We are fascinated by the foundations of human brain diversity. Our lab uses villages of human stem cell-derived neural cells to investigate the genetic and molecular origins of phenotypic heterogeneity. We have a particular interest in neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and intellectual disability.

 

For a more comprehensive explanation and information on our ongoing projects, visit our research page here.

While our priorities grow and change as our lab does, we have identified a set of core, unwavering values. They are as follows:

 

 

Read our mission statement here.

February 2023 The cell villages paper was published in Cell Stem Cell

June 2022: Graduate students Rachel Fox and Laila Sathe have joined us as our newest lab members. Welcome!

 

April 2022: Our team has grown! Please welcome our new Lab Assistant Tim Derebenskiy.

 

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