Current Research

We study cell division, the process by which one cell divides into two daughter cells. Cell division consists of mitosis and cytokinesis. During mitosis, the duplicated chromosomes are segregated into the two daughter cells by the mitotic spindle. Following chromosome segregation the cytoplasm is divided during cytokinesis. Each time a cell prepares for cell division, it assembles the mitotic spindle. After chromosome segregation is complete the spindle is disassembled and the interphase organization of microtubules is reformed.
Mitotic Spindle

Late anaphase LLCPk1 cell with microtubules visualized with antibodies to tubulin (green) and actin visualized with rhodamine phalloiden (red).