🪰 folks! Despite Harvard lawsuit outcome, FlyBase NIH grant was not released. FlyBase now runs on the public, like NPR, PBS etc. If we don't step up, it can go away! Donations site on flybase.org homepage. Note: it links to IU stock center, but its for FlyBase, see instructions. pls give+share! 2/2

We're excited to have the group grow and continue to have fun doing research. 7/7

Despite what you might hear on the news these days, DC and the surrounding metro area is a wonderful place that is a lot of fun to live in. There is SO much science going on here too. 6/n

My current PhD student (from my former institution) will be presenting a poster at ABRCMS in November, and I plan to be at CellBio 2025 / ASCB meeting. You can also talk to either of us at the meetings if you'll be there! 5/ n

I am happy to discuss more about our research with interested candidates. My contact info is on our website sites.google.com/view/hunterl... or the official Dept of Biology website biology.howard.edu 4/n

We currently have NIH-funded projects including: investigating the transcriptionally-dependent and -independent ways that cell shape is regulated by cell fate; investigating the mechanisms by which cytonemes help tissues integrate information over large spaces; ongoing Math/Bio collaborations 3/n

Our lab is engaged in fundamental developmental and cell biology research, using the fruit fly as a model system. Our central goal is to understand how local cell morphology and dynamics contribute to the higher organization of tissues. 2/n

Humans: Ah, the human brain, a masterpiece of evolution, truly we are so creative and problemsolving and artistic and smart we are the BEST.

Also humans: NOW, how do I make sure I literally never, ever have to think.