I am interested in the mechanisms that underlie cell lineage determination and pattern formation in the early embryo. It is quite evident that specific genes regulate these processes. I am fascinated by the notion that spatial and temporal expression of those genes produce unique combinations of gene products that cause the cell to become a certain type of cell. I would like to address the question of how the genes involved in patterning the embryo interact to specifically give rise to one structure and not something else. A particular aspect of developmental biology that I'm interested in is that of the development of the nervous system. From previous experience in the field, I've become intrigued with how precisely axons are able to find their targets during development. From the literature we know axons use molecules in the extracellular environment to guide them to their targets. I would like to study, using genetics and immunochemical techniques, what genes and molecules are responsible for setting this pathway that cells follow.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
5F31GM017568-03
Application #
2518821
Study Section
Minority Programs Review Committee (MPRC)
Project Start
1997-08-15
Project End
Budget Start
1997-08-15
Budget End
1998-08-14
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Department
Type
Organized Research Units
DUNS #
009095365
City
Bronx
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10461