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Jennifer Gutzman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), within the College of Letters & Science. Her research focuses on developmental biology, cell biology, and genetic approaches using zebrafish as a model system. She investigates brain morphogenesis and Myh9-related disease mechanisms, emphasizing cell shape changes and non-muscle myosin II function in development. She leads the Gutzman Lab, training graduate and undergraduate students in experimental techniques and mentoring numerous advisees.
- Education: PhD in Molecular and Environmental Toxicology (UW-Madison, 2004), Postdoc at Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research (2004-2011), BS in Biology from UMass Amherst (1998).
- Labs/Teams: Gutzman Lab at UWM, focusing on zebrafish models and cell biological studies.
- Grants/Funding: Supported by UWM's Research Growth Initiative and collaborative projects in developmental biology.
Research Interests: Embryonic brain shape conservation, midbrain-hindbrain boundary formation, Myh9-related deafness/cataracts, and the role of extracellular matrix-myosin pathways in mechanotransduction. Her lab employs genetic, molecular, and cell biological methods to study these processes.
Lab News Highlights: Recent publications (2025, 2022) on Myh9 genetics and laminin dynamics. Graduates include Dr. Laura Rolfs (2024) and Dr. Libby Falat (2022). Current advisee: Ph.D. candidate Gabby Voit.
Funding: Actively engaged in research growth initiatives at UWM, supporting experimental work and student training.
