Marybelle Cameron-Pack

Marybelle is a PhD student studying the role of Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 and 9 in Müller Glial cell development. 

Müller glial (MG) cells are the main support cells of the retina, meaning their function and development is critical for proper ocular function. Dysregulation of MG is associated with retinal diseases such as diabetic neuropathy, macular telangiectasia, and many others, thus understanding their development is hugely important for understanding retinal degenerative disorder. During morphogenesis, MG produce an array of mmps — most notable are mmp 2 and 9. However, the role mmp 2 and 9 play in MG development is poorly understood. Marybelle hopes to characterize mmp 2 and mmp 9's functions in normal MG development. 
During her spare time, Marybelle loves to spend her time outside exploring whether that means going hiking, travelling, or camping.