Our work focuses on understanding the molecular organization of the presynaptic terminal in C. elegans from both from a developmental and functional perspective. On going projects in the laboratory include cloning of mutants that alter the formation of sensory neuron synapses, characterization of requirements for the localization and trafficking of presynaptic density and synaptic vesicle proteins, functional studies of mutations in genes encoding components of the synaptic release apparatus.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Washington University is an equal opportunity employer.