Alex Cruz named a Gilliam Fellow!
Ph.D. student Alex Cruz with advisor Dr. Jonathan Butcher awarded for commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in science. Read more about Alex Cruz named a Gilliam Fellow!
Prof. Butcher's research initiative focuses on understanding the roles of mechanical forces in shaping cardiovascular morphogenesis and adult disease with an emphasis on heart valves. His long-term objectives are to use developmental paradigms to discover novel disease paradigms and regenerative strategies. He pursues three research thrusts: