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The Moyers lab is committed to fostering equity 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 (she/her/hers)
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 (she/her/hers)
I am interested in how genetic variation affects plants' responses to environmental stresses, particularly stress caused by anthropogenic change. My research focuses on the salt marsh plant Salicornia, which has potential use in phytoremediation of contaminated sites. I am currently investigating the common New England species Salicornia depressa's genetic diversity and interactions with soil microbes, as well as how effective S. depressa is at accumulating pollution under natural conditions. |
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PhD Student: Uzezi Okinedo (she/her/hers)
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 African rice (Oryza glaberrima). Apart from research, I spend my time volunteering in community development projects and outreaches. |
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PhD Student: Cooper Kimball-Rhimes (he/him/his)
I am interested in how plants change in response to environmental pollutants and how these adaptations can be used to clean up contaminated sites. My research investigates these topics through a genetic lens using the salt marsh plant Salicornia depressa, which is a potential phytoremediator. Outside the lab, I am easily distracted by butterflies and will often interrupt myself to point one out if I know the species. |
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Research Assistant: Daniela Urbina (she/her/hers)
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 and images using computer vision tools in Python. My hobbies include gardening and finding ways of staying active. |
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Volunteer Research Assistant: Krishna Patel
I am a senior at the University of Massachusetts in Boston pursuing a BS in Biology and minoring in Religious studies. I love nature and I spend my free time raising awareness about the dangers of climate change. My other interests are traveling and trying different types of food. I want to travel to places with an abundance of wildlife and natural beauty. Norway and India are on the top of my travel wishlist. |
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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. |
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Research Assistant: Cameron Gray
Cameron Gray is a Rhode Islander with a passion for plants. From an early age, he was interested in phytochemistry starting with herbalism and eventually leading into a biochemistry degree. He is particularly interested in the the way certain plants can be used in phytoremediation processes, and hopes to continue his graduate studies towards that goal. |
Moyers lab alumni
Filip Stefanovic (2019–21 Undergraduate Researcher)
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Tadeo Zuniga (2019 REU student)
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Erendira Corral (2019 McNair Fellow)
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