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Justus Kebschull is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His research bridges neuroscience, genomics, and molecular engineering to understand brain structure, evolution, and function across vertebrates. He is affiliated with the Biomedical Engineering Program and the Neuroscience Training Program, mentoring graduate students and leading a dynamic research lab.
Research Interests: Dr. Kebschull's work focuses on neural circuits, connectomics, and molecular neuroscience, with a strong emphasis on evolutionary perspectives. He develops and applies cutting-edge technologies such as MAPseq, BRICseq, in situ sequencing, single-cell RNA-seq, and viral tracing to map brain connectivity and gene expression at single-cell resolution. His lab investigates how brain regions and cell types evolve, how circuits adapt to new functions, and how these principles are disrupted in neurodevelopmental disorders and addiction.
Publication Trends: His recent publications highlight a strong focus on comparative connectomics, cerebellar evolution, and high-throughput neuroanatomical methods. His work integrates connectivity data with transcriptomic and functional activity profiles, enabling a systems-level understanding of brain organization. Key themes include circuit duplication in brain evolution, scalability of neural mapping, and cross-species analysis from mice to sharks.
Scientific Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, his publication record in top-tier journals such as Science, Nature, Cell, and Neuron reflects significant scientific impact and recognition in the neuroscience community.
Advising and Research Support: Dr. Kebschull actively mentors graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. His lab is expanding and currently recruiting PhD students, postdocs, and technicians. His research is supported by competitive funding, enabling the development of novel tools for brain mapping and disease modeling.
Research Environment: The Kebschull Lab is a highly interdisciplinary team situated at the intersection of neuroscience, synthetic biology, virology, and computational biology. The lab fosters innovation in molecular tool development and applies these to fundamental questions in brain evolution and disease. Ongoing projects include high-throughput comparative connectomics, developmental mechanisms of circuit formation, and the impact of drugs and disorders on neural architecture.
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