RESEARCH OVERVIEW
The Franz-Odendaal bone development lab studies the patterning and development of the vertebrate skeleton. We use a cellular and molecular approach to understand developmental processes. Key projects are:
- understanding the evolution and development of the ocular system in vertebrates (2006-present). Funded primarily by NSERC.
- understanding the effects of simulated microgravity and vibration exposure to skeletal development (2021-2025). Funded by the Canadian Space Agency.
- understanding tracheal cartilage development (2022). Funded by Research Nova Scotia and the Lung Association of NS.
- understanding the impact of vibrations in the workplace (2024-2025). Funded by Research Nova Scotia.
Our laboratory at Mount Saint Vincent University has received several large infrastructure and equipment grants. The most recent is a new Canadian Foundation for Innovation grant with matching funds from Research Nova Scotia (2023-2024).
Video of the arrival of our random positioning machine on a sunny day in the Fall of 2023.
Our Current and Past Research Funders…
