Faculty in the MCDB Department, in conjunction with faculty in the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, administer the Plant Molecular Biology Track (PMB) of the BBS. Faculty members in PMB share an interest in elucidating the molecular basis of all aspects of plant biology, using a combination of genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology.
Leadership Team
- Joshua Gendron, MCDB
- Vivian Irish, MCDB
Registrar
PMB Faculty
- Gary Brudvig, Chemistry
- John Carlson, MCDB
- Stephen Dellaporta, MCDB
- Joshua Gendron, MCDB
- Vivian Irish, MCDB
- Farren Isaacs, MCDB
- Yannick Jacob, MCDB
- Scott Strobel, MCDB
The PMB Track offers a unique training and research opportunity for students interested in the plant sciences in the context of a broader education in all modern areas of molecular, cellular and developmental biology. The program seeks to prepare students for careers in academic research, teaching, biotechnology and other science-related occupations. To better prepare our students for careers in academia and industry, we encourage an inter-disciplinary approach that combines the development and use of skills in computer sciences, chemistry, math and/or physics with research in plant molecular biology.