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Dr. Heuckeroth investigates mechanisms controlling bowel motility in order to find new ways to treat, diagnose, and prevent intestinal motility disorders. His research is focused on enteric nervous system and smooth muscle biology as he works to find new ways to improve the lives of children with bowel motility disorders.

E-mail:

heuckerothr [at] chop.edu

Neuroregenerative Mechanisms May Protect Against Neurodegenerative Diseases

Published on

Jan 4, 2023

in Cornerstone Blog

Researchers are studying whether the mechanisms behind neuroregeneration could provide insight to protective mechanisms against neurodegeneration.

In the News: Chief Scientific Officer, PolicyLab Report, Risky Driving, Epilepsy, and HIV

Published on

Jun 11, 2021

in Cornerstone Blog

This week’s In the News features the new Chief Scientific Officer, the PolicyLab Impact Report, and new studies in neurology and HIV.

Jackson Powell

Jackson Powell is an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania currently majoring in Biochemistry and Biology in the Vagelos Molecular Life Sciences program. He studies neuron regeneration and mechanosensation in the Song Lab with the long-term goal of becoming a neurosurgeon.

E-mail:

jrp24 [at] sas.upenn.edu

Heuckeroth Laboratory

The Heuckeroth Lab investigates mechanisms controlling bowel motility in order to find new ways to treat, diagnose, and prevent intestinal motility disorders.