Model, Michael
We investigate water and ion balance, macromolecular crowding, cell stress and death, and new microscopic techniques.
Lamichhaney, Sangeet
We investigate genetic basis of organismal response to novel environments. Such response generally occurs through genetic adaptation, phenotypic plasticity or combination of these two processes. We are particularly interested in exploring the relative roles of genetic adaptation and phenotypic plasticity that underly a trait evolution. We integrate a variety of interdisciplinary approaches, including comparative ‘omics’ (Genomics, Transcriptomics, Epigenomics, Metagenomics and Metabolomics) and Eco-physiology to uncover the molecular basis underlying the processes of adaptive evolution.
Kim, Woo-Yang
We investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the construction of the brain and functional neural circuitry, particularly genesis, positioning and connectivity of neurons in the brain. These processes are essential for communication across the brain and for generating cognitive, social and emotional behaviors.
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Gilman, Lee
We investigate how exposure to different diets and stressors influence hormones that interact with neurophysiological processes regulating emotions and behaviors.
