Our lab currently has several projects underway. All projects relate to understanding the vertebrate skeleton.

1. Patterning the skeleton: how do skeletal elements form in the right place at the right time? How are cells organizing and communicating to build the skeleton.
2. Simulated microgravity: how does space travel affect the skeleton? What skeletal genes are affected by microgravity and how does this impact the skeleton?
3. Vibration effects: every day we are exposed to vibrations as we travel to work or in our jobs. how does this continuous exposure affect the skeleton?

We are extremely grateful to our current funders: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Research Nova Scotia, the Canadian Space Agency. Canadian Foundation of Innovation.

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