Biography:
Dr. Fang He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological and Health Sciences at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He earned his Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Louisiana State University in 2011 and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Michigan. Since joining Texas A&M University in 2016, his research has focused on molecular mechanisms of ALS and ataxia, particularly nucleotide repeat expansions. He has published extensively, mentored graduate students, serves on editorial boards, reviews for journals and funding agencies, and has received awards recognizing his scholarly contributions.
Title : Exploring the possible roles of TBK1 and its fly ortholog IK2 gene in nervous system function