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Research Description
The laboratory asks fundamental questions in bio-medical research. The
focus of our research is morphogenesis, i.e. how cells are assembled
into functional forms. We are concerned with the principles that
determine the specific number, size and shape of different organs. This
is an important process, as there is much to learn about the principles
that can guide stem cells to form specific tissues and organs required
for medical treatment. Our approach is to ask Nature how she does it -
using the feather as a Rosetta stone to decipher these principles,
because of the distinctive forms of feathers and interest in the
evolution of flight. This unique model has allowed us to make several
major impacts in the field of morphogenesis and develop interesting
interfaces with scientists in different disciplines.
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Chuong, CM and Richardson, M. Editors
