A Human-Centric View of Cerebellar Development
Kathleen Millen, Ph.D.
Professor
Division of Medical Genetics
Department of Pediatrics
University of Washington School of Medicine
Associate Director and Principal Investigator
Seattle Children's Hospital Research Institute
Pioneers in Biomedical Research Seminar
A Human-Centric View of Cerebellar Development
Date: April 18, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
About this Seminar
Models of human brain development are largely rodent-centric. Yet rodents are not human. Dr. Millen’s group’s discovery of human-specific cerebellar developmental programs has led to paradigm-shifting new insights into the causes of cerebellar malformations and tumors.
Additional Details
This is a free event hosted by the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and co-sponsored by the institute's Center for Neurobiology Research. The Pioneers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series, which runs annually from September to May, has featured leading biomedical researchers from throughout the country since the program began in 2012. The lectures are also open to all members of the Virginia Tech community including graduate students, undergraduates, faculty, and staff, as well as the public.