Legs, flippers and fins

Congratulations to Martin Cohn!

A University of Florida developmental biologist who has discovered the molecular building blocks that shape apendages — from feet to flippers in different species — is one of 50 researchers in the United States selected as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Early Career Scientist.

Martin Cohn is the only scientist in Florida to be selected for the competitive program. He joins researchers from 33 other institutions, including Stanford University, Harvard and Johns Hopkins.