Alicia L. Degano

This study shows that disrupting MAG activity during early postnatal life alters cerebellar development and induces autism-like behaviors through immune-mediated mechanisms.

This study develops a lethal mouse model to study Rio Negro virus pathogenesis, revealing systemic and neurological effects, immune system disruption, and neuroinflammation.

This study shows that glial and immune activation in rat retina occurs after photoreceptor loss due to constant low light exposure.

This study shows that MeCP2 deficiency increases susceptibility to autoimmune encephalomyelitis and disrupts immune regulation, highlighting its role in neuroinflammation in Rett Syndrome.