RESEARCH

We are a neurobiology lab interested in studying specialized signaling compartments called primary cilia that extend from the surface of many eukaryotic cells. Primary cilia play essential roles in development, sensory perception, and homeostasis of adult tissues. We use sophisticated molecular genetics, proteomics, and live imaging approaches in C. elegans with complementary studies in human cells to understand how cilia signaling pathways influence development and function of neurons and contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders.