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Gene Expression/Molecular Genetics
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Becky  Adkins, Ph.D. Becky Adkins, Ph.D.
Professor Microbiology and Immunology
Research Summary
"We study the developmental regulation of the immune system in a pediatric murine model. Our studies focus on cytokine production, inflammation, infectious diseases, epigenetics, and both the systemic and intestinal immune systems."
305-243-5560 (ph)
305-243-4623 (fax)
Room 3152, Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building
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Glen N Barber, Ph.D. Glen N Barber, Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine, Eugenia J. Dodson Chair in Cancer Research, and Associate Director of Basic Science
Research Summary
"Our laboratory is interested in understanding mechanisms of innate immunity to viral infection and malignant disease. Gaining insight into mechanisms of the innate immune process affords the opportunity of developing translational research programs involving the design of novel vaccines and therapeutics, to combat disease."
305-243-5914 (ph)
Room 511, Papanicolaou Cancer Research Building
 
Deborah  Barbouth, M.D., F.A.C.M.G. Deborah Barbouth, M.D., F.A.C.M.G.
Assistant Professor, Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics
Research Summary
Identify the attitudes and barriers towards Jewish genetic diseases among the young Jewish population of South Florida. Another project involves clinical research in Fragile X and in MPS1
305-243-6048 (ph)
305-243-3919 (fax)
Room 5036, Mailman Center for Child Development
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Julio C. Barredo, M.D. Julio C. Barredo, M.D.
Director, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Research Summary
Toppel Family Professor of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Pediatric Oncology, Bone arrow and stem cell transplantation, Childhood brain and spinal tumors, Pediatric sickle cell disease.
305-585-5635 (ph)
305-325-8387 (fax)
 
Antoni  Barrientos, Ph.D. Antoni Barrientos, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Neurology and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Research Summary
We are interested in the basic processes underlying the biogenesis of the mitochondrial respiratory chain (MRC) and how they bear on human neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders.
(305) 243-8683 (ph)
Rosenstiel Medical Science Building - 2067
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Lisa  Baumbach-Reardon, Ph.D. Lisa Baumbach-Reardon, Ph.D.
Associate Research Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Research Summary
We have two major projects in our laboratory. The first project involves the discovery earlier this year of the disease gene for a rare infantile neurodegenerative disorder, X-linked spinal muscular atrophy. The second project focuses on the genetic basis of breast cancer in women of African ancestry.
305-243-3997 (ph)
Room 6020, Mailman Center for Child Development
 
John R. Bethea, Ph.D. John R. Bethea, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Neurological Surgery
Research Summary
The primary focus of my laboratory is the neuroimunological basis of disease or injury to the central nervous system. To achieve this goal we focus primarily on the role of astrocytes in health and disease and how modulating the activation of the NF-kB family of transcription factors alters neuroimmune responses.
(305) 243-3804 (ph)
Lois Pope LIFE Center 3-21
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Sanjoy  Bhattacharya, Ph.D. Sanjoy Bhattacharya, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Research Summary
Neuroproteomics, posttranslational modification of deimination, local protein synthesis in neuronal dendrites
(305) 482-4103 (ph)
McKnight Vision Research Center - 7th Floor
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Nanette  Bishopric, M.D., F.A.C.C. Nanette Bishopric, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Professor of Pharmacology and Medicine
Research Summary
"Cardiac myocyte growth and death, transcriptional and post-transcriptional control of cell growth"
305-243-6775 (ph)
305-243-6082 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building 6038
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John  Bixby, Ph.D. John Bixby, Ph.D.
Professor, Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, and Director, UM Neuroscience Center
Research Summary
Research in the lab is focused on axon growth and guidance during development and regeneration
305-243-4874 (ph)
305-243-3921 (fax)
Lois Pope LIFE Center 4-17
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Susan  Blanton, Ph.D. Susan Blanton, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, Hussman Institute for Human Genomics
Research Summary
 work on the statistical aspect of mapping genes for a variety of Mendelian and complex disorders.  Among the disorders I am researching are: retinal diseases, deafness, club foot, cleft lip/palate, and stroke.  In addition to mapping genes for deafness, I am also studying the effect that the unique mating structure of the deaf community has on the incidence of various forms of deafness.  Lastly, I am also involved in genomic medicine and trying to integrate it into the private primary care setting.
(305) 243-8779 (ph)
(305) 243.2396 (fax)
Room 406, Biomedical Research Building
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Karoline  Briegel, Ph.D. Karoline Briegel, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Braman Breast Cancer Institute.
Research Summary
"Transcription factors in normal and cancerous stem cell development with focus on cardiogenesis, mammogenesis and breast cancer."
(305) 243-4770 (ph)
(305) 243-9249 (fax)
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Kerry  Burnstein, Ph.D. Kerry Burnstein, Ph.D.
Professor of Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology and Cancer Biology Graduate Program Director
Research Summary
"My lab studies steroid hormone action in endocrine cancers. In particular, we focus on androgen and vitamin D regulation of oncogenesis in the prostate."
305-243-5732 (ph)
305-243-4555 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building 6160
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Anthony J. Capobianco, Ph.D. Anthony J. Capobianco, Ph.D.
Director, Molecular Oncology Research Program, Division of Surgical Oncology
Research Summary
Molecular mechanisms of Tumorigenesis. Notch Signaling, mouse models of tumorigenesis. Cancer stem cells and pathway cross talk.
(305) 243-6308 (ph)
Room 1019B, Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building
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Coralie  Carraway, Ph.D. Coralie Carraway, Ph.D.
Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Summary
"Molecular mechanisms for the regulation of normal cell differentiation, proliferation, apoptosis/ survival and their aberrancies in disease states, primarily cancer"
(305) 243-5759 (ph)
Papanicolau Building - 311
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Nirupa  Chaudhari, Ph.D. Nirupa Chaudhari, Ph.D.
Professor, Physiology and Biophysics
Research Summary
We study mechanisms of transduction and cellular communication in sensory and other cells. We develop transgenic mouse models and fluorescent reporters to visualize cell function in real time. We also analyze patterns of gene expression in complex tissues to understand the roles and differentiation of diverse cell types.
305-243-3427 (ph)
305-243-5931 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Science Building - 4062
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Zhibin  Chen, M.D., Ph.D. Zhibin Chen, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Microbiology & Immunology
Research Summary
Our research program focuses on mechanisms of immune tolerance and its application to type 1 diabetes and islet transplantations.
305-243-8348 (ph)
305-243-5522 (fax)
Room 3035 (Office), 3039A (Lab) Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building
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Gregory E. Conner, Ph.D. Gregory E. Conner, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Cell Biology and Anatomy Director of Research
Research Summary
"Research projects are focused on basic epithelial cell biology especially as it applies to the respiratory tract. Projects include studies on epithelial host defense responses, secretion, ciliary beating and reactive oxygen species metabolism."
305-243-6926 (ph)
Rosenstiel Medical Science Building - 7061B
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Gennaro  D'Urso, Ph.D. Gennaro D'Urso, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology; Dr. John T. MacDonald Foundation Center for Medical Genetics faculty member
Research Summary
Associate Professor of Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology; Dr. John T. MacDonald Foundation Center for Medical Genetics faculty member
305-243-3105 (ph)
305-243-4555 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building, 7151A
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Julia  Dallman, Ph.D. Julia Dallman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Biology
Research Summary
Research in my lab focuses on mechanisms neuronal homeostasis in developing zebrafish.
(305) 284-3512 (ph)
Cox Science Center - 232
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Murray  Deutscher, Ph.D. Murray Deutscher, Ph.D.
Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Summary
Enzymology and Regulation of RNA Processing, Supramolecular Organization of the Protein-Synthesizing System
(305) 243-3150 (ph)
(305) 243-3955 (fax)
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Terace M. Fletcher , Ph.D. Terace M. Fletcher , Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Research Summary

The Role of Chromatin Structure in Genome Stability

(305) 243-6297 (ph)
(305) 243-3955 (fax)
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Elizabeth J. Franzmann, M.D. Elizabeth J. Franzmann, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology
Research Summary
"Our lab is investigating methods to better detect and treat head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. We are using molecular biology techniques to develop a simple and inexpensive early detection test and are investigating how the stem cell marker, CD44, is involved in HNSCC progression."
(305) 243-5955 (ph)
Room 1513, Clinical Research Building
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Nevis L. Fregien, Ph.D. Nevis L. Fregien, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Cell Biology & Anatomy
Research Summary

Control of Cell Differentiation Regulation of Gene Expression

(305) 243-6941 (ph)
(305) 545-7166 (fax)
RMSB, Room 4110
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John R. Gilbert, Ph.D. John R. Gilbert, Ph.D.
Professor, Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, Hussman Institute for Human Genomics.
Research Summary
Dr. Gilbert's research focuses on applications of genome technology to human genetics and the molecular genetics of autism, Alzheimer disease, Essential Tremor, and infectious disease such as tuberculosis. As a molecular biologist, his expertise is in gene analysis and characterization, positional cloning, mutation analysis, and animal models of human disorders.
305-243-6177 (ph)
305-243-2396 (fax)
Room 510, Biomedical Research Building
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Jeffrey  Goldberg, M.D.,Ph.D. Jeffrey Goldberg, M.D.,Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Research Summary
"We study survival and regeneration in the developing and adult nervous system, bridging molecular, cellular, and in vivo approaches. Additional projects focus on the use of stem cells and nanotechnology."
(305) 547-3720 (ph)
McKnight Vision Research Center - 4th Floor
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Feng  Gong, Ph.D. Feng Gong, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Research Summary

To understand the mechanisms of chromatin dynamics during DNA .

(305) 243-9270 (ph)
(305) 243-3955 (fax)
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Abigail  Hackam, Ph.D. Abigail Hackam, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Research Summary
Cellular mechanisms of photoreceptor degeneration and survival; Signaling pathways regulating ocular tumorigenesis and tumor stem cell proliferation.
(305) 243-9270 (ph)
(305) 243-3955 (fax)
McKnight Vision Research Center - 407
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Joshua M.  Hare, M.D. Joshua M. Hare, M.D.
Professor, Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, Louis Lemberg Professor of Medicine, Chief of Cardiology, Director, Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute
Research Summary
Cardiac cell regeneration
305-243-1998 (ph)
Clinical Research Building, Room 1124, 1120 NW 14th St. Miami, FL 33136
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Dale J. Hedges, Ph.D. Dale J. Hedges, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, Hussman Institute for Human Genomics
Research Summary
Molecular and bioinformatics approaches to the investigation of human retrotransposon biology and associated genetic instability. Additional interests include the molecular genetics of Autism and genomic structural variaiton.
305-243-6177 (ph)
305-243-2396 (fax)
Room 527, Biomedical Research Building
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Roland  Jurecic, Ph.D. Roland Jurecic, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
Research Summary
"The research in the laboratory focuses on the study of: (1) molecular pathways that regulate self-renewal, activation and differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells and progenitors, (2) molecular pathways supporting self-renewal and differentiation of cancer stem cells, and (3) stem cell transformation and leukemogenesis."
305- 243-6002 (ph)
305-243-4409 (fax)
Room 314, Papanicolaou Building
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Wasif  Khan, Ph.D. Wasif Khan, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Research Summary

"We study molecular mechanisms of normal and abnormal growth and survival of B lymphocytes, which is important for understanding lymphocyte development and causes of autoimmune diseases and lymphomagenesis. Our studies include immune responses, BCR, BAFF-R, TLR signal transduction as well as role of cytoskeleton in immunoreceptor signaling and lymphocyte activation."

305-243-5694 (ph)
305-243-4623 (fax)
Room 3147A, Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building
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Mary Lou  King, Ph.D. Mary Lou King, Ph.D.
Professor of Cell Biology & Anatomy
Research Summary
Cell fate determination in the early Xenopus embryo with special emphasis on genetic mechanisms that preserve stem (germ) cell totipotency and promote cell migration.
(305)243-5643 (ph)
(305)243-5837 (fax)
RMSB room 4008
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Theodore J. Lampidis, Ph.D. Theodore J. Lampidis, Ph.D.
Professor of Cell Biology & Anatomy & Member of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Research Summary
Cellular Pharmocology, Cardiotoxicity, Anticancer drugs
(305) 243-4846 (ph)
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Richard  Lee, M.D., Ph.D. Richard Lee, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Research Summary
My lab studies molecular pathways important for retinal ganglion cell death and survival and the molecular pathophysiology of ocular disease
(305) 547-3686 (ph)
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
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Sandra K. Lemmon, Ph.D. Sandra K. Lemmon, Ph.D.
Professor of Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology and Director, MD/PhD Program.
Research Summary
Membrane Traffic: Sorting and regulation of protein transport in the endocytic and secretory pathways.
305-243-5758 (ph)
305-243-4555 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building 6165
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Vance  Lemmon, Ph.D. Vance Lemmon, Ph.D.
Walter G. Ross Distinguished Chair in Developmental Neuroscience
Research Summary
Our lab studies axon regeneration in vitro and in vivo. A major goal is to identify and characterize genes that enhance axon regeneration using high content screening.
 
Wei  Li, Ph.D. Wei Li, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Research Summary
Our laboratory uses advanced cell and molecular biology techniques and animal models to study skin related problems. We are specially interested in the function and mechanicsms involved in the epithelial extracellular matrix.
305-326-6445 (ph)
McKnight Vision Research Center - 619
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Mathias G. Lichtenheld, M.D. Mathias G. Lichtenheld, M.D.
Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Research Summary
We are interested in the signals and mechanisms of gene regulation that are critical for killer lymphocytes to defeat pathogens.
305-243-3301 (ph)
305- 243-7211 (fax)
Room 738 (office), Room 708 (lab), Batchelor Children's Research Institute
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Daniel  Liebl, Ph.D. Daniel Liebl, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Neurological Surgery
Research Summary
Research in the lab focuses on axon growth and guidance in the developing and regenerating nervous systems. Neural stem/progenitor cell biology in both native neurogenesis and following CNS trauma using endogenous and transplantation strategies
(305) 243-7143 (ph)
Lois Pope LIFE Center 3-16
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Izidore  Lossos, M.D. Izidore Lossos, M.D.
Professor of Medicine and Director Lymphoma Program
Research Summary
We are studying pathogenesis of lymphoma and biological processes in normal B cells
305-243-6787 (ph)
305-243-4785 (fax)
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, D8-4
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Deborah C.  Mash, Ph.D. Deborah C. Mash, Ph.D.
Professor, Neurology
Research Summary
"Human Neuroanatomy, Addiction and Neurodegenerative diseases. Gene expression profiling and mapping in the human brain postmortem."
(305) 243-5888 (ph)
Parkinson Building - 3049
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Jacob L. McCauley, Ph.D. Jacob L. McCauley, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, Hussman Institute for Human Genomics
Research Summary
My research focuses on the use of molecular techniques, bioinformatics, and statistical methods to identify genetic variation and to characterize its role in disease susceptibility. I have been involved in studying a variety of neurological diseases including autism, Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease, and multiple sclerosis.
(305) 243-4578 (ph)
(305) 243-2396 (fax)
Room 307, Biomedical Research Building
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Enrique A. Mesri, Ph.D. Enrique A. Mesri, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Research Summary
"Molecular, cellular and genetic mechanisms of viral carcinogenesis of Kaposi sarcoma. Activation of tumor angiogenesis and genetic instability by the Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus/ KSHV."
305-243-5659 (ph)
305-243-8309 (fax)
Room 109 (office) Papanicolaou Building
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Carlos T. Moraes, Ph.D. Carlos T. Moraes, Ph.D.
Professor, Neurology and Cell Biology and Anatomy
Research Summary
Human Genetics; Molecular pathogenesis of disease-related mitochondrial DNA mutations
(305)243-5858 (ph)
(305)243-3914 (fax)
Lois Pope LIFE Center 3-17
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George P. Munson, Ph.D. George P. Munson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Research Summary
My research is elucidating the regulatory networks that coordinate the expression of toxins and other virulence factors of enteric bacterial pathogens such as enterotoxigenic E. coli and Shigella flexneri.
305- 243-5317 (ph)
305- 243-4623 (fax)
Room 3038, Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building
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Amanda  Myers, Ph.D. Amanda Myers, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Research Summary
function of non-coding DNA variation within the human cortex with specific focus on the pathogenomic processes underlying late onset Alzheimer's disease
(305) 243-3522 (ph)
Batchelor Children's Building - 609
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Richard S. Myers, Ph.D. Richard S. Myers, Ph.D.
Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Research Summary

Understand the mechanisms of steroid hormone receptor and coactivator action in normal and cancerous tissues.

(305) 243-2056 (ph)
(305) 243-3065 (fax)
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Zafar  Nawaz, Ph.D. Zafar Nawaz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Research Summary
Understand the mechanisms of steroid hormone receptor and coactivator action in normal and cancerous tissues.
 
 
(305) 243-1456 (ph)
Room 425, Batchelor Children's Research Institute
 
Ricardo  Pastori, Ph.D. Ricardo Pastori, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor of Medicine, Immunology, and Microbiology
Research Summary
My research is focused on beta-cell function and responses to inflammation in the context of pancreatic islet transplantation and type 1 diabetes development.
305-243-5349 (ph)
Room 1070, Diabetes Research Institute
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Damien  Pearse, Ph.D. Damien Pearse, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Neurological Surgery
Research Summary
"My laboratory focuses on several key aspects of CNS injury repair: 1) preventing progressive tissue damage following the initial mechanical trauma through the application of pharmacological or biological neuroprotectants, 2) overcoming the physical impediment of the injury cyst through the implantation of exogenous cells or by harnessing endogenous cellular repair mechanisms and, 3) the promotion of axon regeneration by the stimulation of intracellular signaling pathways that are important in the initiation and/or maintainence of axon growth."
(305) 243-7139 (ph)
Lois Pope LIFE Center 5-15
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Margaret  Pericak-Vance, Ph.D. Margaret Pericak-Vance, Ph.D.
Professor, Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics and Director of the Center for Genetic Epidemiology & Statistical Genetics and Director of the Hussman Institute for Human Genomics.
Research Summary
Dr. Pericak-Vance excels at the integration of genomic and statistical technologies and their application to common and complex diseases of public health importance. Along with her research team, Dr. Pericak-Vance has identified risk genes for the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, age-related macular degeneration, multiple sclerosis, autism, and Alzheimer disease.
305.243.5386 (ph)
305.243.2396 (fax)
Room 313, Biomedical Research Building
 
Alberto  Pugliese, M.D. Alberto Pugliese, M.D.
Research Associate Professor Medicine, Immunology & Microbiology
Research Summary
"Autoimmunity leading to type 1 diabetes and its recurrence after transplantation; immunogenetics of type 1 diabetes, genetic mechanisms of disease suscpetiblitly and resistance, thymic expression of self-antigen and tolerance, biomarkers of islet autoimmunity (autoantibodies, autoreactive T cells, microRNAs), some interest in pancreas/beta cell regeneration"
305-243-5348 (ph)
305-243-4404 (fax)
Room 5014, Diabetes Research Institute
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Priyamvada  Rai, Ph.D. Priyamvada Rai, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Medicine
Research Summary
Modulation of cellular redox status to enhance activation of tumor suppressor pathways in cancer cells
(305) 575-3388 (ph)
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Richard L. Riley, Ph.D. Richard L. Riley, Ph.D.
Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
Research Summary
"The research in the Riley laboratory focuses upon the molecular and cellular regulation of B lymphocyte development. In particular, the processes that down-regulate immune functions in old age and other conditions of immunodeficiency are under study."
305-243-2644 (ph)
305-243-8595 (fax)
Room 727, McKnight Building
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Richard L. Rotundo, Ph.D. Richard L. Rotundo, Ph.D.
Professor of Cell Biology & Anatomy, Physiology and Biophysics, and Member, Neurosciences Program
Research Summary
Membrane protein biogensis and localization; signal transduction; gene expression and regulation; nerves and muscle
(305)243-6940 (ph)
(305)545-7166 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Science Building - 4168
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Kenneth E. Rudd, Ph.D. Kenneth E. Rudd, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Summary
Bacterial Genetics, Bioinformatics, Functional Genomics, Small Proteins in E. coli
(305) 243-6055 (ph)
(305) 243-3065 (fax)
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Pedro  Salas, Ph.D. Pedro Salas, Ph.D.
Professor, Cell Biology and Anatomy
Research Summary

Polarization in epithelial cells; Role of the cytoskeleton and exocytis transport of membrane proteins

305-243-6977 (ph)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building 4090
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Walter  A. Scott, Ph.D. Walter A. Scott, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Research Summary

Replication machinery of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Biochemistry of HIV reverse transcriptase.

(305) 243-6359 (ph)
(305) 243-3342 (fax)
Room 216, Gautier Building
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Rakesh  Singal, M.D. Rakesh Singal, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine/Hematology/Oncology
Research Summary
Dr. Singal’s research focuses on the epigenetic mechanisms that inactivate certain tumor-suppressor genes in prostate cancer and designing clinical trials based on lab research.
305-243-4909 (ph)
305-243-4905 (fax)
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Isaac  Skromne Isaac Skromne
Assistant Professor, Biology
Research Summary
Development and patterning of the vertebrate central nervous system
305-284-6881 (ph)
Cox - 1301 Memorial Dr., Room 232
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Joyce M. Slingerland, MD, PhD Joyce M. Slingerland, MD, PhD
Director, Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute, UMSylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Professor of Medicine
Research Summary
Breast cancer, molecular mechanisms, molecular genetics, epidemiology, cell cycle, and estrogen receptors
305-243-4909 (ph)
305-243-4975 (fax)
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Danuta  Szczesna-Cordary, Ph.D. Danuta Szczesna-Cordary, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology
Research Summary
"My research is directed toward unraveling the mechanisms of Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (FHC), an autosomal dominant disease originating from mutations in genes that encode for the major contractile proteins of the heart, including the ventricular myosin regulatory (RLC) and essential (ELC) light chains. Using a combination of molecular biological and physiological approaches we are trying to answer important questions regarding the molecular determinants of the myosin light chain mutations - mediated pathology in the heart."
305-243-2908 (ph)
305-243-4555 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building 6113
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Marta  Torroella-Kouri, Ph.D. Marta Torroella-Kouri, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
Research Summary
"My research interests pertain to the role of the innate immune system, particularly of macrophages/monocytes, in the immune suppression observed in mice bearing advanced tumors. Peritoneal and tumor-associated macrophages and their precursors, monocytes in the circulation, represent and exhibit different levels of local and systemic immune suppression in the host. We have found that transcripition factors NFkB, STAT1 and STAT3 are differentially expressed in these cells, resulting in altered cell signaling pathways and cytokine gene expression patterns."
305-243-6260 (ph)
305-243-4623 (fax)
Room 3123A, Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building
 
Kathryn W. Tosney, Ph.D. Kathryn W. Tosney, Ph.D.
Chairman, Biology
Research Summary
The Tosney lab studies axon guidance and growth cone motility.
(305) 284-4134 (ph)
Cox Science Center - 215
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Jeffery M. Vance, M.D., Ph.D. Jeffery M. Vance, M.D., Ph.D.
Chairman, Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, Hussman Institute for Human Genomics
Research Summary
Dr. Vance's primary areas of expertise are in Neurogenetics, especially in Parkinson disease and Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, and also in cardiovascular genetics, human genotyping and banking of DNA samples, and the molecular aspects of the positional cloning of human disease. His research has focused on the application of clinical, molecular, and mathematical genetic techniques to identify genes leading to human disease.
305.243.5464 (ph)
Room 616, Biomedical Research Building
 
Fulvia  Verde, Ph.D. Fulvia Verde, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology Dr. John T. MacDonald Foundation Center for Medical Genetics Miami Yeast Group member
Research Summary
Control of cell morphogenesis in fission yeast 
305-243-3106 (ph)
305-243-4555 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building 6130
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Gaofeng  Wang, Ph.D. Gaofeng Wang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, Hussman Institute for Human Genomics
Research Summary
Molecular genetics of Parkinson disease and age-related macular degeneration.
(305) 243-6177 (ph)
(305) 243-2396 (fax)
Room 525, Biomedical Research Building
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Liyong  Wang, Ph.D. Liyong Wang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics, Hussman Institute for Human Genomics
Research Summary
Her research has focused on mapping susceptibility genes and discovering novel pathways for complex diseases, such as coronary artery disease. She has research experience in high-throughput genotyping, genome mapping, positional cloning, transcriptional regulation of gene expression, and characterization of gene structure and function.
305-243-6177 (ph)
305-243-2396 (fax)
Room 609, Biomedical Research Building
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Xiang-Xi (Mike)  Xu, Ph.D. Xiang-Xi (Mike) Xu, Ph.D.
Professor, Medicine
Research Summary
Ovarian cancer biology and early embryogenesis
305-243-1750 (ph)
Papanicolaou Research Building 417
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R. Grace  Zhai, Ph.D. R. Grace Zhai, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
Research Summary
"Understanding the genetic and cellular basis of neural development, degeneration and protection using the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster as a model system."
305-243-6316 (ph)
305-243-4555 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Science Building - 6069
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Yanbin  Zhang, Ph.D. Yanbin Zhang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Summary

DNA repair and mutagenesis, Fanconi anemia pathway of DNA repair.

(305) 243-9237 (ph)
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Stephan   Zuchner, M.D. Stephan Zuchner, M.D.
Associate Professor, Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics and Director, Center for Human Molecular Genomics, Hussman Institute for Human Genomics
Research Summary
"I am at identifying and characterizing the function of genomic variation that is involved in human disease phenotypes, specifically for neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders."
305-243-6177 (ph)
305-243-2396 (fax)
Room 523, Biomedical Research Building
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