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Dr. Christine Byrd-Jacobs

Professor, Graduate Advisor

Office: 3161 Wood Hall
Lab: 3027 Haenicke Hall

Office Phone: (269) 387-5843
Lab phone: (269) 387-2069

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Research Description

Area of Research: Cellular neurobiology

The major focus of Dr. Byrd-Jacobs' research program is the plasticity of the adult central nervous system. Her model is the olfactory system of zebrafish. The olfactory system is unique in that it is a continually developing sensory system, and one can study both development and regeneration in adults. Dr. Byrd-Jacobs is trying to elucidate the cellular interactions and molecular factors responsible for the maintenance of brain structures and their ability to respond to injury. This research has important implications for neural regeneration and recovery from brain injury and disease.

Students in Dr. Christine Byrd's Lab:

Taylor Paskin - M.S. Degree program
Qi Xiong - M.S. Degree program
Al Lynch, undergraduate student
Dana Coville, undergraduate student
Evan White, undergraduate student