Dena Goldblatt

The paper identifies sim1a as a candidate gene for strabismus using transcriptomic analysis and CRISPR/Cas9 mutagenesis in zebrafish.

The paper shows that birthdate aligns vestibular sensory neurons with central and motor partners in a gaze stabilization circuit through a spatiotemporal 'first-come, first-served' mechanism.

The paper shows that sensory experience is not required for the maturation of the vestibulo-ocular reflex in larval zebrafish, as neuromuscular junction development drives reflex maturation.

The paper shows motor neurons are not required for proper connectivity in the vestibular reflex circuit for gaze stabilization.

The paper identifies molecular signatures and transcription factors that determine functional subtypes of motor neurons in zebrafish, showing their role in fast MN development.

The paper reveals topographic organization in a zebrafish vestibular brainstem circuit by showing birthdate correlates with neuronal position, innervation patterns, and connectivity.