New York University · NeuroscienceMemory and Molecular Mechanisms Lab
Cristina M Alberini · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Cristina Alberini's lab focuses on understanding how memories are formed and maintained at the molecular level. They study the role of certain genes, particularly insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF-2), in strengthening long-term memories. By exploring the mechanisms of memory consolidation, the lab aims to develop strategies to treat cognitive impairments associated with disorders like autism and Alzheimer's disease.
memory consolidationIGF-2neurodegenarationcognitive impairmentdisease modeling
Research Aims
3AIM 01Characterize the expression of IGF-2 and IGF-2R in different hippocampal cell types.
AIM 02Identify the hippocampal cell types essential for long-term memory formation involving IGF-2.
AIM 03Investigate the mechanisms by which IGF-2R influences memory consolidation.
Skills the Lab Values
RNA sequencingmouse modelsimmunohistochemistrymolecular biochemistrytransmission electron microscopy
Output against the department
Publications157top 48% of dept.319th of 671
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Citations14ktop 29% of dept.192nd of 671
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