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Ram Dixit honored by Academy of Science, St. Louis
Dixit will be honored in an awards ceremony at the Missouri Botanical Garden on April 3, 2025.
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Ram Dixit / Washington University
The Academy of Science – St. Louis has honored Washington University biologist Ram Dixit with the Fellows Award (Outstanding Achievement in Science) for his groundbreaking research on plant cell development.
The recognition, part of the 27th Annual Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards, underscores Dixit’s contributions to understanding how plant cells acquire shape and structure.
Dixit, a leading researcher in cytoskeleton studies, focuses on the cortical microtubule cytoskeleton, a key component that guides plant cell wall assembly. His work, which combines live imaging, single-molecule reconstitution, molecular agenetics, and computational modeling, has advanced the understanding of plant morphogenesis.
As a principal investigator with the National Science Foundation (NSF) Science and Technology Center for Engineering Mechanobiology, Dixit’s research extends to studying mechanical forces in molecules, cells, and tissues in both plants and animals. His findings have been published in leading scientific journals, including Science, Nature Plants, Current Biology, and The Plant Cell. In 2015, he was awarded the NSF CAREER Award, a prestigious recognition for early-career researchers.
His research has broad applications in agriculture and bioengineering, particularly in improving crop resilience, advancing biofuel production, and developing sustainable materials.
Dixit will be recognized at an awards ceremony on April 3 at the Missouri Botanical Garden, where the Academy will celebrate individuals and organizations making significant contributions to science, engineering, and technology.
Founded in 1856, the Academy of Science – St. Louis, is a non-profit organization dedicated to science literacy and education. It promotes outreach, resource sharing, and scientific recognition. Formerly known for its museums and collections, it now supports STEM initiatives and honors scientific achievements through awards and programs.
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