Columbia University in the City of New York · NeuroscienceProprioceptor Dynamics Lab
Joriene De Nooij · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Joriene De Nooij's lab at Columbia University is focused on understanding the development and function of proprioceptors, which are specialized sensory neurons that help our body sense position and movement. They study how these neurons develop different identities based on the types of sensory information they receive. By exploring the genetic and molecular dynamics involved in this process, their research aims to improve treatment strategies for spinal cord injuries and enhance our understanding of movement control in the nervous system.
proprioceptorssensory neuronsmuscle spindlesGolgi tendon organsneural developmentgene expressionspinal cord injurymotor controltranscriptomics
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate how proprioceptor subtypes emerge during development.
AIM 02Clarify the role of peripheral signals in proprioceptor identity.
AIM 03Examine transcriptional changes during proprioceptor maturation.
Skills the Lab Values
molecular biology techniquesgenetic manipulationanimal modelstranscriptomic analysisepigenetic profilingneuron cultureimmunohistochemistrybehavioral assaysdata analysis using Python
Output against the department
Publications22bottom 3% of dept.651st of 671
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Citations1.9kbottom 11% of dept.594th of 671
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