Lab

Hoffman Lab

Lab ID: ZDB-LAB-200121-1
PI / Directory: Hoffman, Ellen
Contact Person: Hoffman, Ellen
Email: ellen.hoffman@yale.edu
URL: https://www.hoffmanlab.net/
Address: 333 Cedar St. New Haven CT 06510
Country: United States
Phone: 203-737-4292
Fax: 203-785-4415
Line Designation: ya

Genomic Features

Statement of Research Interest

In the Hoffman lab, our goal is to understand the basic biological mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders, in particular autism spectrum disorders (ASD). To do this, we study the function of genes that are strongly associated with autism in humans to determine how disruption of these genes alters brain development and the neural circuits underlying simple behaviors. Our long-term goal is to use this gene-based approach to identify relevant biological pathways and novel pharmacological treatments that target these pathways.

Lab Members

Mendes, Hellen Weinschutz Post-Doc

Fitzpatrick, Sarah E. Graduate Student

Chen, Tianying Research Staff

Zebrafish Publications of lab members