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Carol Loopstra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology at Texas A&M University, part of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. She specializes in loblolly pine genomics and molecular biology, with a focus on drought stress responses and tools for tree breeders. Her work explores gene expression variation and its impact on adaptation. Loopstra has secured over $47 million in grants, with $2.49 million directly attributed to her research. She teaches courses like Forest Trees of North America and has advised 17 graduate students (7 PhD, 10 master’s). She serves as Section Editor-in-Chief for the journal Forests’ Genetics and Molecular Biology section.
Education: B.S. in Forest Management (Oregon State University), M.S. in Forest Science (Oregon State University), Ph.D. in Genetics and Forestry (North Carolina State University).
Research interests include understanding genetic bases of adaptive traits, genomic selection in conifers, and molecular mechanisms of stress tolerance. Her lab contributes to projects like PINEMAP+, aiming to improve future forests through genomic tools. Recent publications highlight advancements in loblolly pine genomics, drought responses, and exome-wide association studies.
Grants and advising reflect a commitment to applied genetics and education. She is active in Texas A&M AgriLife Research, integrating academic and practical forestry solutions.
