Illuminating mechanisms of cell movements and tissue morphogenesis

Denise Montell is a geneticist and cell and developmental biologist who studies the cellular choreography and teamwork involved in building complex tissues and organs.

Denise’s lab combines sophisticated molecular genetics with cutting-edge live cell imaging, photo-manipulation techniques, and mathematical modeling to study organ formation.

Research topics include cell movements, division, survival, differentiation, and death.

Learn more about

Egg Chambers

• the Montell Laboratory
• the use of light to steer cells
• living cells working together
• Montell's studies of Drosophila oogenesis, (interview)