Carmen Domingo

Our research interests are in understanding the cellular and molecular pathways that underlie pattern formation in the vertebrate embryo. We are particularly interested in how cells begin to acquire specific cell fates and morphologies early in development. Our most recent focus has been on the formation and differentiation of the skeletal muscle system. The vertebrate model that we work with is the African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis. This model lends itself well to the study of embryology because the aquatic frog can be easily reared in a laboratory environment, the females lay hundred of eggs, which are easily fertilized and observed in a culture dish until hatching into a tadpole. For more information please see recent publications- http://biology.sfsu.edu/faculty-pages/domingo-lab
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SFSU NSF ADVANCE- Learn more about research efforts to understand the retention, promotion, and career success of women facutly in STEM and Social/Behavioral Sciences.
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CIRM-Bridges Training Program - Graduate program -
no longer accepting applications
PSM-STEM Science Program - Graduate program
NSF REU Training Program - Undergraduate summer program
SF BUILD Student Training Program - Undergraduate summer and academic year program
CoSE Student Training Programs: - Undergraduate and graduate student programs in science
PINC Promoting Inclusivity in Computer Science: Undergraduate student program in Computer Science & Biology