Kerby C. Oberg

Biography

Dr. Kerby C. Oberg is currently working as a Professor in the Department of School of Medicine, Loma Linda University , USA. His research interests includes Molecular Embryopathy. He  is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. Dr. Kerby C. Oberg is the member of many international affiliations. He has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. He has authored of many research articles/books related to Molecular Embryopathy.

Research Interest

As a Pediatric Pathologist, my practice emphasizes congenital anomalies and in our laboratory we focus on the molecular basis for malformations, i.e., Molecular Embryopathy. In addition to clinical cases, we also study the molecular mechanisms that control normal development (or morphogenesis) in animals with the limb as our primary tissue model. One of our current projects is exploring the patterning mechanisms by which dorsal-ventral asymmetry is relayed to bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons of the forelimb via a transcription factor, Lmx1b. Our interest in patterning includes its reactivation during regeneration again using the forelimb as a model. A number of species (including humans) exhibit transient regeneration during development. During this transition, clues to molecules and mechanisms that promote regenerative wound healing are being exposed. Two key molecules currently under investigation are sonic hedgehog (Shh) and fibroblast growth factor (Fgf). We are determining the mechanism and molecular pathways involved in Fgf’s up-regulation of Shh during limb development and regeneration. Our lab actively participates in the Summer Medical Student Research Program and senior electives.