LAB MEMBERS
Tatjana Piotrowski, PhD
Principal Investigator
Hometown
Herrenberg, Germany
Education
Diplom University of Tuebingen, Germany + University of California, San Diego (laboratory of R.G. Northcutt)
PhD Max-Planck-Institute for Developmental Biology, Tuebingen, Germany (laboratory of C. Nuesslein-Volhard)
Research Interests
I am fascinated with how embryos develop and how cell-cell communication is orchestrated to ensure that cells acquire correct fates at the correct times, reach their proper location in the embryo and form organs. More recently, I have become intrigued by of how sensory cells regenerate in a sensory organ and what role developmental pathways play in that process. In our work, I particularly enjoy the combination of in vivo imaging, functional studies and genomic analyses.
Herrenberg, Germany
Education
Diplom University of Tuebingen, Germany + University of California, San Diego (laboratory of R.G. Northcutt)
PhD Max-Planck-Institute for Developmental Biology, Tuebingen, Germany (laboratory of C. Nuesslein-Volhard)
Research Interests
I am fascinated with how embryos develop and how cell-cell communication is orchestrated to ensure that cells acquire correct fates at the correct times, reach their proper location in the embryo and form organs. More recently, I have become intrigued by of how sensory cells regenerate in a sensory organ and what role developmental pathways play in that process. In our work, I particularly enjoy the combination of in vivo imaging, functional studies and genomic analyses.
Julia Peloggia
Predoctoral Researcher
Hometown
São Paulo, Brazil
Education
BS Biological Sciences, University of São Paulo
Research Interests
During my undergraduate studies I focused on mitochondrial metabolism in stem cells and aging. After taking a developmental biology course, I became fascinated with tissue morphogenesis and regeneration, especially in understanding how cells communicate to regulate these processes.
São Paulo, Brazil
Education
BS Biological Sciences, University of São Paulo
Research Interests
During my undergraduate studies I focused on mitochondrial metabolism in stem cells and aging. After taking a developmental biology course, I became fascinated with tissue morphogenesis and regeneration, especially in understanding how cells communicate to regulate these processes.
Mark Lush, PhD
Research Specialist
Hometown
Louisville, Kentucky
Education
PhD: Role of neurotrophins in development of the central nervous system. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. (Laboratory of Dr. Luis F. Parada).Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (Laboratory of Dr. Jonathan A. Raper).
Research Interests
Mark has had a long-standing interest in developmental neurobiology. Mark says, "Zebrafish have proven to be an incredibly powerful model system allowing for the in vivo study of the development of the nervous system. My research includes two main goals; the discovery of new genes required for sensory hair cell development and regeneration and the elucidation of the cellular signaling pathways used by Schwann cells to control lateral line stem cell proliferation."
Louisville, Kentucky
Education
PhD: Role of neurotrophins in development of the central nervous system. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. (Laboratory of Dr. Luis F. Parada).Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (Laboratory of Dr. Jonathan A. Raper).
Research Interests
Mark has had a long-standing interest in developmental neurobiology. Mark says, "Zebrafish have proven to be an incredibly powerful model system allowing for the in vivo study of the development of the nervous system. My research includes two main goals; the discovery of new genes required for sensory hair cell development and regeneration and the elucidation of the cellular signaling pathways used by Schwann cells to control lateral line stem cell proliferation."
Paloma I. Meneses Giles
Predoctoral Researcher
Hometown
Iguala, Mexico
Education
BS Genomic Sciences. National Autonomous University of Mexico
Research Interest
I’m truly intrigued by organ formation and regeneration, and the zebrafish lateral line represents agreat model to understand these processes. I’m interested in the molecular mechanisms underlying hair cellregeneration and neuromast formation in zebrafish, because unlike human inner ear hair cells, neuromasts regeneratefrom nearby stem cells contained in the primordium (a cluster of cells that migrate to form the lateral line).
Iguala, Mexico
Education
BS Genomic Sciences. National Autonomous University of Mexico
Research Interest
I’m truly intrigued by organ formation and regeneration, and the zebrafish lateral line represents agreat model to understand these processes. I’m interested in the molecular mechanisms underlying hair cellregeneration and neuromast formation in zebrafish, because unlike human inner ear hair cells, neuromasts regeneratefrom nearby stem cells contained in the primordium (a cluster of cells that migrate to form the lateral line).
Jeremy Sandler, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Education
PhD: Genome Activation and Regulation of Signaling in the Rapidly Dividing Drosophila Embryo. Caltech, California. (Laboratory of Angela Stathopolous).
PhD: Genome Activation and Regulation of Signaling in the Rapidly Dividing Drosophila Embryo. Caltech, California. (Laboratory of Angela Stathopolous).
Ya-Yin Tsai
Research Technician II
Hometown
Nantou, Taiwan
Education
MS
Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology, National Taiwan University
Education/Interests
I'm truly interested in neuroscience, especially in the molecular mechanisms underlying how cell-cell communication occurs during development. In the Piotrowski lab, my aim is to understand which genes and networks play an important role in cell-cell communication involved in zebrafish lateral line development and regeneration.
Nantou, Taiwan
Education
MS
Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology, National Taiwan University
Education/Interests
I'm truly interested in neuroscience, especially in the molecular mechanisms underlying how cell-cell communication occurs during development. In the Piotrowski lab, my aim is to understand which genes and networks play an important role in cell-cell communication involved in zebrafish lateral line development and regeneration.
Daniela Muench
Predoctoral Researcher
Hometown
Cologne, Germany
Education
MS in Biology, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany
BS in Biology, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany
Education/Interests
I first became interested in developmental biology after watching a time lapse of a developing zebrafish embryo in one of my undergraduate lectures. Fascinated by zebrafish as a model system and in vivo imaging, my previous research involved the analysis of dendritic spine development and neuronal cell migration in the zebrafish hindbrain. In the Piotrowski lab, I am interested in identifying and characterizing novel cellular interactions during lateral line development and regeneration.
Cologne, Germany
Education
MS in Biology, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany
BS in Biology, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany
Education/Interests
I first became interested in developmental biology after watching a time lapse of a developing zebrafish embryo in one of my undergraduate lectures. Fascinated by zebrafish as a model system and in vivo imaging, my previous research involved the analysis of dendritic spine development and neuronal cell migration in the zebrafish hindbrain. In the Piotrowski lab, I am interested in identifying and characterizing novel cellular interactions during lateral line development and regeneration.
Elizabeth Ellis
Research Technician II PI
Hometown
Kansas City, Missouri
Education
BA in Biology, William Jewell College
Education/Interests
In my undergraduate studies, I created microbial models to query and understand the genes underlying bacterial community interactions. As a technician in the Piotrowski lab, my research delves into how chemokine signaling and immune cells play a role in hair cell regeneration.
Kansas City, Missouri
Education
BA in Biology, William Jewell College
Education/Interests
In my undergraduate studies, I created microbial models to query and understand the genes underlying bacterial community interactions. As a technician in the Piotrowski lab, my research delves into how chemokine signaling and immune cells play a role in hair cell regeneration.
Aurelie Hintermann, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Hometown
Geneva, Switzerland
Education
PhD: Chromatin architecture of regulatory landscapes at the mouse and chicken HoxD loci. University of Geneva, (Laboratory of Denis Duboule).
Education/Interests
I am passionate about understanding how variations in regulatory activities contribute to the emergence of new phenotypes, and conversely, how functional traits are maintained despite ongoing genome evolution. My current work aims to determine the regulatory changes instrumental in driving phenotypical diversification of the lateral line system in zebrafish and killifish, serving as a paradigm for evolutionary changes in general.
Geneva, Switzerland
Education
PhD: Chromatin architecture of regulatory landscapes at the mouse and chicken HoxD loci. University of Geneva, (Laboratory of Denis Duboule).
Education/Interests
I am passionate about understanding how variations in regulatory activities contribute to the emergence of new phenotypes, and conversely, how functional traits are maintained despite ongoing genome evolution. My current work aims to determine the regulatory changes instrumental in driving phenotypical diversification of the lateral line system in zebrafish and killifish, serving as a paradigm for evolutionary changes in general.
Logan Sabin
Predoctoral Researcher
Hometown
Kansas City, Missouri
Education
BS/BA Biology/Chemistry, University of Missouri Kansas City
Education/Interests
I am truly interested in the cell-cell communication that drives organ morphogenesis and regeneration. The lateral line intrigues me due to its development through collective cell migration and phenomenal regenerative capacity. My goal in the Piotrowski lab is to uncover genes involved in coordinating development and regeneration.
Kansas City, Missouri
Education
BS/BA Biology/Chemistry, University of Missouri Kansas City
Education/Interests
I am truly interested in the cell-cell communication that drives organ morphogenesis and regeneration. The lateral line intrigues me due to its development through collective cell migration and phenomenal regenerative capacity. My goal in the Piotrowski lab is to uncover genes involved in coordinating development and regeneration.
Linfeng He
Undergrad Researcher/Wuhan University
Hometown
Zhuzhou, China
Education
BS in Biological Technology, Wuhan University
Education/Interests
I have been working on zebrafish cellular development and regeneration during my undergraduate career. In my previous studies, I focused on how regeneration of primordial germ cells can be regulated by external factors. Now in the Piotrowski lab, I’m truly interested in signaling pathways that control regeneration of hair cells from the lateral line.
Zhuzhou, China
Education
BS in Biological Technology, Wuhan University
Education/Interests
I have been working on zebrafish cellular development and regeneration during my undergraduate career. In my previous studies, I focused on how regeneration of primordial germ cells can be regulated by external factors. Now in the Piotrowski lab, I’m truly interested in signaling pathways that control regeneration of hair cells from the lateral line.
Sara Bancroft
Senior Administrative Assistant
Hometown
Kansas City, Missouri
Education
BA in Japanese Language and culture, University of Oregon
Education/Interests
Having worked in biotech in San Diego for over 20 years, I am thrilled to be at Stowers supporting the Piotrowski lab. When away from work, my interests include composing music for piano, studying the flute and running 10K and half marathons.
Kansas City, Missouri
Education
BA in Japanese Language and culture, University of Oregon
Education/Interests
Having worked in biotech in San Diego for over 20 years, I am thrilled to be at Stowers supporting the Piotrowski lab. When away from work, my interests include composing music for piano, studying the flute and running 10K and half marathons.
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