Jeffrey Aaron Long

Jeffrey Aaron Long is a Professor in the Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on plant development and epigenetic regulation, particularly in Arabidopsis, investigating mechanisms underlying DNA methylation, auxin signaling, and transcriptional regulation. He has contributed to understanding the role of TOPLESS proteins in embryogenesis and the molecular pathways controlling meristem function.

Long's work integrates genetic, biochemical, and genomic approaches to study developmental processes. His recent studies explore how epigenetic factors like the MOM1 complex and MTHFD1 enzyme regulate DNA methylation patterns during plant growth. Prior research includes elucidating auxin's role in stem cell maintenance and shade response, as well as mediating transcriptional repression during embryogenesis.

He holds an NIH T32 training grant affiliation and collaborates with leading institutions. No explicit awards are listed in the text, though his extensive publication record reflects significant contributions to plant molecular biology. His lab focuses on fundamental mechanisms of plant development with implications for agricultural and ecological contexts.