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Cornelius Barry is an Associate Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Michigan State University, with affiliations to the Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology program, AgBioResearch, and the Molecular Plant Sciences Graduate Program. He joined MSU in July 2007 with a 75% research and 25% teaching appointment.
- Education: PhD and BSc from the University of Nottingham and University College of Wales
- Current roles: Director of NSF REU Site: Plant Genomics @ MSU
His research focuses on the evolution of biochemical diversity within the Solanaceae family, particularly specialized metabolites like terpenoids, flavonoids, and alkaloids. He investigates their roles in plant defense, pollinator attraction, and human applications through genomics, metabolite profiling, and synthetic biology.
Recent publications show expertise in alkaloid biosynthesis, trichome chemistry, and metabolic pathway engineering. Key collaborations include teams at Boyce Thompson Institute, Texas A&M, and University of Nottingham.
He advises graduate students in Genetics, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and Molecular Plant Sciences programs.
