Cram Lab

Selected Publications

  • E.J. Cram, K.M. Fontanez, J.E. Schwarzbauer. (2008) Functional characterization of KIN-32, C. elegans focal adhesion kinase. Developmental Dynamics.
  • E.J. Cram, H. Shang, J.E. Schwarzbauer. (2006) A systematic RNA interference screen reveals a cell migration gene network in C. elegans. J Cell Sci. 2006 Dec 1;119(Pt 23):4811-8.
  • C.M. Meighan, E.J. Cram, J.E. Schwarzbauer. (2004) Organogenesis: Cutting to the Chase. Current Biology 2004 14: R948-R950.
  • E.J. Cram, J.E. Schwarzbauer. (2004) The talin wags the dog: New insights into integrin activation. Trends in Cell Biology Vol. 14, No. 2, p 55-57.
  • E.J. Cram, S.G. Clark, J.E. Schwarzbauer. (2003) Talin loss-of-function uncovers roles in cell contractility and migration in C. elegans. J. Cell Science 116: 3871-3878.
  • Myeongwoo Lee, E.J. Cram, B. Shen, J.E. Schwarzbauer. (2001) Roles for bpat-3 integrins in development and function of Caenorhabditis elegans muscles and gonads. J. Biol. Chem. 276: 36404-10.
Distal Tip Cell migration

Distal tip cell (labeled with GFP) migrates along the ventral surface of C. elegans.

Distal Tip Cell migration

C. elegans body wall muscles labeled with GFP.