Audrey Gasch

Expert on comparative and functional genomics, systems biology, microbial physiology and evolution, eukaryotic stress-defense mechanisms.

Associate professor, Genetics College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Work: 608-265-0859 agasch@wisc.edu Home page

Topics

Signal transduction: using genomic techniques to understand the eukaryotic regulatory systems that coordinate responses to environmental stress.
Biofuels: using genomic and systems biology techniques to engineer microbes for cellulosic production of fuels and products.
Comparative genomics: comparing whole-genome sequences across fungi.
Evolution: exploring natural variation in stress sensitivity and gene expression within and between yeast species.
Elementary outreach: teaching and performing inquiry-based science aimed at kids and teachers.