THE KUO LAB

The goal of our lab is to study the role of the cerebellum in neurological disorders. In particular, we focus on ataxia and tremor, two very disabling symptoms leading to uncoordinated hand movements and gait imbalance. We use multiple approaches to study the disease mechanism of these disorders, including brain pathology, preclinical models, human physiology, and stem cell-derived human neurons. Therefore, we can rapidly translate basic scientific knowledge into clinical applications. In addition, our goal is to develop personalized strategies to treat these disabling diseases and symptoms. Not only do we shed light onto the disease mechanisms, but we also advance the fundamental understanding of how movements are controlled by the cerebellum.

Primary location: New York United States