Dr. Sarin [Marion Abbe Fellow] is studying how neurons use unique molecules on their cell surface to recognize one another during development. Such recognition is critical in ensuring appropriate spatial patterning and normal organ formation. A hallmark of cancerous cells is the inappropriate reactivation of cell migration, and the disruption of these patterns.

 

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Project Title: "A molecular mechanism of spatial pattern formation in the vertebrate retina"

Institution: Harvard University

Sponsor(s) / Mentor(s): Joshua R. Sanes, PhD

Cancer Type: All cancers

Research Area: Neuroscience