Laboratory of Molecular and Developmental Biology
5625 Fishers Lane, Room 1S02
Rockville, Maryland 20892-9301
Phone: 301-496-4343
Fax: 301-402-0781
Mission Statement
The Laboratory of Molecular and Developmental Biology (LMDB), headed by Dr. Peggy Zelenka, comprises the Section of Cellular Differentiation, headed by Dr. Peggy Zelenka, the Section of Molecular Mechanisms of Glaucoma, headed by Dr. Stanislav Tomarev, and the Transgenic Animal and Genome Manipulation Section, headed by Dr. Eric Wawrousek. These Sections work individually and cooperatively to conduct basic research on the development, differentiation, and pathology of the eye, with particular emphasis on signaling pathways and other regulatory mechanisms. Eye tissues under active investigation include lens, cornea, trabecular meshwork, and neural retina. Basic molecular mechanisms identified by this research are used to explore the etiology of ocular pathologies such as cataract, corneal dystrophies, and glaucoma, and to suggest novel therapeutic approaches. More detailed information about LMDB research is provided with the descriptions of the individual sections.
Structure
The Laboratory of Molecular and Developmental Biology Office is composed of the following staff:
| Name: | Title: | E-mail: | Phone: (301) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy S. Zelenka, Ph.D. | Chief | zelenkap@nei.nih.gov | 496-7490 |
| Catherine Geer | Administrative Laboratory Manager | geerc@nei.nih.gov | 402-4343 |
The Laboratory of Molecular and Developmental Biology is composed of the following Sections: (Click on the name of the Section to see its home page)
| Section: | Chief: | E-mail: | Phone: (301) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellular Differentiation | Peggy S. Zelenka, Ph.D. |
zelenkap@nei.nih.gov | 496-7490 |
| Molecular Mechanisms of Glaucoma | Stanislav Tomarev, Ph.D. |
tomarevs@nei.nih.gov | 496-8524 |
| Transgenics and Genome Manipulation | Eric Wawrousek, Ph.D. |
wawrouseke@nei.nih.gov | 496-8841 |
