Using Advanced 3D Imaging Modalities to Unlock Secrets of the Ancient, Developmental, and Adult Morphogenesis

Co-Chair(s)

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  Paul Kulesa, Ph.D

  Professor
  Pediatrics
  Children's Mercy Research Institute/Children's Mercy Hospital
  Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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  Timothy Cox

  University of Missouri – Kansas City

Advanced 3D imaging modalities are being utilized on a variety of model organisms () to address complex questions in the evolution and development of anatomical structures and neural connectivity. Here, the speakers will present innovative methods to visualize and quantify measurements after acquisition of data from micro-CT to serial section electron microscopy and light sheet imaging sessions. By using a variety of model organisms ranging from fossilized amphibian specimens, C. elegans and mouse embryos, the speakers are able to address how: (i) evolution has shaped changes in cranial anatomy; (ii) how neural circuitry respond to tissue growth from the embryo to adult, and; (iii) how mechanical forces influence formation of the branchial arches, respectively. Together, these presentations will bridge the broad range of interests within the anatomy community from evolution to development and adult morphogenesis.

Presentations:

• 1:30pm – 2:00pm US EDT

  Using Micro-CT to Examine the Cranial Anatomy of Fossil Specimens
  

  Speaker: Hillary Maddin – Carleton University
• 2:00pm – 2:30pm US EDT

  Connectomes Across Development using Serial Section EM of Progressive Postnatal Stages of Development
  

  Speaker: Mei Zhen – Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute
• 2:30pm – 3:00pm US EDT

  Visualizing Embryo Morphogenesis using High-resolution Episcopic Microscopy
  

  Speaker: Stefan H. Geyer – Medical University of Vienna