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Sara Simonini is a professor focused on Molecular Embryology at the University of Zurich. Her research group investigates how cells divide and acquire identity, responding to environmental cues during the early stages of plant life. The overarching goal of her work is to uncover the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms that govern cell division and cell fate decisions, with a strong focus on the earliest stages of plant development including fertilization and embryogenesis. Her research addresses key questions using a combination of model systems such as Arabidopsis thaliana, barley, and wheat. The work conducted in her group bridges fundamental plant biology and applied agricultural research, showcasing potential applications ranging from engineering asexual seed production to improving crop resilience in the face of climate change. The integration of genetics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and cutting-edge microscopy allows her to explore these questions with high spatial and temporal resolution.
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