Dean Price

Dean Price is a Professor in the Research School of Biology at The Australian National University. His research focuses on the molecular and physiological analysis of CO2 concentrating mechanisms (CCMs) in cyanobacteria and microalgae, with an emphasis on understanding and engineering these systems into crop plants to enhance productivity under semi-arid conditions. His work includes phylogenetic analysis, the transplantation of CCM components into crops, and the study of CO2 sensing and transport. Price is a chief investigator in several research consortia, including the Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) Network and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Translational Photosynthesis. He is also affiliated with the Price Group, which investigates the CCM and its potential applications in synthetic biology.

G. Dean Price is a researcher at the Australian National University, focusing on photosynthesis and molecular biology, particularly in the context of cyanobacteria. His work explores CO2 concentrating mechanisms (CCMs), including the role of carboxysomes, membrane transporters, and carbonic anhydrase in enhancing CO2 fixation. Price's research also examines the diversity and evolution of CCMs across cyanobacteria and microalgae, as well as their potential applications in improving photosynthetic efficiency in crops. His studies highlight the ecological and genetic aspects of CCMs, contributing to understanding how these mechanisms support carbon assimilation under varying environmental conditions.