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DSV Seminar- Kgene: Kinetic Genetics in Neurodevelopment
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Kgene: Kinetic Genetics in Neurodevelopment
Seminar by Dr. Matthew Kraushar (Max Planck Institutefor Molecular Genetics, Berlin), an inspiring speaker whose work pushes the boundaries of how we understand brain development and evolution. His talk will connect molecular dynamics with the emergence of neural circuits, a topic of wide relevance for researchers interested in development, cognition, molecular biology, and the diversity of living systems.
Abstract:
The Kraushar Lab aims for a logic of brain development and evolution that is encoded by gene expression. Neurons born at different times will migrate to different places and ultimately form distinct circuits in the embryo. Variations on this theme give rise to the immense diversity of nervous systems within and between species; but how patterns of gene expression predict brain structure is a major open question. Gene expression is typically measured in static snapshots, while brain structures are formed by rapid change and dynamic molecules. We record these molecular dynamics in real time in two species with similar gestational periods and neuronal lineage genes, but strikingly different developmental chronologies and brain structures.
Date & Time: Thursday September 25th, 4:00 pm
Location: Lecture Hall Sala Atti Cacciaguerra (Main Building “A”, right side, 1st floor)
Host: Dr. Eugenio Fornasiero / International Master's Degree in Neuroscience
If you would like to meet or speak with Dr. Kraushar during his visit, please get in touch with Dr. Eugenio Fornasiero (40787@ds.units.it).
Last update: 09-22-2025 - 14:39
