Research

My research focuses upon the molecular characterization of human neurologic diseases. My background includes extensive bench research on rodent central nervous system development and practice as a Diagnostic Neuropathologist. This enables me to readily translate research approaches and interpretations between laboratory models and clinical applications. My joint appointments in the Departments of Neurosciences and Anatomic Pathology permit me to nurture the close lines of communications among clinical, laboratory, and basic science departments that are essential to achieve correct diagnosis and optimal utilization of excess tissue specimens for research. My specific activities include collaborating with the Multiple Sclerosis and Neurodegenerative Disease research groups in the Department of Neurosciences to facilitate acquisition and analysis of human surgical and post mortem specimens. In addition, I participate in genotypic and phenotypic analysis of gliomas for use as clinical tests and in treatment planning.