Kevin Emmerich

This study identifies mesenchymal-derived neural progenitors that transdifferentiate into retinal ganglion cells in zebrafish after neuronal ablation, revealing a novel mechanism for retinal regeneration.

The paper introduces MOSAIC, a multimodal adaptive optical microscope that enables non-invasive imaging across biological scales in live specimens.

The paper defines the role of smooth muscle cells in ECM remodeling during human wound healing and identifies TIMP1 as a key factor in effective repair.

The paper identifies 18 genes regulating retinal ganglion cell regeneration in zebrafish using a combination of genetic models and single-cell omics.

The paper compares transcriptomic responses in zebrafish following rod photoreceptor or bipolar cell loss, identifying cell-specific and shared regenerative gene programs and immune-related regulators.

The paper shows motor asymmetry in larval teleosts is conserved across species and driven by thalamic neurons, with forms dependent on vision and independent of it.

The paper identifies neuroprotective compounds for retinitis pigmentosa using cross-species drug screens in zebrafish and mouse models, finding additive effects in some combinations.