Developmental Biology

Dr. J. Cobb - Mammalian developmental biology. Role of homeodomain transcription factors in patterning the mouse embryo with an emphasis on limb development and the control of gene expression.

Dr. Wic Wildering - Cellular and molecular foundation of neuronal aging and age-associated learning and memory impairment. Cell adhesion mechanisms and their role in the regulation of inflammation, nervous system function and repair.

Dr. Jeff Goldberg - Physiology, developmental biology and behavior of molluscan embryos; developmental roles of neurotransmitters; neural control and signal transduction of cilia beating.

Dr. Dave Hansen - Genetic analysis of stem cell self renewal; Negative regulation of Notch signaling

Dr. Carrie Shemanko - Mammary gland development and breast cancer; prolactin Jak-Stat signaling; mammary epithelial stem cell biology.

Dr. Peter VIze - Developmental and Marine Biology. Organogenesis of the vertebrate kidney, coral reef ecology.