6/17/2025
Serotonin is an important modulator in the brain and is associated with a wide range of physiological functions including development. The exact mechanisms whereby serotonin influences brain development are not…
6/17/2025
The lab is interested in understanding the epigenetic (and genetic) regulation of the oxytocin receptor in the context of human and animal social behavior.
6/17/2025
What are the mechanisms by which neuronal and nonneuronal forms of structural plasticity contribute to social memory in the healthy and diseased brain? To answer this question, my lab uses…
6/17/2025
The Coutinho-Budd lab is interested in the cellular and molecular aspects of glial cell development and function. Glia are critical components of the nervous system—almost everything that neurons do requires…
6/17/2025
Background and Summary of Previous Findings: Neural development involves competition at many levels, whether it be axons innervating a target or synapses refining a connection. Over 50 years ago, Viktor…
6/17/2025
Dr. Druzgal trained in Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology at the University of Utah. He is an expert in advanced brain imaging techniques, with extensive clinical and research experience in functional…
6/17/2025
The Dudley Lab, associated with the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology (MIC), is focused on the tumor microenvironment and mechanisms of tumor neovascularization. We use transgenic tumor models,…
6/17/2025
Development of the Cerebral Cortex Your cerebral cortex mediates your conscious sensory perceptions, thoughts, and behaviors. To perform these functions, the cortex must develop the proper structure and circuitry during…
