Professor Dr. Charles Ettensohn

Biography

Charles Ettensohn is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on understanding the developmental biology of sea urchins, particularly looking at how genomic information translates into multicellular structures. His work investigates early developmental processes such as embryogenesis, morphogenesis, and gene regulatory networks that control development. Ettensohn's laboratory employs a variety of methodologies including cell biological techniques, molecular biology, genomics, and embryological approaches. A significant aspect of his research examines the canonical Wnt/beta-catenin pathway and its role in early embryo polarization, as well as the transcriptional networks that guide early development. He has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications detailing the intricate processes involved in skeletal system patterning and the evolution of developmental mechanisms in echinoderms.

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