Schwartz (Alan) Lab

Exploring cellular mechanisms that govern protein targeting, degradation and placental development, our laboratory investigates how intracellular pathways maintain homeostasis and regulate receptor-mediated endocytosis. By studying protein processing within endosomal and lysosomal systems and the molecular biology of syncytia formation in placental trophoblasts, we aim to uncover fundamental processes that influence health and disease. Our integrated approach provides insights into cellular regulation with implications for developmental biology and therapeutic innovation.