Tara M. Finegan

This study shows Fasciclin 2 (Fas2) supports epithelial reintegration through two modes, with Discs large (Dlg1) stabilizing the cortical Fas2 pool.

The paper develops a computational model to study spindle orientation by integrating pulling and pushing forces, showing pushing forces support spindle alignment in diverse cell shapes.

The paper investigates two Fas2 null alleles in Drosophila to determine which causes a true loss of function, finding that Fas2EB112 is enhanced by Nrg14, while Fas2G0336 is suppressed.

This study identifies Sidekick as a tricellular adherens junction protein in Drosophila, showing its role in polarized cell intercalation and epithelial integrity during axis extension.

The paper shows that cell division orientation in a proliferating epithelium is controlled by distinct mechanisms for apical-basal and planar axes, independent of interphase cell shape.