His research focuses on the early development of the inner ears neurosensory system that is prone to be lost with age, isolating seniors from their normal social interactions.
Research Areas:
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Evolution
- Genetics
- Neurobiology
Research Summary: Ear and hair cell development, regeneration, and evolution
Research:
- Molecular Basis of Ear Development
- Molecular Basis of Inner Ear Efferent and Brainstem Motoneuron Formation
- Molecular Basis of Hair Cell Proliferation, Maintenance, and Regeneration
- Improving Multicolor Dye Tracing Techniques
Keywords: Auditory, Developmental Neurobiology, Evolution, Iowa Neuroscience Institute, aging