Gerald Manuel Cobián

Gerald Manuel Cobián is an Assistant Professor in the Biological Sciences Department at California State University, Chico. His office is located in Holt Hall 320, and he teaches courses including Microbiology (BIOL 371), Microbial Ecology (BIOL 402), Plant Physiology (BIOL 414), and Plant Pathology (BIOL 446).

His research focuses on the biogeography, phylogenetics, and ecology of fungal communities. Using molecular tools, experiments, and field studies, his lab investigates patterns of fungal diversity and their roles in ecological interactions. Key research themes include understanding processes driving community assembly and functional roles of microbial communities.

No awards or recent publications are listed in the provided text. For advising or grants, no specific details are available, though his lab (Cobian Lab) is mentioned as active in ecological microbiology research.