Baylor College of Medicine · NeuroscienceChin Lab
Jeannie Chin · Houston, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Jeannie Chin's lab at Baylor College of Medicine focuses on understanding epilepsy, a serious neurological disorder. Their research investigates the role of a cellular pathway called mTOR, specifically its complex mTORC2, in the development of seizures. By combining techniques from genetics, molecular biology, and pharmacology, the team aims to uncover new mechanisms and therapies to better treat epilepsy and improve patient outcomes.
epilepsymTORseizuresmTORC2pharmacologygeneticscell signalingneurobiologytherapeutics
Research Aims
3AIM 01Define the role of mTOR complexes in seizures using molecular genetics.
AIM 02Examine how inhibition of mTORC2 reduces seizures through various experimental approaches.
AIM 03Assess the therapeutic potential of a selective mTORC2 inhibitor in epilepsy models.
Skills the Lab Values
molecular geneticsphosphoproteomicsEEG recordingsin utero electroporationbehavioral assessmentmouse modelspharmacological testingdata analysiscell culture
Output against the department
Publications89bottom 28% of dept.477th of 671
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Citations6.6kbottom 46% of dept.363rd of 671
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