Bruce Carter
Department of Biochemistry
Vanderbilt Brain Institute (VBI)
Neuroscience Graduate Program (NGP)
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC)
We study the molecular mechanisms regulating the development of the peripheral nervous system. Specifically, we focus on the regulation of neuronal apoptosis by the neurotrophins, the mechanisms by which the apoptotic neurons are cleared and the functional interplay between neurons and glia.
We study the molecular mechanisms regulating the development of the peripheral nervous system. Specifically, we focus on the regulation of neuronal apoptosis by the neurotrophins, the mechanisms by which the apoptotic neurons are cleared and the functional interplay between neurons and glia.
Keywords: neuron , glia , Schwann , sensory , neurotrophin , apoptosis
Research Area: Developmental Neuroscience , Developmental Biology , Neurodegeneration and Neuroinflamation