Adjunct Professor - Research in the Jander lab is focused on studying the chemical ecology of plant-insect interactions. Students in the lab use genetic and biochemical approaches to investigate the mechanisms by which plants defend themselves against insect herbivory. Cornell University undergraduate students conduct research in the Jander lab, both during the academic semester and during the summer break. Additionally, Jander is the lead investigator for USDA and NSF grants that fund a summer internship program for students from throughout the United States who are interested in conducting plant research. Undergraduates and high school students are co-authors of 34 research publications from the Jander lab.