Kimberly Huber

Kimberly Huber is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and holds the Southwestern Medical Foundation Endowed Scholar in Biomedical Research position. Her research focuses on understanding synaptic mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and Fragile X Syndrome. Dr. Huber obtained her Ph.D. in Neurobiology from The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in 1995 and completed postdoctoral training at Brown University with Dr. Mark Bear. Her work integrates advanced techniques such as neurophysiology, imaging, and molecular biology to study synaptic plasticity, synapse development, and the impact of disease-linked genes. Research in her lab is supported by grants from NIH, FRAXA, Simons Foundation, and Hartwell Foundation.

Her research interests include cellular and molecular mechanisms of synapse development, synaptic plasticity, and the role of genes associated with autism and intellectual disabilities. Key contributions include discoveries about FMR1 gene functions in cortical synapses and novel therapeutic strategies for Fragile X Syndrome. Awards include the endowed scholar title, recognizing her contributions to biomedical research.

Dr. Huber collaborates with researchers like Jay Gibson and leads the Huber Lab, which explores translational control of synaptic proteins and its effects on neural circuits. Ongoing work investigates how disrupted mRNA regulation in neurons leads to neurodevelopmental disorders, with implications for therapeutic interventions.