Research & Faculty

Immunology

Vector-Host Interactions. Inflammation During Lyme Disease

Cellular Immunity: Intracellular Microbes and gd T-cells

Molecular Basis of Immunity Against Parasitic Protozoa

Somatic Hypermutation of Immunoglobulin Genes; Immunoglobulin Diversification in Cattle; Co-author of Kuby Immunology, published by WH Freeman & Sons.

Notch Signaling in Autoimmune Diseases

Induction of Apoptosis in Lymphocytes; Immunoglobulin Gene Diversification; Co-author of
Kuby Immunology, published by WH Freeman & Sons.

The Role of RUNX Family Transcription Factors in Immune System Development

Molecular Genetics

Parity-Mediated Mechanisms Contributing to Breast Cancer Risk and Resistance

Tumor Suppressor Genes and the Cellular Basis for Susceptibility to Breast Cancer

Epigenetic Reprogramming During Preimplantation Development; Maternal Factors Regulating Development

Induction of Apoptosis in Lymphocytes; Immunoglobulin Gene Diversification; Co-author of
Kuby Immunology, published by WH Freeman & Sons.

The Role of RUNX Family Transcription Factors in Immune System Development

Specification of Cell Identity During Organogenesis; Precursor Cell Populations and Transcriptional Cell Fate Regulation

Reproduction & Development

The Role of ADAM (A Disintegrin And Metalloprotease) Proteins During the Early Development of the Frog Xenopus laevis.

Comparative developmental biology: evolution of ADAM metalloprotease function during craniofacial development.

Ca2+ Release Mechanisms in Mammalian Eggs During Maturation and Fertilization

Tumor Suppressor Genes and the Cellular Basis for Susceptibility to Breast Cancer

Epigenetic Reprogramming During Preimplantation Development; Maternal Factors Regulating Development

Molecular Neuroendocrinology of Reproduction

Molecular mechanisms responsible for sperm function. Role of testis-specific kinases in male fertility and as targets for contraception.

Specification of Cell Identity During Organogenesis; Precursor Cell Populations and Transcriptional Cell Fate Regulation

Signal Transduction Pathways During Sperm Capacitation

Toxicology

Environmental Toxicology- Health Effects of Exposure to Complex Mixtures of Environmental Pollutants

Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry- Mechanisms of Action & Resistance to Insecticides, Changing Capacity of the Dengue Virus Vector with Age, Minimization of Exposure to Pesticides, Developmental Effects of Sea-Water Contaminants on Atlantic Salmon

Molecular Neuroendocrinology of Reproduction