Gary Gaufo

Gary Gaufo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology at the College of Sciences, University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). His research focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neural development, with an emphasis on gene regulation, neural crest biology, and neuronal differentiation.

• Ph.D. in Endocrinology, University of California, Berkeley
• M.A. in Endocrinology, University of California, Berkeley
• B.A. in Endocrinology, University of California, Berkeley

His primary research interests include neural development, developmental biology, regenerative biology, and molecular neuroscience. He investigates how transcription factors such as Hox genes and Neurog1/2 regulate the identity, migration, and differentiation of neurons and glia during embryogenesis. His work integrates genetic, cellular, and molecular approaches to understand the formation of the peripheral and central nervous systems.

The recent publications show a consistent focus on developmental neurobiology, particularly in understanding how genetic programs control neuronal patterning, migration, and cell fate decisions. Key themes include Hox gene function, neural crest-placode interactions, epigenetic regulation via chromatin modifiers, and planar cell polarity in neuronal migration. These studies employ mouse models and molecular techniques to dissect mechanisms in embryonic neural development.

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There is no explicit mention of student advising or research grants in the available information. However, as an associate professor conducting active research, it is likely that he mentors graduate students and participates in funded research projects. His work appears to be integrated within broader collaborative efforts in developmental neuroscience, potentially involving teams studying neural patterning and gene regulation.

While no specific lab or research team is named in the text, his publication record suggests he leads or contributes to a research program focused on developmental neuroscience, possibly involving a lab team at UTSA investigating neural development and regeneration.