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David R. Sherwood is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Duke University, where he has been a faculty member since 2017. As an expert in cellular behaviors, his research focuses on understanding the mechanisms that drive dynamic cellular behaviors underlying normal development and human diseases. His current projects include investigating how cells invade tissues, how stem cells interact with their niches, and how cells control their interactions with the extracellular matrix. His lab primarily studies the development of C. elegans, leveraging its genetic, genomic, and molecular perturbation capabilities to draw evolutionary comparisons. He has held several key leadership roles, including Associate Chair of the Department of Biology and Co-Director of the Duke Regeneration Center.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)