CPPG faculty have primary research interests in plant genome editing. 

All members must be affiliated with an academic department at the University of Minnesota. 
New members may self-nominate, or be nominated by an existing member. The CPPG Director will review membership annually.

Member Benefits

CPPG seminars are open to and benefit the entire University community. CPPG Member faculty, their staff and students are strongly encouraged to attend seminars to participate in collaborative research discussions. In addition to seminar participation, full members also receive:

  • Eligibility for financial resources available through CPPG (travel awards, equipment grants, et al.)
  • Access to internal Center transformation facility intended to lower member reliance on external collaborators.
  • Opportunities to participate in joint meetings and/or consortia with external groups.

Member Expectations

To retain status as a full member, faculty and their research groups are expected to regularly participate in the CPPG events and to submit an annual membership renewal form every December. 
Full members who have not participated regularly may be asked to either switch to Associate status or relinquish their membership.

Facilities Access

  • Biolistic particle delivery system access
  • Tissue culture facility access
  • Space and resources for entrepreneurial innovation
  • Assistance bringing intellectual property ideas to OVPR and/or the external market

 

Directorship Responsibilities

  • The Director reports to the Dean of the College of Biological Sciences..
  • The Director will work with faculty members to develop yearly plans for Center activities.
  • The Director will represent the Center to the University and the broader scientific community, maintaining close communication with with other related centers, interdisciplinary groups, and external industry groups.
  • The Director supervises an administrative person for the Center, and has authority for personnel decisions regarding this staff.