Robert Bowers
Biologist Research Scientist
Divisions
- Science Programs
Secondary Affiliation:
Environmental Genomics and Systems Biology
- Molecular EcoSystems Biology
Research Interests
Bob uses single-cell genomics and metagenomics to explore how microbes influence people and the environment. This includes studying the diversity, physiology and community ecology of microbes sampled from the natural environment.
Recent Publications
Related News
Secrets of the Needles: What Microbes Do on Conifer Leaves
Novel study looks at microbiomes in aerial surfaces of plants, and their roles in plant health and environmental processes.
Onsite PhD Student Visit Amps Up Collaborative Spirit
Biosciences Area staff recently welcomed 40 PhD students from Wageningen University in the Netherlands. Over two days, they hosted the contingent at Emery Station East (ESE) and the Integrative Genomics Building (IGB).
JGI Demonstrates the Power of One, Amplified
A preview of how large-scale single cell genomics complements metagenomics studies.
