The Horibata Lab (2021-present) is driven by questions concerning how cells regulate themselves to move and shape themselves in order to exert specialized biological processes. We are also interested in understanding how disruption of these highly ordered processes can result in human diseases, such as cancer. We utilize state-of-the-art next-generation sequencing and mass spectrometry, cell biology, drug discovery, and machine learning to design an effective personalized treatment with minimal side effects associated with treatment.
Tubulin biology and microtubule bundling
Identification of the regulators of microtubule-associated proteins.
Determine the biological functions of microtubule bundling.
Utilization of single-molecule imaging to study biological functions.
Genomics and Precision Oncology
Characterization of tumor landscape.
Identification of refractory gene signatures.
Identification of effective drug treatments.
Mentoring and Community Outreach
Aside from research, the Horibata Lab is passionate about mentoring and community outreach. We provide research training and professional development for aspiring scientists, and we provide educational STEM activities for K-12 students.
Awards received by the students in the Horibata Lab:
Graduate Students
Aitch Foundation Graduate Fellowship
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Gilliam Fellows Program Finalist
Biomedical Research for Undergraduate Students in Health Sciences (BRUSH) Graduate Office Fellowship
Integrated Pharmacological Sciences Training Program (IPSTP) Fellowship
Great Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Fellowship
Nomination for the Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year Award
Best Poster Award for HFH+MSU Cancer Research Symposium
Undergraduate Students
Nominated for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship
American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship – 3 awards
Professorial Assistantship (Given to the top 1% of MSU students)
Horibata Lab
Research
The Horibata Lab (2021-present) is driven by questions concerning how cells regulate themselves to move and shape themselves in order to exert specialized biological processes. We are also interested in understanding how disruption of these highly ordered processes can result in human diseases, such as cancer. We utilize state-of-the-art next-generation sequencing and mass spectrometry, cell biology, drug discovery, and machine learning to design an effective personalized treatment with minimal side effects associated with treatment.
Mentoring and Community Outreach
Aside from research, the Horibata Lab is passionate about mentoring and community outreach. We provide research training and professional development for aspiring scientists, and we provide educational STEM activities for K-12 students.
Awards received by the students in the Horibata Lab:
Graduate Students
Undergraduate Students
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