Bruce Hay

Bruce Hay is a Professor whose research lab focuses on advanced genetic technologies at multiple biological scales, including individual cells, whole organisms, and populations. The lab develops innovative methods for mitochondrial quality control, one-time contraceptive interventions for animals, and gene drives aimed at modifying or eradicating pest species.

Research Interests

The lab's work intersects several broad scientific disciplines, including:

• Genetic Engineering
• Synthetic Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Biotechnology
• Environmental Science

Publications Trends

Bruce Hay's recent article highlights the application of gene drive systems in plant biology, reflecting a growing emphasis on ecological and agricultural interventions through targeted genome modifications.

Advising and Grants

Members of the Hay lab have received notable awards, underscoring the group's role in fostering early-career researchers:

• Tom's CES grant for studying bacterial plasmid evolution
• John's EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship in microbial horizontal gene transfer
• Michelle Johnson's NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Labs and Teams

The lab has supported diverse scientific training pathways, exemplified by Ella Wood, a former lab manager who will join the University of Chicago's geophysical sciences graduate program in the fall.