Dr. Robert W. Korn is a plant developmental biologist who has published numerous papers on the expression of various plant chimeras. He was one of the first to apply computer modeling to the study of cellular and plant development.
Click here to see Dr. Korn's research interests on his personal website.
Dr. Korn's research was featured as the "cover article" for the November 2001 issue of American Journal of Botany.
In honor of Professor Korn's lifetime achievements, an annual honorary award was established in 2003 to recognize the graduating student who accomplished the most in the laboratory.
To read about past recipients of the Robert W. Korn Research Award please visit the Korn Award page.