Dr. Washington da Silva
Virologist
Studying the molecular biology and evolution of wine grape viruses
Dr. Lindsay Triplett
Microbiologist and Molecular Plant Pathologist
Studying how protists affect bacteria in the rhizosphere
Raquel Rocha
Nematologist
Molecular virulence mechanisms of plant pathogenic nematodes
Dr. Leigh Whittinghill
Urban Agricultural Scientist
Studying growth media and runoff from green roofs and container gardens
Itamar Shabtai
Environmental Biogeochemist
Impact of plant roots on soil carbon cycling
Dr. Susanna Kerio
Urban Forester
Studying the effects of pathogens and climate stress on urban trees
Dr. Nubia Zuverza
Analytical Chemist
Studying the fate of agricultural nanoparticles in the environment
Dr. Quan Zeng
Microbiologist and Molecular Plant Pathologist
Studying in identifying biocontrol bacteria for fire blight disease of apple