My background and current research focus on the role of RNA-binding proteins in the regulation of important developmental events using Drosophila melanogaster as a model system. Although RNA-binding proteins have been shown to regulate the translation, stability, and localization of mRNAs during development, little is known of potential regulation at the level of transport and splicing events in the nucleus. I am currently focusing on identifying RNA targets of a nuclearly localized RNA-binding protein called Lark that is required for progression through oogenesis. It is likely that Lark is required at the level of RNA-splicing or nuclear-cytoplamic transport.

Office Hours

Day	Time
MW	12-1

Education

Degree	Institution	Field	Dates
PhD	University of Massachusetts Medical School	Biomedical Sciences	1996
BS	University of Massachusetts Dartmouth	Biology	1985

Areas of Expertise

• Developmental Genetics
• Molecular Biology
• Cell Biology

Publications in Field Of Expertise

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