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Merrill B. Hille is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biology at the University of Washington. Her research focuses on the mechanisms of cell migration and polarization during zebrafish morphogenesis, particularly the role of molecules such as focal adhesion kinase (FAK), Rho GTPases, and cadherins in these processes. Hille's work has demonstrated the importance of FAK in the development of tissue boundaries and its localization in different cellular structures. Throughout her career, she has published numerous influential articles on cell adhesion and development, contributing significantly to the field of developmental biology. Hille completed her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with Honors at Cornell University and her Ph.D. in Life Sciences at Rockefeller University, followed by postdoctoral research at New York University School of Medicine and Strangeways Research Laboratory, Cambridge. She has served as a visiting scientist at prestigious institutions such as the Whitehead Institute at MIT and the University of Oregon. Hille is recognized for her contributions to understanding cell behavior during early embryonic development, which has implications for various biological and medical fields.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Full professor in the Department of Biology focusing on developmental biology and cell migration.
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research • Cambridge, MA
Conducted research on cell behavior and signaling pathways.
Institute of Neurosciences • University of Oregon, Eugene
Focused on cellular mechanisms in neuroscience.
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