Dr. Iain Shepherd
The research in my lab is focused on the development of the vertebrate enteric nervous system (ENS) - the nervous system of the intestine.
The research in my lab is focused on the development of the vertebrate enteric nervous system (ENS) - the nervous system of the intestine.
The Shepherd Lab is made up of a diverse group of researchers, including graduate and undergraduate students.
Our research goal is to understand the genetic basis of enteric nervous system (ENS) development using the zebrafish model system.