Understanding the function of the mind and brain has been called the last great frontier of science. Faculty and students in GGD study a wide range of topics in neuroscience, including neuronal development, sensory perception, electrophysiology, behavior, regeneration, and degeneration. They utilize molecular, genetic, genomic, and cellular approaches to study these complex problems, working with other faculty at Cornell in bioengineering, psychology, and biostatistics in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.
Research Area Faculty
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David Deitcher, Associate Professor Neurobiology & Behavior Research Interests: Drosophila model for epilepsy and using Drosophila to study neuropeptide trafficking and secretion |
607-254-4315 dld14@cornell.edu |
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Chun Han, Associate Professor Molecular Biology & Genetics Research Interests: The Han lab aims to uncover core principles of dendrite morphogenesis and neurodegeneration using Drosophila as an in vivo model system. To achieve this goal, we develop and apply novel genetic and cell biological technologies in Drosophila. |
607-255-7855 ch599@cornell.edu Lab Website Publications |
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Sylvia Lee, Professor Molecular Biology & Genetics Research Interests: We study the conserved pathways that regulate aging and age-dependent pathologies using genetic, molecular, cell biological, and genomic approaches in C. elegan and mammalian cells. |
sylvia.lee@cornell.edu Lab Website Publications |
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David Lin, Associate Professor Biomedical Sciences Research Interests: The Lin lab uses molecular, genetic, and genomic tools to study the development and regeneration of the nervous system, using the mouse olfactory system. |
607-253-4360 dml45@cornell.edu Lab Website |
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Eirene Markenscoff-Papadimitriou, Assistant Professor Molecular Biology & Genetics Research Interests: My research probes gene regulatory mechanisms that control neuronal identity and function during brain development and how they misfunction in autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. |
ecm253@cornell.edu Publications |
