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Pavak Kirit Shah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), within the College of Letters and Science. His research focuses on understanding developmental mechanisms, particularly in neuronal patterning and cell lineage dynamics in Caenorhabditis elegans.
Dr. Shah's research interests include:
- Developmental biology of Caenorhabditis elegans
- Cell lineage tracking and reconstruction
- Computational approaches to developmental biology
- Microscopy and imaging techniques for developmental studies
- Neuronal patterning and robustness mechanisms
- Immune cell biomechanics
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on developing and applying advanced imaging and computational techniques to study developmental processes. His work bridges developmental biology, computational analysis, and advanced microscopy, with an expanding interest in the biomechanics of immune cell interactions. Dr. Shah's lab has pioneered innovative approaches for automated cell lineage reconstruction and topographical profiling of cellular interactions, contributing significantly to understanding developmental robustness.
Dr. Shah has been awarded NIH funding for his research:
- R00HD096050: "Understanding the Developmental Mechanisms that Ensure Robustness in Neuronal Patterning" (2019-2022)
- K99HD096050: "Understanding the developmental mechanisms that ensure robustness in neuronal patterning" (2018-2020)
His collaborative work extends across multiple disciplines, with publications spanning developmental biology, immunology, and computational biology. Dr. Shah maintains active collaborations with researchers at UCLA and other institutions, particularly in the areas of C. elegans development and immune cell mechanics.
