Richard M. Cripps

Richard M. Cripps is a Research Professor in the Department of Biology at San Diego State University, with additional contact information linked to the University of New Mexico (UNM). His research focuses on unraveling the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying muscle and heart development using Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism.

• Education:
  • D. Phil. in Biology, University of York (1990)

His work bridges fundamental genetic processes in Drosophila to broader insights into vertebrate muscle biology, employing techniques such as gene manipulation, cell biology, and behavioral assays. Current studies include analyzing heart development by measuring cardiac function parameters like beat frequency and blood flow rate in genetically modified fruit flies.

Contact details: Office: 505-277-2822 | Lab: 505-277-5731 | Fax: 505-277-0304 | Email: rcripps@unm.edu