Wayne Snedden

Wayne Snedden is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Queen's University, specializing in Plant Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. His research focuses on calcium signal transduction mechanisms in plants, particularly how calmodulin and related proteins mediate responses to environmental stresses like cold, drought, and pathogen attacks. He teaches courses in introductory biology and plant physiology at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

His laboratory investigates plant stress tolerance through enzymatic pathways, including the role of glutamate decarboxylase and calmodulin-like proteins in metabolic adaptation. Key findings include the discovery of CML13 and CML14 proteins' dual roles in myosin regulation and salinity response, as well as their involvement in developmental processes. His work bridges molecular mechanisms with applied goals like engineering stress-resistant crops.

Teaching contributions include specialized graduate courses and lab modules in plant physiology. He maintains an active research lab with a focus on Arabidopsis thaliana and other model plants. No awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials, though his extensive publication record indicates sustained academic impact.