Kathrin Pfeifer

This study identifies cholinergic neurons as the key circuit for Neurofibromin-regulated sleep consolidation in Drosophila NF1 models, revealing Ras/MAPK signaling dysregulation and mutation-specific mechanisms.

The paper demonstrates that ALKALs activate ALK/LTK family receptors and are involved in neural crest development using zebrafish and Drosophila models.

This study characterizes Drosophila Ndg mutants, showing loss of Ndg impairs basement membrane stability, permeability, and nervous system function.

This study identifies Cnk and Ave as downstream effectors of Alk signaling in Drosophila visceral founder cell specification, showing their necessity for proper development.