Developmental Biology
![Default image](https://neuroscienceresearch.wustl.edu/wp-content/plugins/washu-people-places-items//assets/images/default-people.jpg)
Douglas Covey, PhD
Developmental Biology
Research Topics
- Neuroactive steroids
- Neuroprotective steroids
- Cholesterol homeostasis
- Steroid effects on the physical properties of cellular membranes
![Default image](https://neuroscienceresearch.wustl.edu/wp-content/plugins/washu-people-places-items//assets/images/default-people.jpg)
Aaron DiAntonio, MD, PhD
Developmental Biology
Research Topics
- Neural circuits in development and disease
- Nerve regeneration
- Axon degeneration
- Neurodegeneration
![Default image](https://neuroscienceresearch.wustl.edu/wp-content/plugins/washu-people-places-items//assets/images/default-people.jpg)
Geoffrey Goodhill, PhD
Developmental Biology
Research Interests:
- Computational principles that underlie brain development
![Default image](https://neuroscienceresearch.wustl.edu/wp-content/plugins/washu-people-places-items//assets/images/default-people.jpg)
Didier Hodzic, PhD
Developmental Biology
Research Topics
- Role of LINC complexes (Linkers of the Nucleoskeleton to the Cytoskeleton) in nucleokinesis and neuronal migration
![Default image](https://neuroscienceresearch.wustl.edu/wp-content/plugins/washu-people-places-items//assets/images/default-people.jpg)
Shin-ichiro Imai, MD, PhD
Developmental Biology
Research Topics
- Molecular mechanism of aging and longevity in mammals
![Default image](https://neuroscienceresearch.wustl.edu/wp-content/plugins/washu-people-places-items//assets/images/default-people.jpg)
Kristen Kroll, PhD
Developmental Biology
Research Topics
- Transcriptional and epigenetic regulation of neural development and its dysregulation in neurodevelopmental disorders
![Default image](https://neuroscienceresearch.wustl.edu/wp-content/plugins/washu-people-places-items//assets/images/default-people.jpg)
Helen McNeill, PhD
Developmental Biology
Research Topics
- How fat cadherins and the Hippo pathway regulate growth and patterning
![Default image](https://neuroscienceresearch.wustl.edu/wp-content/plugins/washu-people-places-items//assets/images/default-people.jpg)
Mayssa Mokalled, PhD
Developmental Biology
Research Topics
- Mechanisms of neural regeneration using zebrafish and mouse model systems
![Default image](https://neuroscienceresearch.wustl.edu/wp-content/plugins/washu-people-places-items//assets/images/default-people.jpg)
David Ornitz, MD, PhD
Developmental Biology
Research Topics
- FGF signaling in cardiovascular, lung, skeletal, and inner ear development, injury response, and regeneration
![Default image](https://neuroscienceresearch.wustl.edu/wp-content/plugins/washu-people-places-items//assets/images/default-people.jpg)
Elizabeth Pollina, PhD
Developmental Biology
Research Topics
- Molecular Mechanisms of Nervous System Longevity and Rejuvenation
![Default image](https://neuroscienceresearch.wustl.edu/wp-content/plugins/washu-people-places-items//assets/images/default-people.jpg)
Tony Tsai, MD, PhD
Developmental Biology
Research Topics
- Embryo development
- Crosstalk between biochemical signaling and cell mechanics