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Evan Deneris is a Professor and Vice Chair at the Department of Neurosciences, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University. He is renowned for his work on gene regulatory networks controlling serotonin neurons, with a focus on transcription factors like Pet-1 and Lmx1b that govern serotonin system function across the lifespan.
His research explores chromatin dynamics in postmitotic neurons, serotonin-modulated behaviors, and the lifelong role of transcription factors in maintaining serotonin neuron identity and connectivity. The Deneris Lab has pioneered temporally controlled genetic targeting methods to investigate serotonin system maturation and degeneration.
- Key Themes:
- Transcriptional networks in serotonin neuron specification
- Adult-stage mechanisms for synaptic preservation
- Chromatin accessibility and transcriptomic maturation
- Behavioral consequences of serotonin dysregulation
- Neurodegenerative disease models
Recent publications highlight lifespan transcriptional programs and their role in serotonin neuron survival, chromatin reorganization, and emotional regulation. His awards include the John Seibyl MD Professorship in Neurodegenerative Research, reflecting his contributions to understanding serotonin's role in mental and neurodegenerative health.
The lab collaborates with institutions like the School of Medicine and trains researchers in serotonergic system genetics, with applications in psychiatry, neurology, and pharmacology.
