WELCOME TO THE MILLER LAB

Our lab's goal is to answer the question, “How do axons grow?”. We address this problem by analyzing the evolution, cell biology, and biophysics of neurons. We do this using time-lapse microscopy, mathematical modeling, biophysical analysis, gene disruption, and behavioral studies. Our integrative studies are conducted in cultured neurons. Our work is motivated by the idea that a mechanistic understanding of growth cone motility will lead to better treatments for traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, and chronic neurological diseases. Our newest project involves culturing neurons from Hydra to understand how axonal elongation evolved.