Dr James Hartwell Ph.D., B.Sc. (Hons)
Senior Lecturer in Plant Metabolism Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology
- +44 (0)151 795 4561
- Work email James.Hartwell@liverpool.ac.uk
- Personal Websitehttps://www.liverpool.ac.uk/systems-molecular-and-integrative-biology/staff/james-hartwell/
Professional Activities
Conference Roles
- Biology in the Real World at The Association for Science Education Annual Conference, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (Liverpool, UK, 2018)
- iGRAD-PLANT invited seminar speaker - Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany, 2022)
- C4 and CAM plant biology at Plant and Animal Genome Conference XXVIII, by Invitation (San Diego, California, USA, 2020)
- Functional Genomics: modelling CAM from genes to biome at Biology of CAM plants, by Invitation (Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, 2018)
- Plant Science Research Group Invited Seminar, University of Glasgow, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (Plant Science Research Group, Institute for Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology, University of Glasgow, UK, 2017)
- C4 and CAM at The 17th International Congress on Photosynthesis Research: Photosynthesis in a Changing World, by Invitation (Maastricht, The Netherlands, 2016)
- Using de novo 'omics to elucidate the basis for a complex photosynthetic adaptation, by Invitation (Invited speaker at the Department of Biology, University of York, 2015)
- Using de novo 'omics to elucidate the basis for a complex photosynthetic adaptation , by Invitation (Invited speaker at the Dept. of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford, 2014)
- Genomic, transcriptomic and metabolomic adventures with CAM, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (Invited speaker at the 34th New Phytologist Symposium, Lake Tahoe, California, USA , 2014)
- Engineering water-use efficiency in plants: functional genomics to synthetic biology in bioenergy feedstocks, by Invitation (Department of Molecular Sciences/ Renewable Energy Centre, University of Nevada-Reno, USA, 2014)
- Emerging model genomes for functional genomics of CAM: Kalanchoë genomes and beyond, by Invitation (Invited speaker at the International Plant and Animal Genome XXII Conference 2014, San Diego, USA, 2014)
- From transcriptomes to genomes and beyond: adding function to de novo genomics data, by Invitation (Invited speaker at the Centre for Biological Sciences, University of Southampton, 2013)
- The draft genome of Kalanchoë fedtschenkoi: a model for CAM, by Invitation (Invited speaker at the C4+CAM Plant Biology 2013 International conference, 2013)
- The draft genome of Kalanchoë fedtschenkoi: a model for CAM, by Invitation (16th International Congress on Photosynthesis, August 2013, 2013)
- The draft genome of Kalanchoë fedtschenkoi, by Invitation (Invitation to speak at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, USA, 2012)
- de novo decoding of genomes and transcriptomes to elucidate the functional genomics of complex trait, by Invitation (Joint Liverpool-UNICAMP workshop on 'omics, Campinas, Brazil Oct. 2012, 2012)
- The draft genome of Kalanchoë fedtschenkoi: a transformable model system for CAM, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (Botanikertagung: International Botanical Congress of the Berlin Botanical Society, 2011)
- Functional and comparative genomics of Crassulacean acid metabolism, by Invitation (Invited speaker at the Department of Botany, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2011)
- Using RNA-seq to dissect the molecular basis for the circadian optimisation of CAM, by Invitation (International Botanical Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 2011)
- How do CAM plants fix carbon whilst avoiding drought: using RNA-seq to decipher the molecular basis, by Invitation (Invitations to speak at the SEB annual meeting Carbon and Drought sessions, 2010)
- Kalanchoe genomic resources, by Invitation (CAM 2010: workshop on Crassulacean acid metabolism, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama, 2010)
- Crassulacean acid metabolism plants for biofuel from marginal lands, by Invitation (Keystone Symposium "The Future of Biofuels" - Snowbird, Utah, USA, 2009)
- Using RNA-seq to decipher the genomic basis for a complex metabolic adaptation of photosynthesis , by Invitation (Invited seminar University of Nevada-Reno, USA, 2009)
- The application of next-generation sequencing to gene discovery in non-model plants, by Invitation (NESCENT Catalysis meeting, Duke University, USA, 2009)
- The application of next generation sequencing to understanding the novel biology of non-model plants, by Invitation (Invited seminar, Dept. of Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield, UK, 2009)
- Using RNA-seq to decipher the genomic basis for a complex metabolic adaptation of photosynthesis , by Invitation (Invited seminar Boyce Thompson Research Institute, Cornell University, USA, 2009)
- Molecular dissection of the circadian coordination of Crassulacean acid metabolism using ultra high-, by Invitation (Conference chair and vice-chair, 2008)
- The merits of adopting Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi as a genomic and transgenic model for CAM research, by Invitation (Conference organising committee, 2007)
- The coordination of central plant metabolism by the circadian clock, by Invitation (Biochemical Society, 2005)
- Molecular dissection of the CAM circadian clock, by Invitation (International Photosynthesis Society, 2004)
- Molecular dissection of the CAM circadian clock, by Invitation (CAM 2004 organizing committee, 2004)
- Does the underlying circadian oscillator which controls the daily CAM cycle have a molecular basis i, by Invitation (SEB, 2002)
- The circadian clock and Crassulacean acid metabolism in Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, by Invitation (CAM 2001 organizing committee, 2001)
Examination Roles
- University of Glasgow, Discovery and characterisation of novel phototropin kinase substrates (PhD, 2022)
- University of Essex, Exploring variation in water use efficiency in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) among wild and circadian mutant varieties, and its impact on responses to drought (PhD, 2019)
- University of Sheffield, Genetic and Environmental Enablers of the Evolution of Crassulacean Acid Metabolism in Submerged Aquatic Plants (PhD, 2018)
- University of Cambridge, The regulation of gene expression in bundle sheath cells of C3 and C4 plants (PhD, 2017)
- University of Manchester, Dynamic acclimation of Arabidopsis thaliana to the environment (PhD, 2015)
- University of Cambridge, Understanding C4 leaf development using closely related C3 and C4 species (PhD, 2015)
- University of Newcastle upon Tyne, PhD (2006)
Organisations I have been associated with
- The Prince's Teaching Institute - The Wellcome Collection, London - Secondary School Science Teacher CPD event on "Energy, Photosynthesis and Respiration" (2015)
- The Prince's Teaching Institute/ Altrincham Girls' Grammar School - Subject day on photosynthesis for newly and recently qualified biology A-level teachers (2014)
- Ness Botanic Gardens - International Fascination of Plants Day (2012)
- Cardinal Newman College - outreach presentation to A-level students studying biology and geography (2011)
- Hilbre High School, West Kirby, Wirral (2009)
- British Science Association (2008)
- School of Biological Sciences Christmas Lectures (2008 - 2018)
Professional Body Memberships
- International Society of Photosynthesis Research (Individual Member, 2013 - 2014)
- Botanical Society of the British Isles (Individual Member, 1989 - 2014)
Other Administrative or Committee Roles
- Research theme champion - represent the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences for the Sustainable Energy Research Theme
- Research network champion - Food Security Network
- Plant Sciences Research Group leader