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Summary: 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.
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Gao, Fen-Biao
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Summary: 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.
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Post Docs: Postdoctoral Position Available A postdoctoral position is available to study in this laboratory. Contact Kensuke Futai for additional details.
Rotation Projects: Rotation Projects The Futai laboratory seeks highly motivated graduate students who have interest in the roles of risk genes of neuropsychiatric diseases, such as autism and schizophrenia, on neuronal function.Rotation students will typically work side-by-side with Kenny Futai or Postdoctoral Fellows, and give one laboratory meeting presentation at the conclusion of their rotation project. Rotation projects The roles of the risk genes of neuropsychiatric diseases on neuronal structure and synaptic function The roles of the scaffold molecules in synapse maturation, synaptic transmission and synaptic plasticity Characterization of gultamate receptors which express in interneruon
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Punzo, Claudio
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Rotation Projects: 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.
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Latz, Eicke
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Emery, Patrick
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Fitzgerald, Katherine
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Melikian, Haley
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Post Docs: The Melikian Lab seeks a creative and motivated PhD neurobiologist to join our investigative team to study the mechanisms that govern addictive and motivated behaviors, with a focus on circuits that converge on and modulate dopaminergic terminals. We leverage intersectional approaches spanning from molecules to behavior, and utilize mouse genetic, viral, optogenetic and photometric methods. We are seeking postdoctoral applicants with a strong track record of productivity, who will take the lead on a novel project. Applicants will optimally have experience in mouse handling and modern neurobiology approaches (e.g. optogenetics, photometry), but other strong candidates will also be considered. The Neurobiology Department at UMASS Chan Medical School is the hub of a vibrant multidisciplinary neuroscience community, with research strengths in neuropsychiatric disorders, neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, neuroplasticity, and neurodevelopment. Under the leadership of our recently appointed Chair, Dr. Danny Winder, the department provides an exceptional and interactive training environment that emphasizes team science in a diverse and inclusive space. Interested applicants should submit a CV and names of three references to Dr. Melikian: haley(dot)melikian(at)umassmed(dot)edu.
Rotation Projects: Potential Rotation Projects 1. Dopamine Transporter (DAT) Trafficking in Cocaine Addiction DAT is a membrane protein in dopamine (DA) axon teminals whose primary function is to remove released dopamine and thereby terminate synpatic transmission. Addictive psychostimulants, such as cocaine, block DAT function, which increases extracellular DA and is responsible for cocaine's addictive properties. DAT is not static at the plasma membrane, but is dynamically regulated by membrane traffficking. This project is to determine whether DAT membrane trafficking is required for cocaine addiction. Our lab has developed a novel, AAV-mediated, in vivo molecular replacement strategy, that replaces wildytpe DAT with DAT trafficking dysregulated mutants in adult mice. There are 2 possible rotation projects: Project 1a: Rotation students will assist in behaviorally assessing replacement mice as compared to controls, and will additionally use immumohistochemical approaches to validate mutant protein expression in dopamine neurons in situ. Students will gain experience in mouse behavior, brain dissection, preparation of brain slices, and immunhistochemical techniques in mouse brain. Project 1b: Rotation students will develop a CRISPR/Cas9 guide RNA in order to perform gene editing and mutate DAT in vivo, and will test its efficacy in vitro. Students will learn guide RNA design, and mammalian tissue culture, and genomic sequencing. Cocaine's Synaptic Actions at the Dopamine Transporter. Synaptic models. (A) Dopamine released into the extracellular space is rapidly cleared by the dopamine transporter (purple), thereby limiting the postsynaptic dopamine signal. (B) Cocaine binds to and blocks the dopamine transporter, allowing dopamine to accumulate extracellularly and enhancing the postsynaptic signal.
Rotation Projects: 2. Modulatory glutamate signaling: impact on motor function, novelty, and cocaine addiction Glutamate is the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain, but also has a modulatory role by signaling through metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluRs). Recent work from our laboratory revealed that mGluR5 expression in DA neurons is required for DA signaling and several DA-dependent behaviors including motor learning and cocaine reward. However, the circuit- and mechanistic-specific underpinnings of these processes are unkonwn. Using a novel conditional knockout model, we are leveraging genetically encoded DA sensors to determine how DAergic mGluR5 impacts DA neuron function and DA-dependent behaviors in mice. Rotation students will learn to behaviorally assess cocaine addiction in this mouse model, and will learn immunohistochemical approaches to validate viral expression Cocaine Fails to increase DA in mGluR5-DA-silenced mice. Fiber photometry using genetically-encoded DA sensors during cocaine response. Control or mGluR5-DA-silenced mice were injected with 7.5 mg/kg cocaine and DA signals were recorded in the nucleus accumbens using dLight 1.2 sensor. Control mice: Cocaine caused a significant increase in the total DA signal from 3-5 min post-injection as compared to saline-injections. mGluR5-DA-silenced mice: Cocaine failed to significantly increase DA signals. *p<0.05, paired Student's t test, n=4-5.
Rotation Projects: 3. Nociceptin: A neuropeptide that impacts cocaine sensitivity Nociceptin is an endogenous opiate-like neuropeptide that is implicated in pain and reward motivation. Recent studies suggest that nociceptin has the capacity to block cocaine's initial addictive properties, but the mechanisms underlying nociceptin's actions are largely unknown. Work in our lab has discovered that nociceptin blocks cocaine reward, and does so by acting directly on DA axon terminals in the nucleus accumbens, the brain's "reward center". In addition, our results suggest that nociceptin likely shifts cocaine sensitivity, and does so by controlling reward tone differentially in males vs. females. These exciting results may pave the way towards harnesing nociceptin signaling as a potential addiction therapeutic. However, the mechanisms underlying nociceptin's actions are unknown, nor is it known whether nociceptin specificallly impacts cocaine reward, or other drugs of abuse. There are two possible rotation projects: Project 3a: Impact of nociceptin signaling on other drugs of abuse. Students will conduct addiction behavioral assays while infusing nociceptin directly into the nucleus accumbens in mice. Students will learn mouse handling and stereotaxic surgery, and mouse behavioral assays. Project 3b: Sex-specific differences in nociceptin signalig. Students will use RT-qPCR to test whether males and female mouse midbrain neurons express differing amounts of the nociceptin receptor, NOPR. Students will learn mouse handling skills, brain harvesting, and RT-qPCR. Nociceptin infusion into the nucleus accumbens blocks cocaine preference in females. Conditioned Place Preference Assay (CPP). Wildtype female mice received either saline or 10mg/kg cocaine (I.P.) and were trained for 3 days in a 3-chambered CPP aparatus, while being infused with either vehicle or 500nM nociceptin. Preference scores were determined on test days. Control-infused mice exhibited signifiant preference to the cocaine-paired…
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Theurkauf, William
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last name: Theurkauf
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Post Docs: A postdoctoral position is available to study in this laboratory. Contact Dr. Theurkauf for additional details.
Rotation Projects: Rotation Projects Proper control of cell division and accurate chromosome segregation are fundamental to cell function and normal development. Chromosome segregation errors lead to birth defects, and abnormal cell division control is associated with essentially all cancers. A major aim of research in the laboratory is to understand cell cycle control and chromosome segregation mechanisms. We use a combination of classical and molecular genetics, high-resolution in vivo imaging, and biochemical techniques to define pathways that control the cell cycle and chromosome segregation in response to environmental insult (DNA damaging agents) and developmental queues. Rotation projects focus on the role of cell cycle checkpoint and tumor suppressor pathways during the earliest stages of embryogenesis, and cell cycle control of actin and microtubule reorganization during mitosis. Through these projects, students gain exposure of the art in vivo imaging and genetic and molecular manipulations of gene function to define pathways controlling cell division and chromosome segregation. Embryonic Patterning Essentially all cells are asymmetric, with structurally distinct surfaces and polarized internal organization. This asymmetry is essential to the specialized functions cells serve within complex multi-cellular organisms . A second area of interest focuses on the mechanisms that establish cellular asymmetry. In Drosophila, the embryonic axes are specified during oogenesis through the asymmetric localization of key morphogenetic molecules within the developing oocyte. We use axis specification in the fly as a model for the processes that establish cellular asymmetry. An intact microtubule network is essential to axis specification in the fly oocyte and to polarization of somatic. We hope to define the molecular functions for microtubules in establishing cellular asymmetry. We are currently using in vivo imaging techniques to directly characterize the microtubule dependent mRNA tran…
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Zierath, Juleen
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last name: Zierath
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Xiang, Yang
first name: Yang
last name: Xiang
full name: Yang Xiang PhD
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Rotation Projects: One rotation student is expected in the lab to characterize the expression and function of Drosophila gustatory receptor 28b (Gr28b) in phototransduction and taste sensation. Please contact Dr. Yang Xiang for details.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Yang Xiang, Ph.D. University of Massachusetts Medical School Department of Neurobiology, LRB 725 364 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01605 USA phone: 508-856-6816 (office) e-mail: yang.xiang@umassmed.edu<o:p></o:p>
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Khvorova, Anastasia
first name: Anastasia
last name: Khvorova
full name: Anastasia Khvorova PhD
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Endowed Chair Honorary Title: Remondi Family Chair in Biomedical Research
Post Docs: POSTDOCTORAL POSITION: RNAI PRECLINICAL DEVELOPMENT Excellent training opportunity for a person considering industrial carrier in drug development Oligonucleotides represent a new class of drugs, which have the promise to become a major class of future therapeutics. There are several classes of oligonucleotides which can efficiently silence genes in various tissues with acceptable level of toxicity. There are also new chemistries being developed to further improve oligonucleotide tissue distribution and cellular uptake. The successful candidate will be a key part of an intra-disciplinary team working with biologists and chemists to develop novel types of therapeutics for treatment of neurological disease, liver disease and orphan indications. The work will include compounds identification, screening, characterization, in vivo efficacy and PK/PD studies, novel assays development etc. In addition exposure and training in nucleic acid pre-clinical development, project management etc will be provided. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have (or expect to obtain shortly) a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or a related field , be bright, ambitious, independent and collaborative and ideally, have research experience in nucleic acid molecular cell biology or pharmacology.
Post Docs: RNAI MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY/ RNA OLIGONUCLEOTIDE CHEMISTRY Develop and characterize novel RNA chemistries to promote efficient oligonucleotide internalization and tissue distribution. Oligonucleotides represent a new class of drugs, which have the promise to become a major class of future therapeutics. There are several chemistries and formulations developed by us and others that effectively support oligo internalization and favorable PK/PD. In most cases in vivo efficacy is limited by (1) poor PK (2) inefficient tissue distribution (3) compound entrapment in biologically inactive intracellular compartments. The objective of future studies will be development of novel chemistries, which promote receptor mediated cellular internalization and/ or endosomal escape. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and synthesis of novel RNA precursors, optimization of RNA synthesis and conjugation protocols and interface with the biology part of the lab. In addition, exposure to pre-clinical development programs and oligonucleotide manufacturing will be available. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have (or expect to obtain shortly) a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or a related field , be bright, ambitious, independent and collaborative and have previous experience in nucleic acid / oligonucleotide chemistry.
Post Docs: SMALL RNA TRAFFICKING Discover, characterize and adapt mechanisms of small RNA extracellular and intracellular trafficking for development of novel classes of oligonucleotide drugs. A serious limitation in realizing the potential of oligonucleotide based therapies has been the exceedingly inefficient transit of oligonucleotides from outside cells to the intracellular compartments where the biologically relevant activity happens. On the other hand, there are multiple lines of evidence supporting the notion that nature has implemented evolutionarily conserved mechanisms and pathways for efficiently trafficking small RNAs across cellular boundaries. The objective of future studies will be the systematic evaluation of mechanisms of cellular uptake of different classes of oligonucleotides and their comparison to mechanisms of native RNA trafficking using a combination of experimental approaches, including advanced RNA chemistry and high temporal and spatial resolution microscopy in living cells, Mass spectrometry, cell biology and others. The successful candidate will work closely with Victor Ambros and Silvia Corvera labs and the UMASS imaging group and receive training in RNA chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology and pre-clinical development. QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants must have (or expect to obtain shortly) a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or a related field , be bright, ambitious, independent and collaborative and ideally, have research experience in nucleic acid molecular and cell biology
Rotation Projects: Our laboratory uses a combination of nucleic acid and oligonucleotide chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, and pharmacology and develops and evaluate novel technologies for development of oligonucleotide therapeutics. A rotation project is available to develop and identify chemically modified self-delivering RNAi compounds for treatment of Huntington and other diseases.
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Heneka, Michael
first name: Michael
last name: Heneka
full name: Michael Thomas Heneka MD
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Golenbock, Douglas
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last name: Golenbock
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Endowed Chair Honorary Title: Neil and Margery Blacklow Chair in Infectious Diseases and Immunology
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Hayman, Laura
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last name: Hayman
full name: Laura L Hayman PhD
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Schwartz, Lawrence
first name: Lawrence
last name: Schwartz
full name: Lawrence M Schwartz PhD
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Bittman, Eric
first name: Eric
last name: Bittman
full name: Eric Bittman BA, MA, Ph.D
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Sievert, Lynnette Leidy
first name: Lynnette Leidy
last name: Sievert
full name: Lynnette Leidy Sievert BSN, PhD
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Petersen, Sandra
first name: Sandra
last name: Petersen
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person in primary position: STEM Diversity Institute Director
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Henson, Michael
first name: Michael
last name: Henson
full name: Michael Henson PhD
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Xiao, Hang
first name: Hang
last name: Xiao
full name: Hang Xiao PhD
has faculty rank: Associate Professor
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person in primary position: Associate Professor
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Spencer, Rebecca
first name: Rebecca
last name: Spencer
full name: Rebecca Spencer PhD
has faculty rank: Associate Professor
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Zamore, Phillip
first name: Phillip
last name: Zamore
full name: Phillip D Zamore PhD
has faculty rank: Chair And Professor
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Person ID: 418
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Endowed Chair Honorary Title: Gretchen Stone Cook Chair in Biomedical Sciences
Post Docs: A postdoctoral position is available to study in this laboratory. Contact Dr. Zamore for additional details
Rotation Projects: Potential Rotation Projects Our laboratory uses a combination of biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics to dissect the RNAi pathway. A rotation project is available to explore the mechanisms that underlie the RNAi phenomenon or the biological pathways in which RNAi enzymes participate in flies, mice and humans.
preferred title: Chair and Professor
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Aronin, Neil
first name: Neil
last name: Aronin
full name: Neil Aronin MD
has faculty rank: Professor
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Endowed Chair Honorary Title: Higgins Family Professor in Neuroscience
Rotation Projects: Potential Rotation Projects Project #1: Molecular Mechanisms in the Pathogenesis of Neurodegenerative Disease. The student can select projects emphasizing either molecular mechanisms of huntingtin in trafficking in neurons or receptor stimulated effects on gene expression in neurons. Techniques include: Generation of fusion proteins, raising antisera Preparation of organelles Immunocytochemistry, light microscopy and electron microscopy Immunoprecipitation methods PCR Protein separation techniques, gel electrophoresis, immunoblotting Autoradiography
preferred title: Professor

Richter, Joel
first name: Joel
last name: Richter
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full name: Joel Richter PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
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Person ID: 554
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Endowed Chair Honorary Title: Arthur F. Koskinas Chair in Neuroscience
Rotation Projects: Many rotation projects are available so please inquire.
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Weaver, David
first name: David
last name: Weaver
full name: David R Weaver PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
latitude: 42.27737440000000
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Person ID: 572
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Wolfe, Scot
first name: Scot
last name: Wolfe
full name: Scot Wolfe PhD
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Post Docs: Postdoctoral Fellow Applications are being accepted for one position. A position is available to develop Cys2His2 zinc finger proteins (ZFPs) for the treatment of monogenic disorders. This project will focus on the creation of ZFPs with novel DNA-binding specificity to recognize sequence elements within genomic loci of therapeutic interest. In collaboration with other laboratories, we will evaluate the activity of these ZFP-based gene therapy reagents in vitro and in vivo in relevant disease models. Applicants will also have the opportunity to learn to apply Cas9 and Cas12a editing systems in vivo.
Rotation Projects: Potential Rotation Projects Improving the Precision of CRISPR/Cas9 nucleases for gene therapy applications: We are working to improve the precision of the CRISPR/Cas9 system to generate nucleases that will cleave at only a single site in the genome. These engineering efforts focus on increasing the DNA-editing precision of Cas9 and using protein engineering to introduce new properties into the nuclease. Much of this work is now transitioning to the use of Cas9 (and Cas12a) protein-RNA complexes. These modified nucleases will then be applied to patient derived cell-culture systems for the targeted repair or inactivation of disease-causing alleles. With the eventual goal of creating therapeutics for Sickle Cell Disease, beta-Thalassemia, HIV, Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Hermansky Pudlak Syndrome and other monogenic disorders. ex vivo genome editing in CD34+ HSPCs: We are developing improved Cas9 proteins for delivery ex vivo into CD34+ HSPCs for therapeutic application to sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. The goal is to modify the hematopoietic stem cells of a patient to complement the loss of function of the beta-globin gene and then return these cells to the patient through an autologous transplant. Development of Cys2His2 Zinc fingers proteins (ZFPs) as targeted therapeutics: We are developing artificial ZFPs for the regulation of target genes to change their gene expression profiles for therapeutic applications.
preferred title: Professor

Ip, Yicktung
first name: Yicktung
last name: Ip
full name: Yicktung T Ip PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
latitude: 42.27913100000000
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Post Docs: A postdoctoral position is available to study in this laboratory. Contact Dr. Ip for additional details.
Rotation Projects: Rotation Projects Project #1: Mechanistic study of isolated mutants that show abnormal intestinal stem cell division phenotypes. Project #2:Perform transgenic RNAi-based genetic screen for genes required for intestinal stem cell response to tissue damage.
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Budnik, Vivian
first name: Vivian
last name: Budnik
full name: Vivian Budnik PhD
has faculty rank: Professor And Chair Emeritus
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Person ID: 610
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Post Docs: A postdoctoral position is available to study in this laboratory. Contact Dr. Budnik for additional details.
preferred title: Professor and Chair Emeritus

Xu, Zuoshang
first name: Zuoshang
last name: Xu
full name: Zuoshang Xu MD, PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
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Person ID: 614
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Post Docs: One postdoctoral position is available to study the mechanism and treatment of motor neuron disease. Experience in molecular biology and neuroscience is preferred. Contact Dr. Xu for additional details.
preferred title: Professor

Reppert, Steven
first name: Steven
last name: Reppert
full name: Steven Reppert MD
has faculty rank: DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR EMERITUS
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Peterson, Craig
first name: Craig
last name: Peterson
full name: Craig L Peterson PhD
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Person ID: 633
person in primary position: Professor
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Endowed Chair Honorary Title: Elisabeth Chair I
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Brodsky, Michael
first name: Michael
last name: Brodsky
full name: Michael H Brodsky PhD
has faculty rank: Assistant Professor
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Post Docs: A postdoctoral position is available to study in this laboratory. Contact Dr. Brodsky for additional details.
Rotation Projects: Potential Rotation Projects We are utilizing a variety of technologies to study p53 regulation and function in Drosophila. These include genetic screens, molecular biology, fluorescence and scanning electron microscopy, tissue culture, RNAi, homologous recombination, and others. Rotation projects in this lab will be determined based on a combination of the student's and PI's interests. Possible projects are listed below: Project 1: A genetic screen for new regulators of Drosophila p53. Project 2: Using RNAi and homologous recombination to study regulators of p53. Project 3: Characterization of p53 activation in Drosophila tissue culture cells by flurescence microscopy, Real-Time PCR, and RNAi. Project 4: Genetic analysis of Drosophila p53 targets identified in microarray experiments.
preferred title: Assistant Professor

Silverman, Neal
first name: Neal
last name: Silverman
full name: Neal Silverman PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
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Schwartz, William
first name: William
last name: Schwartz
full name: William J Schwartz MD
has faculty rank: ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
latitude: 42.27525000000000
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Person ID: 659
person in primary position: Adjunct Professor
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Rotation Projects: Rotations Rotation projects are available for students using a range of experimental approaches, including small animal stereotaxic neurosurgical procedures, longitudinal behavioral analyses, histochemical and autoradiographic imaging of neural patterns of protein and gene expression, and confocal microscopy. Contact the lab regarding specific interests and projects.
preferred title: Adjunct Professor

Dekker, Job
first name: Job
last name: Dekker
full name: Job Dekker PhD
has faculty rank: Professor
latitude: 42.27587600000000
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Person ID: 759
person in primary position: Professor
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Endowed Chair Honorary Title: Joseph J. Byrne Chair in Biomedical Research
Rotation Projects: ? Rotation Projects Multiple rotation projects are available in several areas related to long-range gene regulation and higher order chromosome organization. Projects include thorough analyses of the biochemical mechanisms of long-range gene regulation of specific disease-related genes, as well as large-scale analyses of chromosome organization using high-throughput genomics technologies (5C and Hi-C). The lab employs a wide range of experimental approaches, including cell culture, protein biochemistry, microscopy, genomics as well computational approaches such as bioinformatics and modeling. Specific rotation projects are determined dependent on the interest of the student.
preferred title: Professor
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Alkema, Mark
first name: Mark
last name: Alkema
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full name: Mark Alkema PhD
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Post Docs: A postdoctoral position is available to study in this laboratory. Contact Dr. Mark Alkema for additional details. Contact Information: Mark Alkema, Ph.D. University of Massachusetts Medical School Department of Neurobiology, LRB 717 364 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01605 USA phone: 508-856-6158 (office) phone: 508-856-8541 (lab) e-mail: mark.alkema@umassmed.edu
Rotation Projects: Rotation Projects 1) Molecular and neuronal characterization of C. elegans escape behavior Defining sensorimotor circuits requires detailed knowledge of the neural connectivity of the nervous system, and the ability to manipulate the functions of the component neurons and to define and quantify the behavioral outputs. The simplicity and completely defined synaptic connectivity of C. elegans nervous system provides unique opportunity to dissect how neural networks control behavior. 2) Identify genes involved in the processing, expression and subunit composition of voltage-gated calcium channels The release of neurotransmitter from synaptic vesicles is critical for the propagation of signals that generate behavioral outputs. Voltage-gated calcium channels provide the calcium influx essential for synaptic vesicle exocytosis. We are characterizing mutants to identify new genes involved in the proper assembly, expression and trafficking of functional calcium channels. 3) Investigate the evolutionary origins of escape behavior Nematophagous fungi employ a variety of strategies to capture worms. In predator-prey experiments, we have been able to show that the suppression of head movements allows the animal to escape from constricting traps. Further investigation of the neurobiology behind the escape from predation may provide insight into how this behavior evolves. Contact Information: Mark Alkema, Ph.D. University of Massachusetts Medical School Department of Neurobiology, LRB 717 364 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01605 USA phone: 508-856-6158 (office) phone: 508-856-8541 (lab) e-mail: mark.alkema@umassmed.edu
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Kurt-Jones, Evelyn
first name: Evelyn
last name: Kurt-Jones
full name: Evelyn A Kurt-Jones PhD
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Post Docs: We are seeking a post-doctoral fellow to study toll/interleukin 1 receptors and their role in inflammatory disease pathogenesis using human cells and mouse models. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.D. degree, or have completed degree requirements. Experience in immunology, molecular biology and/or biochemistry and publication of papers in the areas of cytokine biology, receptor biochemistry and/or cell signaling required.
Rotation Projects: Potential Rotation Projects Expression of Toll-like receptors: Patterns of TLR expression in normal cells. Control of TLR receptor expression by environmental factors and cytokines. TLR expression in diseased tissues. Role of TLRs in disease pathogenesis: Use of knockout and genetically defined animals to study the role of TLRs in the control of bacterial or viral diseases. Structure-function studies of TLR signaling: Assessing the signaling activity of wild type and mutant TLRs (altered by site-directed mutageneis) using transient transfection and luciferase reporter gene analysis.
preferred title: Professor

Padilla-Benavides, Teresita
first name: Teresita
last name: Padilla-Benavides
full name: Teresita del Nino Jesus Padilla-Benavides PhD
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