Steven Clark

Steven Clark is a Professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Curriculum in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on plant post-embryonic development, particularly the regulation of shoot meristem stem cells and signaling pathways critical for plant organ formation.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Chicago (1991)

Research Interests: Combining genetic, molecular, and biochemical approaches to study stem cell maintenance, differentiation, and receptor-mediated signaling in plants. Key areas include signal transduction pathways, gene expression regulation, and the molecular mechanisms governing plant development.

Awards:

• Searle Fellow (1991)

Advising & Curriculum: Oversees undergraduate curriculum development in MCDB, ensuring alignment with departmental and institutional academic standards.

Lab: The Clark Lab investigates stem cell dynamics in plant meristems, with a focus on understanding how undifferentiated cells transition to differentiated organ primordia. Their work explores receptor-mediated signaling pathways and their role in developmental fate decisions.