Regular biography
Thomas Murphy is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego. His research interests are not specified in the available information. He is affiliated with the PHY department and has a profile page at https://physics.ucsd.edu/people/profile?id=tmurphy. No additional details about his academic background, awards, or specific research areas are provided.
Scholar-generated biography
Thomas R. Murphy's research focuses on glial-neuronal interactions, particularly the role of astrocytes in synaptic development and electrophysiological processes. His work explores how astrocytes modulate neuronal excitability through mechanisms such as calcium signaling, gliotransmission, and volume changes under various conditions. Key areas include the impact of osmotic stress, extracellular potassium levels, and NMDA receptor activity on neuronal and astrocytic responses. His studies also examine astrocytic calcium microdomains and their regulation, as well as the influence of neuronal firing rates on astrocytic receptor plasticity. These investigations contribute to understanding the complex interplay between astrocytes and neurons in health and disease.