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Jeff Waller is an Associate Professor at Mount Allison University, leading the Waller Lab. His research focuses on understanding the biochemical mechanisms behind dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) synthesis and metabolism in marine algae and bacteria. DMSP plays a critical role in global sulfur cycling and climate regulation via its breakdown product dimethylsulfide (DMS). His work combines genomic approaches, enzyme purification, and biochemical characterization to identify key enzymes and their roles in diverse algal species.
Research interests include marine microbiology, biogeochemistry, and the interplay between algal physiology and global environmental processes. His lab employs comparative genomics, bacterial complementation assays, and classical protein purification techniques to uncover DMSP biosynthetic pathways. The long-term goal is to predict DMSP production capacity across algal genomes and understand enzyme regulation under varying environmental conditions.
Publications span topics from DMSP uptake dynamics in polar diatoms to iron-sulfur cluster metabolism and NAD kinase functions in plants. While no specific grants or student advisees are listed, his research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to solve fundamental questions in microbial biochemistry and environmental science. The Waller Lab’s facilities include tools for genomic analysis, protein characterization, and metabolic pathway exploration.
