Sylvain Bischof

Sylvain Bischof is a Professor at the University of Zurich in the Institute of Plant and Microbiology within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on plant genetics, epigenetics, and chromatin dynamics, with a particular emphasis on Arabidopsis and starch metabolism.

• Research areas include epigenetic regulation, chromatin remodeling, and DNA methylation.
• Teaches courses like Plant Biology Workshop, Plant Biology Forum, and Master Thesis in Plant Sciences.

His recent publications explore gametogenesis, starch biosynthesis, and chromatin interactions in Arabidopsis. Key trends include ubiquitination pathways, transcriptional silencing, and proteomic analysis of plant systems.

Scientific awards include the Swiss National Science Foundation Professorship (SNF-Professor).