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Michigan Technological University MTU PhD in Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
Michigan Technological University MTU

PhD in Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology

Houghton, USA

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Sep 2024

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    About: The PhD in Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology focuses on the study of genetic and biotechnological methods to improve forest tree species. You'll engage in advanced research, developing skills in molecular biology, genetic engineering, and bioinformatics. This program typically spans 3-4 years, allowing for in-depth exploration of topics related to forest genetics and biotechnology applications.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various careers in forestry research, biotechnology firms, governmental agencies, and academic institutions. Potential roles include forest geneticist, biotechnologist, and conservation scientist, contributing to sustainable forest management and conservation efforts.

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You can research functional genomics, ecological genetics, gene expression profiling at the whole-genome scale, and genetic improvement of trees for sustainable biofuel.

Discover and characterize genes affecting wood biomass yield and quality with Victor Busov. Research the evolution of adaptive and species-specific characters with Oliver Gailing. Use combinatorial approaches to identify genes that regulate biological traits with Hairong Wei. The College has long-standing research collaborations with forest biotechnology industries and has received over $10 million in research funding from government agencies.

Our 6,500 square feet of lab space and 2,000 square feet of greenhouse space provide ample opportunities for research. Our facilities include DNA sequencing and microarray labs, metabolome and genome profiling labs, tissue culture and tree transformation labs, and ecological genomics labs. Study comparative gene expression and conduct genomic analysis using functional genomics instrumentation in our molecular biology facilities.

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