Hans G. Othmer

The paper investigates how cytonemes and diffusive transport contribute to establishing morphogen gradients in complex tissues through mathematical modeling and simulations.

The paper develops a stochastic model to simulate actin wave formation in eukaryotic cells and shows it can produce diverse actin network behaviors under different conditions.

The paper investigates dynamic feedback between tissue growth and neural crest cell migration during chick head morphogenesis using time-lapse imaging, modeling, and perturbations, revealing its role in robust craniofacial development.