Barbara Moffatt, University of Waterloo

Research

Read how they describe their research on their University of Waterloo profile.

Physiology, Cell and Developmental Biology Molecular Genetics Bioinformatics and Systematics Mining Biological Data Biochemistry and Biophysics Molecular Genetics Physiology, Cell and Developmental Biology

Latest papers

Evolutionary conservation and post-translational control of S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine hydrolase in land plants.
PloS one · 2020
PP2A-B'γ modulates foliar trans-methylation capacity and the formation of 4-methoxy-indol-3-yl-methyl glucosinolate in Arabidopsis leaves.
The Plant journal : for cell and molecular biology · 2017
Adenosine kinase contributes to cytokinin interconversion in Arabidopsis.
Plant physiology · 2011 · senior author

All 4 publications

Latest funding

Upgrade of U of Waterloo's primary confocal microscope with state-of-the-art correlative microscopy for co-applicants in 11 departments
NSERC · 2015 · Co-investigator
$144,912
Investigating the interface between plant metabolism and development
NSERC · 2012 · Principal investigator
$235,000
Entry-level confocal microscope needed for 38 users in the Faculties of Science and Engineering at the University of Waterloo
NSERC · 2012 · Co-investigator
$120,464

All 26 grants and awards

4 publications.

01

Evolutionary conservation and post-translational control of S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine hydrolase in land plants.

Alegre S, Pascual J, Trotta A, Angeleri M, Rahikainen M, Brosche M, Moffatt B, Kangasjärvi S

PloS one2020

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227466 PMID: 32678822

02

PP2A-B'γ modulates foliar trans-methylation capacity and the formation of 4-methoxy-indol-3-yl-methyl glucosinolate in Arabidopsis leaves.

Rahikainen M, Trotta A, Alegre S, Pascual J, Vuorinen K, Overmyer K, Moffatt B, Ravanel S, Glawischnig E, Kangasjärvi S

The Plant journal : for cell and molecular biology2017

DOI: 10.1111/tpj.13326 PMID: 27598402

03

Adenosine kinase contributes to cytokinin interconversion in Arabidopsis.

Schoor S, Farrow S, Blaschke H, Lee S, Perry G, von Schwartzenberg K, Emery N, Moffatt B

Plant physiology2011Senior author

DOI: 10.1104/pp.111.181560 PMID: 21803861

04

Thellungiella: an Arabidopsis‐related model plant adapted to cold temperatures

GRIFFITH M, TIMONIN M, WONG ACE, GRAY GR, AKHTER SR, SALDANHA M, ROGERS MA, WERETILNYK EA, MOFFATT B

Plant, Cell and Environment200770 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3040.2007.01653.x

Upgrade of U of Waterloo's primary confocal microscope with state-of-the-art correlative microscopy for co-applicants in 11 departments

Co-investigatorNSERC2015Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Spafford, David

$144,912

Investigating the interface between plant metabolism and development

Principal investigatorNSERC2012Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Moffatt, Barbara

$235,000

Entry-level confocal microscope needed for 38 users in the Faculties of Science and Engineering at the University of Waterloo

Co-investigatorNSERC2012Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Spafford, David

$120,464

Microbial cell culture facility for the production of recombinant proteins

Co-investigatorNSERC2011Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Charles, Trevor

$94,705

Optical sectioning microscopy upgrades for multi-user core facility

Co-investigatorNSERC2009Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Spafford, David

$15,856

Digital imaging capability for NSERC sponsored, milti-user core microscope facility

Co-investigatorNSERC2007Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Spafford, David

$125,895

Molecular analysis of the relatedness between adenosine, methylation and cytokinin metabolism

Principal investigatorNSERC2007Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Moffatt, Barbara

$390,000

Identifying mechanisms underlying the constitutive and acquired stress tolerance of Thellungiella

Principal investigatorNSERC2005Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research Partnership

Principal investigators: Moffatt, Barbara

$120,000

Microplate luminometer

Co-investigatorNSERC2004Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Bols, Niels

$35,000

High resolution digital camera for flourescence microscopy

Co-investigatorNSERC2004Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Peterson, Carol

$33,352

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

Frequent collaborators

Elizabeth A Weretilnyk

Department of Biology

1 shared papers, latest 2007

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Physiology, Cell and Developmental Biology Dear Professor Moffatt, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Evolutionary conservation and post-translational control of S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine hydrolase in land plants." (2020), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]

Barbara Moffatt

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Evolutionary conservation and post-translational control of S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine hydrolase in land plants.

PP2A-B'&#x3b3; modulates foliar trans-methylation capacity and the formation of 4-methoxy-indol-3-yl-methyl glucosinolate in Arabidopsis leaves.

Adenosine kinase contributes to cytokinin interconversion in Arabidopsis.

Thellungiella: an Arabidopsis‐related model plant adapted to cold temperatures

Upgrade of U of Waterloo's primary confocal microscope with state-of-the-art correlative microscopy for co-applicants in 11 departments

Investigating the interface between plant metabolism and development

Entry-level confocal microscope needed for 38 users in the Faculties of Science and Engineering at the University of Waterloo

Microbial cell culture facility for the production of recombinant proteins

Optical sectioning microscopy upgrades for multi-user core facility

Digital imaging capability for NSERC sponsored, milti-user core microscope facility

Molecular analysis of the relatedness between adenosine, methylation and cytokinin metabolism

Identifying mechanisms underlying the constitutive and acquired stress tolerance of Thellungiella

Microplate luminometer

High resolution digital camera for flourescence microscopy

Frequent collaborators

Elizabeth A Weretilnyk

PP2A-B'γ modulates foliar trans-methylation capacity and the formation of 4-methoxy-indol-3-yl-methyl glucosinolate in Arabidopsis leaves.