Madison Lane
Pronouns
She/her/hers
Position
- Graduate Assistant - Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
Areas of expertise: Gene Characterization and Molecular Genetics
Education
- B.S., Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Belmont University 2020
Interdepartmental Programs
Madison is a PhD student in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology at Iowa State University. Madison obtained her B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Belmont University. Her research interests are maize genetics and plant breeding. Madison’s current research involves characterizing candidate genes that are important in maize cuticle development.
Outside of Madison’s academic career, she enjoys CrossFit, spending time with her five cats, and bike rides.
Funded by the National Science Foundation Award Number 1354799