Andrea Case

Andrea Case is a Professor in Plant Biology at Michigan State University and Chairperson of the Plant Biology department. She is affiliated with the Ecology, Evolution & Behavior Program and leads the Plant Evolutionary Ecology Lab at 138 Plant Biology Lab. Her research focuses on plant evolutionary ecology, reproductive biology, sexual-system variation, and mechanisms of species coexistence.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Toronto (2000)

Her work explores ecological and evolutionary processes influencing species interactions, with recent studies including phylogenomic analyses of Lobelia populations and plant-soil feedback dynamics. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and sustainability in her lab's mission to advance biological understanding for societal benefit.

Teaching:

• PLB 801: Foundations of Plant Biology