Chase Hearn

Advisor's Name:

Co-advised by Drs. Josh Widhalm and Clint Chapple Co-advised by Drs. Josh Widhalm and Clint Chapple

Email Address:

hearnc@purdue.edu

Training Group:

Plant Biology

Research Summary:

Plants produce specialized metabolites known as phenylpropanoids that have many biological roles. Recently, our lab’s efforts to engineer phenylpropanoid metabolism has revealed a role for phenylpropanoids in roots that appear to be involved in plant growth regulation. I am employing a combination of transcriptomics, metabolomics, and genetics to decipher the mechanism of these compounds using the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana.

Why did you choose to attend PULSe:

I chose PULSe because it gave me the freedom to rotate with numerous faculty from different departments. This gave me the opportunity to explore new topics without being limited to one department, while allowing me to build a professional network across the University.

About Me: (Hobbies and Interests when not in lab):

While I'm not in the lab, I enjoy hiking, playing music and going to shows, spending time with family and friends, collecting rare houseplants, and exploring new coffee shops.