Dr. Teagen Quilichini (she/her) PhD
Assistant Professor BiologyI’m a cell and developmental biologist fascinated by how plants survive, reproduce and adapt to diverse, challenging environments. My career path has been somewhat unusual, as I worked and studied in academic, private sector and government research settings. After completing my doctorate at the University of British Columbia in 2014, I transitioned into an industry-based postdoctoral position in cannabis biotechnology with Anandia Laboratories Inc. In 2016, I joined the National Research Council of Canada in Saskatoon as a research associate, then research officer (PI), where my research focused on the genetic regulation of embryogenesis and seed development in staple food crops. I’m elated to be starting my next career adventure (began January, 2025) as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Saskatchewan. I am an active advocate for women and minorities in STEM and enjoys speaking with students and early career scientists about the career paths available to those interested in research. I am also happily married to a stellar guy I met in graduate school, am the proud mother of three awesome humans, and am an avid gardener.