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).
When school is not in session or during summer sessions, by appointment arranged via email (dkiehart@duke.edu).
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Biology
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2000 - Present
Biology,
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Chief, Division of Developmental Biology
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1993 - Present
Cell Biology,
Basic Science Departments
Professor of Cell Biology
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2000 - Present
Cell Biology,
Basic Science Departments
Associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society
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2017 - Present
Duke Science & Society,
Initiatives
Affiliate of the Duke Regeneration Center
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2021 - Present
Duke Regeneration Center,
Basic Science Departments
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Pennsylvania ·
1979
Ph.D.
University of Pennsylvania ·
1973
B.A.