Dr. Eva Anton

Dr. Anton’s research explores how the brain develops by guiding young brain cells to grow, migrate, and connect, providing new insights into the causes of developmental disorders such as autism and schizophrenia.

Dr. Eva Anton is a Professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on the molecular logic of how the cerebral cortex is constructed, with particular emphasis on radial glia, neuronal migration, and the assembly of cortical circuits. His lab combines genetic tools with in-vivo imaging and functional analyses to investigate three fundamental questions: how diverse cortical progenitors are specified and maintained, how neurons navigate to their proper locations and assemble into layers, and how genetic disruptions linked to neurodevelopmental disorders alter cortical organization and connectivity. Through this multidisciplinary work, Dr. Anton aims to illuminate the developmental pathways that shape the human brain and to reveal mechanisms by which their disruption contributes to conditions such as autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, and ciliopathies.