Trophoblast Research

 

The trophoblast is the outer layer of cells surrounding the blastocyst which provides nutrients to the developing embryo and later froms the placenta.  The trophoblast can be the site of disease in rare cases. 

 

Interested Faculty:
Richard K. Miller, Ph.D.,
Shawn Murphy, Ph.D.,
Tulin Ozcan, M.D.

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