Patrick Gibney
Assistant Professor, Food Science

Research Focus
Our lab is interested in a variety of research topics that span eukaryotic cell biology to wine microbiology. Our research topics include understanding fundamental aspects of biology to collaborating with the fermented beverage industry on more applied projects.
Areas Of Expertise
- Cell Biology
- Electron Transport Chain
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Systems Biology
- Trehalose
- Wine Microbiology
- Yeast
Education
- Doctorate
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences - 2009 - Bachelor of Arts
University of Northern Iowa - 2003 - Bachelor of Science
University of Northern Iowa - 2003
Courses Taught
- FDSC 9900: Doctoral-Level Thesis Research
- VIEN 4970: Individual Study in Viticulture and Enology
- FDSC 6000: Seminar in Food Science
- FDSC 4960: Undergraduate Internship in Food Science
- VIEN 4990: Undergraduate Research in Viticulture and Enology
- VIEN 4650: Wine Microbiology
- VIEN 4650: Wine Microbiology
Contact Information
347 Stocking Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
pag235 [at] cornell.edu
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Patrick in the news

News
It’s got Finger Lakes hops, malt and cherries, plus Cornell maple syrup. Introducing ‘Gorges Libe-ation,’ a red ale developed by grad students and chock full of New York.
- Arnot Teaching and Research Forest
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