State-of-the-art coral research at arizona state university
We study how marine symbioses survive, fail, and recover under environmental stress.
The Roger Lab uses biochemistry, coral cell biology, microscopy, nanobiotechnology, and model symbiotic organisms to understand coral bleaching at the cellular level. Our work focuses on the chemical signals, stress responses, and host–algal interactions that determine whether symbiosis remains stable or breaks down.
By linking fundamental mechanisms to practical tools, we aim to support coral reef conservation, restoration, and climate resilience.
Cellular biochemistry for coral reef resilience
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Understand stress where bleaching begins: inside cells and symbioses.
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Build biochemical and nanobiotechnology tools for reef resilience.
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Train openly, collaborate broadly, and center the communities connected to reefs.
Decoding coral symbiosis from molecules to reef resilience
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