Haley E. Melikian

This study identifies ANIDRA as a Drosophila amino acid transporter that regulates sleep by modulating mTOR activity in glia and affecting arousal-promoting neurons.

This study shows that Rit2 loss in dopamine neurons causes PD-like symptoms in mice, with sex-specific differences in disease progression and response to treatment.

This study shows that activating presynaptic Gq-coupled receptors causes biphasic DAT trafficking, affecting dopamine clearance and motor function.

This study investigates the role of Ric GTPase in dopamine transporter function and behavior in Drosophila, finding that RicQ117L affects DAT trafficking and amphetamine sensitivity in a DAT-dependent manner.

This study investigates the role of Rit2 GTPase in PKC-stimulated dopamine transporter (DAT) endocytosis in DAergic terminals, revealing region- and sex-specific differences.