Education: B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Michigan
Project:Elucidation of the role of Gfi-1 in SCA1 pathogenesis.
Recent work in our lab has shown that loss of Gfi-1 may be a major mediator of SCA1 pathogenesis. I am working to understand molecular pathways through which GFi-1 mediates Purkinje cell intergrity.
Eric's comments: My research was as an organic chemist. Needless to say work in the Zoghbi lab is much different than my previous experiences.
Selected publication:
Hamaratoglu F, Willecke M, Kango-Singh M, Nolo R, Hyun E, Tao C, Jafar-Nejad H, Halder G. The tumour-suppressor genes NF2/Merlin and Expanded act through Hippo signalling to regulate cell proliferation and apoptosis. Nat Cell Biol. 2005, 1:27-36.
Hobbies or interests: Soccer, University of Michigan football