M.D., Ph.D.
(Biochemistry; International
Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology,
India and Mayis University, Turkey)
My work focuses on
the development of in vitro systems for the study of
chemosensory biology. I use these tools to understand
the factors involved in differentiation
and maturation and to better understand how chemosensory
receptor cells interact in their responses to stimuli.
This work will enable us to
identify new therapeutic targets to promote regeneration
following injury from surgery, radiation, toxic exposures
or deterioration due
to aging or neurodegenerative disease.