Researcher Profile: Henley, John R, Ph.D.

John R. Henley, Ph.D.

Location: Minnesota

Primary Appointment
Neurologic Surgery
Joint Appointment
Physiology and Biomedical Engineering
Academic Rank
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Assistant Professor of Physiology

Clinical Profile

Summary

This group engages in advanced research in regenerative neuroscience from the molecular to cell biological and integrative levels. A key research goal is to understand the mechanisms underlying the guidance of nerve growth in the developing and regenerating nervous system. Within this theme, specific topics under investigation include molecular analysis of receptors and signal transduction mechanisms; axon guidance, target recognition and regeneration; and the formation and plasticity of synapses. Related topics under investigation are the regulation of glioma cell motility and mechanisms controlling vascular development and regeneration. The lab offers an integrated approach to studies in modern neurobiology, utilizing molecular, biochemical and cell biological techniques as well as advanced optical imaging of genetically encoded biosensors. Members of the lab work closely with the Spinal Cord Injury team at Mayo as well as the Mayo Cancer Center.

Recent publications

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Education

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Neurobiology
University of California, Berkeley

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Molecular Neurobiology
University of California, San Diego

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Cell Biology
Mayo Clinic Rochester

Ph.D. – Biomedical Sciences-Molecular Neuroscience
College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic

M.S. – Biology
Andrews University

B.S. – Zoology
Andrews University

Areas of Research
Neurobiology - Development and Regeneration

Related Web Pages
Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering

Academic Affiliations
Biomedical Engineering Program

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