Faculty & Research
Faculty Profile
Robert Togasaki
Professor Emeritus of Biology
- Contact Information
- Contact Robert Togasaki by togasaki [at] indiana [dot] edu
- By telephone: 812-855-4723
- MO 205
- Education
B.A. Haverford College, 1956
Ph.D. Cornell University, 1964
Research Description
Using his expertise with the unicellular green alga Chlamydomonas, Bob undertook genetics experiments that explored several aspects of carbon dioxide incorporation in photosynthesis, seeking mutants that would provide information about basic photosynthetic pathways. His most notable success in the develoment of new lab tools was the BioNebulizer, which was selected as on of 100 Discoveries of the Year by Research and Development Magazine in 1993—this patented machine breaks apart intact cells of algae, bacteria, and yeast, and has proven particularly useful for isolating intact chloroplasts from Chlamydomonas. (excerpted from 1998 retirement tribute)