Genetics and Development Biology Center

The Genetics and Developmental Biology Center (GDBC) is dedicated to investigating the roles of genes and gene networks in a variety of biological processes related to organismal development and the maintenance of homeostasis. In addition, there is a significant emphasis on understanding the molecular mechanisms by which these cellular regulatory components are disrupted to cause disease, and how they can be manipulated to develop new gene-based and other therapies. GDBC investigators make use of a variety of approaches to answer these questions, including model genetic systems like Drosophila, fluorescent imaging, and genomic technologies.

Alan M. Michelson
Center Director
Genetics and Development Biology Center

P: +1 301 451 8041
F: +1 301 496 9985
michelsonam@mail.nih.gov

Robert S. Adelstein
Senior Investigator
Genetics and Development Biology Center

P: +1 301 496 1865
F: +1 301 402 1542
adelster@nhlbi.nih.gov

Jay H. Chung
Senior Investigator
Genetics and Development Biology Center

P: +1 301 496 3075
F: +1 301 496 9985
chungj@nhlbi.nih.gov

Susan T. Harbison
Earl Stadtman Investigator
Genetics and Development Biology Center

P: +1 301 435 8787
F: +1 301 496 9985
susan.harbison@nih.gov

Robert M. Kotin
Senior Investigator
Genetics and Development Biology Center

P: +1 301 496 1594
F: +1 301 496 9985
kotinr@nhlbi.nih.gov

Yoh-suke Mukouyama
Investigator
Genetics and Development Biology Center

P: +1 301 204 2779
mukoyamay@mail.nih.gov

Hong Xu
Investigator
Genetics and Development Biology Center

P: +1 301 594 5940
xuh5@mail.nih.gov