The Department of Cell & Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan Medical School educates and trains undergraduate, graduate, professional, and postgraduate students in the areas of cell biology, embryology, neurobiology, organogenesis, and developmental biology. The history of the department is a fascinating one.
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New Publication from the Castro - Lowenstein Labs!
"Three recent breakthroughs in CAR T cells for the treatment of glioblastoma: Is it the light at the end of the tunnel?" has been published in Molecular Therapy.
New Publication from Bridget Waas (Allen Lab)!
"Dual and opposing roles for the kinesin-2 motor, KIF17, in Hedgehog-dependent cerebellar development," has been published in Science Advances.
Congratulations to Tyler Hoard!
Tyler (Allen Lab) successfully defended his thesis, “The Secret Lives of Semaphorin Receptors: Novel Roles for Plexins and Neuropilins in Hedgehog and Wnt Signaling,” on April 25, 2024.
New Publication by Ryan Passino (Giger Lab)!
"Neutrophil-inflicted vasculature damage suppresses immune-mediated optic nerve regeneration," has been published in Cell Reports.
New Publication from the Giger Lab!
"Structure and function of Semaphorin-5A glycosaminoglycan interactions," has been published in Nature Communications.