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Zhen-Ming Pei is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Duke University. His research focuses on the early signaling events that enable plants to sense environmental signals and respond appropriately. This includes the perception of external signals by cell surface receptors, which trigger an increase in cytosolic free calcium concentration, mediated by ion channels. His long-term goals are to identify the receptors and ion channels involved, isolate the interacting components, and assign their molecular functions. Employing a multidisciplinary approach, Pei's lab aims to advance understanding of how plants perceive and respond to signals, especially in the context of climate change and its impact on plant growth and development. His work contributes to the broader field of plant physiology, specifically focusing on the signaling mechanisms that underlie plant adaptations to environmental stresses.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Teaching and conducting research in the field of plant biology with a focus on signaling pathways.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)