Developmental Biology

Research Topics

• Neuroactive steroids
• Neuroprotective steroids
• Cholesterol homeostasis
• Steroid effects on the physical properties of cellular membranes

Research Topics

• Neural circuits in development and disease
• Nerve regeneration
• Axon degeneration
• Neurodegeneration

Research Interests:

• Computational principles that underlie brain development

Research Topics

• Role of LINC complexes (Linkers of the Nucleoskeleton to the Cytoskeleton) in nucleokinesis and neuronal migration

Research Topics

• Molecular mechanism of aging and longevity in mammals

Research Topics

• Transcriptional and epigenetic regulation of neural development and its dysregulation in neurodevelopmental disorders

Research Topics

• How fat cadherins and the Hippo pathway regulate growth and patterning

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• Mechanisms of neural regeneration using zebrafish and mouse model systems

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• FGF signaling in cardiovascular, lung, skeletal, and inner ear development, injury response, and regeneration

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• Molecular Mechanisms of Nervous System Longevity and Rejuvenation

Research Topics

• Embryo development
• Crosstalk between biochemical signaling and cell mechanics

Research Topics

• Neurogenesis
• Neuronal reprogramming
• MicroRNAs