Laurina Manning

The paper shows that Seven-up (Svp) specifies adult central complex neuron identity and initiates neuroblast decommissioning in Drosophila.

The paper maps the developmental origin of interneurons in Drosophila and shows how lineage and temporal identity shape synaptic connectivity and circuit formation.

The paper identifies a command-like descending neuron that induces backward locomotion and inhibits forward locomotion in larvae and adults.