6/17/2025
Neural regeneration within the central nervous system (CNS) is a critical unmet challenge as CNS disorders continue to be the leading cause of disability nationwide. Engineers can provide a unique…
6/17/2025
Tracy Larson explores the origins, functions, and mechanisms underlying natural variation in the spatial and temporal patterns of adult neurogenesis by integrating behavioral genomics, comparative neuroanatomy, and cellular biology with…
6/17/2025
My lab is interested in epithelial homeostasis, secretion and innate defense. We focus on the human prosecretory mitogen 'lacritin' that we discovered and named out of an unbiased screen for…
6/17/2025
Targeted therapy: by serendipity, we identified a novel oncogene, and found that multiple cancers are addicted to its activity. This oncogene addiction is evidenced in glioblastoma, pediatric sarcoma, and others.…
6/17/2025
Investigating the brain networks underlying human pain perception through intracranial recordings, EEG, and computational modeling. Basic neuroscience discoveries are translated into targeted clinical trials for deep brain stimulation and focused…
6/17/2025
I am interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms that control the generation of different neuronal types along the anterior-posterior (A-P) axis of the spinal cord, using motor neurons as a…
6/17/2025
I have been interested in understanding the regulation and misregulation of retinal structures and functions during normal development and in diseased conditions since my PhD study. I started my own…
6/17/2025
Oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs, or NG2 glia) comprise the largest pool of progenitor cells in the brain and continuously generate myelin-producing oligodendrocytes throughout our life until aging onset. However, how…
6/17/2025
1. Wnt and PCP signaling in mechanosensory hair cell polarity. The actin-based hair bundle atop sensory hair cells is the mechanotransduction organelle essential for hearing and balance. A majority of sensorineural…
6/17/2025
Our laboratory is focused on understanding how immunological pathways contribute to neurodegenerative, neurodevelopmental, mental and behavior disorders. We are actively investigating the cellular and molecular pathways that contribute to neuroinflammation…
