Bedzhov lab / Embryonic Self-Organization

International Meeting on „Mechanochemical signals at cellular interfaces" Münster, May 27–29, 2026. Registration opens in February. Limited free spots. More info at: tinyurl.com/ypyzd23w

Developmental regulation of Erk signaling by mitotic kinases doi.org/10.1126/sciadv…

We found that in addition to Fgf/Mek, Erk is activated by Aurora kinase A to promote differentiation. During cell division, Erk localizes at the centrosomes, where its activation depends on Plk1. Congrats to Fei & the team! doi.org/10.1126/sciadv… 🐁

This is our Tron-inspired candidate cover design for Dev Cell, illustrating the temporal sequence of epithelial morphogenesis during preimplantation development. Although the image was not selected for the cover, we enjoyed developing the concept.@Dptcm95 doi.org/10.1016/j.devc…

@WalentekLab @Dptcm95 @MPI_Muenster Thank you, Peter!! 😊

@emselor @Dptcm95 @MPI_Muenster Congrats Ivan.

We found a new function of the core pluripotency transcription factors Oct4 and Sox2 in the early embryo! Check out our paper: doi.org/10.1016/j.devc… Congratulations to Deepthi @Dptcm95 and the rest of the team! 🐁

Online now: Dual role of Oct4 and Sox2 in controlling the developmental capacity and timing of tissue morphogenesis in the embryonic lineage dlvr.it/TPb7Cw

Pause and play: insights into mammalian embryonic diapause In this Spotlight, Rui Chen and Ivan Bedzhov (@emselor) from @MPI_Muenster discuss the emerging mechanisms that govern mammalian embryonic diapause. doi.org/10.1242/dev.20…

Check out our Spotlight article, which outlines the metabolic states during early development, focusing on embryonic diapause. 🐁 doi.org/10.1242/dev.20…

@bikohcello Have a good start!!

It’s official! First day was a blast!! medicine.yale.edu/stemcell/profi…

Congratulations to Deepthi for successfully defending her PhD thesis! 🎉

“Implantation is the most difficult and unpredictable stage,” wrote IVF pioneer Sir Robert Edwards. In this review, we explore the cell shape and tissue dynamics in the early mouse embryo, focusing on the peri-implantation stages of development.🐁 doi.org/10.1016/bs.ctd…

Our lab turns 10! 🎂🎉 Huge thanks to everyone who’s been part of our journey!🩷

⏰ 1 WEEK until the FINAL 2025 Morulas Research Webinar! ⏰ 📆 Oct 7 🕘 9:00 PT Hear from Morula Pilar Ferré-Pujol (Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology) 🔬 & guest speaker Ivan Bedzhov (@MPI_Muenster) 🧪. Secure a spot ▶️ bit.ly/47IpIT7

✨ Am 12.9. von 18 – 21 Uhr öffnen wir im MPI Münster die Türen zur #LangeNacht der Universitätsmedizin! Erleben Sie #Biomedizin mit #VirtualReality 🕶️🔬 – von selbstheilenden Embryonen bis zu Blutgefäßen, den Autobahnen des Körpers. Eintritt frei!🌱 #MaxPlanckGesellschaft

@KoledovaZuzana @JakubSumbal @BrezakMatea Congratulations!

Big week for our lab — two manuscripts accepted just four days apart! 🎉🧪🐁🔬 Huge congrats to the amazing people behind both projects, especially the first authors @JakubSumbal & @BrezakMatea. Grateful for the momentum and the science! #LabLife #ScienceWin #ProudPI

Looking forward to an exciting seminar with Leo Kurian @kurianlab on September 11th at 17:15, MPI-MB. Leo will speak about RNA regulatory principles of engineering fate in living systems. More info at: uni-muenster.de/SFB1348/en Everyone's welcome!

Cellular dynamics in the dormant embryo (highlights of Rui Chen's work on embryo dormancy) biospektrum.de/system/files/m…

Save the date 📅! Our TriNational #devbio #stemcell Meeting 2025 will be held in Freiburg on Sept. 19th. As always, participation is free and talks will be selected from early career scientists. Joun us 😊 Info: devstemcell.org/home