Hypothalamic control of metabolic adaptations during lactation
The goal of this project is to determine the central mechanism by which estrogen regulates lactational physiology, including prolactin production/secretion, lactational metabolic adaptations, and mammary gland development/function.
Retinoic acid in the hypothalamic regulation of metabolism
The goal of this project is to determine the roles of retinoic acid receptors in the functions of the hypothalamic neurons on the regulation of energy and glucose balance.