Justin R. Fallon Source Confirmed

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Researcher

John Brown University

faculty

41 h-index 89 pubs 6,098 cited

Research Areas

Muscle Physiology and Disorders Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Ion channel regulation and function Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Dr. Justin Fallon's work encompasses muscle physiology, neuroscience, and genetics, with a particular emphasis on neurodevelopmental and muscular disorders. His investigations extend to ion channel regulation and its functional consequences within the nervous system. Recent work has elucidated the role of MuSK-BMP signaling in maintaining myofiber size in slow muscle through Akt-mTOR signaling regulation. Fallon's research also explores the function of MuSK in regulating Nav1.4 localization and excitability at the neuromuscular junction. Furthermore, he has contributed to the understanding of adult hippocampal neurogenesis in aging and Alzheimer's disease, as well as the role of cholesterol synthesis pathways in a mouse model of ALS.

Metrics

  • h-index: 41
  • Publications: 89
  • Citations: 6,098

Selected Publications

  • MuSK Regulates Neuromuscular Junction Nav1.4 Localization and Excitability (2025) DOI
  • MuSK-BMP signaling in adult muscle stem cells maintains quiescence and regulates myofiber size (2024) DOI
  • MuSK-BMP signaling in adult muscle stem cells maintains quiescence and regulates myofiber size (2024) DOI
  • The MuSK-BMP pathway regulates synaptic Nav1.4 localization and muscle excitability (2023) DOI
  • The MuSK-BMP pathway maintains myofiber size in slow muscle through regulation of Akt- mTOR signaling (2023) DOI

Collaborators

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Laura A. Madigan John Brown University 9 shared publications Diego Jaime John Brown University 9 shared publications Lauren A. Fish John Brown University 5 shared publications Isabella Chen John Brown University 4 shared publications M. D. Ewing John Brown University 3 shared publications Kristi A. Wharton John Brown University 2 shared publications Xi Chu John Brown University 2 shared publications Kelsey R. Babcock John Brown University 1 shared publication

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