Michael Stankewich

Michael Stankewich is an Associate Research Scientist in Pathology at Yale University's School of Medicine, primarily affiliated with the Department of Pathology and the Morrow Lab. He holds a PhD from the University of Massachusetts (1997) and focuses on the role of spectrin in neuronal cytoskeletal organization, synaptic function, and neurodegenerative mechanisms. His research explores spectrin's involvement in membrane stabilization, protein targeting, and posttranslational modifications (e.g., phosphorylation, ubiquitination), with implications for neurodegenerative diseases and synaptic plasticity.

Key collaborations include work with Jon Morrow, Paul Stabach, and Thomas Ardito, among others. His publications span over two decades, addressing topics such as spectrin mutations in ataxia, synaptic spine formation, and axonal cytoskeletal dynamics. His research has implications for understanding neurological disorders and cellular mechanisms in the nervous system.

Stankewich's work integrates molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics, with a focus on spectrin's diverse roles in neurons and peripheral systems. He is based at the Brady Memorial Laboratory, New Haven, CT.