Erin Weber

Erin Weber is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Carthage College. She specializes in combining biochemical experiments with whole-organism approaches to study host-virus interactions, particularly focusing on Potato virus Y's impact on plant physiology. Her research explores protein-protein interactions facilitating systemic viral infection in plants.

• Education:
• B.A. in Biochemistry, Reed College (2008)
• Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, Yale University (2014)
• Postdoctoral Work:
• University of Wisconsin-Madison (2014–2020): Studied phytochrome spectral properties and Potato virus Y's effects on potato physiology under Dr. Paul Bethke.
• Awards: 2020 NSF-Building Research Capacity grant for developing tools to study Potato Virus Y infection.
• Teaching Experience:
• Bard Citizen Science Course (2018–2020)
• Biocore Cellular Biology at UW-Madison (2019)
• Biochemistry Capstone seminar at UW-Madison (2017–2019)
• Labs/Teams: Active member of Dr. Paul Bethke's lab, integrating biochemical and organismal research methodologies.