Irene Zohn, PhD

Associate Professor
Primary Department
Pharmacology & Physiology
Secondary Department
Pediatrics
Affiliation
Children's National Hospital
Research Interests

Her research identifies novel genes required for two early morphogenic events: gastrulation and neural tube closure. Her current research focuses on characterizing the genetic and developmental defects in mutant mouse lines that display defects in gastrulation and neural tube closure.

Keywords

Neural development, Structural birth defects, novel genes, morphogenic events, gastrulation, neural tube closure, genetic defects, Neurology , Pediatrics

Research Method(s)
  • Embryology
  • Genetic engineering
  • Genetics
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular biology