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Evolution & Environmental Regulation of Development, Molecular Marine Biology & Biotechnology, Aquaculture & Biotechnology Research interests
Evolution & Environmental Regulation of Development
Molecular Marine Biology & Biotechnology
Aquaculture & Biotechnology
Evolutionary Developmental Biology
We study the role of genes and development in creating animal body plans and focus on tractable marine invertebrates. Areas currently being investigated are:
the origin of the animal developmental genetic circuitry through the study of the molecular development of sponges
the origin and evolution of novel animal architectures through the comparative study of the molecular development of molluscs, annelids and their lophotrochozoan allies
the modular nature of the animal body plan and its modification through development and evolution by studying changes in developmental gene expression and function in urochordates
Marine & Aquaculture Biotechnology
We are addressing a number of classic problems in marine biology and aquaculture from molecular and developmental perspectives. Specifically, we seek to:
improve commercial production of cultured marine invertebrates (abalone, scallops and crustaceans) through classic and advanced genetic analyses
develop novel marine biofouling mitigation practices through a detailed understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of larval settlement and metamorphosis.
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