Profiles in "Molecular Biology" Expertise Area

  • Nsa Dada is a vector biologist and microbial ecologist interested in how mosquito-microbe interactions shape mosquito biology and evolutionary responses to changes in their habitats.
  • Ashton's research investigates synaptic dysfunction in Frontotemporal Dementia.
  • de Belle examines how the brain wires, works and changes to support learning and memory in flies and humans.
  • Her project focuses on astrocyte-microglia interactions in ALS/FTD and how neuroinflammation contributes to disease onset and progression.
  • Kelsi Watkins is a Ph.D. student investigating single-cell transcriptomic and gene regulatory changes in the macaque brain across age and social status.
  • Dr. Phan uses next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics tools to focus on viral metagenomics, virus discovery and viral genomics for transmission and evolution.
  • Passionate grad student in Dr. Abhishek's Gut Microbiome Lab, skilled in biophysics, biochemistry, and computational biology. Striving for impactful contributions.
  • Keiser's research examines molecular and epigenetic mechanisms that mediate learning and memory in the adult, aging and Alzheimer’s female and male brain.