Research in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Dr. Anna Sher
Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
Dr. Anna Sher and her team have been awarded $250,000 for the establishment of a Conservation Genetics and Tissue Culture Program at Denver Botanic Gardens (DBG) by the Gladys Cheesman Evans Endowment Fund. This program will take advantage of existing expertise in the area of plant genetics at DBG to serve regional needs in plant conservation and horticulture. The awarded funds will be used in conjunction with the DBG Master Plan that includes the building of a new laboratory facility. The DBG program is planned to partner with the larger Rocky Mountain Center for Conservation Genetics and Systematics, located at DU and directed by Dr. Tom Quinn (Professor of Biology) and Dr. Sara Oyler-McCance.
