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Plant cell biology

Faculty in the Plant Biology graduate program with research interests in this area.

Name	Email/phone	Interests include
Assmann, Sarah (Sally) Waller Professor of Biology	sma3@psu.edu 814-863-9579 (University Park)	Molecular biology of plant G-proteins and kinases. Phytohormone regulation of signal transduction and RNA processing. Second messenger regulation of ion channels in plant cells.
Braun, David Assistant Professor of Biology	dmb44@psu.edu 814-863-1108 (University Park)	Plant development. Signal Transduction. Genetics. Sugar signaling.
Cosgrove, Daniel (Dan) Eberly Chair and Professor of Biology	dcosgrove@psu.edu 814-863-3892 (University Park)	Mechanism of plant growth. Function and evolution of expansins. Biochemistry and rheology of plant cell walls. Growth responses to light, hormones, and water stress and other stimuli.
Cyr, Richard Professor of Biology	rjc8@psu.edu 814-865-6416 (University Park)	Plant cell and developmental biology. Biochemical, genetic, molecular genetic and cell biology of the cytoskeleton. Mitosis, with emphasis on spindle assembly.
Ma, Hong Distinguished Professor of Biology Chair, Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Cell and Developmental Biology	hxm16@psu.edu 814-863-6414 (University Park)	Molecular genetics and evolution of flower development. Anther cell differentiation, meiosis and pollen development. Comparative, genomic and bioinformatic analyses of eukaryotic gene functions.
McSteen, Paula Assistant Professor of Biology	pcm11@psu.edu 814-863-1112 (University Park)	Identification and characterization of genes regulating meristem initiation and growth in maize and Arabidopsis. Genomic approaches to studying auxin regulation and gene expression in meristems.
Pell, Eva Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School John and Nancy Steimer Professor of Agricultural Sciences	ejp@psu.edu 814-863-9580 (University Park)	Physiological and biochemical responses of plants to air pollutants. Mechanisms of plant tolerance to air pollutants. Molecular basis and physiological implications of ozone-induced accelerated leaf senescence.
Stephenson, Andrew (Andy) Professor of Biology	as4@psu.edu 814-863-1553 (University Park)	Plant reproductive biology, including gene expression by microgametophytes. Pollen-pistil interactions. Evolution of breeding systems. The impact of herbivory and disease on reproductive output.