Cell and Developmental Biology

Cell and Developmental Biology courses provide a thorough understanding of the scientific fundamentals and methodologies of contemporary cell and developmental biology.

 

Explore our Programs in Cell and Developmental Biology

 
 

Faculty Members in Cell and Developmental Biology

Name Research Interests
Roskelley, Calvin Breast cancer, ovarian cancer
Samuels, Anne Lacey Plant biology; plant cell biology; plant cell walls
Sugioka, Kenji Basic medicine and life sciences; Cell division; Animal morphogenesis; Cytoskeletal dynamics
Tanentzapf, Guy How cell adhesion contributes to muscle function, and stem cell biology
Taubert, Stefan Other health sciences; Gene regulation and expression; Transcriptomics; Genomics; Aging; beta cells; C. elegans; Diabetes; Gene Regulation and Expression; Gene regulation; Genetics of Aging; genomics; Hypoxia; Metabolism; Molecular Genetics; Mouse; stress; Stress and Cancer; Stress responses; Toxin and Toxicant Metabolism; Transcription
Underhill, Michael Musculoskeletal diseases, transcription factors, growth, cytokines, retinoid signalling pathway in chondrogenesis, osteogenesis, phenotype
Viau, Victor Basic medicine and life sciences; Sex differences; Stress responses; Glucocorticoids; Inflammation; Behavior; Central Nervous System; Endocrinology
Vora, Siddharth Dentistry and oral health; Cleft lip and/or palate; Craniofacial Biology; Developmental biology; Oro-Dental Disorders; Orthodontics; Tooth development
Weidberg, Hilla Other basic medicine and life sciences; Cell Biology; Genetics; Biochemistry; molecular biology; Organelle biology; Mitochondria; Mitochondrial stress; Protein quality control; Metabolism; Neurodegenerative diseases
Williams, Karla Cancer progression and metastasis; Intracellular signaling, signal transduction, receptor and membrane biology; Cancer biology; Metastasis; Tumor and plasma biomarkers; Therapeutic target identification and validation; tumor microenvironment

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Student & Alumni Stories in Cell and Developmental Biology

Kodee Bao

Student
Master of Science in Cell and Developmental Biology (MSc)

Geoffroy Noel

Alumni
Doctor of Philosophy in Cell and Developmental Biology (PhD)

Perveen Biln

Alumni
Doctor of Philosophy in Cell and Developmental Biology (PhD)

Gina McNeill

Student
Doctor of Philosophy in Cell and Developmental Biology (PhD)

Stephanie Xie

Student
Doctor of Philosophy in Cell and Developmental Biology (PhD)
 
 

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