Lab Info.
At the Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory, we employ neural differentiation models of patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and fibroblasts to investigate how ribosome stalling and collisions during translation, as well as the subsequent co-translational quality control and translational stress signaling, regulate neurodevelopment, neurodegenerative diseases, and aging.
Understanding the fundamental principles of ribosome-mediated decoding and relevant stress responses will facilitate the development of innovative technologies for treating these conditions, thereby contributing to healthier human lives.