Molly McGovern Chair in Biomedical Research
There are a variety of rotation projects that use a variety of imaging and biochemical techniques to assess microglial function in the CNS. The main projects are highlighted below. 1. Dissecting novel molecular mechanisms underlying microglial function at synapses. 2. Exploring new roles for microglia in the spread of neuroinflammation in neurological disease. 3. Identifying novel ways microglia regulate other glial cell populations (astrocytes and oligodendrocytes) in the CNS.
School of Public Health and Health Sciences
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Department of Psychology; Neuroscience And Behavio
Health Informatics And Implementation Science
Elisabeth Chair for the Dean of Medicine
Donna M. and Robert J. Manning Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology
<p >Rotation Projects: Characterization of gene which influences survival in sporadic ALS patients. Characterization of 2 newly identified familial ALS genes. Development of a new mouse model for familial ALS. Positional cloning of novel genes which cause familial ALS.
Robert M. and Shirley S. Siff Chair in Autism
Donna M. and Robert J. Manning Chair in Neurosciences
Dr. Brown’s laboratory has focused on the identification of gene defects that elucidate the molecular pathogenesis of selected neuromuscular diseases including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease), muscular dystrophy, adrenoleukodystrophy, hereditary neuropathy and hyperkalemic periodic paralysis.
Governor Paul Cellucci Chair in Neuroscience Research
Project 1: Dervelop RNA-based therapies for frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and related disroders. Project 2: Study pathogenic mechanisms of FTD and related disorders in mouse models.
Our lab uses a combination of molecular, cellular, genetic, and behavioral approaches to further dissect the pathogenic mechanisms of Frontotemporal Dementia and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis with a focus on mutant CHMP2B, progranulin and C9ORF72. We will identify common underlying pathways as potential targets for therapeutic interventions.
Rotations We always welcome rotation students who are interested in learning more about the eye and the techniques the lab utilizes. Most rotation projects can be integrated into a Ph.D. thesis afterwards if the candidate desires to continue with this line of research. In my lab we use molecular biology, genetics, histology, virology and surgical procedures on mice to conduct our research. You will be working in an environment that is focused on translational research and gaining basic science knowledge on disease that affect vision in order to develop better therapeutic strategies to the currently available strategies. The goal of the lab is to move as quickly as possible from a basic science discovery to a therapeutic application. The basic science research the lab is conducting focuses around the role of metabolism and the Insulin/mTOR pathway in photoreceptors. Interested in a rotation? Email Dr. Punzo and ask if a project is currently available.
A postdoc position is available to study circadian rhythms in Drosophila. Contact Patrick Emery (patrick.emery@umassmed.edu).
Biological clocks play an essential role in the temporal organization of animal physiology and behavior. We combine the powerful genetics of Drosophila with molecular, cell culture and behavioral approaches to obtain a comprehensive view of the mechanisms regulating circadian clocks and one of their critical output: sleep. We also now study the mechanisms enabling marine organisms to anticipate tides. Indeed, we have developed a model organism to study circatidal rhythms: Parhyale hawaiensis. Rotation projects could for example focus on characterizing new candudate post-transcriptional regulators of circadian rhythms, the role of glial genes in the control of sleep, or studying the molecular mechanisms of circatidal clocks.
Donna M. and Robert J. Manning Chair in Biomedical Sciences
Imoigele P. Aisiku, MD’97 Chair in Health Equity and Diversity
Richard M. Haidack Professor in Medicine
Population and Quantitative Health Sciences
UMass Worcester Prevention Research Center
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Healthcare Delivery and Population Sciences at UMass Chan - Baystate
Obstetrics and Gynecology at UMass Chan - Baystate
Joseph D. Early Chair in Biomedical Research