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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Workshops and Short Courses:<\/strong> Plant tissue culture; transformation methods; CRISPR editing design and validation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Student Research and Mentorship<\/strong>: Independent studies, internships, postdoctoral training and visiting positions, thesis projects, and lab rotations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Facility Demonstrations<\/strong>: Structured sessions on Genetic Engineering of Plants for classes and visiting programs, visiting demonstrations for High Schools <\/p>\n\n\n\n Safety and Compliance<\/strong>: Required lab safety and biosafety training prior to bench work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8 student six-foot laminar flow hoods, autoclave, incubators, media prep area (lots to add here)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shared microscopy and imaging stations<\/p>\n\n\n\nFacilities That Support Teaching<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n