Curtis Nutter
11-05-24
Research Emphasis Co/post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression by alternative RNA processing is a highly regulated and complex process that exponentially increases the repertoire and dynamic control of gene products. Disrupted RNA processing is implicated in many human diseases, in particular neurological disorders. Alternative RNA processing is regulated by developmental...
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Paul DeFigueiredo
01-30-24
Research Emphasis His lab actively pursues research into host mechanisms that control intracellular parasitism by viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens, including Brucella melitensis, the causative agent of one of the world’s most prevalent zoonotic diseases, and Cryptococcus neoformans, the world’s deadliest fungal pathogen. He also has significant interest in...
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Taixing Cui
08-04-23
Research Emphasis Our laboratory has a research interest in understanding the nature of cardiovascular adaptive responses as well as maladaptive remodeling and dysfunction in diverse pathological settings. We have focused on the intercellular and interorgan communications in cardiovascular adaptation and maladaptation. We take multi-disciplinary approaches to explore the underlying...
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Wesley Warren
03-29-22
Research Emphasis Dr. Warren is a recognized global leader in the field of comparative genomics with 27 years of impactful research initiatives balanced over this time in both the biopharmaceutical industry and academia. A strong theme during this time has been looking at biology with a molecular lens. During his...
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Shiyou Chen
11-09-20
Research Emphasis: Dr. Chen has a broad research interest in vascular biology. He has been studying molecular mechanisms underlying the development of a number of vascular diseases including abdominal aortic aneurysm, atherosclerosis, hypertension, restenosis and vascular remodeling following vascular injury such as angioplasty, etc. His efforts have been largely...
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Gary Weisman
06-24-20
Research interest Nucleotide receptors and signaling in inflammation, cardiovascular and autoimmune exocrine disease. Research description Nucleotide receptors (P2 receptors) are present in nearly all cells and tissues where they mediate diverse functions including the regulation of platelet aggregation, muscle contraction, neurotransmission, insulin secretion, epithelial ion transport, wound healing and...
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Christian Lorson
11-15-19
Fields of Interest Molecular Genetics Gene Therapy Education Ph.D. 1997, University of Missouri-Columbia B.A. 1991, Colorado College Research Statement Molecular basis of spinal muscular atrophy; RNA processing; gene therapy. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive disorder that is the leading genetic cause of infantile death. SMA is...
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Elizabeth Bryda
11-15-19
Research Emphasis Our laboratory takes a comparative medicine approach to studying human disorders such as polycystic kidney disease and inflammatory bowel disease by using a variety of animal models from rodents to zebrafish. We are interested in characterizing disease-causing genes and their protein products in order to elucidate the...
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Martin L. Katz
11-15-19
Lab website link Research Interest Neurodegenerative diseases Education Ph.D. Marquette University, University of California, Santa Cruz Selected publications Ru Y, Corado C, Soon RK, Melton AC, Harris A, Yu GK, Pryer N, Sinclair JR, Katz ML, Ajayi T, Jacoby D, Russell CB, Chandriani S. Neurofilament light is a treatment-responsive...
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Habib Zaghouani
11-15-19
Fields of Interest Cellular Immunology Education Ph.D. 1987, University of Paris, France Research Statement T cells in Immunity and Autoimmunity. Four research projects that focus on the biology of T cells and their role in immunity and autoimmunity are being pursued in my laboratory. The first, concerns investigation of...
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Dongsheng Duan
11-15-19
Home Department website Fields of Interest Gene Therapy Education Ph.D. 1997, University of Pennsylvania Research Statement Application of recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) in gene therapy. Research Focus: Recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) transduction biology Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) gene therapy Duchenne cardiomyopathy Canine model of muscular dystrophy Free radical in...
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Charlotte L. Phillips
11-15-19
Educational background Degree School Location Major BS University of Central Florida Orlando, Fla. Biology PhD North Carolina State University Raleigh, N.C. Biochemistry Notable honors and service Induction into the CAFNR Teaching Academy, 2008 William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence, 2004 Excellence in Education: Pre-Clinical, Medical Student Affairs Council,...
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Dennis B. Lubahn
11-15-19
Educational background Degree School Location Major BS University of South Florida Tampa, Fla. Clinical Chemistry PhD Duke University Durham, N.C. Biochemistry Notable honors and service Director, MU Center for Botanical Interaction Studies Director, MU Center for Phytonutrient and Phytochemical Studies Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences, 1989-92 Research description I...
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