Master of Science in Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology

The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science is an internationally recognized program that leads the world in managing more sustainable ecosystems here on earth. Graduate students join faculty in research initiatives include functional genomics, gene expression profiling at the whole-genome scale, and production of genetically improved trees for sustainable biofuel production. Molecular biological tools are also employed to uncover the impact of anthropogenic operations on wildlife. New facilities allow for in-depth studies of forest trees using whole plant, subcellular, and functional genomics approaches. State-of-the-art molecular biology facilities combined with functional genomics instrumentation enable studies in comparative gene expression and genomic analysis. Our major research facilities include DNA sequencing and microarray labs, metabolome and genome profiling labs, tissue culture and tree transformation labs, and ecological genomics labs. A total laboratory space of 6,500 square feet and 2,000 square feet of greenhouse space provide opportunities for research that make a positive difference in today’s challenged environments.