Developmental Genetics

Research opportunities in developmental genetics include the examination of mechanisms that control embryonic development, cell-cell signaling, transcriptional patterning, cell differentiation, and morphogenesis. These processes are studied in model systems for animal and plant development, including Drosophila, C. elegans, and Arabidopsis.   Researchers in this area are part of a joint Developmental Genetics program with members of the Skirball Institute at NYU Medical School. This program is supported by a training grant from the NIH, and provides a formal vehicle for interactions with faculty and students studying other developmental systems including vertebrates.  Regional meetings of Drosophila and C. elegans researchers are hosted by NYU Biology, and attract researchers from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

NYU Biology Faculty:
Ken Birnbaum
Claude Desplan
Patrick Eichenberger
David Fitch
Fabio Piano
Matthew Rockman
Christine Rushlow
Mark Siegal
Stephen Small

Biology CORE COURSES:
Bio Core 1: Molecules and Cells G23.1001
Bio Core 2: Genes, Systems and Evolution G23.1002
Bio Core 3: Molecules and Cells/Discussion-Based G23.2003
Bio Core 4: Genes, Systems and Evolution/Discussion-Based G23.2004
The Art of Scientific Investigation G23.3001
Statistics in Biology G23.2030

Sample Curriculum:
Biochemistry I & II; G23.1046-1047
Cell Biology; G23.1051
Molecular Controls of Organism Form and Function; G23.1072
Molecular Genetics; G23.2127
Statistics in Biology; G23.2030
Advanced Genetics; G23.1126
Genomics; 
Principles of Evolution; G23.1069
Advanced Topics in Development; G23.3017
Advanced Topics in Genetics; G23.3020