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주관: 기초과학연구소(자율운영 중점연구소지원사업)

일시: 2023년 11월 23일 목요일 17:00

장소: 원천관 242호

연사: 이대한 교수(성균관대학교 생명과학과)

주제: Eco-Evo-Devo: The greatest show on earth

The magnificent diversity of animal forms and functions arises from species-specific developmental programs orchestrated by intricate gene regulatory networks (GRNs). These GRNs have been shaped by natural selection to adapt to specific environmental and ecological conditions. Our research group is committed to unveiling the molecular complexity inherent in the evolution of animal development, examining a diverse array of model systems that include Caenorhabditis nematodes, Drosophila flies, and fig-associated insects. We leverage a range of sophisticated tools, such as single-cell omics and experimental evolution techniques, with the goal of elucidating the molecular mechanisms that facilitate the adaptation of developmental GRNs to fluctuating environmental conditions. Moreover, we are pioneering a novel research model system to investigate the origin of animal development. This innovative approach includes the study of choanoflagellates, organisms considered to closely resemble proto-animals, thereby offering insights into the early stages of animal evolution.