Tyler Huycke

Tyler Huycke is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) at the University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). He is affiliated with the Huycke Lab located in the Biological Sciences Building. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of organ morphogenesis and tissue structure formation during development and regeneration.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Harvard University
• B.S. in Biology, University of Oregon

Research Interests: The Huycke Lab investigates how cells engineer complex organ structures during development, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. They study the interplay of molecular signals and physical forces in shaping tissue architecture, with applications to regenerative medicine and understanding diseases like cancer and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Techniques include live imaging of organoids, transgenic mouse models, and quantitative assays.

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Lab: The Huycke Lab, located at 4110 Biological Sciences Building, focuses on decoding design principles of tissue structure through developmental biology approaches to advance organoid engineering and tissue regeneration.