معرفی
William E. Browne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences. His research explores the evolutionary and developmental mechanisms underlying organismal diversity, using the lobate ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi as a primary model system.
- University of Miami
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Department of Biology
Browne's work integrates developmental biology, comparative genomics, and molecular genetics to investigate:
- Genotype-phenotype relationships in non-classical model organisms
- Regenerative capacity and neural development in ctenophores
- Evolutionary origins of complex morphological traits
- Crustacean developmental genetics and phylogeny
His publications span evolutionary developmental biology, phylogenetics, and marine genomics, with a focus on ctenophores and amphipod crustaceans. Key themes include Hox gene expression patterns, midline cell homology, and the absence of microRNA machinery in ctenophores.
Research funding and collaborative initiatives include the Global Invertebrate Genomics Alliance (GIGA), which develops genomic resources for diverse invertebrates.
Laboratory students and postdoctoral researchers are encouraged to apply with CVs and research proposals, particularly for projects involving:
- Functional genomics in Mnemiopsis leidyi
- Comparative developmental studies in crustaceans
- Integrative approaches to evolutionary questions
