Development of an organism from conception to adulthood is dependent on myriad structural and molecular changes. Complex interactions between genetics and environment are now recognized to be critical to the formation of adult characteristics of brain and behavior.

FACULTY:

   • Thomas Bozza
   Molecular genetics and physiology of olfaction

   • Jianhua Cang
   Functional development of the visual system

   • Bob Holmgren
   Cell-fate specification during development

   • Al Farbman
   Cellular interactions in neuronal development; cell and
   developmental biology of olfaction and taste

   • Catherine Woolley
   Hormonal regulation of structural and functional plasticity
   of adult brain circuitry