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Susanne Hoffmann-Benning

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Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Michigan State University
📍 East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Susanne Hoffmann-Benning is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Michigan State University, where she also serves as the Graduate Program Director. Her research focuses on plant lipid metabolism and how plants respond to environmental stress. She earned her Ph.D. from Michigan State University.

Her lab investigates the long-distance transport of molecules, particularly lipids, to understand how plants allocate resources. This research has significant implications for developing crops with higher resilience and better yields for food and biofuels.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Location
East Lansing, Michigan, United States
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Plant Lipid Metabolism
Her core research centers on the metabolism, function, and long-distance transport of lipids within plants, particularly in response to environmental cues.
Plant Stress Response
She investigates how lipid signaling helps plants adapt to environmental challenges, which has direct implications for improving crop resilience and ensuring food security.
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8-2020
Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Michigan State University
2010 - 2020
Assistant Professor
Michigan State University
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Education
1988 - 1993
Ph.D.
Michigan State University
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