We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Michael Akam and the rise of evolutionary developmental biology.
- Authors
Stern, David L; Dawes-Hoang, Rachel E
- Abstract
Michael Akam has been awarded the 2007 Kowalevsky medal for his many research accomplishments in the area of evolutionary developmental biology. We highlight three tributaries of Michaels contribution to evolutionary developmental biology. First, he has made major contributions to our understanding of development of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. Second, he has maintained a consistent focus on several key problems in evolutionary developmental biology, including the evolving role of Hox genes in arthropods and, more recently, the evolution of segmentation mechanisms. Third, Michael has written a series of influential reviews that have integrated progress in developmental biology into an evolutionary perspective. Michael has also made a large impact on the field through his effective mentorship style, his selfless promotion of younger colleagues, and his leadership of the University Museum of Zoology at Cambridge and the European community of evolutionary developmental biologists.
- Publication
The International journal of developmental biology, 2010, Vol 54, Issue 4, p561
- ISSN
1696-3547
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1387/ijdb.092908ds