The Diaz Lab @ Cal State L.A. "We Study weird"
We study diversity
We are fascinated by vertebrate diversity, but have a deep interest in not only documented differences in phenotypes but developing an understanding of how phenotypic diversity (disparity) arises developmentally through a variety of tools (histology, cleared and stained specimens, molecular techniques, 'omics). We also frame our understanding of development in the context of how changes during development at any scale can lead to changes in phenotypes and within a clinical context how such changes may be associated with disease (complemented by studying model organisms and studies published literature). Examining morphogenesis is ultimately complemented by studies in physiology and biomechanics to bridge the development of form with function.
Our vision: Integrate various techniques to study Evolutionary Developmental Morphology.
