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Dr. Jennifer Deegan is a Researcher in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge. She is primarily a stay-at-home mother who conducts independent plant science research as a volunteer. Her work focuses on the macrophotography of fern gametophytes using focus stacking technology.
- University: University of Cambridge
- Department: Department of Plant Sciences
- Academic Rank: Researcher
Dr. Deegan's research interests span plant development, bioinformatics, synthetic biology, and botanical imaging. She has contributed to the understanding of fern gametophyte development and the application of computational tools in plant science, including Gene Ontology and focus stacking technology.
Dr. Deegan's recent publications highlight her work in botanical imaging and computational biology. Her projects have received grants from Biomaker and OpenPlant, with a focus on developing accessible imaging systems and educational materials.
- Biomaker Spirit Award (2017)
- OpenPlant Grant (2018, £5000)
- Biomaker Grant (2017, £1000)
Dr. Deegan has been involved in projects that aim to improve the accessibility of focus stacking technology for educational and research purposes. She has also contributed to research on Utricularia gibba traps and Arabidopsis thaliana trichomes with collaborators from the John Innes Centre and the Sainsbury Laboratories.
