We use the genetic model organism Caenorhabditis elegans to study how animals develop. The transparency and distinct anatomy of C. elegans allow us to analyze development at the single cell level. My lab uses genetic, molecular biology, biochemistry, and state of the art video microscopy techniques to elucidate the genetic and molecular mechanisms that control cell shape, cell movement, cell division and cell fate.
Funded Projects:
April 2024- March 2029:
Natural Sciences and Engineer Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The role of a kinesin in microRNA regulation during epidermal morphogenesis. Discovery Grant.
Oct. 2019-Sept. 2025:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The Role of Insulin signaling in Neuronal Development. Operating Grant.