Dr. Harold Atwood

Harold Atwood's major field of research is Crustacean Neuromuscular Systems. Based on his studies of their structure, function and development, he has been able to demonstrate the utility of such systems for research on synaptic mechanisms akin to those in central nervous systems. In particular he has applied this utility in the area of muscular dystrophy. Dr. Atwood's international reputation as a neurophysiologist is evidenced by over 100 journal publications (one was a "Citation Classic"; SCI, Sept. 21, 1981), numerous book chapters, associate editor of four journals, a D.Sc. awarded by the University of Glasgow, and his 1981-1991 appointment as Chairman of the Department of Physiology, University of Toronto.