Sabine Fuhrmann
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Department of Cell and Developmental Biology (CDB)
Vanderbilt Brain Institute (VBI)
Vanderbilt Center for Stem Cell Biology (VCSCB)
Vanderbilt Vision Research Center (VVRC)
Neuroscience Graduate Program (NGP)
Program in Developmental Biology (PDB)
We use mouse models to study the role of signaling pathways on formation, differentiation and morphogenesis of the developing eye. Another focus in the lab is ocular regeneration; we are determining the molecular and cellular mechanisms controlling the regenerative capacity of the retinal pigment epithelium. Among other pathways, we are specifically studying the role of Wnt signaling during development and regeneration.
We use mouse models to study the role of signaling pathways on formation, differentiation and morphogenesis of the developing eye. Another focus in the lab is ocular regeneration; we are determining the molecular and cellular mechanisms controlling the regenerative capacity of the retinal pigment epithelium. Among other pathways, we are specifically studying the role of Wnt signaling during development and regeneration.
Keywords: eye , development , regeneration , wnt , retinal pigment epithelium
Research Area: Stem Cell Biology & Regeneration , Cell Signaling , Visual Sciences , Developmental Neuroscience , Developmental Biology