Dr. Mark Johnson

Professor

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Biography

Mark Johnson is a Professor of Biology at Brown University, where he has been a faculty member since 2004. He earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Cell Molecular Biology in 2000 from Michigan State University and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Chicago. His research primarily focuses on the molecular mechanisms of cellular communication and plant reproductive development, particularly in flowering plants. His lab utilizes pollen tube growth as a model system to study invasive cell growth, cellular migration, and polarity determination in fertilization processes. Mark is actively involved in teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, also serving as the MCB graduate program director. He has received several awards and grants including the National Science Foundation's HAP2/GCS1 project.

Research Interests

Cellular Communication Molecular Biology Plant Reproductive Development Invasive Cell Growth Cellular Migration Fertilization Processes

Experience

Professor

2004-09-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Leader in the Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry field, focusing on plant reproductive development.

Awards

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Richard B. Salomon Faculty Research Award

2007-01-01
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NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award

2002-01-01

Courses

BIOL 1540/2540 Molecular Genetics BIOL 0440 Plant Organism BIOL 2330 Current Topics Developmental Biology BIOL 2290 Current Topics Cell Biology BIOL 1950/1960 Independent Research BIOL 0470 Genetics BIOL 2000C Molecular Recognition Signaling

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics