Investigating the Role of MYH9 Mutations in Ciliary Function and Development Using Zebrafish Models

Shannon Mcconahy, “Investigating the Role of MYH9 Mutations in Ciliary Function and Development Using Zebrafish Models”  Mentor: Jennifer Gutzman, Biological Sciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #170  Proper function of sensory cilia is essential for various physiological processes, including…… Read More

The Role of Talin Protein in Biomechanical Regulation of Zebrafish Brain Morphogenesis

Emma Xiong, “The Role of Talin Protein in Biomechanical Regulation of Zebrafish Brain Morphogenesis”  Mentor: Jennifer Gutzman, Biological Sciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #186  Structural birth defects of the brain can result in physical or mental impairments ranging…… Read More

Understanding the Role of Laminin-111 in Mediating Tissue Stress during MHB Morphogenesis in Zebrafish

Dejiah Julien, “Understanding the Role of Laminin-111 in Mediating Tissue Stress during MHB Morphogenesis in Zebrafish”  Mentor: Jennifer Gutzman, Biological Sciences, Letters & Science (College of)  Poster #14  Our research focuses on the study of brain morphogenesis to understand the…… Read More