Project Overview
Signaling in sensory cell progenitors
Department(s)
Biology
Neuroscience
Abstract
Although mammals who have damage to their photoreceptors or sensory hair cells permanently lose sensation, other vertebrate classes including fish can readily regenerate those sensory cells and restore vision, hearing and other sensory modalities. This project investigates the signaling pathways that progenitor cells in fish sensory organs use to coordinate the development and regeneration of the cells of those organs. Students will learn about husbandry and breeding of fish, pharmacological and genetic manipulation of cells, methods of labeling proteins and RNAs in cells, and advanced microscopy techniques.
Student Qualifications
Biol 182 or Neur 170 or other equivalent course work/experience
Number of Student Researchers
2 students
Project Length
10 weeks