The PBL supports undergraduate and graduate education, hands-on training in plant tissue culture and genome editing, and faculty/student demonstrations in a dedicated 1,200 sq ft core lab.

Offerings

Workshops and Short Courses: Plant tissue culture; transformation methods; CRISPR editing design and validation.

Student Research and Mentorship: Independent studies, internships, postdoctoral training and visiting positions, thesis projects, and lab rotations.

Facility Demonstrations: Structured sessions on Genetic Engineering of Plants for classes and visiting programs, visiting demonstrations for High Schools 

Safety and Compliance: Required lab safety and biosafety training prior to bench work.

Facilities That Support Teaching

8 student six-foot laminar flow hoods, autoclave, incubators, media prep area (lots to add here)

Shared microscopy and imaging stations

Dedicated transgenics demonstration space

Faculty inquiries and student placements