Bryce LaFoya

Research Description:

​Stem cells are key drivers of tissue formation, and our research focuses on their roles in brain development and repair.
Using super-resolution microscopy to study brain development in fruit flies and fish, we visualize dynamic stem cell
processes involving the cytoskeleton, plasma membrane, and the midbody. We also utilize Danionella fish, renowned
for their transparency and remarkable ability to regenerate their brains after injury, to investigate stem cell mechanisms
underlying brain regeneration. Ultimately, our goal is to uncover insights that could lead to regenerative therapies for
brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases.