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Geraldine Seydoux is a Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on understanding the earliest stages of embryogenesis, particularly in the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans. By employing genetic, molecular, and biochemical techniques, her lab aims to decipher the molecular mechanisms that activate embryonic development, polarize embryos, and differentiate somatic cells from germline cells. Seydoux's work has highlighted the role of P granules in the assembly of the posterior cytoplasm of the zygote, revealing insights into the dynamic properties of RNA granules. Through innovative imaging techniques such as lattice light sheet microscopy, her research continues to advance the understanding of the fundamental processes in early development.
Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD
Teaching and conducting research in the area of embryogenesis and molecular biology.
Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.