Genomic & state-dependent regulation of neural circuit plasticity

Studying cell-cell communication mechanisms of malaria parasites within a population and with their hosts

We study how antibodies are generated in response to invading pathogens in mouse models, infected subjects and cancer patients. We use this information to produce novel antibodies for immunotherapy.

We study how osteoclasts, the only cells in our body that can degrade bone, are formed and how they function, both in health and in disease

Our studies proceed along three major lines: (1) Microbial population dynamics under stress, (2) Understanding drought resistance and engineering drought-resistant nutritious plants (3) The plant microbiome and its dynamics

Systematic analysis of combinatorial signals during cellular fate determination processes

With background in fluid dynamics and biogeochemistry, we study the properties of kidney stones and urine, as well as the function of ureteral stents, and implications for clinical diagnoses and treatments.