TAY LAB

We engage in neurobiology, the study of brain cells, to answer this question. While neurons form a major part of the central nervous system, we focus our research on their lesser known relatives and neighbours known as glia... Glia are critical drivers of brain repair across the lifespan. We are dedicated to finding out how they execute their functions. We aim to understand the heterogeneity, fate, cellular and molecular mechanisms, and functions of glial cells at single-cell level. We will harness our new knowledge to develop novel therapeutic applications for chronic diseases... How does our brain develop, fight diseases, and repair itself? Our research investigates how glia, such as astrocytes and microglia, support the development and health of the brain, protect and maintain our central nervous system, and restore health after disease or injury. brain development, brain repair, brain disease, microglia, astrocyte, brain function, neurodegeneration, traumatic brain injury