Emily Ruth Larson

Emily Ruth Larson is an Associate Professor at the University of Montreal's Department of Biological Sciences (Faculty of Arts and Sciences). She joined the university in September 2024 and leads the Larson Lab at the IRBV (Institut de recherche en biologie végétale). Her research focuses on plant vesicle trafficking dynamics and their role in cellular function, growth, and environmental adaptation. Key interests include endomembrane system coordination, root-soil interactions, and the interplay between vesicle pathways under perturbations or external stimuli.

Education and Career:

• B.A., Bennington College (2003)
• Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biosciences, University of Vermont (2013)
• Postdoctoral research at University of Glasgow (vesicle trafficking dynamics) and University of Bristol (root cell biology)

Research Expertise:

• Vesicle trafficking in plant cells
• Endomembrane system specialization
• Root biology and soil interactions
• Plant cell wall dynamics

Lab and Affiliations:

• Membre at IRBV
• Teaches BIO-3103 (Molecular Biology Lab: Proteins)
• Recruits students interested in plant cell biology and endomembrane systems