Columbia University in the City of New York · NeuroscienceKohwi Neurodevelopment Lab
Minoree Kohwi · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Minoree Kohwi's lab at Columbia University investigates how neural progenitors organize their genomes to generate diverse types of neurons during brain development. By studying the Drosophila fruit fly model, the lab explores the relationship between genome organization, gene expression, and neuronal identity, providing insights into fundamental processes of neurodevelopment that are critical for cognitive and motor functions.
neural progenitorsgenome organizationneuronal diversityDrosophilagene expression
Research Aims
4AIM 01Investigate how genome organization impacts neural progenitor function.
AIM 02Identify trans-acting regulators of genome dynamics in neural progenitors.
AIM 03Explore the transcriptional consequences of genome reorganization in neurons.
AIM 04Map cis-acting elements that influence gene relocation in progenitors.
Skills the Lab Values
genetic manipulationgenome profilingDrosophila neurobiologyin vivo imagingmolecular biology techniques
Output against the department
Publications22bottom 3% of dept.650th of 671
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Citations2.0kbottom 12% of dept.590th of 671
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