Stephen Randall, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Research
My laboratory uses biochemistry and molecular genetics to characterize mechanisms by which plants respond and adapt to environmental stresses such as cold and drought conditions.
We now focus on the model plant, Arabidopsis. Some plants are able to develop stress tolerance (to cold, drought, salt, etc.) but many, including most crop plants are unable to adapt. We study the role and functions of a family of proteins called dehydrins, whose expression is associated with embryonic and vegetative developmental pathways that involve osmotic stress, water stress (drought), salt stress, and cold stress. These proteins are found in all higher plants, being expressed in a variety of cell and tissue types.
Ongoing projects are designed to encourage and support learning of undergraduate students. Independent Study and Senior Thesis students are encouraged to contact Dr. Randall.
Education
- University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, Biology B.S., 1976
- Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, Plant Biology Ph.D., 1982
- Univ of Maryland, College Park, MD, Botany Postdoc, 1982-1987
- McGill University, Montreal, PQ, Biochemistry Postdoc, 1987-1990
Publications & Professional Activity
Awards
- 2012 - Directors Mentoring Award, Center for Research and Learning, IUPUI. For Leadership and Mentoring of Undergraduate Research
- 2011 - Service Award, School of Science, IUPUI