Bordt Lab
We study sex differences in neurodevelopment with a focus on neuro-immune interactions and neuroimmunometabolism.
Mitochondrial Tomm20 staining (red) inside of microglial Iba1 (grey)
z-stacks of mitochondrial Tomm20 staining throughout a mouse brain
Volumetric reconstruction of mitochondria (red) within microglia (grey)
Our Research
Sex differences, neurodevelopment, microglia, mitochondria, hormones
Our lab studies neuro-immune interactions and neuroimmunometabolism in brain development, with a focus on understanding the establishment of sex differences in neural function. We are interested in how sex hormones and mitochondrial inheritance shape the development of circuits in the brain. We hope to understand how these processes influence social behavior and communication.
Our Values
We are committed to building a safe, diverse, and inclusive lab environment that will foster a more equitable scientific environment for all. We believe that we are better people and better scientists when we include and truly listen to individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Racism, discrimination, and hatred of any kind will not be tolerated.
