The Moyers lab is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity in our pursuit of scientific discovery. We encourage an environment of collaboration, open communication, and trust, which welcomes diversity and respects differences of opinions. It is these principles that allow us to innovate and lead to scientific success. You are welcome here.
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Principal Investigator: Brook T. Moyers
Assistant Professor of Biology @ UMB 2019–present NSF Plant Genome Research Postdoc @ Colorado State University, 2015–2018 PhD in Botany @ University of British Columbia, 2015 BA in Biology @ Reed College, 2007 Faculty page / @brooklebee Google Scholar / Impactstory / Publons ORCID: 0000-0003-0340-9488 brook.moyers@umb.edu Office phone: +1-617-287-6626 Office: ISC 3110 |
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Postdoctoral Fellow: Annarita Marrano (click to email)
Google Scholar / Research Gate / LinkedIn @annaritamarran1 My main interest is in identifying the genetic and non-genetic factors that contribute to trait phenotypic diversity in domesticated and wild plant systems. Here at UMB, I’m studying polygenic adaptation in a large collection of Asian rice cultivars from temperate and tropical geographical areas. I’m also investigating the genetic control of seed-related traits in a MAGIC population grown under drought and well-watered conditions. |
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PhD Student: Alice Palmer (click to email)
I am interested in how genetic variation affects plants' responses to environmental stresses, particularly stress caused by anthropogenic change. I am currently working on a project on the salt marsh plant Salicornia, which has potential use in phytoremediation of contaminated sites. |
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PhD Student: Uzezi Okinedo (click to email)
Research Gate / LinkedIn My research focuses on plant molecular biology and population genetics. I am interested in studying the genetic underpinnings of evolution, adaptation and domestication, especially in plants of agricultural importance. Apart from research, I spend my time volunteering in community development projects and watching movies. |
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Research Assistant: Filip Stefanovic
Undergraduate student of chemistry at University of Massachusetts, Boston. Passionate about climate change and sustainability. Working towards a career in research and teaching. Lover of coffee (I am serious about this one: I have a TED talk prepared) and literature. Easily distracted on my commute home by thoughts about how plants experience the world. |
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Research Assistant: Daniela Urbina (click to email)
I’m an undergraduate student at UMass Boston majoring in Biology, interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. I’m passionate about learning how living organisms function. I’m currently learning how to analyze data using R. My hobbies include gardening and finding ways of staying active. |
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Volunteer Research Assistant: Krishna Patel
I am a Junior at the University of Massachusetts Boston and majoring in Biology BS. I am in love with nature and want to contribute my time and knowledge towards saving nature from climate change. Other than that, I like doing philosophy and love traveling. |
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Research Assistant: Edwin Polanco
Undergraduate student at UMass Boston studying Information Technology. Mainly interested in developing safe ways for humans to interact with nature and providing equal access to resources for lower class people. Make use of my knowledge in computer programming to make progress on the methods used to complete experiments with a global benefit. Favorite food: pasta. |
Moyers lab alumni
Tadeo Zuniga (2019 REU student)
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Erendira Corral (2019 McNair Fellow)
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