From Molecules to Organs: Single-cell Insights into Root Adaptation to Soil Compaction. Mingyuan Zhu PhD, Duke University, a faculty candidate in the Biological Sciences Dept.

Splitting Hairs: Lessons Learned from the Trichomes of Extreme Plants. Carl Procko PhD, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, a faculty candidate in the Biological Sciences Dept.

Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression and Genome Stability During Germline and Seed Development. Colette Picard PhD, UCLA, a faculty candidate in the Biological Sciences Dept.

Proteasomes in the Apoplast: New Players in Plant Defense Against Pathogens. Hana Zand Karimi PhD, Pfizer, a faculty candidate in the Biological Sciences Dept.

Rubisco Biochemistry In Vivo. Noam Prywes PhD, UC-Berkeley, a faculty candidate in the Biological Sciences Dept.

Molecular Communication Between Environment & Chromatin Remodeling in the 3D Landscape of Gene Regulation. Junghyun Kim PhD, Univ. of Texas - Austin, a faculty candidate in Biology

Hidden Regulators: The Role of Metabolites in Plant Development and Regeneration. Laura Lee PhD, New York University, a faculty candidate in the Biological Sciences Dept.