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Richard Fehon is a Professor at the University of Chicago in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology. His laboratory focuses on the organization and function of signaling pathway components in the cell cortex, particularly in the Hippo growth control pathway. He explores the known roles of organizing receptors and downstream effectors in functional signaling complexes, integrating multiple pathway activities while distinguishing between the unique functionalities within a single pathway. Using Drosophila as a model system, Fehon examines individual genes and their functional interactions during specific cellular and developmental processes. He received his education from Yale University (Postdoctoral in Developmental Genetics, 1991), the University of Washington (PhD in Developmental Biology, 1986), and Duke University (BS in Zoology, 1980). His research has been funded by various NIH grants and has contributed significantly to our understanding of cellular mechanisms that regulate growth and development.
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