Dr. Emily Breeze

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Emily Breeze is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Warwick, specializing in plant molecular biology and the pathways through which plants respond to pathogens. Her current research focuses on the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in plants, particularly its role in responding to environmental stress and pathogen attack. Breeze's work investigates how pathogens, such as Pseudomonas syringae, influence the architecture and function of the ER, which is crucial for the plant's defensive responses. She collaborates with leading researchers, including Professor Mark Fricker from the University of Oxford, to apply advanced imaging techniques and multivariate analysis to explore the dynamics of ER morphology. In addition to her research, Breeze contributes to the academic community through her role as a Senior Tutor for undergraduate students and as the Lab Skills course coordinator. She is also an active member of several professional societies, including the Society for Experimental Biology and the British Society for Plant Pathology. Breeze holds a PhD in Systems Biology from the University of Warwick and a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Biochemistry from the University of Wolverhampton. Her contributions to the field have been recognized through various funding awards, supporting her innovative research on plant resilience to biotic and abiotic stressors.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2022-06-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, ENG, GB

Leads research projects focused on plant responses to pathogens, particularly examining the endoplasmic reticulum's role in plant immune responses.

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.