First name

Charles J.

Last name

Arntzen

Academic unit

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Status

Emeritus

Type of professor

Regents Professor

Year

2004

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Bio summary

Arntzen is a pioneer in the development of plant-based vaccines for human disease prevention. His research interests are in plant molecular biology and protein engineering, and in using plant biotechnology to enhance food quality and value and to overcome health and agricultural constraints in the developing world.