Parichy, David
Primary Appointment
Professor, Biology
Education
- BA, Biology, Reed College
- PhD, Population Biology, University of California, Davis
- Postdoc, Genetics, Genomics, University of Virginia
Contact Information
Physical and Life Sciences Building 314
Email: dparichy@virginia.edu
Website: http://dparichy.as.virginia.edu/
Research Disciplines
Bioinformatics and Genomics, Cancer Biology, Cell and Developmental Biology, Genetics, Metabolism, Neuroimmunology, Neuroscience
Research Interests
Developmental Genetics, Evolution and Regeneration of Adult Morphology in Vertebrates
Research Description
Much of our work uses zebrafish and related species, and emphasizes pigmentation, pigment cells, and their neural crest progenitors. Additional efforts focus on mechanisms of melanoma progression, development and regeneration of scales and skin in zebrafish, and appendage regeneration in salamanders.
Past areas of research have included genetic controls of post-embryonic development and metamorphosis; behavioral significance of pigment pattern variation; molecular and endocrine factors in skeletogenesis and kidney function; zebrafish natural history in India; and pigment pattern development and evolution in amphibians. The lab has diverse interests and we are always happy to entertain new ideas. We welcome postdoctoral scholars, graduate students and undergraduates.