Raz

Prof. Raz leads a research group as Director at the Institute of Cell Biology, part of the Center for Molecular Biology of Inflammation (ZMBE). The group investigates fundamental biological processes using zebrafish and Drosophila models, focusing on germ-cell specification, directed cell migration, and early organogenesis. Their work integrates genetic, optogenetic, and advanced imaging techniques to study cellular dynamics in live embryos.

Research Interests: The team explores molecular mechanisms controlling cell fate decisions, chemokine-guided migration (e.g., Cxcl12 signaling), and gonad formation. Research employs machine learning for quantitative analysis of cell behavior, with implications for understanding cancer metastasis and infertility. Key areas include:

• Primordial germ cell (PGC) development and motility
• Phase-separated organelles in fate specification
• Tissue microenvironment roles in organ positioning

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