Molecular Plant Biology · Gene Editing · CRISPR
Two decades reshaping plant genomes. Senior Scientist at Inari Agriculture. Creator of CRISPR-PLANT v2.
With two decades of experience in molecular plant biology, I specialize in the development of transgenic and gene-editing technologies.
At Inari Agriculture, Inc., I discover and develop new gene-editing technologies, enabling sophisticated edit designs and pushing the boundaries of what is achievable in plant genomes.
To support the scientific community, I maintain CRISPR-PLANT v2, a specialized platform for evaluating CRISPR specificity in plants. I am passionate about bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical application.
"Outside of the lab, I trade the microscope for a camera lens — I am an avid photographer who enjoys capturing the world with the same attention to detail I bring to my research."
An online resource for designing highly specific guide RNA spacers based on improved off-target analysis. Provides precise on-target guides for genome editing in plant species.
Launch ToolAlumni Association Dissertation Award & Distinguished Doctoral Scholar Medal
2017
Beachell-Borlaug International Scholars Program Award
2015 – 2017
Penn State Student Voice at the National Agricultural Biotechnology Council
2014 – 2015
J. Lloyd Huck Dissertation Research Grant Award
2014
Inari
Inari
Innovative Genomics Institute / UC Berkeley
The Pennsylvania State University
RWTH Aachen University, Germany
RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Improvement of Gene Delivery and Mutation Efficiency in the CRISPR-Cas9 Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genomics System via Biolistics.
Tanaka J, Minkenberg B, Poddar S, Staskawicz B, Cho MJ (2022)
CRISPR-PLANT v2: An online resource for highly specific guide RNA spacers based on improved off-target analysis.
Minkenberg B, Zhang J, Xie K, & Yang Y (2019)
The Rice Blast Resistance Gene Ptr Encodes a Novel Protein and Confers Broad-Spectrum Disease Resistance.
Zhao H, Wang X, Jia Y, Minkenberg B, et al. (2018)
CRISPR/Cas9-Enabled Multiplex Genome Editing and Its Applications.
Minkenberg B, Wheatley M, Yang Y (2017)
Discovery of rice essential genes by characterizing CRISPR-edited mutation of closely related rice MAP kinase genes.
Minkenberg B, Xie K, Yang Y (2016)
Boosting CRISPR/Cas9 multiplex editing capability with the endogenous tRNA processing system.
Xie K, Minkenberg B, Yang Y (2015)
Cinematic Science Photography
The same precision I bring to genome editing — applied to light, shadow, and the quiet details of the world.
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