Active Research Projects
The Control of Transcription Factor Specificity and Activity
We study how transcription factors bind to the correct DNA sequences and regulate the correct target genes in vivo, with a focus on the Hox family of homeodomain proteins.
Motor Neuron Development and Circuitry
We are studying how the neural circuitry that is required for coordinated walking in adult flies is constructed during development, and how it functions in the adult.
Recent Publication
Transcription factor paralogs orchestrate alternative gene regulatory networks by context dependent cooperation with multiple cofactors
News
May 10, 2023
Ross Munce is awarded an F31 grant from the NIH
Congratulations to Ross on getting this award!!!
February 03, 2023
Sumaira Zamurrad is Highlighted in Brain Initiative Blog
Sumaira Zamurrad, a recipient of an F32 award from The Brain Initiative, has now been highlighted in the Brain Initiative Blog!
July 06, 2022
Two papers by Siqian Feng
Here is a very brief summary of two recent papers, published by Siqian Feng.
Photos

Neuropils of the Drosophila VNC

Dendrites and cell bodies of a pair of tarsal depressor motor neurons

Image from Manntastic event, June 14, 2019
