In my laboratory, we combine molecular biology, mouse genetics, imaging, and physiology techniques to study the structure and function of retinal ganglion cells during development and in a disease condition. Specifically, we focus on the roles of two neurotrophins, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and neurotrophin 3 (NT-3), in ganglion cell postnatal maturation and in a mouse glaucoma model.

 

Northwestern University offers great research environment, and Evanston is a pleasant place to live. Interested individuals please send a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references by email to Dr. Xiaorong Liu, Xiaorong-Liu@northwestern.edu

The Team

Xiaorong Liu,  Principal Investigatorhttp://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/faculty-profiles/az/profile.html?xid=23439

Genn Suyeoka, Research Technologist

Liang Feng,  Senior Research Associate

Hui Chen,  Research Associate

Previous Lab Members

Krsna

Courtney

Miho

Department of

Ophthalmology

Department of

Neurobiology

Zhen Puyang