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Joshua P. Vandenbrink

20102023

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About

Dr. Vandenbrink obtained his undergraduate degree in Biological Science from Western Michigan University. Afterwards, he obtained his PhD in Genetics from Clemson University (Go Tigers!).  Dr. Vandenbrink then traveled to the University of Virginia where he studied Heliotropism in the lab of Dr. Ben Blackman. From there, he traveled to the University of Mississippi to begin his work on Space Biology in the lab of Dr. John Kiss. Here, Dr. Vandenbrink took part in a suite of 3 spaceflight experiments, Seedling Growth 1, 2 &3.  After the conclusion of these experiments, Dr. Vandenbrink joined the faculty of the Biological Science Department at Louisiana Tech University, where he continues to focus his research on plant movement and space biology. 

Contact Information

Office: 130 Carson-Taylor Hall
Office Phone: (318) 256-2605
Twitter: @Dr_Vandenbrink

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Education/Academic qualification

Genetics, Ph.D., Clemson University

Biological Science, B.S., Western Michigan University

Research Interests

  • PCR
  • DNA
  • Cloning
  • Electrophoresis
  • Molecular Cloning
  • Population Genetics
  • Plant Tissue Culture
  • RNA Interference
  • DNA Cloning
  • Bacterial Cloning
  • Sorghum
  • Helianthus

Disciplines

  • Biology

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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