Lucia Carol Strader

Lucia Carol Strader is a Professor of Biology and Associate Professor of Cell Biology at Duke University, affiliated with Trinity College of Arts & Sciences and Basic Science Departments. She earned her Ph.D. in 2004 from Washington State University. Her research focuses on auxin signaling, plant hormone interactions, and biomolecular condensates. Key areas include auxin homeostasis, developmental processes, and environmental adaptation. Strader leads grants such as the NSF-funded 'Climate-Resilient Opportunities for Plant Systems (CROPS)' and the 'PlantSynBio' project. She has been recognized as an AAAS Fellow (2024). Teaching includes courses like Molecular Genetics and Genomics, and she mentors students through independent research programs. The Strader Lab explores plant responses to environmental challenges, emphasizing translational research for agricultural resilience.