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Jill Banfield is a distinguished professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where she conducts pioneering research in microbial communities and environmental microbiology. Her work focuses on the diversity and evolution of microbial and viral phage populations, and how these microorganisms influence their natural environments. With an emphasis on understanding the interactions between microbial consortia and environmental factors through innovative approaches like metagenomics, Banfield's research has significant implications for climate change, agriculture, and human health. As the director of the Innovative Genomics Institute, she actively applies precision genome editing techniques to explore microbial communities' roles in ecological dynamics and health. Over the years, Banfield has contributed to groundbreaking discoveries in biogeochemistry, carbon cycling, and geomicrobiology, enriching our understanding of both terrestrial and human microbiomes.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Leading research and teaching in microbial communities, environmental microbiology, and genomics.
Innovative Genomics Institute • Berkeley, CA
Overseeing research initiatives focused on genome editing and its applications in microbial communities.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.