Research

The PGTF is directed by Myeong-Je Cho and located in UC Berkeley’s Innovative Genomics Institute Building. PGTF staff have established efficient transformation and genome editing protocols for an array of major crop species. The facility collaborates with both members of the IGI and the local research community.

The PGTF continues to:

1. Establish and develop enabling technologies for CRISPR-Cas9 applications in target crop species
2. Genome-edit major crop species
3. Collaborate with other principal investigators and researchers
4. Perform research on seed quality improvement via genome editing

News

• September 20, 2019: Farewell Julie Pham! She will continue her career in the industry.
• July 1, 2019: Welcome Dr. Xiuli Shen, who has joined the PGTF as an Associate Specialist working on peanut transformation!
• April 22, 2019: Welcome Dominick, who has joined the PGTF as a Research Associate working on plant care and general lab assistance!
• March 1, 2019: Welcome Michelle, who has joined the PGTF as an Associate Specialist working on rice transformation!
• November 2018: The PGTF is awarded an NSF grant for maize research.

Contact

For inquiries, please contact Myeong-Je Cho at mjcho1223@berkeley.edu or (510) 643-6270.

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