Gaxiola studies the physiological mechanisms by which plants regulate root activity and nutrient uptake. His work may be used to engineer crops that could help secure future food supplies.

Marshall's expertise lies in cell biology, genetics, and pedagogy. Her lab studies how cell respond to the environment focusing on the organellar and expression responses.

Lee Hartwell is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and he received the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. He directs the Biodesign Pathfinder Center at ASU.

Mangone is interested in study how eukaryotic RNA transcription is terminated and how the messenger RNA is regulated on its way to the expression into proteins, using the wound worm C. elegans as model system.

Dr. Anderson is a tumor biologist who studies how the immune system can be harnessed to detect and alter cancer development.

Hackney received her PhD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2008.

Cayle Lisenbee has a true passion for teaching. He plays active roles in curriculum development, laboratory safety, science program expansion, and community outreach.