Maureen Gannon
Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics (MPB)
Department of Cell and Developmental Biology (CDB)
Program in Developmental Biology (PDB)
Vanderbilt Diabetes Research and Training Center (DRTC)
Vanderbilt Digestive Diseases Research Center (VDDRC)
Vanderbilt Pre³ Initiative
Our laboratory studies transcription factors and signaling pathways that regulate the differentiation, proliferation, survival, and function of the different cell types in the pancreas. We use genetically engineered mouse models, as well as primary pancreatic cells from non-human primates and human donors. Our studies have implications for diseases such as diabetes and pancreatic cancer.
Our laboratory studies transcription factors and signaling pathways that regulate the differentiation, proliferation, survival, and function of the different cell types in the pancreas. We use genetically engineered mouse models, as well as primary pancreatic cells from non-human primates and human donors. Our studies have implications for diseases such as diabetes and pancreatic cancer.
Keywords: developmental biology , diabetes , physiology , organogenesis , cell signaling , gene regulation
Research Area: Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism , Gene Regulation , Cancer Biology , Cell Signaling , Developmental Biology