Plant Systems Biology
Combining high‑throughput omics with mathematical modeling, this team uncovers how plants rewire metabolic and signaling networks under stress (drought, pathogens, salinity) or during developmental transitions. They validate key regulators in model species and crops.
Insights drive engineering of more resilient, higher‑yield varieties and sustainable bio‑production of valuable compounds, bridging basic plant science with agricultural innovation.

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Research Labs
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Martens Lab
Crafting RNA‑based treatments with precision delivery systems.
Publications
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Patient‑derived Organoid Platforms for Personalized Medicine
Using organoid cultures to predict individualized drug responses.
By growing mini‑organs from patient biopsy samples, we create high‑throughput drug screens tailored to each individual’s tumor or genetic disease. Integrated genomic and pharmacodynamic analyses will pinpoint optimal therapies. This approach seeks to streamline personalized treatment decisions in clinical settings.
Crispr‑enhanced T Cell Therapies
Reprogramming patient immune cells for precision cancer immunotherapy.
Utilizing CRISPR/Cas9, we edit T cells to boost tumor‑homing receptors and resist inhibitory signals within the tumor microenvironment. Preclinical safety and persistence studies will inform protocol optimization. This translational pipeline aims to advance lead candidates into first‑in‑human trials.