Alex Webb

Alex Webb is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences and the Department of Plant Sciences. His research focuses on Plant Physiology, Signalling, and Circadian rhythms. Webb conducts physiological, genetic, systems, and computational studies to explore how the circadian clock integrates into cellular biology. His work involves techniques such as imaging, transcriptomics, and genetics. His research theme centers on understanding the circadian clock's role in plant biology.

Professor Alex A R Webb at the University of Cambridge investigates the role of circadian rhythms in plant physiology, with a focus on circadian calcium signaling. His research explores how circadian clocks regulate photosynthesis, growth, and stress responses in plants. Key areas include the regulation of calcium dynamics in guard cells, the function of circadian clock genes such as ELF3 and GIGANTEA, and the interaction between circadian rhythms and environmental stimuli. His work also examines the role of calcium as a second messenger in plant cells and its involvement in processes like gas exchange and plant productivity.