Welcome to the Accorsi Lab!

We study development and regeneration of complex sensory organs

In the Accorsi lab we are interested in the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the development and regeneration of sensory organs. To achieve this goal, we take advantage of a new genetically tractable animal, the apple snail, that can fully regenerate their camera-type eyes after amputation. We explore this process using micro-dissections, imaging, sequencing and genetic manipulations.
In the Accorsi Lab we value creativity, teamwork and individual growth, all in a respectful environment.

Camera-type Eye Development

Camera-type Eye Regeneration

Regeneration Plasticity

Evolutionary Conservation

Lab News

  • Snails are in the house

    At a snail pace our apple snails arrived safe and sound at UC Davis (11/26/2024)

  • Welcome, Jake!

    Jake recently joined our team to learn more about working in a lab and studying eye regeneration (10/14/2024)

  • Welcome, Stephanie!

    Stephanie joined our team to learn more about regeneration. (09/23/2024)

  • Snail System installation: check!

    A five start hotel for apple snails is up and running. (08/30/2024)

  • Congratulations, Samantha!

    Samantha was awarded the 2024 Kathleen C. Green Undergraduate Scholarship in Biology. (08/24/2024)

  • Snail Facility renovations: check!

    We are almost ready to have a snail migration from Missouri to California. (08/19/2024)

  • Welcome to UC Davis, Asmita!

    Asmita traveled a very long way to join our team as Junior Specialist. (08/05/2024)

  • Boxes, boxes, boxes!

    A very merry unbirthday for me (Alice in Wonderland) (05/21/2024)

  • The team is growing!

    Samantha and Sehar, two brave undergrads, joined the lab even before we had pipettes. (04/08/2024)

  • The Accorsi Lab opens its doors!

    It is time to fill this space with amazing people and exciting science. (03/28/2024)

  • Accorsi Lab Website and Logo!

    We are excited to be here and to tell you more about who we are and what we do. (09/01/2023)

  • I signed the offer!

    I join the MCB Department at UC Davis as tenure-track Assistant Professor! (06/06/2023)