Research in the Amendt laboratory focuses in three key areas.

1.  Understanding the steps in the development of the craniofacial structures. We use a combination of Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetic, Molecular Biology and mouse models to further our understanding of these key developmental steps.

2.  A commitment to teaching of undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral personnel.

3.  Coordination and development of the Craniofacial Anomalies Research center.

ACB Seminar Schedule

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ACB Seminar Series - Dr. Meilian Liu

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building

Dr. Meilian Liu, a Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from the University of New Mexico will present a seminar titled "Adipose Tissue as an Immunometabolic Signaling Hub."

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Biology Seminar: "Zinc: an ancient and versatile regulator of animal fertilization"

Friday, May 8, 2026 3:30pm
Biology Building East
The Department of Biology’s seminar speaker on Friday, May 8, is Anne Carlson, PhD, an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. Her seminar will be held at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (Room 101), Biology Building East (BBE).
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Changing Medicine, Changing Lives: A Celebration of Our People

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 5:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
UI Health Care's inaugural awards celebration