School of Life Sciences New Faculty Showcase — Miyeko Mana and Tim Balmer

School of Life Sciences Fall 2020 New Faculty Showcase

Miyeko Mana: "Dietary impact on Stem Cells and Disease"

Studying the effect of diet on intestinal stem cells and the influence on tumor development.

Tim Balmer: "Synapse and circuit mechanisms in hearing and balance"

Dr. Balmer will discuss his research on a fascinating collection of neurons in the brain and mechanisms underlying their function in hearing and balance.