Susanne Hoffmann-Benning

Susanne Hoffmann-Benning is a Fixed Term Associate Professor at the Michigan State University, affiliated with the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and multiple programs including the Molecular Plant Sciences Program, Genetics & Genome Sciences Program, and Cell & Molecular Biology Program. Her research focuses on plant biochemistry, lipid signaling in phloem transport systems, and auxin-mediated growth regulation.

• Ph.D. (1993) - Michigan State University
• M.S. (1988) - Albert-Ludwigs University, Freiburg, Germany

Dr. Hoffmann-Benning investigates two key areas: phloem transport mechanisms in systemic plant signaling during stress responses and auxin hormone dynamics in growth regulation. Her lab employs proteomic approaches to identify lipid-binding proteins and novel growth-associated proteins, aiming to develop stress-tolerant crops.

Key publication trends include:

• Phloem lipid signaling pathways
• Auxin-responsive protein identification
• Stress adaptation in plant physiology
• Comparative proteomic analysis
• Lipid-binding protein characterization
• Abiotic stress tolerance mechanisms

Her research has implications for agricultural sustainability under climate change pressures. She teaches BMB 490: Biochemistry Research and manages the MSU Mass Spectrometry Facility (2002-2004). Career history includes postdoctoral work at Institut fuer Genbiologische Forschung Berlin GmbH (1993-97) and visiting research positions at MSU (1998-2002).