In Search of the Perfect Assembly

Daniel Rokhsar, Ph.D.

University of California Berkley and the Joint Genome Institute

Professor Rokhsar’s research is focused on understanding the origin, evolution, and diversity of plants and animals by combining computational genome analysis, sequence-based genetic methods, and comparative developmental biology. In addition to this evolutionary focus, his work on plant genomics is targeted towards the development of improved biofuel feedstocks and understanding and ultimately assisting the adaptation of plants to changing environments.
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