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Kristen Kwan is a Professor of Human Genetics and Adjunct Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Utah. Her research focuses on vertebrate eye development and tissue morphogenesis using zebrafish models.
- Education: B.S. from Stanford University, Ph.D. from Harvard University
Research Interests: Cell-matrix adhesion, Hedgehog and Wnt signaling pathways, cell motility, and molecular mechanisms of eye morphogenesis. Her lab employs live imaging, confocal microscopy, and custom software like LongAxis for 3D analysis.
Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes Hedgehog signaling in optic fissure formation, extracellular matrix roles, and computational tools for morphogenesis analysis. Collaborative studies span developmental biology, genetics, and cell biology.
Scientific Recognition:
- Selected for Faculty of 1000 (2003-2021)
- Featured in Development's 'In this Issue' (2003, 2012)
Kwan's lab investigates genetic screens, laminin mutants (bashful UW1), and tissue-tissue interactions in eye development. She mentors graduate students and collaborates on NIH-funded projects.
