Stowers Institute for Medical Research Craniofacial anomalies are some of the most common birth defects and can severely impact individuals’ lives, potentially compromising the ability to speak, eat, ...

Cleft lip and cleft palate (CL/CP) are the most commonly occurring craniofacial birth defects. Although some CL/CPs are detected on prenatal ultrasound, the majority are immediately recognized in ...

Researchers at UTHealth Houston have been awarded an $8.1 million grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to examine skeletal stem cells as potential drivers of craniofacial bone diseases ...

Congenital craniofacial defect is the most common birth defect in human. In our research lab we study normal and abnormal craniofacial growth and development. In this regard, we study various growth ...

Ultimately, our findings will contribute to a broader understanding of vertebrate diversity, inform models of evolutionary innovation, and provide new perspectives on craniofacial developmental ...