Postdoctoral Scientist

Nicholas Desnoyer

Bio

I am generally interested in plant biology and genetic engineering approaches to enhance plant traits. My research is focused on repurposing immune receptors as tools for synthetic biology and applying basic research to create ornamental Arabidopsis flower varieties as a means of public outreach and art.

Learn more about Nick's art project: Flower Design

Job history

2025 -

Postdoctoral Scientist
The Sainsbury Laboratory, Norwich
2025 -

Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Zurich
2024 - 2025

Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Zurich
2019 - 2024

PhD Student
University of Zurich
2016 - 2019

Master's Student
University of Arizona

Publications

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- Published: 10.07.24
Authors: Desnoyer N, Belloli M, Bencivenga S, Denninger P, Grossniklaus U (2024)

The pollen tube penetrates the synergid cell by formation of a peritubular membrane
- Published: 24.02.23
Authors: Desnoyer NJ, Grossniklaus U (2023)

Live imaging of Arabidopsis pollen tube reception and double fertilization using the semi-invitro cum septum method
- Published: 18.08.20
Authors: Desnoyer N, Howard G, Jong E, Palanivelu R (2020)

AtPIG-S, a predicted Glycosylphosphatidylinositol Transamidase subunit, is critical for pollen tube growth in Arabidopsis

Job history

Postdoctoral Scientist

Postdoctoral Researcher

Postdoctoral Researcher

PhD Student

Master's Student

Publications

The pollen tube penetrates the synergid cell by formation of a peritubular membrane

Live imaging of Arabidopsis pollen tube reception and double fertilization using the semi-invitro cum septum method

AtPIG-S, a predicted Glycosylphosphatidylinositol Transamidase subunit, is critical for pollen tube growth in Arabidopsis