Developmental Biology at Stanford University

09/11/2025

Congratulations, Lucy Shapiro!

Lucy Shapiro entered biology “like a bolt of lightning.” A groundbreaking scientist, mentor, drug developer and advocate for science communication is recognized for a lifetime of achievements.

05/08/2025

Congrats Todd Galitz!

Ysabel Ayala, Todd Galitz, and Shu-Ling Chen are recognized for their exceptional service to the university and their support for the Stanford community.

06/05/2023

https://news.stanford.edu/report/2023/05/31/stanford-honors-community-members-exceptional-contributions-diversity/ #

09/18/2021

https://devbio.stanford.edu/employment-opportunity

Stanford University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Developmental Biology in the Beckman Center for Molecular and Genetic Medicine in the School of Medicine. We are interested in candidates who will establish a vigorous and innovative resear...

07/11/2021

The Department of Developmental Biology at Stanford University is looking to build connections and solidarity with senior PhD candidates from a diversity of disciplines and backgrounds. For this purpose, we are inviting applications from senior graduate students interested in joining us (either in person or remotely) at our annual retreat to be held on the Stanford Campus on September 14-15, 2021. Travel expenses will be covered. Selected applicants will give short talks on their current research, and will have both formal and informal opportunities to interact with faculty and trainees in our department. Upon selection, applicants will also be offered guidance on the postdoc transition, including information on funding opportunities and postdoc resources at Stanford. We see this as an opportunity to learn, connect, grow and perhaps work together in the future. Please click the link below to apply by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Friday, July 30, 2021. Decisions will be announced by August 16, 2021. Please be prepared to submit a CV and references if selected. For more information, contact devbioppp@stanford.edu.

The Department of Developmental Biology at Stanford University is looking to build connections and solidarity with senior PhD candidates from a diversity of disciplines and backgrounds. For this purpose, we are inviting applications from senior graduate students interested in joining us (either in p...

03/31/2021

Congrats Will Talbot!

Stanford has announced the winners of the 2020 Cuthbertson, Dinkelspiel and Gores awards honoring faculty, students and staff.

09/17/2020

The Society for Developmental Biology is proud to announce the 1st Annual Society for Developmental Biology Postdoctoral Seminar Series! This virtual seminar series was established to highlight the work of our outstanding postdoctoral members, providing a platform for those members who will soon be going on the job market. Speaker selection will represent the breadth of diversity in the Society, including gender, race, ethnicity, type of institution, geographic location, and research organism.

https://www.sdbonline.org/sdb_postdoctoral_seminar_series

Seminars will be held on the second Friday of the month at 3:00 pm ET beginning October 9, 2020. Each seminar will have two postdoc speakers giving a 20-minute talk followed by 10 minutes of Q&A.

Eligibility

Postdoc Members of the Society for Developmental Biology (2020 dues paid) may apply to present in the 1st Annual SDB Postdoctoral Seminar Series. Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2020 at 11:59 PM ET. Not a current SDB member? Renew or Join SDB before applying.

Registration

The SDB Postdoctoral Seminar Series is free and open to anyone interested in developmental biology and supporting the great work our postdocs are doing. Registration for the first seminar on October 9 will open soon.

Please share this with any postdocs who may be interested in presenting. If you have any questions, please contact SDB at sdb@sdbonline.org or call 301-634-7344.

09/10/2020

Mark your calendars! The PRISM application is due September 15.

Stanford PRISM Cohort 6: October 7-10, 2020 Application Opens August 4, 2020 Application Due September 15, 2020 PRISM Application: https://pdapp.stanford.edu/app/PRISM PRISM will be held ONLINE only for the October 2020 cohort Stanford PRISM Resources Visit the PRISM Application Guide for guidance a...

07/16/2020

https://devbio.stanford.edu/news/2020/7/16/wendy-wenderski-has-receivednbspthenbspnih-blueprint-diversity-specialized-predoctoral-to-postdoctoral-advancement-in-neuroscience-d-span-award

Wendy Wenderski, a DBIO graduate student in Dr. Gerald Crabtree Lab, has received the NIH Blueprint Diversity Specialized Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Advancement in Neuroscience (D-SPAN) Award.

06/30/2020

Pancreatic alpha cells from people with diabetes release excess amounts of glucagon, a hormone important in blood sugar control, in a new Stanford-developed mouse model of transplanted human islets.

06/24/2020

Using a virus as an experimental system, Kaiser made fundamental discoveries that were instrumental in ushering in the era of recombinant DNA technology, often known as gene splicing.

06/06/2020

IN MEMORY: DALE KAISER
November 10th, 1927 – June 5th, 2020
Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry and Developmental Biology

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Dale’s extraordinary warmth, infectious passion for his science, and genuine care for those around him will not be forgotten. Many of us have been deeply impacted by our interactions with Dale and his influence will continue. We will miss him and his constant smile greatly.