معرفی
Bradley W. Jones is an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Mississippi. He holds a B.A. from Hamilton College (1985), and M.S. and Ph.D. in Biology from Yale University (1989, 1993). His primary research focuses on molecular genetic mechanisms controlling nervous system development in Drosophila, particularly glial cell differentiation and the role of the gcm gene family. Current projects include studying cis-regulatory elements of gcm and repo genes, and functional analysis of proteins modulating Gcm activity. He also conducts classical Drosophila mutagenesis screens to identify novel genes regulating glial and neuronal development. His work integrates genetic, molecular, and developmental approaches to understand neural cell specification and organization.
Research Highlights
- Investigates how cis-regulatory DNA elements control gcm transcription and glial fate specification
- Explores nanoparticle toxicity in aquatic systems through fish gill histopathology studies
- Identifies proteins interacting with Gcm transcription factor to regulate glial development
Teaching
- BISC 160 Biological Sciences I
- BISC 440 Cell and Molecular Biology
- BISC 528 Principles of Developmental Biology
