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Brigid L. M. Hogan

Research Professor of Cell Biology
Cell Biology
Duke Box 3709, Durham, NC 27710
445 Sands Bldg, 303 Research Drive, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


1. Genetic regulation of embryo development using the mouse as a research model.
2. The role of genes and signaling pathways in directing and co-ordinating the development of the lung.
3. The identity and regulation of the different stem cells in the adult lung and their role in repair, fibrosis and cancer.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Research Professor of Cell Biology · 2022 - Present Cell Biology, Basic Science Departments
Affiliate of the Duke Regeneration Center · 2021 - Present Duke Regeneration Center, Basic Science Departments

In the News


Published March 15, 2021
Women of Duke Health
Published July 22, 2013
Hogan Awarded UK Lecture

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Recent Publications


Bud, branch, breathe! Building a mammalian lung over space and time

Journal Article Developmental Biology · June 1, 2025 Many mammalian organs, such as the mammary and lachrymal glands, kidney and lungs develop by the process known as branching morphogenesis. An essential feature of this process is the reciprocal interaction between the inner branched tubular epithelium and ... Full text Cite

Development of the respiratory system

Chapter · January 1, 2024 Lung development requires the coordinated growth and morphogenesis of multiple cell populations: anterior foregut endoderm, splanchnic mesoderm, mesothelium, vasculature, lymphatics, immune cells and nerves. Together they give rise to the respiratory syste ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


Mechanism of epidermal coordination during development and regeneration in zebrafish

ResearchCollaborating Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases · 2023 - 2028

Training Program in Developmental and Stem Cell Biology

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2001 - 2027

Dissecting input-output relationships of Developmental BMP Signaling

ResearchConsultant · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Cambridge (United Kingdom) · 1968 Ph.D.