overview

• Dr. García-Arrarás has a wide range of scientific interests, but most recently he has pioneered the development of a novel model system to study regeneration:  the use of the sea cucumber Holothuria glaberrima (an echinoderm).  His present research focus is to decipher the cellular and molecular mechanisms that these animals use to regenerate their digestive and nervous systems. He also runs several training programs for graduate and undergraduate students.