Exploring plant immune systems at the University of Washington
Immune Recognition in Plants
We study the function and evolution of plant immune systems, focusing on front-line receptors to detect threats
Molecular Genetics of Plant Immunity
We use tools and approaches from genetics, genomics, biochemistry, and molecular biology to study immunity in crops and model plant species
Combating Pests in Agriculture
Our work inspires strategies to protect crops against emerging pests and pathogens
Contact the lab
Adam Steinbrenner
astein10 /at/ uw.edu
@ADSteinbrenner
Latest news
Fall conference: APACE
Prof. Steinbrenner will attend the 10th Conference of the Asia-Pacific Association of Chemical Ecologists in Hangzhou, China. He will present in Session 3: “Signaling and Perception in Plant-Herbivore Interactions.” Say hello if you are also attending, and come to hear about INR and our future plans to understand evolution of immune recognition across bean populations.
Antonio Chaparro joins the lab
The lab’s first official member has joined! Antonio will join as a technician. Heis a recent graduate of the UW and comes in with experience in plant molecular genetics from his undergraduate research. Welcome Antonio!