Steve Rogers

Steve Rogers is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on cellular movement mechanisms, particularly cytoskeletal dynamics involving actin and microtubules, using the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster as a model system. Key projects address microtubule instability, actin-microtubule network interactions, and cellular contractility during embryonic development.

Research Interests: Rogers' lab investigates fundamental biological processes such as cytoskeletal regulation, cell migration, and developmental morphogenesis. By combining functional genomics and genetic tools, the lab explores how cells physically organize and move during growth and differentiation.

Labs/Teams: The Rogers Lab operates within the UNC Biology Department, leveraging Drosophila systems to study core principles of cell biology. A lab website provides further details on ongoing projects and methodologies.