Dr. Jared Leadbetter

Professor

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Biography

Professor Leadbetter's research seeks to clarify form, function, and spatial distribution of diverse microbes in the environment. Past studies have focused on the cultivation of microbial strains possessing unusual, atypical, and previously unrecognized properties, seeking to reveal the impact of organisms in a given environment. The work applied a number of physiological, chemical, molecular, and genetic techniques to underscore the utility of both classical and newly developed methods in the pursuit of fundamental questions in Environmental Microbiology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Faculty member leading research in Environmental Microbiology and teaching undergraduate courses.

Associate Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Taught advanced courses and conducted research in the field of microbiology.

Assistant Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Engaged in teaching and research in the area of microbial physiology.

Courses

Microbial Physiology

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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