The field of Evolutionary Developmental Biology (EvoDevo) sits at the intersection of Evolutionary Biology and several fields directly relevant to human health, including Developmental Biology, Genetics, Genomics, and Physiology. The main goal of EvoDevo is the same as these biomedically-focused fields; to understand how genotype gives rise to phenotype. However, unlike traditional developmental genetics, which relies largely on human-induced variation in a small number of model organisms, EvoDevo utilizes naturally occurring variation between taxa to link genotype and phenotype. To accomplish this, EvoDevo workers apply modern developmental, genetic, genomic, and bioinformatic tools to a broad range of model and non-model organisms. The mission of the Pan-American Society for Evolutionary Developmental Biology (PASEDB) is to; 1) provide a voice for, and promote, EvoDevo in the Americas, 2) provide a forum for establishing communication and collaboration between workers in the field and related disciplines and, 3) promote training and education in EvoDevo and related disciplines. The members of PASEDB view the continued vitality and growth of the EvoDevo community as essential to progress and innovation in several fields directly relevant to human health. PASEDB is also strongly committed to achieving appropriate representation of women, racial/ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and other individuals who have been traditionally underrepresented in science. The main way PASEDB is addressing these concerns is by organizing a biennial conference where established researchers and trainees representing a diverse cross-section of the field can meet to exchange ideas. PASEDB is requesting NIH funds to partially offset the cost of attendance for postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and undergraduate students to our biennial meetings.

Public Health Relevance

The field of Evolutionary Developmental Biology (EvoDevo) sits at the intersection of several disciplines important to human health, including developmental biology, genetics, and genomics. The goal of the Pan-American Society for Evolutionary Developmental Biology (PASEDB) is to ensure the growth and vitality of EvoDevo in the Americas by facilitating communication between researchers in EvoDevo, and related fields. The requested funds will support the attendance of trainees from underrepresented groups to the biennial meeting of PASEDB.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Type
Conference (R13)
Project #
5R13HD093418-03
Application #
9753027
Study Section
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Initial Review Group (CHHD)
Program Officer
Mukhopadhyay, Mahua
Project Start
2017-08-01
Project End
2022-07-31
Budget Start
2019-08-01
Budget End
2020-07-31
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2019
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Colorado at Boulder
Department
Biology
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
007431505
City
Boulder
State
CO
Country
United States
Zip Code
80303