We are happy to welcome McKenzie Powers, as a new PhD student in the Moran’s lab, to our network!
In her project she will investigate the interactions between marine phytoplankton and heterotrophic bacteria, and how these relationships shape the cycling of organic matter in the ocean. Combining lab- and field-based approaches with omics tools, she investigates microbial metabolism, carbon exchange, and the strategies microbes use to acquire resources and grow.
Her work closely connects with PriME’s mission to link microbial processes to marine biogeochemical cycles. We are excited to have McKenzie join the community and look forward to the collaborations ahead! 🌊🦠