Christine Rushlow
Professor of Biology, New York University
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About Me
Professor Christine Rushlow is a developmental biologist at New York University whose work focuses on the early stages of embryogenesis and gene regulation. Her research seeks to understand how transcription factors control spatial and temporal gene expression, orchestrating the formation of body plans during development. Prof. Rushlow combines molecular biology with advanced imaging techniques to reveal the dynamic processes guiding cell fate determination.
Achievements
Prof. Rushlow’s contributions to developmental biology include:
- Professor of Biology at New York University
- Leader in elucidating transcriptional regulation during embryonic development
- Pioneered studies on the Drosophila dorsal-ventral patterning system
Publications
Selected notable publications by Prof. Rushlow include:
- Transcriptional regulation in Drosophila embryogenesis (2001)
- Spatial control of gene expression during early development (2007)
- Dynamic enhancer regulation in pattern formation (2015)
Projects
Prof. Rushlow leads several research initiatives, including:
- Embryonic Gene Networks: Dissecting regulatory networks that drive development.
- Enhancer Dynamics: Investigating how enhancers control gene expression timing and location.
Research Interests
Prof. Rushlow’s research spans key areas in developmental biology:
- Gene Regulation: Mechanisms of transcriptional control during development.
- Developmental Biology: Understanding embryonic patterning and cell fate decisions.
- Enhancer Function: Exploring spatial-temporal regulation of gene expression.
- Drosophila Model Systems: Using fruit flies to model developmental processes.
- Molecular Biology: Investigating gene expression at the molecular level.