Research Interests

The general research themes are listed below; more detail is found in the linked pages.  Also see publications by BRTP/IGPBS students.

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Research:

• Gene expression and regulation
• Analysis of protein structure/function relationships
• Transgenic Animal Models
• Genomics and bioinformatics

Cancer Research:

• Causes of cancer
• Molecular and cellular ramifications of cancer
• Diagnostics and therapeutics

Immunology, Pathology & Infectious Diseases Research:

• Immunology and disease
• Neuroimmunologic interactions
• Virology
• Microbiology

Integrative Physiology & Molecular Medicine Research:

• Cell transport and signaling
• Mechanisms of cellular injury and fibrogenesis
• Inflammatory and autoimmunie processes
• Cardiovascular function
• Therapeutic strategies

Molecular Genetics & Cell Biology Research:

• Genetics of human disease
• Developmental biology and genetics
• Cancer cell biology and genetics
• Stem cells in development and disease
• Fundamental cellular processes

Neuroscience Research:

• Neurodevelopment and neurosignaling
• Neurovirology and neurodegeneration
• CNS dysregulation in cardiovascular and renal diseases
• Cognitive function in neurological disease and aging