Prof. Jonaki Sen

In our lab we study the development of the nervous system using chick and mouse embryos. We are specifically interested in studying the genes interaction networks directing morphogenesis, patterning and neuronal differentiation in the forebrain. Our goal is to elucidate the molecular basis of the above-mentioned phenomena by first identifying the signaling molecules involved followed by identification of the target genes downstream. We are also interested in identifying the interactions between the different signaling pathways involved in these processes.