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Daniel P. Kiehart

Professor of Biology
Biology
Box 90338, Dept. Biology, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708-1000
4330 French Family Science Cen, Science Drive, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708-0338

Overview


Our intellectual focus is on identifying determinants of cell shape that function during development. Utilizing molecular genetic and reverse genetic approaches in Drosophila, we have shown that conventional nonmuscle myosin is necessary for driving both cell division and post-mitotic cell shape changes for morphogenesis. Currently, we are investigating how myosin elicits cell shape change and how its function is regulated through filament formation, phosphorylation, sub-cellular targeting, …

Office Hours


During Semesters (that I am not on leave) to be specified and by appointment arranged via email (dkiehart@duke.edu).
When school is not in session or during summer sessions, by appointment arranged via email (dkiehart@duke.edu).

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Biology · 2000 - Present Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Chief, Division of Developmental Biology · 1993 - Present Cell Biology, Basic Science Departments
Professor of Cell Biology · 2000 - Present Cell Biology, Basic Science Departments
Associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society · 2017 - Present Duke Science & Society, Initiatives
Affiliate of the Duke Regeneration Center · 2021 - Present Duke Regeneration Center, Basic Science Departments

Education, Training & Certifications


University of Pennsylvania · 1979 Ph.D.
University of Pennsylvania · 1973 B.A.