Amro Hamdoun

Amro Hamdoun is a Professor at the Center for Marine Biotechnology and Biomedicine within the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. His research integrates marine biology, developmental genetics, and environmental toxicology using sea urchin models to address fundamental questions in embryogenesis and pollutant impacts.

Education:

• B.S., University of California, Davis
• Ph.D., University of California, Davis

Research Focus: Dr. Hamdoun investigates plasma membrane dynamics during embryonic development through live-cell and super-resolution imaging. His pioneering work on ABC transporters examines their critical roles in embryonic protection against environmental toxins, alongside studies of emerging marine pollutants and persistence prediction methods. Key research areas include Developmental Biology of Marine Organisms, Environmental Toxicology, Physiology of Marine Organisms, and Population Genetics. His lab develops advanced techniques for gene editing, cryopreservation, and high-throughput imaging in marine model systems.

Publication Trends: Recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates heavy emphasis on Lytechinus pictus sea urchin models for studying embryonic development, immune responses, and pollutant effects. Major themes include CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, ABC transporter function, cryopreservation techniques, and computational analysis of developmental processes. His research bridges marine biology with human health through studies of conserved molecular pathways.

Laboratory: Dr. Hamdoun leads the Center for Marine Biotechnology and Biomedicine research group, developing genetically-enabled marine model systems to investigate fundamental biological processes with implications for environmental health and biomedical research.