Ryan Hillmer

Ryan Hillmer, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy (CBNA) at the Medical College of Wisconsin. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms of retinal neurogenesis, particularly the role of Notch and Hippo signaling pathways in retinal progenitor cells using zebrafish models. He also specializes in anatomy education, having completed postdoctoral training in anatomy instruction, teaching medical and graduate students in neuroanatomy and histology.

Educations:

• PhD in Cell Biology, Medical College of Wisconsin (2018)
• BS in Biological Sciences, Carroll University (2012)

Research Interests: Retinal development, signaling pathway interactions, and anatomical pedagogy. His work combines developmental biology with clinical insights to understand cellular differentiation processes critical for vision.

Article Trends: Recent publications span SARS-CoV2 screening protocols, Hippo pathway's role in chromatin dynamics, and genetic mouse model studies. This reflects his dual focus on molecular mechanisms and applied medical research.

Awards:

• 2019: ATP Fellowship from the American Association of Anatomists for anatomy education and research training

Advising/Grants: While specific grants or advisees are not listed, his postdoctoral anatomy training highlights collaborative mentorship roles.

Labs/Teams: Conducts research within the CBNA department at MCW, focusing on retinal neurogenesis and signaling pathways.