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Professor Ian Bancroft is the CNAP Chair of Plant Genomics at the University of York's Department of Biology. Previously, he held a faculty position at the John Innes Centre (1989–2013), where his research focused on Arabidopsis and Brassica genomics. His current work investigates genome evolution and trait control in polyploid plants like Brassica napus (oilseed rape), leveraging comparative genomics and transcriptomics. Key projects include improving seed oil quality, developing Associative Transcriptomics technologies, and enhancing crop resilience to environmental stresses through genomic approaches.
Education: PhD in Cyanobacteria/Cyanophage Research from Lancaster University (1986), followed by postdoctoral work at Michigan State University. Research interests span plant genome evolution, polyploid speciation, and translational crop improvement.
Research activities include over 70 peer-reviewed publications and 12 funded projects, such as the BBSRC RIPR Programme (2014–2019) and initiatives to develop low-progoitrin rapeseed varieties. He leads a multidisciplinary team including Research Fellows (e.g., Dr. Zhesi He, Dr. Lenka Havlickova) and collaborates with industry partners to translate genomic insights into practical agricultural solutions.
Awards include Finalist in the BBSRC Innovator of the Year 2015 competition. His lab focuses on delivering impact through genomics-driven solutions for food security and sustainable agriculture.
