The central goal of the Glover research group is to understand how tissues become patterned during embryonic development. We take a multidisciplinary approach that integrates cell and developmental biology with mathematics and engineering. The chick embryo serves as our primary discovery model, where we harness cutting-edge transgenic avian technologies available at the Roslin Institute. We complement this with mammalian studies and comparative analyses across diverse species—including other birds and reptiles—where naturally occurring anatomical variation offers unique insights into the core principles of vertebrate patterning. Our long-term aim is to define the fundamental processes that drive vertebrate periodic pattern formation, providing mechanistic insight into the origins of birth disorders and informing future regenerative medicine strategies. To this end, we are developing new avian transgenic models to investigate gene and protein expression and function during embryogenesis.Current research project themes the Glover lab is working on: The development and patterning of cartilaginous elements in the vertebrate airway.Optimisation and generation of novel avian transgenic tools.Avian primordial germ cell migration. This article was published on 2025-08-20
