Kristy Welshhans

Kristy Welshhans is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of South Carolina's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on neural development mechanisms, particularly in health and disease contexts such as Down syndrome.

• Research Areas: Neurobiology, Stem Cells & Developmental Biology, Down Syndrome, Axon Guidance, Local mRNA Translation
• Contact: Email KRISTYW@mailbox.sc.edu | Office: CLS, Room 708

Her lab employs molecular, cellular, and imaging techniques (e.g., iPSC-derived neurons, TIRF microscopy) to study growth cone behavior and molecular pathways in neural connectivity. Research aims to link early developmental mechanisms to adult cognition and identify therapeutic targets for neurodevelopmental disorders.