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Links: Emory Neuroscience Graduate Program Emory Graduate Program in Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology Emory Office of Postdoctoral Education Emory International Student and Scholar Programs Life in Atlanta Whitehead Biomedical Research Building Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Department of Cell Biology Emory Neurosciences Initiative
Research Projects: Molecular analysis of cis-acting sequences and trans-acting factors involved in mRNA transport and translational regulation in neurons Imaging of mRNA granule transport dynamics in live neurons and involvement of molecular motors Biochemical isolation and characterization of mRNA transport granules Mechanisms of local protein synthesis underlying axon guidance in vitro and in vivo Role of axonal protein synthesis regulation in nerve regeneration and use of viral vectors to enhance regeneration in vivo Role of fragile x mental retardation protein (FMRP) in activity dependent mRNA transport and translational regulation underlying synaptic plasticity Role of the survival of motor neuron protein (SMN) in axon growth; analysis of impaired mRNA regulation in a mouse model of spinal muscular atrophy; drug screens for SMA therapeutics


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