Bryce LaFoya

LAB WEBSITE:

LaFoya Lab

FOCUS GROUPS:

Cell Adhesion & Cytoskeleton; Membrane Biology & Protein Trafficking; Developmental Biology & Regenerative Medicine

RESEARCH DESCRIPTION:

Stem cells are key drivers of tissue formation, and our research focuses on their roles in brain development and repair. Using super-resolution microscopy to study brain development in fruit flies and fish, we visualize dynamic stem cell processes involving the cytoskeleton, plasma membrane, and the midbody. We also utilize Danionella fish, renowned for their transparency and remarkable ability to regenerate their brains after injury, to investigate stem cell mechanisms underlying brain regeneration. Ultimately, our goal is to uncover insights that could lead to regenerative therapies for brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases.

ALSO A TRAINER IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:

Integrated Program in Biochemistry (IpiB)

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