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Lucia Carol Strader is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Duke University, specializing in the molecular understanding of auxin signaling and its various roles in plant morphogenesis and environmental responses. Her research focuses on how auxin, a critical plant hormone, orchestrates developmental events through modulation of cell division and expansion. Strader's work emphasizes the integration of multiple signals that regulate auxin responsiveness, biosynthesis, transport, and storage, contributing to transformative insights in plant biology. She holds a Ph.D. from Washington State University, obtained in 2004, and has been a key figure in numerous projects, including a National Science Foundation grant aimed at comparative high-resolution analysis of transcription factor binding sites in plant organ formation. Strader has also been involved as a principal investigator in multiple research initiatives aimed at understanding plant responses to climate change and the development of climate-resilient plant systems.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Leading research in molecular plant biology focusing on auxin signaling.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Engaged in advanced research and teaching in the field of cell biology.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)