Axon Injury and its Implications for Neuronal Health in the Model System Drosophila

Melissa Long and Abigail Mauger
Neurons are exposed to a variety of stressors, resulting in axon injury and neurodegenerative disease. Using Drosophila as a model, we aim to better understand how neurons respond to axon injury, which could further knowledge of these disease mechanisms and aid in treatment development. Chordotonal neurons, a ciliated sensory cell, must regenerate axons differently than dendritic arborization neurons. Wnt molecules secreted by epithelial cells are potential ligands that initiate γtubulin localization at dendritic branchpoints.
Major: 
Immunology and Infectious Disease
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Melissa Rolls
Poster Number: 
79