Development
Development Research
With a long tradition at Princeton, Developmental Biology unites research groups from the Departments of Molecular Biology, Engineering, and Physics and the Neuroscience Institute that share a common interest in deciphering mechanisms of animal development. We combine genetic, biochemical, cell biological, and computational approaches with sophisticated imaging and molecular technologies to investigate fundamental processes such as egg formation, embryonic patterning, cellular differentiation, morphogenesis, and aging. Our research takes advantage of model organisms, including flies, worms, fish, and mice to identify molecules that control development and to investigate their roles in disease. Students will find varied course offerings and diverse research opportunities that together provide rigorous yet personalized training in a collaborative environment.
Faculty in Development Research
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Lisa M.
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Research: Immune proteins in the formation, function, and modification of neuronal connectivity Areas of Research: Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Development, Neuroscience |
Boulanger
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Clifford P.
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Research: Biophysical approaches to understanding growth of RNA/protein assemblies, cells, and tissues. Areas of Research: Biophysics, Cell Biology, Computation & Modeling, Development |
Brangwynne
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Rebecca D.
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Research: Left-right patterning in the vertebrate embryo Areas of Research: Cell Biology, Development, Genetics |
Burdine
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Hilary A.
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Research: Genomic approaches to cell cycle and cancer Areas of Research: Cell Biology, Genomics, Cancer, Computation & Modeling, Development |
Coller
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Edward C.
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Research: Self-organizing simple systems and the biophysics of DNA in confined environments Areas of Research: Biophysics, Computation & Modeling, Development, Genetics, Genomics |
 Moffett Lab, 333 Lab (609) 258-3571 |
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Danelle
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Research: The cell biology of tissue polarity and epithelial patterning Areas of Research: Cell Biology, Development, Genetics, Cancer |
Devenport
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Jonathan T. EggenschwilerAssistant Professor
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(609) 258-7128 |
Research: Genetic analysis of mouse neural development Areas of Research: Development, Genetics, Neuroscience |
Eggenschwiler
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Elizabeth R.
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Research: RNA localization and translational regulation during development in Drosophila Areas of Research: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Development, Genetics |
Gavis
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Zemer
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Research: Bacterial cell biology: fundamentals of cytoskeletal dynamics, polarity, and mitosis Areas of Research: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Development, Genetics, Microbiology & Virology |
Gitai
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Thomas
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Research: Quantitative approaches to systems and developmental biology Areas of Research: Biophysics, Computation & Modeling, Development, Genetics |
Gregor
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Yibin
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Research: Molecular mechanisms of cancer metastasis Areas of Research: Biochemistry, Cancer, Cell Biology, Development, Genetics, Genomics |
Kang
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Coleen T.
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Research: Molecular mechanisms of aging Areas of Research: Biochemistry, |
Murphy
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Mala
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Research: Olfactory and Auditory Perception in Drosophila Areas of Research: Biochemistry, |
Murthy
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Celeste M.
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Research: Development of three-dimensional tissues Areas of Research: Biophysics, Cancer, |
Nelson
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Paul
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Research: Control of gene expression and early development in Drosophila melanogaster Areas of Research: Cell Biology, Development, Genetics |
Schedl
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Gertrud M. SchüpbachHenry Fairfield Osborn Professor
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(609) 258-1365 |
Research: Genetic and molecular analysis of oogenesis in Drosophila melanogaster Areas of Research: Cancer, Cell Biology |
Schüpbach
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Jean E. SchwarzbauerProfessor
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(609) 258-2893 |
Research: Extracellular matrix regulation of cell functions Areas of Research: Biochemistry, Cancer, Cell Biology, Development, Genetics |
Schwarzbauer
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Stanislav Y. ShvartsmanChemical and Biological Engineering
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(609) 258-7071 |
Research: Dynamics of living tissues Areas of Research: Computation & Modeling, Development, Genetics, Genomics |
Shvartsman
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Shirley M.
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Research: Mammalian developmental biology and science policy Areas of Research: Biophysics, Genetics, Development, Policy |
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Eric F.
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Research: Embryonic development of Drosophila melanogaster Areas of Research: Cell Biology, |
Wieschaus
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