Daleke Lab
We study molecular mechanisms controlling phospholipid organization in biological membranes in health and disease, with an emphasis on the effects of diabetes on membrane lipid organization and the characterization and identification of phospholipid transporters, or "flippases."
Foley Lab
Our lab studies the molecules that mediate hormonal control of skin development and how these factors contribute to cancer cell destruction of bone
Mescher Lab
We are interested in the cellular interactions required for tissue and organ regeneration and the focus of our work is the regenerating amphibian limb, which is able to regenerate completely following amputation. Current work involves an analysis of gene expression during the period when regeneration begins and how this gene activity is regulated by factors released during inflammation.
Neff Lab
We are interested in the molecular and cellular interactions required for tissue and organ regeneration utilizing amphibian model systems. Current work involves differential genomics and proteomics to identify limb regeneration regulatory pathways with emphasis on immunomodulatory and stem cell establishment/maintenance pathways.
Nephew Lab
Cancer epigenetics (DNA methylation and chromatin remodeling). We are using microarray technology and mathematical models to explore the role of epigenetics in ovarian cancer cells and resistance to chemotherapy. We also study breast cancer, estrogen receptor biology, and resistance to antiestrogens (breast cancer therapies).
Quirk Lab
Molecular mechanisms of cell development and tumor initiation
Walczak Lab
The Walczak lab is interested in the molecular mechanisms that govern mitotic spindle assembly and chromosome segregation in both normal and tumor-derived cells
Watkins Lab
We are investigating the effects of diet and antioxidants on oxidative stress in an insulin-dependent diabetic rat, in an effort to understand the complex control of oxidative stress on cellular and organismal viability
