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MARGRETHE.SERRES_2019

Dr. Margrethe “Gretta” Serres

Research Associate III
Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Contact Information:
Work: 508-289-3627(office) 508-289-2564 (lab)
mserres@whoi.edu
Building: Watson Mailing Address:
266 Woods Hole Road, MS #51
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole, MA 02543

Research Interests

  • Functional make up of prokaryotes; genotypes and phenotypes.
  • Taxonomic composition, metabolic diversity, and connectivity in marine microbial communities.
  • Isolation and culturing of prokaryotes from hydrothermal vent environments.

Community College Research Expereience at WHOI (CC-CREW)

Since 2015 I have worked with Julie Huber (PI and Senior Scientist at WHOI) to create research opportunities for Community College students. Our program, CC-CREW, is a paid, non-residential research experience for local community college students. We offer a 9-week summer program (~ mid-June – mid-August) for approximately 6 students. Our goal is to broaden participation in the STEM field by exposing students to scientific research and possible careers in STEM and ocean sciences. We also mentor our students on the transition to 4-year colleges and on successfully entering the workforce. Read more about our program here: CC-CREW.

Since 2021 I have worked with the Academic Program office at WHOI on a Blue Economoy internship for Cape Cod Community College students. The students are introduced to the Blue Economy, including related local research and work opportunities. Read more about our program here: Blue Economy Internships at WHOI

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Education

Ph.D.: Bacteriology. 1995. University of Wisconsin – Madison

Candidata magisterii (B.S.): Microbiology. 1987. University of Bergen, Norway

Biography

Gretta received her degree in microbiology and is broadly interested in the richness of microbial metabolism and how it plays a role in microbe-microbe and microbe-environment interactions. Microbes play a foundational role in the functioning, health, and resilience of ecosystems. In studying the genetic make up and culturing of ecosystem members, she aims to shed light on roles played by microbes.

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