Mahasweta Girgenrath
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Education:
Northeastern University- Ph.D in Biology
General Field of Work:
Biomedical Science
Affiliations other than medicine:
Department of Health Science
College of Health and Rehabilitation Science
Boston University
Lab Members:
Ajay Kumar, postdoctoral fellow
Contact information:
Office/Lab:
635 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA-02053
Phone: (617)-353-2739
Email: swetag@bu.edu
Keywords:
Skeletal Muscle, Muscular Dystrophy, Muscle Regeneration
Summary of academic interest:
My research program uses a combination of molecular, cellular and in vivo techniques to understand the mechanisms that underlie tissue growth, repair, and survival in the context of neuromuscular diseases such as muscular dystrophy. My long-term goal is to translate the findings into the development of effective treatment and cures for damaged or diseased muscle.
Recent Publications:
Girgenrath, M., Beermann, M. L, Vishnudas, V., Homma, S. and Miller, J. B. (2008). Pathology is alleviated by doxycycline in a laminin-a2 null model of MDC1A. Annals of Neurology.
Technologies available for sharing upon request:
Morphometrics, Quantitative PCR, Protein Biochemistry
Dept. of Medicine Podcasts
- Amyloid Program on NPR’s All Things Considered May 21, 2012
- Creating an Inclusive Working Environment May 7, 2012
- Turning Quality Improvement Projects into Scholarship February 14, 2012
