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Our lab’s goal is to contribute to science in three ways: discovery, training, and community. Scientifically, we study how neurons and neuronal circuits generate and maintain normal function. Training and mentorship are integral to our efforts, and we cultivate an inclusive training environment for scientists at all career stages. We welcome applications from people from any background or level of scientific experience.
Current scientific projects aim to discover the mechanisms by which neurons choose their fate and form neuronal circuits, and later how these neurons and circuits respond to injury, disease, and age. The molecular mechanisms we study include, RNA processing, mitochondrial trafficking, and intracellular signaling. Axon regeneration is a major focus of the lab. A large collaboration (CeNGEN) is generating and analyzing ultra-high density maps of neuronal gene expression and splicing, which will guide future studies into cell-specific mechanisms regulating neuronal fate decision and response to injury, disease, and age.
