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Jessica Lehoczky is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Her research focuses on the molecular basis of limb regeneration, particularly in the context of digit tip regeneration in mice. By utilizing mouse genetics, her lab aims to uncover the molecular pathways and cellular types that are necessary for blastema formation, which is a critical step in successful digit tip regeneration. This work has significant implications for regenerative medicine and for understanding the complex biological mechanisms that allow some species to regenerate lost limbs. Through her studies, Lehoczky seeks to identify the genes involved in the recruitment and proliferation of progenitor cells that form the blastema, as well as how these cells organize and differentiate into the various tissues required for limb regrowth. She is dedicated to advancing knowledge in the field of regenerative biology and exploring potential applications for therapeutic purposes.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).