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Emily Franklin Ozdowski

Lecturer of Biology
Biology
130 Science Dr., Box 90338 Biosci, Durham, NC 27710
130 Science Drive, Box 90338, Biosci 072A, Durham, NC 27708-0338

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Lecturer of Biology · 2024 - Present Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

Recent Publications


Suppression of spastin Mutant Phenotypes by Pak3 Loss Implicates a Role for Reactive Glia in AD-HSP.

Journal Article Frontiers in neuroscience · January 2020 Featured Publication Neurodegenerative mechanisms due to mutations in spastin currently center on neuronal defects, primarily in microtubule and endomembrane regulation. Spastin loss in Drosophila larvae compromises neuronal microtubule distribution, alters synap ... Full text Cite

Quantitative expression of MMPs 2, 9, 14, and collagen IV in LCIS and paired normal breast tissue

Journal Article Scientific Reports · September 17, 2019 AbstractCertain matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have the ability to degrade collagen IV, a main component of the breast lobular basement membrane. In this cross-sectional study, we evaluated expression of MMPs 2, 9, and 14 ... Full text Cite

Drosophila Models of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

Chapter · January 1, 2015 Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) is a debilitating movement disorder with no prevention, no cure, and few options for symptom management. Rapid and relevant information is required, and the model organism Drosophila melanogaster can contribute significa ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


Genetic Analysis of the Function and Regulation of Microtubule Severing in Neurons

ResearchResearch Associate · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2008 - 2012

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Virginia · 2006 Ph.D.