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Robbert Creton
Associate Professor of Medical Science (Research)
Department: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, & Biochemistry
Phone: 401-863-9646
Email: Robbert_Creton@brown.edu
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Research Opportunities Database
Robbert CretonAssociate Professor of Medical Science (Research) Department: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, & BiochemistryPhone: 401-863-9646 Email: Robbert_Creton@brown.edu Location:Sidney Frank Hall, Room 127 - 863-9646Research SummaryThe role of embryonic calcium signaling in brain development and behavior, using zebrafish as a model system.Past or Present Projects Available:Mechanisms that influence proper left-right asymmetry in the brain and heart from within the Dorsal Forerunner cells; Calcium-dependent molecular mechanisms control fluid flow in Kupffer's vesicle and brain lateralization in zebrafish; The role of calcium binding proteins calmondulin and calreticulin in development; Role of calreticulin in vesicle formation and LR assymetry in zebrafish; Techniques in bioimaging: mastering the theory and practice; The role of calcium in zebrafish embryonic development; Effects of calcium modulators on the left-right asymmetries of the brain; Effects of thapsigargin on zebrafish embryonic development; automated behavioral analysis of zebrafish; The effect of calcium modulators in anxiety-related behavior; Olfactory Communication in Dogs; Effects of embryonic exposure to calcium modulators on zebrafish avoidance behavior |
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