AECAlbert Einstein College of Medicine · Pharmacology
Cell Dynamics and Imaging Unit
Louis Hodgson · Bronx, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Louis Hodgson's lab at Albert Einstein College of Medicine focuses on developing and applying advanced imaging techniques to study how cells move and interact with their environment. They use innovative biosensors to observe key signaling pathways within living cells, particularly in relation to how cells migrate and invade in both normal and diseased states. By analyzing these complex cellular processes, their research aims to provide insights into important biological functions and disease mechanisms.
cell motilityRho GTPasesmultiplex imagingbiosensorscell dynamics
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop novel fluorescence imaging tools for monitoring cell activities in real time.
AIM 02Investigate the coordination of Rho GTPases during cell adhesion and migration.
AIM 03Explore the role of signaling proteins in cell invasion mechanisms.
AIM 04Analyze the dynamic interactions between different GTPase pathways.
AIM 05Study the differences in signaling in healthy versus diseased cells.
Skills the Lab Values
FRET microscopyfluorescence microscopycell culturelive cell imagingprotein assays
Output against the department
Publications107bottom 28% of dept.330th of 462
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Citations7.8ktop 46% of dept.213th of 462
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