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Victoria Prince is a Professor in the Department of Organismal Biology and Anatomy at the University of Chicago's Biological Sciences Division. Her research focuses on vertebrate axial regionalization during development, primarily using zebrafish as a model system, with significant contributions to understanding Hox gene regulation, neural crest development, and endoderm patterning.
Education:
- BS in Biochemistry from Imperial College, London University (1986)
- PhD in Molecular Biology from University College, London University (1991)
- Postdoc in Developmental Neurobiology at University of London, Guy's Hospital (1994)
- Postdoc in Developmental Biology at Princeton University (1997)
Dr. Prince's research program employs molecular, cellular, genetic, and comparative approaches to investigate fundamental developmental processes. Her laboratory has made important contributions to understanding Hox gene regulation of hindbrain patterning, evolution of duplicated genes in vertebrates, and patterning of endoderm-derived tissues. Current work focuses on neural crest and anterior lateral line development, with growing emphasis on cellular migration mechanisms and the genetic control of embryonic patterning and organ formation.
Analysis of Dr. Prince's recent publications (2015-2025) reveals a sustained research trajectory in developmental biology with increasing focus on neural crest cell migration, zebrafish genetics, and organogenesis. Her work bridges embryology, genetics, and cell biology, demonstrating consistent innovation in using zebrafish to address fundamental questions in vertebrate development while maintaining relevance to human health through connections to diabetes research and developmental disorders.
Scientific Awards:
- Marshal of the University, The University of Chicago (2015-2024)
- Faculty Leadership Award in Program Innovation, University of Chicago (2016)
- Academic Leadership Fellowship, CIC/University of Chicago (2010-2011)
- J &J Neubauer Faculty Development Fellowship (2006)
- The Christianna Smith Lecturer, Mount Holyoke College (2005)
- Faculty of 1000 (2005-2010)
Dr. Prince has secured significant NIH funding as Principal Investigator on R01DK064973 "Regionalization of the Vertebrate Endoderm" (2003-2015) and as Co-Principal Investigator on multiple training grants including T32GM152395 "The University of Chicago Initiative for Maximizing Student Development" (2024-2029) and T32HD055164 "Training Program in Developmental Biology" (2007-2029), demonstrating sustained research support and commitment to training the next generation of scientists.
The Prince Lab, housed in Culver Hall at the University of Chicago, utilizes zebrafish, little skate, and other species to investigate developmental processes. The lab employs cutting-edge cellular, molecular, genetic, genomic, and comparative approaches, with expertise in high-resolution live imaging, CRISPR/Cas technology, and transgenic tools to study neural crest, anterior lateral line, and pronephros development, maintaining an active presence in the developmental biology community through conference organization and editorial contributions.
