Scott Baker, Ph.D.
Science Theme Lead, Biological Interactions & Dynamics, WR Wiley Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Chief Scientist for Scientific Programshttp://emslbios.pnl.gov/id/baker_se Updated: February 7, 2013
Current Activities and Projects
Dr. Baker is the Science Theme Lead for the Biological Interactions and Dynamics science theme, which focuses on fundamental research to identify and understand the function of cellular components and the dynamics of cellular processes, as well as the principles and mechanisms by which individual organisms and biological systems interact with their environment.
Research Interests
Dr. Baker's research interests have been primarily focused on using genetic, genomic and proteomic strategies to understand important problems in fungal biology. Before joining PNNL in 2003, Dr. Baker studied epithelial cell adhesion in mammalian cell and tissue culture. Further study included cell adhesion in a genetic system, i.e., the fruitfly, Drosophila melanogaster. Dr. Baker’s experience also includes work at the Torrey Mesa Research Institute/Syngenta, where he was a member of a team that took a genomics-based approach to the study of fungal plant pathogens. When TMRI was sold to Diversa, a biotech company, he continued to work on fungal genomics, but with an industrial emphasis.
Education
Ph.D., Cell and Molecular Biology, Northwestern University, 1996
BS, Biology, cum laude, Oregon State University, 1992
Awards, Honors, & Appointments
Affiliations and Professional Service
- American Society for Cell Biology
- Mycological Society of America
- Genetics Society of America
- American Phytopathological Society
- Society for Industrial Microbiology
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
