Jennifer Fish

Jennifer Fish is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, specializing in craniofacial development and evolution. Her research explores molecular and cellular mechanisms generating phenotypic variation in both disease and evolutionary contexts.

• Research Focus: Developmental biology, craniofacial disorders, and evolutionary adaptation
• Key Grants: Multiple NIH-funded projects on craniofacial disease mechanisms

Her work investigates how developmental systems buffer genetic perturbations, with significant contributions to understanding SATB2 and FGF8 roles in craniofacial patterning. Recent publications highlight her research on splicing regulation, metabolic pathways, and species-specific jaw development.

Dr. Fish collaborates with institutions like McGill University and engages with clinicians and families affected by craniofacial syndromes. Her lab has received recognition for mentoring students, including awards at the Northeast Society of Developmental Biology (NESDB) meetings and university symposiums.