Respiratory Neurobiology Group @ MCW: from left to right - Paloma Bittencourt-Silva, Grace Hilbert, Brooke Dir, Matt Hodges, PhD, Moniece Lowe, Bert Forster, PhD, Reiauna Taylor, Gary Mouradian, Jr, PhD, Suzanne Neumueller, Alex Gallo, Nicole Buiter, Kirstyn Grams, Matt Dillard, PhD, Melissa Eilbes.
Hodges Lab - Est. 2009
Our major goal is to study genes, proteins, brain cells and animal models to better understand how the brain regulates breathing in health and disease. The Hodges Lab is dedicated to defining the roles of specific brainstem neurons that collectively contribute to the neuromuscular control of breathing in mammals. We believe that these cells are embedded within vital physiological systems and may be dysfunctional in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) as well as Opioid-induced Respiratory Depression (OIRD). We aim to:
1) determine how repeated seizures alter ventilatory control using knockout rats and single nuclear RNA sequencing
2) identify novel countermeasures to reverse OIRD in goats
We are always searching for qualified lab technicians, students and post-docs interested in working on these and other related projects. If you're interested in joining our team, click the link at the bottom of the page.