on the cellular mechanisms of oxygen “sensing” in the gills of fish and amphibians by peripheral chemoreceptors, and the process of cardiorespiratory regulation. In addition, my research program has recently included studies designed to investigate the role of ion channel modulation in visual processing in the retina. I primarily use the zebrafish (Danio rerio), goldfish (Carassius auratus) and larvae of the African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis) to address these issues.