Eric Siggia

Eric Siggia is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physics at Cornell University, with research spanning biological physics and computational modeling. His work focuses on the interplay between molecular signaling and embryonic development.

Education:

• AB in Physics, Harvard College (1971)
• PhD in Physics, Harvard University (1972)

Research interests include statistical mechanics of DNA, stochastic gene expression, cell cycle regulation in yeast, and quantitative embryonic patterning. He develops geometric models for dynamical systems to explain embryonic symmetry breaking and spatial organization.

His recent publications highlight advancements in stem cell self-organization, adaptive signaling pathways, and in silico evolution methods applied to developmental biology. Articles span topics from BMP4-driven symmetry breaking to TGF-β temporal signal processing.

Scientific Awards:

• Elected Member, US National Academy of Sciences (2009)

Collaborates with the Laboratory of Molecular Embryology at Rockefeller University, integrating microfluidic experiments, time-lapse microscopy, and computational modeling. His lab members transition between theoretical and experimental work, focusing on human embryonic stem cells and developmental patterning mechanisms.