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Andrew Tomlinson, PhD is a Professor of Genetics and Development at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and a Principal Investigator at the Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute. He serves as Training Faculty in the Doctoral Program in Neurobiology and Behavior at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Dr. Tomlinson's research focuses on the developmental and evolutionary biology of eye formation, particularly studying how photoreceptor cells develop in the fruit fly (Drosophila) retina. His work examines the complex genetic and molecular mechanisms that guide cell fate specification, with special emphasis on R7 photoreceptor development and the role of genes like Notch and Sevenless in signaling networks.
His publication record shows consistent research output spanning over two decades, with recent work expanding into structural biology of receptor tyrosine kinases as well as interdisciplinary collaborations in mental health and public health. His most cited work demonstrates how evolution builds complexity through multifunctional genes, revealing how the Notch gene sends competing 'go' and 'stop' signals during R7 photoreceptor development.
- Primary Appointment: Professor of Genetics and Development, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Research Affiliation: Principal Investigator, Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute
- Training Role: Faculty, Doctoral Program in Neurobiology and Behavior
Dr. Tomlinson maintains an active research program with recent publications in high-impact journals spanning developmental biology, structural biology, and interdisciplinary health research. His laboratory continues to explore the 'complex mysteries' of developmental processes, driven by his belief that 'in that mysterious complexity, I see such immeasurable beauty.'
