معرفی
Aleksandar Necakov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Brock University. His research focuses on the Notch signaling pathway and its regulation by endocytic trafficking, using Drosophila and human cells as model systems. He employs advanced techniques like Optogenetics and high-resolution live imaging to study cell-cell communication during development and disease.
Research Interests:
- Notch signaling pathway mechanics
- Endocytic trafficking regulation
- Cellular boundaries and tissue organization
- Stem cell differentiation
- Developmental disorders and cancer mechanisms
- Genetic engineering tools in Drosophila
Advising & Training: Necakov mentors undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students, emphasizing immersive experimental training. Upcoming thesis defenses include studies by Hamed Bakhshi, Paul Respicio, Hansima Sanduni Keppetiyawa, Katayoun Etemadi Some Olyayi, and Dianilo Giacometti.
Labs/Teams: His laboratory integrates interdisciplinary approaches to dissect signaling networks, fostering collaborations and generating data-rich insights into multicellular development mechanisms.
