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David M Eisenmann is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). He serves as the Undergraduate Program Director and is actively involved in teaching and research. His academic background includes a Ph.D. from Harvard University (1992) and a B.S. from the University of Pennsylvania (1985).
Education:
- Ph.D., Harvard University, 1992
- B.S., University of Pennsylvania, 1985
His research focuses on developmental biology and genetics, particularly in the model organism C. elegans. He investigates cell fate specification, Wnt signaling, and gene regulation during development. His work has contributed significantly to understanding how epidermal cells adopt specific fates through transcriptional control and signaling pathways.
The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on Wnt signaling, asymmetric cell division, GATA and Pax transcription factors, and Hox gene regulation. These studies span embryonic and larval development, emphasizing the role of conserved genetic pathways in cell fate decisions.
Scientific Awards:
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David Eisenmann has mentored numerous students and researchers, though specific names are not listed. His lab, which was active for 25 years, has contributed to major grants and collaborative projects in developmental genetics. He teaches key courses such as Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Developmental Biology, and Signal Transduction.
His laboratory, located in the Biological Sciences Building, focused on C. elegans as a model system to study stem cell-like behavior in seam cells and vulval development. The team employed genetic, molecular, and biochemical approaches to dissect signaling pathways. Although the lab is no longer accepting students, its legacy continues through published work and academic contributions.
