Ruth Lehmann

Ruth Lehmann is a renowned developmental biologist specializing in how genes control the early development of eggs and embryos, particularly in fruit flies. Her research uncovers the molecular mechanisms that establish body patterns and cell functions during initial stages of life. By understanding these processes, she contributes to insights into human developmental disorders and fertility. Lehmann is a professor and direct of a research institute at New York University, and her work is highly influential in the fields of genetics and developmental biology.