Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz
استاد · Developmental Biology
California Institute of Technology (Caltech)معرفی
Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz is a Bren Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), where she leads a lab focused on understanding early mammalian development. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Warsaw (1993) and has held visiting roles at Caltech since 2018. Her research spans mouse and human embryo models, emphasizing cell lineage specification, self-organization of stem cells, and developmental mechanisms.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Warsaw, 1993
Research Interests: Her work explores how embryos self-organize from stem cells, focusing on mechanisms driving lineage allocation, morphogenesis, and the transition from totipotency to pluripotency. Key areas include synthetic embryo models, developmental clocks, and the role of signaling pathways (e.g., BMP4, PLC) in shaping embryonic patterns.
Grant & Advising:
- Funded by NIH grants for projects like synthetic placenta systems and maternal-fetal interface studies.
- Advises over 15 graduate students and postdocs on topics ranging from stem cell engineering to IVF optimization.
Labs & Collaborations: Her Caltech lab collaborates with the University of Cambridge and institutions globally, advancing embryo modeling technologies and ethical discourse on synthetic embryos.
