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Jaimie Van Norman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her research focuses on tissue patterning and organ development, emphasizing spatiotemporal control of cellular processes. Using Arabidopsis as a model organism, her lab investigates the mechanisms behind cell polarity and the developmental events it influences. A key area of her work involves a group of receptor kinases known as POLARLY LOCALIZED KINASEs (PLKs), which play a vital role in polarizing plasma membrane domains during root cell development. These kinases repress root cell divisions and are pivotal in regulating organ size, linking lateral cell polarity to the overall structure of roots. Her findings aim to uncover novel functions of PLKs and elucidate the mechanisms underlying cell division repression, contributing to our understanding of plant development with potential therapeutic implications. Professor Van Norman has published numerous research papers in high-impact journals, contributing significantly to the field of plant biology.
University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
Teaching and conducting research in the field of plant biology, with a focus on tissue patterning and organ development.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.