We couldn't be more excited! Syracuse University here we come! Here's a photo of the building we are moving to.
Our lab will be on the left side.
The Hehnly Lab Got our FIRST R01!
The lab was rewarded their first R01 this past month and we couldn't be happier. We are super excited to tackle the role of membrane trafficking during division and how the centrosome may direct that process!
How do ciliated cells utilize their REs and centrosomes to develop into a functional polarized organ? Shown is a model for how REs (green) organize at or around the centrosome (red) and target to the midbody (orange). Aim 1 will determine the spatial and temporal activity of Rab8 and Rab11 and the dependence of this activity on the centrosome. Aim 2 will address whether polarity is formed through RE-targeted vesicle transport during cytokinesis and maintained by spindle positioning.
Congrats to Lindsay Rathbun and what a fun IZFC!
Lindsay won 3rd place at the International Zebrafish Conference (IZFC) this past week in Madison Wisconsin. We had a great time visiting friends, learning about zebrafish, and presenting our work. Lindsay also gave an oral presentation on her and Erica Colicino's studies testing the role of the cytokinetic bridge in lumen formation. Great Job Lindsay! I can't wait to go next year to the IZFC! Also, my favorite conference companion Bart Hehnly Chang also had a successful flight and Madison trip!
Congrats Erica!
Erica Colicino survived her hooding now she just has to live through her defense this fall! Wish her luck!
Proud PI... Heidi on left, Erica on right.