Expertise

Subject Area:

  • Neuroscience

The Pierchala laboratory investigates the development and regenerative capacity of peripheral axons, such as motor axons, with a focus on motor neuron degeneration and death due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). 

My laboratory is interested in understanding the mechanisms responsible for survival promotion, apoptosis and regeneration of peripheral neurons.  


Expertise:

  • Neurodegenerative Disorders Research
  • Neurodevelopment Research
Past Affiliations

Cellular and Molecular Biology Program, Medical School, University of Michigan Health System, University of Michigan (past)

Associate Professor, Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan (past)

Assistant Professor, Biologic and Materials Sciences and Division of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan (past)

Molecular and Cellular Biology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo (past)

Ajunct Associate Professor, Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan (past)

Assistant Professor, Neuroscience Graduate Program, Medical School, University of Michigan Health System, University of Michigan (past)

Communities
Neuroscience, Human Anatomy, Cell Biology
Degrees
PhD, Johns Hopkins University, Neuroscience, 1998
BS, Oakland University, Biochemistry, 1994