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Cell and Developmental Biology
The Fernandes lab studies glia-neuron interactions during development
CDB strives to promote an inclusive, supportive and environmentally sustainable culture
Work in the Rihel lab is focused on the genes and neurons involved in sleep
Research in our department encompasses a wide spectrum of basic biomedical investigation
The Mayor lab studies cell migration and differentiation during development
The Franz lab explores the roles of motile adipocytes in wound healing and cancer
The Duchen lab studies the regulation of energy homeostasis in health and disease
The Amoyel lab studies stem cell-niche interactions
Work in the Geranton lab is focused on the molecular biology of pain
The Yamamoto lab studies evolution and development using cavefish
The Thomas lab explores cellular functions across a range of scales from molecules upwards
The Porro lab studies the anatomy and biomechanics of living and fossil animals
The Wilson lab works on forebrain and eye development
The Lambie Lab studies the function and regulation of P-type ATPases
The Salinas lab works on synapse formation, plasticity and degeneration in health and disease
Work in the Barrios lab is focused on genes, circuits and behaviour
About
We are a vibrant research department with a long and illustrious history.
Group Leaders
Meet our world-class academic staff and learn about their research.
Study and Training
Information for prospective and enrolled students and postdoctoral researchers.
Centre for Integrative Anatomy
We use cutting-edge approaches to understand structure and function, embryonic development, phylogenetic relationships, ecology and evolution.
Centre for Engineering Life (C≡L)
The Centre for Engineering Life (C≡L) will coordinate interdisciplinary research and training to meet the challenging demands of understanding and designing life.
Become part of CDB
Establish your lab in a forward thinking collegiate research department.
Postdoctoral Researchers
Postdocs are a central element of academic life in CDB, find out more here.
Technology Platforms
We host several facilities, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, which support researchers with technical expertise and provide essential services both within the department and across the Division of Biosciences and UCL.
Consortia and Networks
The Research Department of Cell and Developmental Biology is an active member of the following Consortia and Networks.
Wellbeing
A range of resources are available to support staff and student health and wellbeing.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We strive to promote an inclusive and supportive culture for all our staff and students.
Sustainability
Find out about initiatives to reduce our labs' carbon footprints.