Neural crest cells are a population of stem cells that invade the embryo in early development. They play a big role in what ...

Mentor: Michael L Robinson, Ph.D. This project explores the role of FOXE3 in eye development, focusing on its potential influence on cell fate decisions. Key questions include: What is the role of ...

Studying the shape of tissues and organs is critical to understanding how they are formed. Embryonic development happens in ...

The earliest days after fertilization, once a sperm cell meets an egg, are shrouded in scientific mystery. The process of how a humble single cell becomes an organism fascinates scientists across ...