Christina Garcia
Assistant Professor
Offices & Programs
Education
BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at 鎊飪腦瞳, 2005
PhD from Vanderbilt University in the Department of Cancer Biology, 2011.
Biography
Christina Garcia joined the 鎊飪腦瞳 faculty in 2018. She is assistant professor of Biology and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Before coming to Centre, she was a Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar in the Biotechnology Program at North Carolina State University and a postdoctoral researcher at Baylor College of Medicine in the Department of Nutrition.
Her primary research interest is in the genetic and epigenetic regulation of development in plant and animal model systems; however, her current research focuses on integrating novel molecular biotechnology techniques into laboratory coursework and designing course-based research experiences for students. Some of these projects include metagenomic analysis of sourdough starter cultures and the design, characterization, and assembly of genetic parts for synthetic biology.
At Centre, Garcia teaches introductory genetics and biochemistry and molecular biology, and upper-level courses in molecular genetics and cancer biology.
Garcia received a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at 鎊飪腦瞳in 2005 and a PhD from Vanderbilt University in the Department of Cancer Biology in 2011.
Awards and Grants
NIH Innovative Programs to Enhance Research Training Grant
Affiliations and Memberships
American Society of Plant Biologists