Michael Melnick
An expert on embryo development, genetic birth defects, and craniofacial anomalies
Professor of Developmental Genetics, Division of Surgical, Therapeutic and Bioengineering Sciences, USC School of Dentistry
Director, Laboratory for Developmental Genetics
Contact at: (213) 740-1417, (213) 740-6799 or mmelnick@usc.edu
Expertise:
- craniofacial anomalies
- genetic birth defects
- embryo development
- biomedical ethics
- science and religion
- systems biology
- embryonic submandibular salivary gland morphogenesis
- Editor, Journal of Craniofacial Genetics and Developmental Biology
Author of five books and 100 scientific articles
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
National Board Member, Committee of Concerned Scientists
Charter Member and Past President, Society of Craniofacial Genetics
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