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Michael J. Moore is a Professor of Biology at Oberlin College in the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on plant systematics, with particular interests in flowering plant evolution, molecular phylogenetics, and phylogeography. Dr. Moore's laboratory investigates evolutionary relationships among plants by generating and analyzing DNA sequence data, with special emphasis on the desert Southwest flora and the diverse plant order Caryophyllales.
Dr. Moore's research interests include:
- Plant Systematics and Evolutionary Biology
- Molecular Phylogenetics and Phylogeography
- Gypsum Endemism in the Chihuahuan Desert
- Evolution of Breeding Systems in Hawaiian Plants
- Flowering Plant Phylogenomics
- Adaptation to Extreme Environments
His lab conducts research that spans fieldwork, laboratory work, and computational analysis. Students in the Moore Lab learn various techniques including DNA isolation, sequence editing and analysis, and cloning. During summers, the lab often conducts expeditions to the desert Southwest to collect plants for research. Dr. Moore's work has significantly contributed to understanding angiosperm phylogeny, particularly through plastid genome sequencing.
Dr. Moore has received funding for his research, including being part of a team that secured a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to purchase and install a high-performance computing cluster at Oberlin College. His research has been featured in media outlets such as the "In Defense of Plants" podcast.
Dr. Moore teaches several courses including Organismal Biology (BIOL 100), Plant Systematics (BIOL 323/324), Biogeography (BIOL 423), and a First-Year Seminar on biodiversity conservation. He emphasizes hands-on learning and research opportunities for undergraduate students.
