Stem Cell and Developmental Biology

Stem Cell and Developmental Biology

stem cell biology • regeneration • disease modeling • pattern formation • differentiation • gametogenesis • morphogenesis • organ development • cell migration • cell-cell and cell-environment interactions • aging • cancer

Robert A. Weinberg
Faculty Spotlight

Robert A. Weinberg

Daniel K. Ludwig Professor for Cancer Research; Member, Whitehead Institute

Robert A. Weinberg studies how cancer spreads, what gives cancer stem-cells their unique qualities, and the molecular players involved in the formation of cancer stem cells and metastases.

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Decoding development

Stretch and relax

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