Martin Spalding, Iowa State University (IMAGE) Iowa State University Caption Martin Spalding, professor and chair of Iowa State's department of genetics, development and cell biology, is leading a research project supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. He and a team of Iowa State researchers are studying how a genetically manipulated alga could more efficiently produce biofuels. Credit Photo by Bob Elbert/Iowa State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.