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The Developmental
Biology Interest Group (DBIG) comprises a number
of highly interactive labs within the Department of Biology
that study various aspects of developmental biology. The study
of development is a rapidly expanding, multidisciplinary field
that integrates genetics, molecular biology, cell biology,
neurobiology, anatomy and physiology. Accordingly, our students
and postdocs receive excellent intellectual and technical
training that provides them with numerous career opportunities.
Research
interests represented in DBIG are diverse and involve studies
in a wide range of organisms, including vertebrates (zebrafish),
invertebrates (Drosophila, C. elegans, and Helisoma snails),
plants (Arabidopsis) and prokaryotes (Anabaena). The various
labs share a vibrant collegial atmosphere and meet routinely
to facilitate active intellectual exchange. Venues for interaction
include a weekly Developmental Genetics journal club and a
monthly joint lab meeting. DBIG labs are well funded and graduate
students receive competitive stipends, benefits and tuition
costs. Funding is also available for students in DBIG labs
to attend general meetings in Developmental Biology or more
specific meetings focused on the organism or question of interest.
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