Form and fuction is an important area of research at PDN. Our groups are focused on topics such as molecular mechanisms underlying control of cell shape, movement and cell-cell interactions; reorganisation and assembly of cells into functional organs and the biomechanics of movement, at cellular and macroscopic levels.
At the system level, we are looking into the functional consequences of tissue shape in areas such as the middle ear, the gastrointestinal tract, the cardiopulmonary system and the nervous system. We are also interested in how the interface between cells and extracellular structures works.
Labs
Adams labVisualising morphogenetic mechanisms |
Bovoriak labLaboratory for primate embryogenesis |
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Brown labMolecular analysis of morphogenesis |
Buckley labOptogenetically probing cell polarity and brain development |
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Cardona labNeural circuit reconstruction of Drosophila larva |
Franze labMechanics in nervous system development and pathology |
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Human Anatomy CentreResearch and teaching through anatomical dissection |
Mason labStructure, function and evolution of the vertebrate ear |
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Paluch labHow animal cells control their shape |
Sanson labMorphogenesis of the epithelium in Drosophila embryos |
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Sarris labHow immune cells search tissues and find sites of infection or tissue damage |
Veterinary Anatomy GroupResearch and teaching of pre-clinical veterinary |
Other Academics specializing in this area
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Andrew CrawfordRetired |