Sphingolipids: functions in neuronal development and neuroprotection.

We have identified specific sphingolipids that control brain development and protect the nervous system throughout life. This exciting project will use genetics, CRISPR-Cas9 and imaging to decipher the precise functions for sphingolipid in the brain. This new field of research suggests that sphingolipids can regulate the central nervous system from distant tissues across multiple generations. As such, this work may be profoundly important for our understanding of inherited brain disorders. Only extremely dedicated and driven students with excellent oral and written communication skills should apply.