Joan S. Baizer PhD
Joan S. Baizer
PhD
Professional Summary:
I am interested in how brain structure and function vary among species to mediate different cognitive and motor skills.
One focus of my research is on understanding the comparative neurochemical organization of brainstem and cerebellar structures that mediate balance, posture and movement and analyzing how this organization may vary with development, learning, aging, gender or neurological disease. I am also interested in how these systems have changed over evolution, and am comparing brainstem and cerebellar organization in humans and apes.
A second research interest is comparative neuroanatomy of the claustrum, a subcortical structure that works closely with the cerebral cortex.
Education and Training:
- Other, Sabbatical, University College, London (1995)
- Other, Sabbatical, NIH (1988)
- Fellowship, Postdoctoral Training, Neurophysiology, NIH (1976)
- PhD, Psychology, Brown University (1973)
- MS, Psychology, Brown University (1970)
- BA, Psychology, Bryn Mawr College (1968)
Employment:
- Professor, University At Buffalo - Main Street Campus (2014-present)
- Associate Professor, Physiology and Biophysics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1984-present)
- Assistant Professor, Physiology, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1976-present)
- Guest Researcher (Sabbatical), University College, London (1995)
- Guest Worker (Sabbatical), NIH (1988)
Awards and Honors:
- Meyerson Teaching and Mentoring Award (2024)
- Invitation to join multi-institution BICAN grant (2021)
- Invitation to submit ms. for a special issue of Frontiers (2021)
- Invitation to join group of researchers applying for a grant to study the brain in ASD (2021)
- Invitation to collaborate in the study of the brain of HM
Research Expertise:
- Comparative Neuroanatomy
- Immunohistochemistry, Histology
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- January 2008–December 2011
“Probing a Monogenic Form of Autism from Molecules to Behavior”
Simons Foundation
Role: Co-Investigator - January 2008–December 2009
“Aging and plasticity in the vestibular system.”
Canadian Health Institutes for Research
Role: Co-Investigator - 1982-1985 NEI, NIH, RO1, “Organization of visual function in prestriate cortex”,
NEI
Role: Principal Investigator - Effects of methylphenidate on gene expression in the rat brain
NIDA
Role: Principal Investigator
$100,000 - Mechanisms of recovery after striate cortex lesions
American Association of Dental Schools
Role: Principal Investigator
$2,200 - Organization of visual function in prestriate cortex
American Association of Dental Schools
Role: Principal Investigator
Journal Articles:
- Baizer JS. (2024) Neuroanatomy of autism: what is the role of the cerebellum?. Cerebral cortex (New York, N.Y. : 1991) (May), 34(13): 94-103. doi:10.1093/cercor/bhae050
- Baizer JS, Sherwood CC, Hof PR, Baker JF, Witelson SF. (2024) Glycine is a transmitter in the human and chimpanzee cochlear nuclei. Frontiers in neuroanatomy (Jan), 18: 1331230. doi:10.3389/fnana.2024.1331230
- Alhelo H, Dogiparthi J, Baizer JS, Hof PR, Sherwood CC, Kulesza R. (2023) Characterization of the superior olivary complex of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) in comparison to humans. Hearing research (Mar), 430: 108698.
- Baizer JS, Witelson SF. (2023) Comparative analysis of four nuclei in the human brainstem: Individual differences, left-right asymmetry, species differences. Frontiers in neuroanatomy (Jan), 17: 1069210. doi:10.3389/fnana.2023.1069210
- Baizer JS, Webster CJ, Witelson SF. (2022) Individual variability in the size and organization of the human arcuate nucleus of the medulla. Brain structure & function (Jan), 227(1): 159-176.
- Baizer JS. (2021) Functional and Neuropathological Evidence for a Role of the Brainstem in Autism. Frontiers in integrative neuroscience (Jan), 15: 748977. doi:10.3389/fnint.2021.748977
- Baizer JS, Webster CJ, Baker JF. (2020) The Claustrum in the Squirrel Monkey. Anatomical record (Hoboken, N.J. : 2007) (May), 303(5): 1439-1454.
- Baizer JS, Wong KM, Salvi RJ, Manohar S, Sherwood CC, Hof PR, Baker JF, Witelson SF. (2018) Species Differences in the Organization of the Ventral Cochlear Nucleus. Anat Rec (Hoboken) (May), 301(5): 862-886.
- Baizer JS, Wong KM, Sherwood CC, Hof PR, Witelson SF. (2018) Individual variability in the structural properties of neurons in the human inferior olive. Brain Struct Funct (May), 223(4): 1667-1681.
- Baizer JS, Wong KM, Manohar S, Hayes SH, Ding D, Dingman R, Salvi RJ. (2015) Effects of acoustic trauma on the auditory system of the rat: The role of microglia. Neuroscience (Sep), 303: 299-311.
- Baizer JS, Wong KM, Paolone NA, Weinstock N, Salvi RJ, Manohar S, Witelson SF, Baker JF, Sherwood CC, Hof PR. (2014) Laminar and neurochemical organization of the dorsal cochlear nucleus of the human, monkey, cat, and rodents. Anat Rec (Hoboken) (Oct), 297(10): 1865-1884.
- Baizer JS, Sherwood CC, Noonan M, Hof PR. (2014) Comparative organization of the claustrum: what does structure tell us about function?. Front Syst Neurosci (Jul), 8: 117-117.
- Baizer JS. (2014) Unique Features of the Human Brainstem and Cerebellum. Front Hum Neurosci (Apr), 8: 202-202.
- Paolone N, Manohar S, Hayes SH, Wong KM, Salvi RJ, Baizer JS. (2014) Dissociation of doublecortin expression and neurogenesis in unipolar brush cells in the vestibulocerebellum and dorsal cochlear nucleus of the adult rat. Neuroscience (Apr), 265: 323-331.
- Hamodeh S, Baizer J, Sugihara I, Sultan F, Baizer JS. (2014) Systematic analysis of neuronal wiring of the rodent deep cerebellar nuclei reveals differences reflecting adaptations at the neuronal circuit and internuclear level. J Comp Neurol (Jan).
- Baizer JS, Paolone NA, Sherwood CC, Hof PR. (2013) Neurochemical organization of the vestibular brainstem in the common chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes). Brain Struct Funct (Nov), 218(6): 1463-1485.
- Bauer CA, Wisner KW, Baizer JS, Brozoski TJ. (2013) Tinnitus, unipolar brush cells, and cerebellar glutamatergic function in an animal model. PLoS One (Jun), 8(6): 64726-64726.
- Baizer JS, Weinstock N, Witelson SF, Sherwood CC, Hof PR. (2013) The nucleus pararaphales in the human, chimpanzee, and macaque monkey. Brain Struct Funct (Mar), 218(2): 389-403.
- Baizer JS, Manohar S, Paolone NA, Weinstock N, Salvi RJ. (2012) Understanding tinnitus: the dorsal cochlear nucleus, organization and plasticity. Brain Res (Nov), 1485: 40-53.
- Bett GC, Lis A, Wersinger SR, Baizer JS, Duffey ME, Rasmusson RL. (2012) A Mouse Model of Timothy Syndrome: a Complex Autistic Disorder Resulting from a Point Mutation in Cav1.2. N Am J Med Sci (Boston) (Jul), 5(3): 135-140.
- Bett, GCL; Agnieszka, L; Wersinger, SR; Baizer, JS, Duffey, ME; Rasmusson, RL. (2012) A Mouse Model of Timothy Syndrome: a Complex Autistic Disorder Resulting from a Point Mutation in Cav1.2. North American Journal of Medicine and Science (Jul), 5(3): 135-140.
- Manohar S, Paolone NA, Bleichfeld M, Hayes SH, Salvi RJ, Baizer JS. (2012) Expression of doublecortin, a neuronal migration protein, in unipolar brush cells of the vestibulocerebellum and dorsal cochlear nucleus of the adult rat. Neuroscience (Jan), 202: 169-183.
- Baizer JS, Sherwood CC, Hof PR, Witelson SF, Sultan F. (2011) Neurochemical and structural organization of the principal nucleus of the inferior olive in the human. Anat Rec (Hoboken) (Jul), 294(7): 1198-1216.
- Baizer JS, Paolone NA, Witelson SF. (2011) Nonphosphorylated neurofilament protein is expressed by scattered neurons in the human vestibular brainstem. Brain Res (Mar), 1382: 45-56.
- Baizer JS, Corwin WL, Baker JF. (2010) Otolith stimulation induces c-Fos expression in vestibular and precerebellar nuclei in cats and squirrel monkeys. Brain Res (Sep), 1351: 64-73.
- Heskin-Sweezie R, Titley HK, Baizer JS, Broussard DM. (2010) Type B GABA receptors contribute to the restoration of balance during vestibular compensation in mice. Neuroscience (Aug), 169(1): 302-314.
- Sultan F, Hamodeh S, Baizer JS. (2010) The human dentate nucleus: a complex shape untangled. Neuroscience (Jun), 167(4): 965-968.
- Baizer JS, Broussard DM. (2010) Expression of calcium-binding proteins and nNOS in the human vestibular and precerebellar brainstem. J Comp Neurol (Mar), 518(6): 872-895.
- Antflick JE, Vetiska S, Baizer JS, Yao Y, Baker GB, Hampson DR. (2009) L-Serine-O-phosphate in the central nervous system. Brain Res (Dec), 1300: 1-13.
- Baizer JS. (2009) Nonphosphorylated neurofilament protein is expressed by scattered neurons in the vestibular and precerebellar brainstem. Brain Res (Sep).
- Campbell CE, Piper M, Plachez C, Yeh YT, Baizer JS, Osinski JM, Litwack ED, Richards LJ, Gronostajski RM. (2008) The transcription factor Nfix is essential for normal brain development. BMC Dev Biol (May), 8: 52-52.
- Baizer JS, Baker JF, Haas K, Lima R. (2007) Neurochemical organization of the nucleus paramedianus dorsalis in the human. Brain Res (Aug).
- Rahman FE, Baizer JS. (2007) Neurochemically defined cell types in the claustrum of the cat. Brain Res (Jul), 1159: 94-111.
- Kralj-Hans I, Baizer JS, Swales C, Glickstein M. (2007) Independent roles for the dorsal paraflocculus and vermal lobule VII of the cerebellum in visuomotor coordination. Exp Brain Res (Feb), 177(2): 209-222.
- Van Der Gucht E, Youakim M, Arckens L, Hof PR, Baizer JS. (2006) Variations in the structure of the prelunate gyrus in Old World monkeys. Anat Rec A Discov Mol Cell Evol Biol (Jul), 288(7): 753-775.
- Baizer JS, Baker JF. (2006) Neurochemically defined cell columns in the nucleus prepositus hypoglossi of the cat and monkey. Brain Res (Jun), 1094(1): 127-137.
- Baizer JS, Baker JF. (2006) Immunoreactivity for calretinin and calbindin in the vestibular nuclear complex of the monkey. Exp Brain Res (Jun), 172(1): 103-113.
- Baizer JS, Baker JF. (2005) Immunoreactivity for calcium-binding proteins defines subregions of the vestibular nuclear complex of the cat. Exp Brain Res (Jul), 164(1): 78-91.
- Glickstein M, Waller J, Baizer JS, Brown B, Timmann D. (2005) Cerebellum lesions and finger use. Cerebellum (Jan), 4(3): 189-197.
- Lock TM, Baizer JS, Bender DB. (2003) Distribution of corticotectal cells in macaque. Exp Brain Res (Aug), 151(4): 455-470.
- Lock TM, Baizer JS, Bender DB. (2003) Distribution of corticotectal cells in macaque. Experimental brain research (Aug), 151(4): 455-70.
- Youakim M, Bender DB, Baizer JS. (2001) Vertical meridian representation on the prelunate gyrus in area V4 of macaque. Brain research bulletin (Sep), 56(2): 93-100.
- Youakim M, Bender DB, Baizer JS. (2001) Vertical meridian representation on the prelunate gyrus in area V4 of macaque. Brain Res Bull (Sep), 56(2): 93-100.
- Baizer JS. (2001) Serotonergic innervation of the primate claustrum. Brain research bulletin (Jun), 55(3): 431-4.
- Baizer JS. (2001) Serotonergic innervation of the primate claustrum. Brain Res Bull (Jun), 55(3): 431-434.
- Baizer JS, Kralj-Hans I, Glickstein M. (1999) Cerebellar lesions and prism adaptation in macaque monkeys. J Neurophysiol (Apr), 81(4): 1960-1965.
- Baizer JS, Kralj-Hans I, Glickstein M. (1999) Cerebellar lesions and prism adaptation in macaque monkeys. Journal of neurophysiology (Apr), 81(4): 1960-5.
- Reynhout K, Baizer JS. (1999) Immunoreactivity for calcium-binding proteins in the claustrum of the monkey. Anatomy and embryology (Jan), 199(1): 75-83.
- Reynhout K, Baizer JS. (1999) Immunoreactivity for calcium-binding proteins in the claustrum of the monkey. Anat Embryol (Berl) (Jan), 199(1): 75-83.
- Baizer JS, Lock TM, Youakim M. (1997) Projections from the claustrum to the prelunate gyrus in the monkey. Experimental brain research (Mar), 113(3): 564-8.
- Baizer JS, Lock TM, Youakim M. (1997) Projections from the claustrum to the prelunate gyrus in the monkey. Exp Brain Res (Mar), 113(3): 564-568.
- Baizer JS, Lock TM, Youakim M. (1997) Projections from the claustrum to the prelunate gyrus in the monkey. Exp Brain Res (Mar), 113(3): 564-568.
- Baizer JS, Lock TM, Youakim M. (1997) Projections from the claustrum to the prelunate gyrus in the monkey. Exp Brain Res (Mar), 113(3): 564-568.
- Baizer JS, Lock TM, Youakim M. (1997) Projections from the claustrum to the prelunate gyrus in the monkey. Exp Brain Res (Mar), 113(3): 564-568.
- Baizer JS, Desimone R, Ungerleider LG. (1993) Comparison of subcortical connections of inferior temporal and posterior parietal cortex in monkeys. Vis Neurosci (Jan), 10(1): 59-72.
- Baizer JS, Whitney JF, Bender DB. (1991) Bilateral projections from the parabigeminal nucleus to the superior colliculus in monkey. Exp Brain Res (Jan), 86(3): 467-470.
- Baizer JS, Whitney JF, Bender DB. (1991) Bilateral projections from the parabigeminal nucleus to the superior colliculus in monkey. Exp Brain Res (Jan), 86(3): 467-470.
- Baizer JS, Whitney JF, Bender DB. (1991) Bilateral projections from the parabigeminal nucleus to the superior colliculus in monkey. Exp Brain Res (Jan), 86(3): 467-470.
- Baizer JS, Whitney JF, Bender DB. (1991) Bilateral projections from the parabigeminal nucleus to the superior colliculus in monkey. Exp Brain Res (Jan), 86(3): 467-470.
- Baizer JS, Ungerleider LG, Desimone R. (1991) Organization of visual inputs to the inferior temporal and posterior parietal cortex in macaques. J Neurosci (Jan), 11(1): 168-190.
- Baizer JS, Whitney JF, Bender DB. (1991) Bilateral projections from the parabigeminal nucleus to the superior colliculus in monkey. Experimental brain research (Jan), 86(3): 467-70.
- Baizer JS, Ungerleider LG, Desimone R. (1991) Organization of visual inputs to the inferior temporal and posterior parietal cortex in macaques. The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience (Jan), 11(1): 168-90. doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.11-01-00168.1991
- Bender DB, Baizer JS. (1990) Saccadic eye movements following kainic acid lesions of the pulvinar in monkeys. Exp Brain Res (Jan), 79(3): 467-478.
- Baizer JS, Bender DB. (1989) Comparison of saccadic eye movements in humans and macaques to single-step and double-step target movements. Vision research (Jan), 29(4): 485-95.
- Baizer JS, Bender DB. (1989) Comparison of saccadic eye movements in humans and macaques to single-step and double-step target movements. Vision Res (Jan), 29(4): 485-495.
- Baizer JS, Bender DB. (1989) Comparison of saccadic eye movements in humans and macaques to single-step and double-step target movements. Vision Res (Jan), 29(4): 485-495.
- Baizer JS, Bender DB. (1989) Comparison of saccadic eye movements in humans and macaques to single-step and double-step target movements. Vision Res (Jan), 29(4): 485-495.
- Baizer JS, Bender DB. (1989) Comparison of saccadic eye movements in humans and macaques to single-step and double-step target movements. Vision Res (Jan), 29(4): 485-495.
- Bender DB, Baizer JS. (1984) Anterograde degeneration in the superior colliculus following kainic acid and radiofrequency lesions of the macaque pulvinar. J Comp Neurol (Sep), 228(2): 284-298.
- Bender DB, Baizer JS. (1984) Anterograde degeneration in the superior colliculus following kainic acid and radiofrequency lesions of the macaque pulvinar. J Comp Neurol (Sep), 228(2): 284-298.
- Bender DB, Baizer JS. (1984) Anterograde degeneration in the superior colliculus following kainic acid and radiofrequency lesions of the macaque pulvinar. J Comp Neurol (Sep), 228(2): 284-298.
- Bender DB, Baizer JS. (1984) Anterograde degeneration in the superior colliculus following kainic acid and radiofrequency lesions of the macaque pulvinar. J Comp Neurol (Sep), 228(2): 284-298.
- Bender DB, Baizer JS. (1984) Anterograde degeneration in the superior colliculus following kainic acid and radiofrequency lesions of the macaque pulvinar. The Journal of comparative neurology (Sep), 228(2): 284-98.
- Maguire WM, Baizer JS. (1984) Visuotopic organization of the prelunate gyrus in rhesus monkey. The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience (Jul), 4(7): 1690-704. doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.04-07-01690.1984
- Maguire WM, Baizer JS. (1984) Visuotopic organization of the prelunate gyrus in rhesus monkey. J Neurosci (Jul), 4(7): 1690-1704.
- Baizer JS, Maguire WM. (1983) Double representation of lower visual quadrant in prelunate gyrus of rhesus monkey. Investigative ophthalmology & visual science (Oct), 24(10): 1436-9.
- Baizer JS, Maguire WM. (1983) Double representation of lower visual quadrant in prelunate gyrus of rhesus monkey. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci (Oct), 24(10): 1436-1439.
- Baizer JS. (1982) Receptive field properties of V3 neurons in monkey. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci (Jul), 23(1): 87-95.
- Baizer JS. (1982) Receptive field properties of V3 neurons in monkey. Investigative ophthalmology & visual science (Jul), 23(1): 87-95.
- Maguire WM, Baizer JS. (1982) Luminance coding of briefly presented stimuli in area 17 of the rhesus monkey. Journal of neurophysiology (Jan), 47(1): 128-37.
- Maguire WM, Baizer JS. (1982) Luminance coding of briefly presented stimuli in area 17 of the rhesus monkey. J Neurophysiol (Jan), 47(1): 128-137.
- Robinson DL, Baizer JS, Dow BM. (1980) Behavioral enhancement of visual responses of prestriate neurons of the rhesus monkey. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci (Sep), 19(9): 1120-1123.
- Robinson DL, Baizer JS, Dow BM. (1980) Behavioral enhancement of visual responses of prestriate neurons of the rhesus monkey. Investigative ophthalmology & visual science (Sep), 19(9): 1120-3.
- Maguire WM, Meyer GE, Baizer JS. (1980) The McCollough effect in rhesus monkey. Investigative ophthalmology & visual science (Mar), 19(3): 321-4.
- Maguire WM, Meyer GE, Baizer JS. (1980) The McCollough effect in rhesus monkey. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci (Mar), 19(3): 321-324.
- Baizer JS, Robinson DL, Dow BM. (1977) Visual responses of area 18 neurons in awake, behaving monkey. J Neurophysiol (Sep), 40(5): 1024-1037.
- Baizer JS, Robinson DL, Dow BM. (1977) Visual responses of area 18 neurons in awake, behaving monkey. Journal of neurophysiology (Sep), 40(5): 1024-37.
- Baizer JS, Glickstein M. (1974) Proceedings: Role of cerebellum in prism adaptation. The Journal of physiology (Jan), 236(1): 34P-35P.
- Baizer JS, Glickstein M. (1974) Proceedings: Role of cerebellum in prism adaptation. J Physiol (Jan), 236(1): 34-35.
- Baizer JS, Desimone R, Ungerleider LG. (1900) Comparison of subcortical connections of inferior temporal and posterior parietal cortex in monkeys. Visual neuroscience (Jan), 10(1): 59-72.
Professional Memberships:
- Society for Neural Control of Movement
- Association for Women in Science
- Society for Neuroscience
- WIN; Women in Neuroscience
Presentations:
- "Unique Features of the Human Brainstem" Department Seminar Series (2021)
- "The claustrum in the squirrel monkey" The society for claustrum research (2019)
- "What the electrode does not see (...or neuroanatomy is women's work)." Progress in Sensorimotor Research; Symposium in Honor of NIH Laboratory of Dr. Robert H. Wurtz (2003)
Service Activities:
- Faculty Senate meets throughout the year to condiser UB policy and procedures; Member, Faculty Senate (2024–present)
- Evaluate syllabi from other schools to see if courses articulate with UB:submit findings to Taurus; Director of Undergraduate Education (2021–present)
- The committee will invite and screen applications for new faculty positions in the Department.; Member ofr hiring committee. (2021–present)
- AD HOC commmittee on promotions, JSMBS.; Review promotion dossiers. (2021–present)
- Committee of the Erice County Department of Mental Hygiene; Member, Erie County Community Services Board (2021–present)
- ID/DD subcommittee of Erie County Community Services Board; Member (2020–present)
- Family and caregiver support group meeting via Zoom once a month during the pandemic.; Member (2020–present)
- Carefully read and commented on Ph.D. thesis of Samson Chengetanai, University of Witwatersand, South Africa. "Anatomy of the brain of the African Wild Dog, Lycaon Pictus".; Outside reviewer for Ph.D. student, Samson Chengetanai, from South Africa, laboaratory of Dr. Paul Manger. (2020)
- This group emphasizes advocacy for people with developmental/intellectual disablites. A goal is outreach to legislators, the Commissioner of OPWDD and the governor.; Member, DDAWNY Family Committee (2020–present)
- We reviewed applications for the ATC position after Pam Davison retired.; Search committee for new ATC. (2019)
- Advocacy group for women and URM at UB; Executive committee of the Institute for Research in Gender (IRWEG) (2018–present)
- FSAC- Family Support and Advisory Committee of People Inc. This committee meets monthly (pre-Covid). The purpose is to receive feedback from and provide information to stakeholders, families of people with developmental disablities receiving services from People Inc.; Facilitator (2018–present)
- Special Education Advocate, BPS co-Chair of SEPAC; Volunteer (2001–present)
- Faculty Council; Alternate Member (1999–present)
- Review manuscripts for JCN, JNP, Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy, Frontiers; Reviewer of manuscripts (1980–present)
- Disability Advocate, Jewish Community Center