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Laura Borodinsky is a Professor in the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology at the University of California, Davis. Her research focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that govern electrical activity and how environmental factors influence the development and regeneration of the nervous system. Using Xenopus laevis as a model organism, her lab employs techniques such as confocal microscopy, immunostaining, molecular biology, and electrophysiology to investigate the pivotal roles of neuronal activity during early development phases and spinal cord regeneration. Her notable publications include research on the role of folic acid in neural tube defects, calcium signaling in muscle development and maintenance, and the influence of trophic factors on neurotransmitter specification. Borodinsky advocates for a dynamic view where neural development is shaped by both intrinsic and extrinsic variables rather than a solely genetic program, aiming to deepen the understanding of neurodevelopmental processes and their implications in neural diseases.
Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.