从受精卵到寿命终止，动物的正常生长都需要动物基因组中所有基因的协同作用。并非所有基因在任何一个阶段或任何一种细胞类型中都具有活性。基因表达是动态的但已编程。有时，这种编程会出错并且随之而来的是疾病。发展生物学部的研究旨在表征，理解并最终利用哺乳动物中不断变化的基因表达特征。这将使人们对生物学有更好的了解，从而使新的生物技术，农业和生物医学进展成为现实。我们认为，要实现目标，一个受支持的，活跃的和创新的研究生社区至关重要。这个社区代表着未来的科学家，企业家，传播者和监管者。发展生物学部的研究旨在增强对细胞生
Normal growth of an animal, from the fertilised egg through to end of life maturity, requires concerted action of all the genes found in the animal genome. Not all genes are active at any one stage or in any one cell type. Gene expression is dynamic yet programmed. Sometimes this programming goes awry and disease ensues. Research in the Division of Developmental Biology aims to characterise, understand and ultimately exploit the ever changing profile of gene expression found in mammals. This will allow the development of a better understanding of biology which in turn will enable new biotech, agricultural and biomedical advances to become reality. We believe that a supported, active and innovative post-graduate student community is essential if we are to deliver our goals. This community represents the scientists, entrepreneurs, communicators and regulators of the future. Research in the Division of Developmental Biology aims to enhance fundamental knowledge of the control of cellular growth and differentiation aiming to underpin the development of better disease intervention strategies.