Matthew J. Taylor

This study shows that presynaptic ATM kinase in Drosophila coordinates autophagy and oxidative stress responses to regulate synapse development and prevent neurodegeneration.

This study shows that Cln7 regulates synaptic growth and function in Drosophila, with implications for neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis pathology.

The paper shows that reducing the DNA damage response in neurons protects against neurodegeneration and promotes regeneration in multiple models.