Welcome to the lab, Emma Blazure!

by Heidi Hehnly in


We are delighted to welcome Emma Blazure to the Hehnly Lab as an undergraduate research scholar in the Biology Program at Syracuse University.

Emma will be investigating the role of the centrosome in left–right organizer (LRO) morphogenesis and function, with a focus on how centrosome organization and remodeling contribute to cilia assembly, tissue architecture, and developmental patterning. Her project integrates quantitative imaging and ultrastructural perspectives to address fundamental questions in cell and developmental biology.

We are excited to have Emma join the team and look forward to her contributions to our ongoing efforts to understand how centrosome structure and function shape embryonic development. Welcome, Emma!


ASCB 2017

by Heidi Hehnly in ,


Erica Colicino and Lindsay Rathbun (Hehnly Lab Graduate students) did a great job at their posters this year! Presenting on the role of Gravin and PLK1 in centrosome function (Erica) and Spindle and cleavage furrow positioning during embryonic patterning (Lindsay).

Erica Colicino presenting her poster.

Erica Colicino presenting her poster.

Lindsay Rathbun at her poster.

Lindsay Rathbun at her poster.

And we found a delicious speakeasy!

And we found a delicious speakeasy!

We got to see some old friends (Hui-Fang Hung).

We got to see some old friends (Hui-Fang Hung).

And great talks by our new faculty member Dr. Jessica Henty-Ridilla!

And great talks by our new faculty member Dr. Jessica Henty-Ridilla!