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Clifford James Tabin is a prominent researcher in the field of genetics and developmental biology, currently serving as the George Jacob Jacqueline Hazel Leder Professor at Harvard Medical School. His laboratory focuses on exploring the genetic basis of form and structure during vertebrate development. By combining classical experimental embryology with modern molecular genetic techniques, his work aims to unravel the underlying mechanisms of gene expression regulation during embryogenesis and the physical forces that sculpt embryos. Tabin’s research employs a variety of experimental systems, notably using the chick embryo to investigate key developmental processes such as limb patterning and organogenesis. His lab also utilizes retroviral vectors for targeted gene expression alterations in specific contexts, allowing for detailed insights into developmental processes. Moreover, his evolutionary biology projects delve into the developmental genetic adaptations observed in cavefish, shedding light on how organisms adapt to unique environmental challenges. Through his interdisciplinary approach, Tabin contributes significantly to our understanding of limb development, the establishment of body axes, and various aspects of evolutionary biology.
Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA
Engaged in research and teaching in genetics and developmental biology.
Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS). GRE is not required and will not be considered for BBS, Immunology, and Neuroscience.