LaFreda J. Howard Data-verified

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Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-04-01

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3 h-index 6 pubs 50 cited

Biography and Research Information

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LaFreda J. Howard investigates axon guidance mechanisms in the fruit fly, *Drosophila melanogaster*. Her research focuses on the role of specific protein domains, such as the Ig1 domain of the Robo2 receptor, in mediating multiple axon guidance activities. These activities are essential for the proper wiring of the nervous system. Howard has also explored slit-independent guidance pathways involving the Robo3 receptor, indicating complex regulatory networks govern axon pathfinding. Her work has been supported by collaborations with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Timothy A. Evans, Marie C. Reichert, Ayawovi Selom Ametepe, and Abigail Carranza, with whom she has co-authored multiple publications. Howard's scholarship metrics include an h-index of 3, with 6 total publications and 50 citations.

Metrics

  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 6
  • Citations: 50

Selected Publications

  • Slit-independent guidance of longitudinal axons by Drosophila Robo3 (2025)
    3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Slit-independent guidance of longitudinal axons by <i>Drosophila</i> Robo3 (2023)
    4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • The Slit‐binding Ig1 domain is required for multiple axon guidance activities of <i>Drosophila</i> Robo2 (2021)
    11 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • The Slit-binding Ig1 domain is required for multiple axon guidance activities of <i>Drosophila</i> Robo2 (2021)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex

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