Active Research Projects
Building neurons and circuits
Dendrites and axons show extraordinarily diverse forms, with important implications for nervous system wiring and neuronal function. Our lab is interested in how neurons acquire their morphology and how this organization underlies circuit function. To approach this problem, we use molecular, genetic, anatomical, and behavioral approaches to identify the mechanisms that sculpt somatosensory circuits during development.
Development of somatosensory circuitry
How are dendritic territories and axon targets established? How do cell-cell interactions determine these morphologies?
News
Fruit Flies: Summer Pest or Scientific Marvel?
Both (but mostly the latter)! Read about the reasons why in this feature from the Zuckerman Institute.
Our GFP trap screen and characterization of Basigin function in dendrites is published
Congrats to Brikha and the grad students and technicians who supported this screen and mutant analysis.
Watch the Zuckerman Institute animation on Grace's chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy study.
Great work Grace and ZI animation team!