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Susan Dymecki is Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, specializing in the serotonin system's role in behavior regulation and homeostasis maintenance.
Her research focuses on:
- Genetic and molecular mechanisms of serotonergic neuronal development
- Functional modularity in brain networks controlling respiration and thermal balance
- Emotional mood regulation and coping behaviors
- Links to disorders including sudden infant death syndrome, depression, and PTSD
The Dymecki Lab employs precision neural cell mapping in mouse models integrated with genomic, electrophysiological, and behavioral analyses to dissect subtype specialization within serotonin-producing neurons. This work reveals substantial neuronal heterogeneity with implications for targeted therapeutics in serotonin-related disorders, emphasizing developmental programming versus experiential influences on neural circuitry.
Scientific Awards:
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Advising and Grants: No specific advisees or grant details mentioned; research direction indicates active mentorship within Harvard's Genetics Department framework.
The Dymecki Lab operates from Harvard Medical School's New Research Building in Boston, utilizing interdisciplinary approaches to map serotonergic structure-function relationships with clinical relevance to neurological and psychiatric conditions.
