Signal. Sense. Survive.
Mohona Gupta, Ph.D. | Cell & Molecular Biologist
Each cell has a tiny sensor called the primary cilium. It helps the cell read its surroundings — guiding growth, responding to signals, and keeping tissues healthy.
I am a postdoctoral scholar at UCSF decoding how cilia — the cell's antennae — translate microscopic signals into life-changing decisions. My work spans the retina to the kidney, uncovering how this 5-micron organelle shapes human health. From understanding how photoreceptors detect light to preventing kidney cyst formation, I explore the fascinating intersection of cellular biology and human disease.
Learn MorePhotoreceptors and the Modified Primary Cilium
Focus: Retinal cilia, outer segment morphogenesis, vision
Primary Cilia in Kidney Development and Disease
Focus: Renal cilia, ADPKD, flow sensing, tubule patterning
How the Primary Cilium Orchestrates Calcium Signaling
Focus: Ion channels, mechanosensation, TRP channels, calcium flux