About: Lance

Biography:

"Mechanics is one of the truly unifying principles of morphogenesis." We study how cell and tissue mechanics generate the unique body plan of the embryo. I have been interested in the interfaces between engineering, physics, and biology since obtaining a BS in Physics from the University of Illinois and a PhD in Biophysics at University of California at Berkeley. My PhD work, postdoctoral research, and ongoing studies in the lab highlight the ways multidisciplinary research can bring new insights to understanding classical questions in biology.

Website:

http://www.engr.pitt.edu/ldavidson/