Research Interests

Morphogenesis, developmental control of cell behavior and cell shape

Research Area

The process by which embryos acquire their final shape involves the coordination of cell fate decisions with cell movement. We are taking an integrated approach to understanding this process in chordate embryos. We combine molecular manipulations, time-lapse imaging, bioinformatics and even old-fashioned cut & paste embryology to investigate molecular signaling, individual cell behavior, and tissue rearrangement. By considering all of these components and how they affect the final body plan, we hope to build a comprehensive picture of early embryonic morphogenesis.

Current Members

Wallingford, John B (Principal Investigator/Director)
Lee, Chanjae (Post-doc)

Alumni

Weng, Shinuo (Post-doc)

Contact

Institution: University of Texas at Austin

Web Page: http://www.wallingfordlab.org/