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Kenneth Myers

  • Department of Cell Biology
    Assistant Professor
  • kennethmyers@emory.edu
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Overview

Our research investigates the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying actin cytoskeletal remodeling and mRNA translational regulation during the development of the mammalian nervous system.

Education

Degrees

  • PhD from University of Virginia
  • BS from University of North Carolina at Asheville

Research

Publications

  • Actin capping protein regulates postsynaptic spine development through CPI-motif interactions.
    Front Mol Neurosci Volume: 15 Page(s): 1020949
    01/01/2022 Authors: Myers KR; Fan Y; McConnell P; Cooper JA; Zheng JQ
  • LIM and SH3 protein 1 localizes to the leading edge of protruding lamellipodia and regulates axon development.
    Mol Biol Cell Volume: 31 Page(s): 2718 - 2732
    11/15/2020 Authors: Pollitt SL; Myers KR; Yoo J; Zheng JQ
  • VE-cadherin endocytosis controls vascular integrity and patterning during development
    Volume: 140 Page(s): S21 - S21
    07/01/2020 Authors: Grimsley-Myers CM; Isaacson R; Cadwell C; Campos J; Hernandes M; Myers K; Seo T; Giang W; Griendling K; Kowalczyk A
  • VE-cadherin endocytosis controls vascular integrity and patterning during development.
    J Cell Biol Volume: 219
    05/04/2020 Authors: Grimsley-Myers CM; Isaacson RH; Cadwell CM; Campos J; Hernandes MS; Myers KR; Seo T; Giang W; Griendling KK; Kowalczyk AP
  • The Nebulin Family LIM and SH3 Proteins Regulate Postsynaptic Development and Function.
    J Neurosci Volume: 40 Page(s): 526 - 541
    01/15/2020 Authors: Myers KR; Yu K; Kremerskothen J; Butt E; Zheng JQ
  • Spontaneous Local Calcium Transients Regulate Oligodendrocyte Development in Culture through Store-Operated Ca2+ Entry and Release.
    eNeuro Volume: 7
    01/01/2020 Authors: Rui Y; Pollitt SL; Myers KR; Feng Y; Zheng JQ
  • Regulation of dendritic complexity and synapse formation by the actin-bundling protein LASP2.
    Volume: 29
    12/15/2018 Authors: Myers KR; Yu K; Zheng JQ
  • Phosphoinositide-dependent enrichment of actin monomers in dendritic spines regulates synapse development and plasticity.
    J Cell Biol Volume: 216 Page(s): 2551 - 2564
    08/07/2017 Authors: Lei W; Myers KR; Rui Y; Hladyshau S; Tsygankov D; Zheng JQ
  • Novel functions of LIM and SH3 domain proteins in regulating dendritic development and synapse formation.
    Volume: 28
    01/01/2017 Authors: Myers KR; Zheng JQ
  • Oligodendroglial defects during quakingviable cerebellar development.
    Dev Neurobiol Volume: 76 Page(s): 972 - 982
    09/01/2016 Authors: Myers KR; Liu G; Feng Y; Zheng JQ
  • Actin cytoskeleton in dendritic spine development and plasticity.
    Curr Opin Neurobiol Volume: 39 Page(s): 86 - 92
    08/01/2016 Authors: Lei W; Omotade OF; Myers KR; Zheng JQ
  • Activity-dependent regulation of dendritic growth and maintenance by glycogen synthase kinase 3.
    Nat Commun Volume: 4 Page(s): 2628
    01/01/2013 Authors: Rui Y; Myers KR; Yu K; Wise A; De Blas AL; Hartzell HC; Zheng JQ
  • Arf6-GEF BRAG1 regulates JNK-mediated synaptic removal of GluA1-containing AMPA receptors: a new mechanism for nonsyndromic X-linked mental disorder.
    J Neurosci Volume: 32 Page(s): 11716 - 11726
    08/22/2012 Authors: Myers KR; Wang G; Sheng Y; Conger KK; Casanova JE; Zhu JJ
  • Regulation of AMPA receptor-mediated transmission by the Arf6-GEF BRAG1
    Volume: 22
    01/01/2011 Authors: Myers KR; Wang G; Zhu JJ; Casanova JE
  • A neuron-specific cytoplasmic dynein isoform preferentially transports TrkB signaling endosomes.
    J Cell Biol Volume: 181 Page(s): 1027 - 1039
    06/16/2008 Authors: Ha J; Lo KW-H; Myers KR; Carr TM; Humsi MK; Rasoul BA; Segal RA; Pfister KK
  • Regulation of actin cytoskeleton dynamics by Arf-family GTPases.
    Trends Cell Biol Volume: 18 Page(s): 184 - 192
    04/01/2008 Authors: Myers KR; Casanova JE
  • Intermediate chain subunit as a probe for cytoplasmic dynein function: biochemical analyses and live cell imaging in PC12 cells.
    J Neurosci Res Volume: 85 Page(s): 2640 - 2647
    09/01/2007 Authors: Myers KR; Lo KW-H; Lye RJ; Kogoy JM; Soura V; Hafezparast M; Pfister KK
  • Functional analysis of mutations in TGIF associated with holoprosencephaly.
    Mol Genet Metab Volume: 90 Page(s): 97 - 111
    01/01/2007 Authors: El-Jaick KB; Powers SE; Bartholin L; Myers KR; Hahn J; Orioli IM; Ouspenskaia M; Lacbawan F; Roessler E; Wotton D
  • Live cell Imaging of dynein in neuronal cells
    Volume: 15 Page(s): 391A - 391A
    11/01/2004 Authors: Myers KR; Kogoy JM; Carr TM; Pfister KK
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