University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · GeneticsHypothalamic and Pituitary Research Unit
Sally A. Camper · Ann Arbor, Michigan
Research Focus
Dr. Sally A. Camper's lab focuses on understanding congenital birth defects associated with the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. By studying genetically altered mice, the lab aims to identify the genetic defects that lead to conditions like congenital hypopituitarism, which can result in severe health problems. The lab employs advanced techniques to analyze how these defects affect brain development and hormone regulation, which ultimately helps in diagnosing and treating similar human conditions.
congenital hypopituitarismhypothalamic developmentpituitary gland defectsmouse phenotypinggene discovery
Research Aims
5AIM 01Identify genetic defects causing congenital hypopituitarism in mice.
AIM 02Characterize the developmental anomalies in hypothalamic and pituitary structures.
AIM 03Establish genotype-phenotype relationships for identified gene mutations.
AIM 04Utilize advanced phenotyping techniques to analyze mouse models.
AIM 05Disseminate findings to enhance understanding of birth defects in humans.
Skills the Lab Values
mouse modelshistologysingle-cell RNA sequencingcell culture techniquesbioinformatics
Output against the department
Publications322top 25% of dept.65th of 259
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Citations17ktop 33% of dept.85th of 259
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