Heterotopic ossification (green) in a mouse model of FOP (Goldhamer Lab)
Confocal image of rhodamine-labeled cells that have contributed to the developing zebrafish somite of a segmentation stage embryo following transplantation at the late blastula stage (D. Daggett).
A migrating sheet of fish epithelial cells showing the actin cytoskeleton (green) and adhesions (orange).
Cell and Developmental Biology (CDB) is one of four Areas of Concentration within the Molecular and Cell Biology Field of Study. CDB provides broad training in fundamental areas of cell biology, embryonic development and regenerative biology, and students may pursue research leading to a Masters or Ph.D. degree. Students interested in careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries may also pursue a M.S. degree in Applied Biochemistry and Cell Biology in the Professional Master’s Program.
Current research interests of faculty in CDB include:
Biomolecular Markers of Cell Stress Regulation and Biomechanics of Cell Motility Immune Cell Signaling and Discovery of Immunomodulatory Small Molecules Cellular Toxicology of Natural and Engineered Materials Muscle Stem Cell Differentiation Genetics and Biochemistry of Plant Cell Wall Biosynthesis Stem Cells in Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
Reprogrammed muscle stem cells and failed skeletal muscle regeneration (Goldhamer Lab)
