Jae Park

Keywords:

Neurogenetics of biological rhythms and behavior; neurodevelopment in Drosophila

Research Area:

Description of Research:

My research focuses on the biological functions of various neuropeptide-encoding genes and their neurons in the central nervous system of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. In particular, we are interested in neuronal architecture and functions in the regulation of biological rhythms, feeding and metabolism. Other areas of research involve molecular mechanisms of neuropeptide gene regulation, and genetic and molecular basis of neuronal apoptosis during metamorphic changes of central nervous system. Technically, we routinely carry out molecular cloning works, immunocytochemistry, in situ hybridization, transformation, conventional fly genetics, and behavior assays. My research program has been supported by NSF and NIH.

Contact Information

Jae Park
Molecular Genetics and Systems Biology
Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology

UT


Jae Park
Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology
The University of Tennessee

F217 Walters Life Sciences
1414 W. Cumberland Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37996
865-974-3035

Email: jhpark@utk.edu

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