Understanding How Genes and the Environment Shape the Brain

Advancing Neurobiology Through Genetics, Environmental Toxicology and Innovative Model Systems

Welcome to the Adebambo Neurobiology Lab, where we investigate how genetic and environmental factors interact to influence brain development, behavior, and neurological disease. Using Drosophila melanogaster as a powerful model organism, our research combines neurogenetics, toxicogenomics, behavioral neuroscience, and advanced imaging to uncover the biological mechanisms underlying brain function and disease.

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15+ Years

In Neuroscience Research

4+

Peer-Reviewed Publications

5+

Major Research Projects

3

Research Disciplines

ABOUT THE LAB

Exploring the Biology Behind Brain Development and Neurological Disease

The Adebambo Neurobiology Lab is dedicated to understanding how genes and environmental exposures shape the developing nervous system. Our work integrates genetics, molecular biology, behavioral neuroscience, toxicology, and high-resolution imaging to investigate the mechanisms responsible for normal brain function and neurological disorders.Through interdisciplinary research, we aim to generate discoveries that improve our understanding of human health while training the next generation of scientists.

  • Neurodevelopment & Brain Function
  • Environmental Toxicology
  • Drosophila Genetics
  • Advanced Imaging & Behavioral Analysis
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OUR RESEARCH AREAS

Research Themes

Neurodevelopment

Understanding how neurons develop, connect, and establish functional neural circuits.

Neurogenetics

Investigating the genetic mechanisms regulating brain development and behavior.

Environmental Toxicology

Studying how environmental chemicals influence development and neurological health.

Drosophila Biology

Using Drosophila melanogaster to model human neurological and developmental disorders.

Behavioral Neuroscience

Exploring learning, sleep, memory, vision, and movement through behavioral analysis.

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RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Scientific Publications

Arsenic Impairs Drosophila Neural Stem Cell Mitotic Progression and Sleep Behavior in a Tauopathy Model

Published in G3: Genes | Genomes | Genetics (2025)

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Orb2 Regulates Brain Size Through the RNA-Binding Protein Brain Tumor

Published in bioRxiv (2025)

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Toxicological Study and Genetic Basis of BTEX Susceptibility in Drosophila melanogaster

Published in Frontiers in Genetics (2020)

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OUR IMPACT

  • 4+

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • 15+

Years of Research Experience

  • 3

Research Specializations

  • 100%

Commitment to Scientific Discovery

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Interested in collaborating, pursuing undergraduate research, or learning more about our work?We welcome students, researchers, and collaborators who are passionate about neuroscience, genetics, environmental toxicology, and brain development.

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  • Department of Cell Biology Emory University, Whitehead Biomedical Research Building Suite 465, 615 Michael Street, Atlanta, GA 30322
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