Harald Vaessin, Ph.D.

Professor
Department of Molecular Genetics and Center for Molecular Neurobiology

Degree: University of Cologne

Contact Information
176 Rightmire Hall
1060 Carmack Road
Columbus, OH  43210
PHONE: (614) 292-3594
FAX: (614) 292-5379
E-MAIL: Vaessin.1@osu.edu

Link to NLM PubMed publications list for Harald Vaessin (last 10 years)

Research Area:

Regulation of cell proliferation and terminal differentiation during neurogenesis

Current Research:

Research in my laboratory focuses on the question how cell proliferation and terminal differentiation is regulated during neurogenesis (and later in adult life).  In the context of these questions we utilize the model system Drosophila melanogaster for the initial characterization of critical regulatory interactions that can subsequently be further studied in mammalian systems. We are presently working on two main projects:

1. Analyzing the regulatory functions of several nervous system specific transcription factors in the regulation of critical cell cycle regulatory genes and in the control of neuron and glia differentiation.
2. Analyzing the function of two newly identified transmembrane proteins, that belong to a new family of IgC2 receptors, in the regulation of the Notch and EGF signaling pathways.