Max Taub

Max Taub is a Professor of Biology at Southwestern University, where he has been a key faculty member since at least 2000. His research spans human genetics, evolutionary biology, and plant ecological physiology, focusing on plant responses to rising atmospheric CO2 and climate change.

• Ph.D., Stony Brook University (1997)
• B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1989)

Taub's research explores evolutionary explanations for genetic disorders, molecular signatures of natural selection in human neurotransmitter systems, and the physiological impacts of global environmental changes on plant growth and photosynthesis. His work often integrates interdisciplinary approaches, collaborating with students on meta-analyses and experimental studies.

Over the past decade, his publications have emphasized plant responses to CO2 enrichment, protein concentration changes in crops, and thermal stress resilience. His 2023 systematic review on CF drug effects highlights his interest in medical genetics.

Teaching Philosophy: Taub aims to enhance student understanding of organismal diversity, critical thinking, and communication skills through rigorous engagement with biological systems.