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Dr. Xuecai Ge is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Merced. He serves as a key faculty member in Thrust 3 within the Center for Cellular and Biomolecular Machines, a National Science Foundation Center of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST).
Dr. Ge received his educational training at prestigious institutions, earning his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2009 and his B.S. from Health Science Center, Beijing University in 2000. His academic journey has positioned him as a specialist in cellular and molecular neuroscience.
Dr. Ge's research program focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopment and related diseases. His laboratory investigates the developing cerebral cortex and cerebellum, with particular emphasis on how cell signaling pathways integrate to govern neural stem cell proliferation and differentiation. Key research questions include how signaling pathways are integrated at the cilium to control cell behaviors, how molecular signaling pathways interact to determine cell proliferation and fate in the developing brain, and how findings from cell cultures and animal models can clarify the pathogenesis of neural developmental disorders and pediatric brain tumors. His work bridges fundamental cellular biology with clinical applications in neurodevelopmental disorders.
Based in the Science and Engineering Building (SE1), Room 253, Dr. Ge leads a research laboratory that contributes to the broader mission of the Center for Cellular and Biomolecular Machines. His research within Thrust 3 focuses on adaptive cellular communication, working alongside interdisciplinary teams to advance understanding of cellular mechanisms that could lead to therapeutic interventions for neurological conditions.
