Brian Thornton

Brian Thornton

Term Professor

Full-Time Faculty
Harney Science Center 219-D
Socials

Biography

Professor Brian Thornton is interested in the molecular control of cell division in eukaryotes. His past research has focused on cell division in the budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, through the application of genetic, biochemical, and cell techniques to study the role of the Anaphase Promoting Complex in the cell cycle.

Research Areas

  • Molecular control of cell division in eukaryotes
  • Cell division in the budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae