We use chromatography and mass spectrometry to better understand what’s in our food and how that affects our health.

We utilize a variety of in vitro models (and collaborate with other labs to conduct in vivo work) to define how minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals in general are absorbed and transformed by the body.

We leverage plant responses to the environment to improve the nutritional quality of crops and better understand biochemical regulation.

We take advantage of the natural diversity found in plants to help plant breeders discover genetic markers for traits that will improve human health.

More often than not, the tool we need to answer a question doesn’t exist. We combine many engineering disciplines to create unique research tools for the community.