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Maria Galazo is an Assistant Professor at Tulane University's School of Science & Engineering, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, and a core member of the Tulane Brain Institute. Her research focuses on understanding molecular mechanisms governing brain circuit development and function, particularly in higher cognitive skills. She employs mouse genetics, optogenetics, and neural activity recordings in behaving animals. Dr. Galazo's work addresses how developmental disruptions lead to neurological disorders and explores strategies to mitigate miswiring effects. She is affiliated with the Galazo Lab and supervises graduate students in the Cell and Molecular Biology and Neuroscience programs.
- Education: PhD, Autonoma University of Madrid (2007)
- Postdoctoral Training: Harvard University (2007-2015), MIT Picower Institute (2015-2017)
Research interests emphasize neuron subtype identity, dendritic morphology, and circuit assembly. Recent work highlights Zmiz1's role in autism-linked brain development, axon adhesion in corpus callosum formation, and hippocampal-cortical interactions during sleep. The lab integrates multidisciplinary approaches to bridge developmental mechanisms and behavioral outcomes.
Publications span topics like cortical neuron fate specification, thalamic spindle function, and traumatic brain injury proteomics. Collaborations focus on translating developmental insights into therapeutic strategies for neurodevelopmental disorders.
Dr. Galazo actively recruits postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, emphasizing enthusiasm and technical proficiency. Her lab is part of Tulane's interdisciplinary neuroscience community, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities like light-sheet microscopy for 3D brain imaging.
