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The research group takes a comparative approach to developmental biology, using chicken embryos to study the genetic regulation of organogenesis and disease. Development occurs within the maternal body, and chicken embryos are readily accessible and genetically manipulable. Recent technical advances, coupled with the sequencing of the chicken genome, make avian embryos powerful models for functional genomics. The specific focus is on gonadal and limb development, utilizing established cutting-edge methods in molecular developmental biology. The research is particularly centered on Evolutionary Developmental Biology (often referred to as 'Evo-Devo'), concentrating on the developmental mechanisms that have evolved in animals. Embryonic gonads and limbs serve as ideal models for exploring questions related to Evo-Devo.
Monash University • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Teaching and conducting research in developmental biology.
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