Tai, Ikue

Molecular basis underlying the structural and functional homeostasis of blood and lymphatic vesselsI employ genetically engineered mouse models in combination with microscopic dissection, histological analyses, and molecular biology techniques to elucidate the mechanisms that maintain the separation between blood and lymphatic vasculature, as well as lymphatic valve homeostasis.My research particularly focuses on meningeal lymphatic vessels, aiming to uncover the molecular pathways driving pathological changes associated with valve dysfunction.