Monika Singh

Monika Singh is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, specializing in neurobiology using Drosophila as a model organism to study human gene mutations linked to neurological disorders.

• Ph.D. in Life Science (2017) from Jawaharlal Nehru University
• M.S. in Biotechnology (2009) from Banasthali University
• B.S. in Chemistry, Zoology, and Botany (2007) from University of Allahabad

Research Focus: Investigates molecular mechanisms of Yippee-like genes in synapse development and axonal protein localization. Utilizes Drosophila models to understand rare human peripheral neurological disorders.

Recent Publications: 2022 studies on Dscam expression regulation, YPEL3 mutations in sensory circuits, and technical methods for RNA analysis. Earlier work includes poly(A) tail length measurement techniques.

Laboratory Affiliation: Conducts research in Dr. JH Kim's Lab, focusing on neurodevelopmental mechanisms and disease modeling.